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2023 Mazda Mazda3 Sport : An overview

Find all the information about the 2023 Mazda Mazda3 Sport, including pricing, inventory, available model years, and related models. Read more

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The 2023 Mazda Mazda3 Sport has 12 trims. Below you will be able to review and compare them.

12 trims available

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History/Overview

“Sport” is Mazda’s language for hatchback, meaning the car you’re reading about here is the five-door version of the brand’s popular compact car. The Mazda3 made a move upscale in 2019 with the introduction of its current fourth-generation design, helping it compete not only with other affordable compacts but also those from luxury automakers.

What’s New/Key Changes From Last Year

For 2023, the Mazda3 Sport’s available 2.5L naturally aspirated engine gains five hp and is now a bit more fuel efficient.

Available Trims

Mazda offers the 3 Sport in GX, GS, and GT trim levels. GX and GS start with a 2.0L, four-cylinder engine and a six-speed manual transmission that options to a six-speed automatic. In GS trim, an available 2.5L engine is bundled with the automatic and all-wheel drive. GT models come exclusively with the 2.5L engine; front-wheel drive versions offer both transmissions, and AWD again comes packaged with the automatic. The final configuration sees a turbocharged 2.5L team up with the automatic and AWD.

Standard Features

GX models come with 16-inch alloy wheels, auto on/off LED headlights/taillights, and rain-sensing wipers. Inside, there’s an 8.8-inch touchscreen, eight-speaker audio, manual A/C, regular keyless entry, heated front seats, and a digital gauge display. In this configuration, the only advanced safety features are blind spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert.

GS trim adds dual-zone A/C, heated side mirrors, a heated steering wheel with leather trim, and a bunch of driver safety assists: radar cruise control, forward collision mitigation, pedestrian detection, lane keep assist, automatic high beams, and driver attention alert.

GT models gain 18-inch wheels, adaptive/auto-levelling headlights, reverse-tilt side mirrors, a wiper de-icer, and passive keyless entry. Inside, there’s a garage remote, auto-dimming rearview mirror, 12-speaker audio, navigation, a sunroof, leather upholstery, and a power driver’s seat. There are more driver assists, too: rear automatic braking, traffic sign recognition, a head-up display, 360-degree camera views, front and rear parking sensors, and traffic jam assist.

Key Options

A GS luxury package adds leatherette upholstery, power driver’s seat, auto-dimming mirror, a sunroof, and reverse-tilt side mirrors. GT’s sole available upgrade is the turbocharged engine.

Fuel Economy

Mazda’s fuel consumption estimates start at 8.6/6.7 L/100 km (city/highway) with the 2.0L, six-speed automatic transmission, and front-wheel drive; the 2.0L/6MT/FWD combo is good for 8.7/6.6 L/100 km. 2.5L cars start at 8.7/6.7 L/100 km with the auto and FWD, or 9.0/6.4 L/100 km for 2.5L/6MT cars. All-wheel drive models are rated for 9.0/7.0 L/100 km with the 2.5L non-turbo engine and automatic transmission, and 10.1/7.5 L/100 km with the 2.5L turbo powerplant.

Competition

Mazda’s hatchback competitors to the 3 Sport include the Toyota Corolla, Subaru Impreza, Kia Forte5, and Honda Civic.

Trader Scores

This score is awarded by our team of expert reviewers after extensive testing of the car.

Score
7.9
Design
9.0
User Friendliness
8.0
Comfort
7.5
Everyday Usability
6.5
Driving dynamics
8.5
Powertrain
8.0
Efficiency
6.5
Value for money
7.5
Equipment
9.0
Safety
8.5

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