The 2023 Mazda3 is the epitome of a stylish, comfortable, and fun-to-drive subcompact. It remains available as a sedan or hatchback (depending on the trim) and has a potent 2.5-liter turbocharged engine for the 2.5 Turbo and the range-topping 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus. Moreover, the popular Carbon Edition, with its eye-catching Polymetal Gray paint and red leather upholstery, is returning for 2023.

2023 Mazda3: What?s New"

The Mazda3?s turbocharged 2.5-liter engine remains the top dog in the lineup with 250 horsepower and 320 lb-ft. of torque on a healthy diet of premium 93 octane gas. Fill it up with more affordable 87 octane fuel, and it still pumps out 227 horsepower and 310 lb-ft. of torque.

But if you?re pining for the base naturally-aspirated 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine in the S, S Select, S Preferred, Carbon Edition, and S Premium trim, Mazda has good news: It now has five more horsepower and better fuel economy than the 2022 model. It is currently producing 191 horsepower and 186 lb-ft. of torque, and the updated motor has cylinder deactivation to return a combined 31 mpg.
Front-wheel drive is standard, while Mazda?s i-Active AWD is optional for the Carbon Edition and standard in the Premium Package and Turbo variants. No matter which, a six-speed automatic gearbox is standard, and you can get a six-speed manual transmission (with standard FWD) in the 2.5 S Premium Package.

All 2023 Mazda3 models come standard with i-Activesense advanced safety t...