The Mazda3 sedan may not be the sportiest car in Mazda’s lineup, but the car has the distinction of being one of the best sedans on the market.
Mazda is one of the automakers on the market with a genuinely incredible reputation. One of its most popular and best-received rides is the Mazda3. Entering the market in 2004, people know the Mazda3 as a sedan with a real presence on the road. This isn’t only because of the vehicle’s popularity but also because the Mazda3 lives up to the automaker's legacy for fast rides. Indeed, regardless of the car’s genre, we find it challenging to come up with even one arguably slow vehicle from Mazda.
The legacy of the Mazda3 continues as there is a new model for 2023. The car has always been one of the best sedans on the market. Mazda built on that status by creating what many will call the best from the lineup. The car delivers top-of-the-line performance, has an incredible interior, and has that iconic sporty look people know Mazda for. The 2023 Mazda3 isn’t just the latest in a lineup, it's a celebration of a superb sedan that has helped define a generation of cars.
There is much to appreciate about the 2023 Madza3 sedan. Simply put, it’s a perfectly sporty sedan that works for a wide variety of drivers. Of course, any model from the lineup will do just fine, but for those looking for a brand-new sedan, the Mazda3 is among the best on the market for more reasons than one.
People know Mazda for its use of ultra-impressive engines for its cars. As such, the 2023 Mazda3 has a pretty awesome one under its hood. The engine in question is an inline-4 2.5-liter. The 2023 Mazda3 has a maximum output of 191 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and a torque of 186 lb-ft at 4,000 rpm. This sedan is a front-wheel-drive vehicle with a 6-speed shiftable automatic transmission. The car has a double overhead camshaft.
Though Mazda has yet to release the acceleration times for the various trims of the 2023 Mazda3, we expect it to be pretty quick. According to estimates, the car will likely accelerate from 0 to 60 miles per hour between 6.7-seconds and 7.5-seconds. While there are faster cars on the market, people should remember that although this is pretty awesome, the Mazda3 is not one of the automaker’s fastest rides. Still, the Mazda3 has always been fast enough for most people who elect to drive them. It’s a car that provides a smooth yet quick ride that represents the best of the sedan market.
Mazda is great for offering spacious and advanced interiors on vehicles that don’t break the bank. It’s one of the things that makes it one of the best automakers on the market. For the 2023 Mazda3, of course, as with most modern automakers, the packages make these cars shine. However, the new Mazda3 still comes with some pretty excellent standard features. The car seats five and has cloth-covered sports seats that the buyer can upgrade. It also comes with door inserts. Regarding technology, the 2023 Mazda3 comes with an 8.8-inch full-color touchscreen that works with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. This includes voice command, emergency services, Mazda Connected Services, and much more. There is also a 7-inch LED meter display.
As far as the sound system goes, the 2023 Mazda3 sedan has an 8-speaker system. In addition, it includes Mazda Harmonic Acoustics. The car also includes ample storage spread around the interior of the vehicle. Overall, the interior of the 2023 Mazda3 is one that not only lives up to the automaker's legacy, but it’s also one of the best on the market. This is especially true for a car of this price point. According to Mazda, the 2023 Mazda3 starts at $22,550.
Though not a sports car, the 2022 Mazda3 sure has an exterior worthy of one. The vehicle contains bold lines and curves that make it stand out while retaining its mature sedan appearance. The car has LEDs all around for exterior lighting, with the headlights including daytime running lights. The lights are also auto-on and off, which helps ensure you never forget to turn them off. Other exterior features are rain-sensing variable-intermittent windshield wipers, dual folding side mirrors, and much more. Adding to the sporty nature of this sedan from Mazda, it includes a matte black grille, which is all the rage these days. The wheels on the base trim of the 2023 Mazda3 are 16-inch alloys with a silver metallic finish. However, the other trims feature 18-inch wheels.
The 2023 Mazda3 is an excellent option for people looking for a sporty sedan that doesn’t limit the interior. Not only does this car come with many packages, but even at its base model, it's still pretty impressive. It’s fast enough, has a solid engine, and is simply a bold-looking car that almost anyone would be proud to drive.
Barnell Anderson is a writer from Louisiana, USA with a real passion for cars and motorcycles. His biggest areas of expertise are car history and concept cars. Barnell’s favorite car is the Ford Mustang. He also wants to one day own a Tesla!
