Introduced in the United States for the model year 2014, the third generation of the Mazda3 has been refreshed for 2017. While the four-door sedan retails for the same $17,845 sans destination as the model year 2016, the five-door hatchback is $550 more expensive, as in $19,095 sans destination compared to $18,545.
The explanation for this price bump in the hatchback’s case is simple. While the Mazda3 Sport 6MT sedan continues to offer the equipment we’re already acquainted with from the model year 2016, the Mazda3 Sport 6MT hatchback is better decked out.
Just to name a few of the highlights the hatchback gets as standard as compared to the sedan, these are Advanced Blind Spot Monitoring, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, heated side mirrors with integrated turn signal lamps, rain-sensing wipers, automatic on/off headlights, bright beltline trim, premium cloth-trimmed seats and satin trim throughout the interior.
All Sport models, regardless of body style of transmissions (six-speed manual or six-speed automatic), are motivated by a naturally aspirated 2.0-liter engine. With 155 horsepower and 150 lb-ft on tap, the four-cylinder can return 33 mpg combined according to the Environmental Protection Agency. Opt for the auto and that figure morphs into 34 mpg. In the case of the 2.5-liter engine, that’ll be 29 mpg for the manual and 32 mpg for the auto.
“We are more than happy to give our customers what they want with greater availability of the manual,” said Robert Davis, senior VP of Mazda U.S. Operations. “Mazda3 has a nearly 15-percent take rate for its manual transmission, with most of those buyers opting for higher trim levels. Where so many competitors have retreated in the segment, we see an opening to engage those who enjoy the driving experience without compromise.”
As standard, the least expensive versions of the 2017 Mazda3 in sedan and hatchback forms are equipped with power windows, power door locks, remote keyless entry, push-button start, electronic parking brake, power mirrors, and a 7-inch Mazda Connect media system with Bluetooth hands-free phone pairing and audio streaming. i-Eloop brake energy regeneration is now available as an option that's only available in cars equipped with the auto.
Just to name a few of the highlights the hatchback gets as standard as compared to the sedan, these are Advanced Blind Spot Monitoring, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, heated side mirrors with integrated turn signal lamps, rain-sensing wipers, automatic on/off headlights, bright beltline trim, premium cloth-trimmed seats and satin trim throughout the interior.
All Sport models, regardless of body style of transmissions (six-speed manual or six-speed automatic), are motivated by a naturally aspirated 2.0-liter engine. With 155 horsepower and 150 lb-ft on tap, the four-cylinder can return 33 mpg combined according to the Environmental Protection Agency. Opt for the auto and that figure morphs into 34 mpg. In the case of the 2.5-liter engine, that’ll be 29 mpg for the manual and 32 mpg for the auto.
“We are more than happy to give our customers what they want with greater availability of the manual,” said Robert Davis, senior VP of Mazda U.S. Operations. “Mazda3 has a nearly 15-percent take rate for its manual transmission, with most of those buyers opting for higher trim levels. Where so many competitors have retreated in the segment, we see an opening to engage those who enjoy the driving experience without compromise.”
As standard, the least expensive versions of the 2017 Mazda3 in sedan and hatchback forms are equipped with power windows, power door locks, remote keyless entry, push-button start, electronic parking brake, power mirrors, and a 7-inch Mazda Connect media system with Bluetooth hands-free phone pairing and audio streaming. i-Eloop brake energy regeneration is now available as an option that's only available in cars equipped with the auto.