2023 Mazda3 Sedan

The Mazda3 is a compact car. It has a few engine options to give you a great performance, as well as offering you some great safety and technology features. This vehicle is great for a commute and even a road trip. The 2023 Mazda3 is available in both Sedan and Hatchback models. Below, we are going to take a closer look at the Sedan version of this vehicle.

What’s New for 2023?

Check out the updates for the 2023 model year, as well as all the features that can be found in this vehicle in the in-depth model review below. Reach out to us at Seacoast Mazda if you have any questions about the 2023 Mazda3 Sedan.

For the 2023 model year, you have a few performance upgrades worth mentioning. The former base engine was a 2.0-liter engine, but that is no longer available. The new base engine is a 2.5-liter four-cylinder. This means you have a more powerful 191-horsepower engine standard in the 2023 Mazda3 Sedan. This vehicle also has improved fuel economy for the 2023 model year.

Performance and Engine Options

The performance of this vehicle, you have some upgrades for the 2023 model year. Previous models had a 2.0-liter base engine, but this has been discontinued for this model year, so you now have a more powerful base engine. Check out that and your other engine options below.

• 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine – The base engine in your 2023 Mazda3 is a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine that gives you 191-horsepower and 186 pound-feet of torque. With this engine, you can expect to get up to 28 city and 37 highway miles per gallon.
• Turbocharged 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine – You have another available turbocharged engine option. This is a turbocharged 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine. This engine gives you 227-horsepower and 310 pound-feet of torque. With this engine option, you can expect to get around 23 city and 32 highway miles per gallon.
• High-output turbocharged 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine – There is also another version of the turbocharged 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine that is tuned for more output. This version gives you 250-horsepower and 320 pound-feet of torque.

The Mazda3 is an overall fun vehicle to drive. There are several engine options and it comes standard with front-wheel drive, but all-wheel drive is available. Regardless, this vehicle has responsive steering and great handling overall.

Exterior

The exterior of this vehicle measures 15.3 feet in length. It can have a curb weight that ranges from 3,088 to 3,393 pounds. You can get exterior color options like Jet Black Mica, Soul Red Crystal Metallic, Platinum Quartz Metallic, Machine Gray Metallic, Snowflake White Pearl Mica, and Polymetal Gray Metallic.

This vehicle offers you exterior features like LED headlights, auto on/off headlights, LED daytime running lights, LED combination tail lights, rain-sensing windshield wipers, heated side mirrors with integrated turn signals, a power-sliding glass moonroof, 18-inch aluminum alloy wheels, and all season tires.

Interior

This vehicle has seating for five people on standard cloth upholstery. There are available interior upgrades like synthetic leather upholstery, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, an eight-way power-adjustable driver’s seat with lumbar support, black or red genuine leather upholstery, dual zone automatic climate control, heated front seats, and a heated steering wheel. When it comes to cargo space in your Mazda3 Sedan, you have 13.2 cubic feet of truck space.

Technology Features

Also on the inside of this vehicle, you can find some great technology features. These features can keep you connected and entertained on your drive. Check them out below.

• 8.8-inch infotainment display – Your 2023 Mazda3 comes standard with an infotainment system with an 8.8-inch display screen. This is not a touchscreen infotainment system, but it is controlled by an easy-to-use knob on the center console of your vehicle.
• Apple CarPlay and Android Auto – The Apple CarPlay and Android Auto in your vehicle allow you to connect your smartphone to your infotainment system, giving you easy access to smartphone contacts, apps, and more. This can keep you connected and entertained as you enjoy your drive.
• Bluetooth – Talk to your friends and family hands-free with the Bluetooth capability in your vehicle. You can keep your hands on the wheel and eyes on the road and have the conversation through your vehicle.
• USB ports – This vehicle comes standard with two USB ports that can be used for connecting and charging your devices.
• Premium audio system – If you love to listen to music, audiobooks, and more while you drive, you will enjoy the premium audio system that can be found in the 2023 Mazda3. This vehicle can be home to a 12-speaker Bose premium audio system that gives you a quality listening experience.
• Keyless entry and push button start – You get added convenience and ease with the keyless entry and push-button start. This means you can keep your keys in your pocket or bag and still get into your vehicle and get moving.

These technology features make the 2023 Mazda3 even more enjoyable to be in. There are also some great safety technology features that you can learn more about below.

Safety

The 2023 Mazda3 is a safe option for you. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety gave this vehicle its highest rating of ‘good’ in six crash tests; it also named this vehicle a Top Safety Pick+.

There are a lot of great standard safety features available on all 2023 Mazda3 Sedan models. These standard features include a rearview camera, driver-attention monitoring, adaptive cruise control, automatic high-beam headlights, forward automatic emergency braking with pedestrian and cyclist detection, lane keep assist, lane departure warning, adaptive headlights, and rain-sensing windshield wipers. There are also some additional safety features available to add on to your vehicle. These features include rear cross traffic alert, blind spot monitoring, traffic sign recognition, a head-up display, a surround-view parking camera, and traffic jam assist.

• Forward automatic emergency braking with pedestrian and cyclist detection – With forward automatic emergency braking, you and others can stay safer on the road. This feature uses cameras and sensors to detect potential front-end collisions, not just with vehicles but also with pedestrians and cyclists. The feature will then automatically apply the brakes if it detects an imminent collision.
• Lane departure warning and lane keep assist – These two safety features pair together to keep you in your lane. The lane departure warning alerts you if you are drifting out of your lane unintentionally. If enabled, the lane keep assist feature can then make minor steering corrections to keep you in your lane.
• Head-up display – The head-up display available in your vehicle projects important vehicle information on the windshield in front of the driver in their line of sight. For example, this can give you turn-by-turn navigation directions right in your line of sight.
• Rear cross traffic alert – This safety feature will alert you if there is a vehicle crossing behind you when you are going in reverse. It can save you from hitting a vehicle that might be hard for you to see.

Features like rain-sensing windshield wipers and automatic high-beams make your life easier and more convenient, so you do not have to worry as much while you’re driving. Then there are the features like forward automatic emergency braking that can actually help to prevent a collision. The safety technology in the 2023 Mazda3 makes every driving experience a safer one for you and your passengers, as well as other drivers on the road.

Now that we have taken an in-depth look at the 2023 Mazda3, you may want to check this vehicle out for yourself in person. You can come down to Seacoast Mazda to take a test drive of the 2023 Mazda3 Sedan. Our experts at Seacoast Mazda would be happy to answer any questions you may have and help you upgrade your vehicle!