Sunday, August 31, 2025

2026 Mazda3 Starts At $26,785

The 2026 Mazda3, powered by a 186 horsepower SKYACTIV®-G 2.5 L engine or a 250 horsepower turbo mated to either a SKYACTIV®-MT 6-Speed Manual Transmission or a SKYACTIV®-Drive 6-Speed Automatic Transmission with manual-shift mode and Sport mode. Front-wheel drive is standard, with i-Activ all-wheel drive available on select trims. The interior features an 8.8-inch center display with the Mazda Connect infotainment system, Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™ integration, push button start, a remote keyless illuminated entry, a rearview camera, two front USB-C inputs, air conditioning, Bluetooth®, and now a standard eight-speaker Mazda Harmonic Acoustics audio system. LED lighting is standard across both variants, as are body-colored side mirrors with LED turn signals, and 16-inch silver aluminum alloy wheels. Both sedan and hatchback models will arrive at dealerships this Summer starting at $26,785 (including $1,235 for destination and handling).