There are no significant mechanical or aesthetic changes to the 2022 Mazda3. It remains among a few vehicles to offer a genuinely sporty driving feel with no penalties to luxury and refinement. Despite losing its independent rear suspension (a hallmark of the third-gen Mazda3 with Skyactiv technology) in favor of torsion beams, the 3 will give other compacts like the new Honda Civic, Toyota Corolla, and Hyundai Elantra a serious run for cash.
2022 Mazda3: What’s New?
Depending on the trim model, the 2022 Mazda3 remains available as a sedan or hatchback and with standard front-wheel drive or an available all-wheel drivetrain (AWD). Also new is a Carbon Edition variant that slots between the Preferred and Premium trims. Base prices start at $27,415 (sedan) and $28,415 (hatchback).
Unlike the base model Mazda3, the Carbon Edition has a naturally-aspirated 2.5-liter Skyactiv-G four-banger pumping out 186 horsepower and 186 lb-ft. of torque, turning the front wheels courtesy of a six-speed automatic. However, AWD is not available for the Carbon Edition Mazda3.
What it does have is a bevy of premium equipment like black 18-inch alloy wheels, a 12-speaker Bose audio system (with aluminum speaker grilles), gloss black mirror caps, and a red leather interior. Exclusive to the Mazda3 Carbon Edition is that sinister-looking Polymetal Gray Paint.
2022 Mazda3 Trim Levels & Pricing
Unlike the 2021 model, the 2022 Mazda3 is available in three main trim variants: 2.0, 2.5 S, and 2.5 Turbo. The Select, Preferred, and Premium packages are available for the 2.5 S variant, while the 2.5 Turbo receives a Premium Plus package with standard AWD. Here’s a breakdown of each trim level and package option.
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Mazda3 2.0
The base Mazda3 2.0 starts at $21,815 and is only available as a sedan. It has a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine generating 155 horsepower and 150 lb-ft. of torque. The engine has a six-speed automatic transmission with Mazda’s G-Vectoring Control Plus turning the front wheels. AWD is not available in this trim variant.
Standard equipment in the Mazda3 2.0 includes an 8.8-inch infotainment display with Bluetooth connectivity, remote keyless illuminated entry, push-button start, an eight-speaker audio system, automatic on/off LED headlights, rain-sensing wipers, two USB ports, 16-inch wheels, and a rearview camera.
All trim variants of the 2022 Mazda3 come with i-Activesense driving aids like radar cruise control, intelligent brake support, lane departure warning with lane-keeping assist, high beam control, and driver attention alert. You get more high-tech safety features as you climb the trim ladder.
Mazda3 2.5 S
The Mazda3 2.5 S has a bigger 2.5-liter Skyactiv-G four-cylinder engine generating 186 horsepower and 186 lb-ft. of torque. The 2.5 S is available in FWD as a sedan ($22,765) or hatchback ($23,765) and has Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity on top of all the features you’ll find in the base Mazda3 2.0.
Mazda3 2.5 S Select
The Mazda3 2.5 S Select only has FWD but is available as a sedan ($24,115) or hatchback ($23,765). It has more premium features like black leatherette seats, a steering wheel and shift knob wrapped in genuine cowhide, dual-zone auto climate control, and 18-inch alloy wheels in gray (hatchback) or silver (sedan). It also has more driving aids like blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, and an advanced keyless entry system.
Mazda3 2.5 S Preferred
The Mazda3 2.5 S Preferred is available with AWD and starts at $27,165 (sedan) and $28,165 (hatchback). Of course, the Preferred trim can be yours with FWD starting at $25,765 and $26,765 for the sedan and hatchback, respectively. It also comes with more standard features like a power moonroof, an eight-way power driver’s seat with power lumbar and memory settings, a gloss black front grille, and black or greige leatherette seats.
Mazda3 2.5 S Premium
The Premium trim is home to an array of standard features like a heads-up display, a 12-speaker Bose audio system with Sirius XM, navigation, 19-inch black alloy wheels, leather upholstery, and adaptive headlights.
The Mazda3 2.5 S Premium is available with a six-speed manual gearbox, but only in the hatchback body style with FWD ($29,365). But if you don’t like driving a stick, the Premium is offered with the six-speed automatic for both sedan and hatchback body styles and with either FWD or AWD.
Mazda3 2.5 Turbo
The Turbo trim unlocks Mazda’s peppy 2.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder. The little mill pumps out 250 horsepower and 320 lb-ft. of torque on premium 93 octane fuel (the engine produces 227 horsepower and 310 lb-ft. of torque on a diet of regular 87 octane gas). The Turbo has standard AWD and is not available with FWD. It has the same level of equipment as the 2.5 S Premium trim minus the navigation system and leather seats.
In return, it has black or greige leatherette seats, gloss black 18-inch alloy wheels, bigger tailpipes, unique “TURBO” badging, heated mirrors, and a leather-wrapped tiller with paddle shifters. In addition, the Polymetal Gray paint is available as a premium paint option for the 2.5 Turbo. Prices start at $31,565 (sedan) and $32,565 (hatchback).
Mazda3 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus
The range-topping Mazda3 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus has standard AWD, navigation, a gloss black aero body kit, and black or red leather seats. It also comes with more i-Activesense safety features like rear cross-traffic braking, smart brake support-reverse, traffic jam assist, and a 360-degree surround-view monitor.
Base prices for the 2022 Mazda3 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus begin at $34,115 for the sedan and $34,400 for the hatchback.
2022 Mazda3 Warranty Information
Every new Mazda has a three-year/36,000-mile bumper-to-bumper warranty and a five-year/60,000-mile powertrain warranty. You might need additional coverage if you do a lot of driving. This helpful guide will shed some light on the topic if you have additional questions about Mazda extended warranties.
Alvin Reyes is an Automoblog feature columnist and an expert in sports and performance cars. He studied civil aviation, aeronautics, and accountancy in his younger years and is still very much smitten to his former Lancer GSR and Galant SS. He also likes fried chicken, music, and herbal medicine.
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