2021 Mazda3 Sedan & Hatchback - Turbo, AWD, IIHS's Top Safety Pick Plus and AJAC's Best Mid-Size Car in Canada for 2021
The 2021 Mazda3 wins the AJAC Category Award for the second year in a row!
March 01 2021, Scarboro Mazda
For the second year in a row, the Mazda3 has been selected as the category winner in AJAC's Canadian Car of the Year awards! The Mazda3 Sedan & Hatchback won the Best Mid-Size Car in Canada for 2021, and is eligible to win the overall 2021 Canada Car of the Year award, which will be presented with the Canadian International AutoShow at a later date.
The fourth generation Mazda3 was launched in 2019, and together it brought new levels of premium design, craftsmanship and refinement to the compact segment. AJAC journalists loved the premium experience and first-class driving dynamics and named it the 2020 Canadian Car of the Year. Since the Mazda3 has been introduced, it has received a category or overall award a total of 13 times!
With a starting MSRP of $20,500, the 2021 Mazda3 is available in a sedan or hatchback model, offering a version for every driver. Engine options include Skyactiv-G 2.0L or 2.5L naturally aspirated engines with a choice of manual or automatic transmissions (select models). Mazda's i-Activ all-wheel drive system is also available with the Mazda3 sedan and hatchback, making it one of the only models in the compact car segment to offer AWD.
For 2021, the Skyactiv-G 2.5 Turbo engine has been added, providing up to 250 horsepower and 320 lb-ft of torque, the power in the hatchback and sedan is complemented by standard i-Activ all-wheel drive and available with new advanced technologies and subtle styling - providing an overall refined feeling of performance.
Let's take a deeper look into the 2021 Mazda3 Features and Specifications!
Trim Levels
- Both the Sedan and Hatchback versions offer the GX, GS, GT and 100th Anniversary Edition trim levels
GX Trim Level
The 2021 Mazda3 Sedan and Mazda3 Sport (Hatchback) GX trim level includes these options and features:
- Available Skyactiv-MT 6-speed manual or Skyactiv-Drive 6-speed automatic transmission with manual-shift mode, Drive Selection switch
- Front Wheel Drive
- Skyactiv-G 2.0 L inline 4 cylinder engine
- 155 hp and 150 lb-ft of torque
Exterior Features, Safety and Security
- G-Vectoring Control Plus (GVC Plus)
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
- LED headlights, daytime running lights and LED rear combination lights
- Automatic on/off headlights
- Rain-sensing intermittent front wipers
- Advanced Blind Spot Monitoring (ABSM)
- Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
- Wide angle rearview camera
- Traction Control System
- Hill launch assist
- Engine-immobilizer theft deterrent system
- and lots more!
Interior Features
- Push Button Start
- Keyless entry
- Power windows with driver's one-touch up and down function
- 8.8" wide colour display infotainment system with Mazda Connect
- HMI Commander switch
- AM/FM/HD radio with 8 speakers
- Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- 2 USB ports
- Steering-wheel mounted audio controls
- Bluetooth function
- Heated front seats (3 setting)
- and lots more!
GS Trim Level
The 2021 Mazda3 Sedan GS trim level includes these following options and features in addition to, or in place of GS standard equipment:
- Skyactiv-MT 6-speed manual is only available with the Skyactiv-G 2.0L FWD configuration
- 155 hp and 150 lb-ft of torque
- Skyactiv-Drive 6-speed automatic transmission with manual-shift mode, Drive Selection switch is only available with the Skyactiv-G 2.5L engine in both FWD or AWD
- 186hp and 186 lb-ft
The 2021 Mazda3 Sport (Hatchback) GS trim level includes these following options and features in addition to, or in place of GX equipment:
- Available Skyactiv-MT 6-speed manual or Skyactiv-Drive 6-speed automatic transmission with manual-shift mode, Drive Selection switch
- Front Wheel Drive or i-Activ AWD (requires automatic transmission)
- Skyactiv-G 2.5 L inline 4 cylinder engine
- 186 hp and 186 lb-ft of torque
Exterior Features, Safety and Security
- Heated door mirrors
- Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function
- Smart City Brake Support Front
- Smart Brake Support Front
- Pedestrian Detection (forward sensing)
- Distance Recognition Support System
- Forward Obstruction Warning
- Lane-keep Assist System
- Lane Departure Warning System
- High Beam Control System
- Driver Attention Alert
- and lots more!
Interior Features
- Heated steering wheel
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob
- Automatic dual-zone climate controls
- and lots more!
Available Luxury Package (Required Automatic Transmission)
- Leatherette-trimmed upholstery
- Power glass moonroof with interior sunshade, tilt-up ventilation and one-touch open
- 10-way power driver's seat with lumbar support
- Driver's seat memory function
- Auto-dimming rearview mirror
- Exterior mirrors with reverse tilt-down function
GT Trim Level
The 2021 Mazda3 Sedan GT trim level includes these following options and features in addition to, or in place of GS standard equipment with power moonroof and auto-dimming rearview mirror:
- Skyactiv-Drive 6-speed automatic transmission with manual-shift mode, Drive Selection switch and paddle shifters
- Skyactiv-G 2.5L engine in both FWD or AWD
- 186hp and 186 lb-ft
- Skyactiv-G 2.5L Turbo engine in AWD
- 250 hp and 320 lb-ft torque (with 93 octane fuel)/225 and 310 lb-ft torque (with 87 octane fuel)
The 2021 Mazda3 Sport (Hatchback) GT trim level includes these following options and features in addition to, or in place of GS standard equipment with power moonroof and auto-dimming rearview mirror:
- Skyactiv-MT 6-speed manual only available with Skyactiv-G 2.5L and FWD
- Skyactiv-Drive 6-speed automatic transmission with manual-shift mode, Drive Selection switch and paddle shifters
- Skyactiv-G 2.5L engine in both FWD or AWD
- 186hp and 186 lb-ft
- Skyactiv-G 2.5L Turbo engine in AWD
- 250 hp and 320 lb-ft torque (with 93 octane fuel)/225 and 310 lb-ft torque (with 87 octane fuel)
Exterior Features, Safety and Security
- 18" Alloy Wheels
- Traffic Sign Recognition
- Adaptive Front-lighting System
- Automatic headlight leveling
- Signature lighting on front and rear lights
- and lots more!
Interior Features
- Advanced keyless entry (proximity and ignition)
- Exterior mirrors linked with memory seat function
- Bos premium sound system with 12 speakers
- Leather-trimmed upholstery
- and lots more!
Available Premium Package
- Smart Brake Support Rear
- Smart Brake Support Rear Crossing
- Rear parking sensors
- Windshield-projected colour Active Driving Display
- 360° View Monitor
- Traffic Jam Assist
- Front parking sensors
- Front wiper de-icer
- Frameless rearview mirror with automatic dimming
- HomeLink wireless control system
- Exterior mirrors with reverse tilt-down function
100th Anniversary Edition
The 2021 Mazda3 Sedan & Sport 100th Anniversary Edition includes these following options and features in addition to, or in place of GT AWD with Premium Package and Skyactiv-G 2.5 T Engine:
- Skyactiv-Drive 6-speed automatic transmission with manual-shift mode, Drive Selection switch and paddle shifters
- Skyactiv-G 2.5L Turbo engine in AWD
- 250 hp and 320 lb-ft torque (with 93 octane fuel)/225 and 310 lb-ft torque (with 87 octane fuel)
Exterior Features, Safety and Security
- Wheels centre caps featuring 100th Anniversary Logo
- 100th Anniversary Badging
- Snowflake White Pearl Paint
- Turbo Badge
- Increased diameter exhaust outlets
- Gloss Black front grill
- Key fob embossed with 100th Anniversary logo
Interior Features
- Interior Garnet Red leather
- Matching floor carpets in red and floor mats featuring unique 100th Anniversary badging plate
- Headrests embossed with 100th Anniversary logo
Reward your spontaneous nature, and discover the award winning 2021 Mazda3 (especially the Turbo, i-Activ AWD version!). Stay connected to the open road with Mazda's engaging and responsive drive that never fails to put a smile on your face.
Connect with Scarboro Mazda's Product Specialists at 1-877-469-5969, or build, configure and order your personalized Mazda3 with us online.
