What you need to know about the 2022 Mazda3 with all-wheel drive
April 20 2022,
The all-new Mazda3 was introduced in 2022 and it quickly made a name for itself, especially with the addition of i-ACTIV all-wheel drive. This made the Mazda3 one of the few cars in its class to offer all-wheel drive, but the new technology didn't hurt fuel economy which was surprising.
The 2022 Mazda3 still offers this option, making it an excellent choice for Ontario winters. That being said, the Mazda3 AWD offers all the luxury, refinement and driving pleasure that are hallmarks of Mazda. In short, it truly offers a complete package to its future owner.
For this article, we'll focus on the 2022 Mazda3 AWD. This is the model we want to focus our attention on because it is one of the only vehicles available with all-wheel drive in the compact car segment. If you've never driven a vehicle with all-wheel drive, you're missing out.
i-ACTIV: a unique all-wheel drive system for the 2022 Mazda3
An all-wheel-drive system like the i-ACTIV powertrain in the new Mazda3 delivers top-notch performance regardless of road conditions. The i-ACTIV system is responsive, which means it continuously measures everything that is happening with the vehicle, from steering wheel orientation to driver behavior.
The system is then able to distribute the right amount of power to the different wheels. This means that in normal driving conditions, you get the kind of fuel economy that all Mazda SKYACTIV vehicles are known for. When the road gets slippery, however, the i-ACTIV system quickly regains control by transferring engine power to the rear wheels.
That's what you get in the new 2022 Mazda3 with i-ACTIV all-wheel drive. You can get all-wheel drive for less than $30,000 in both the sedan and the Sport hatchback model. A six-speed SKYACTIV automatic transmission is standard on both models.
The i-ACTIV system comes standard with the 186-horsepower 2.5-liter SKYACTIV engine, but it can also be paired with the Mazda3's 2.5-liter turbocharged engine, which offers 250 horsepower and 320 lb-ft of torque. You won't find a more powerful compact car in this price range!
To learn more about the new 2022 Mazda3 with i-ACTIV all-wheel drive, contact us today at Scarboro Mazda.
