Side view of the 2022 Mazda3 Gray

The 2021 Mazda3 set to receive a powerful optional engine.

What will the 2021 Mazda3 have for an engine?

Coming off of an incredible World Car Design of the Year award, where can the 2021 Mazda3 go from here? Even though this vehicle won a design award, many people said that they wished the sedan had more power. As usual, Mazda listened and delivered. What will the 2021 Mazda3 have for an engine? More power!

New engine option available in the 2021 Mazda3

2021 Mazda3 LED Headlight

If you are looking for a new vehicle that is powerful and has an absolutely stunning design, then the 2021 Mazda3 might be just the vehicle that you were looking for! Mazda carried over the engine option from the 2020 model year and added another option. The additional engine option is an incredibly powerful SKYACTIV®-G 2.5T engine that produces 227 horsepower and 310 lb-ft of torque when 87 octane fuel is used. On the other hand, when 93 octane fuel is used the outputs are 250 horsepower and 320 lb-ft of torque.

The neat thing about this engine is that it is specifically adjusted for this car to deliver the best driving experience it possibly can. Finally, the i-Activ all-wheel drive (AWD) system was updated to help with the responsiveness, harmony, and overall driving event.

What else do we know about the 2021 Mazda3?

We know that inside of this stunning and powerful vehicle, drivers will have access to great technologies such as Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Mazda Connected Services with a three-year trial, and Wi-Fi hotspot. There is an 8.8-inch center display with a Bluetooth hands-free phone and audio option. Finally, drivers will have access to a heated leather-wrapped steering wheel with paddle shifters and a head-up unit.

Where can I learn more about the 2021 Mazda3?

 At Cardenas Mazda in Harlingen, Texas, we would be more than happy to answer all of your questions. From what we have heard so far, we might even begin seeing this vehicle as early as next month. This could be delayed, but make sure you keep your eye on our online inventory!