The 2026 Mazda3 Hatchback lineup gives drivers six distinct configurations, including front-wheel drive, i-ACTIV AWD®, a six-speed manual, and turbocharged performance. Berglund Mazda breaks down what changes as you move through the lineup.
2026 MAZDA3 Hatchback Trim Level Comparison
2.5 S
The Mazda3 Hatchback 2.5 S uses a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine producing 186 horsepower and 186 lb-ft of torque, paired with a six-speed automatic transmission and front-wheel drive. Standard equipment includes an 8.8-inch center display, an eight-speaker Mazda Harmonic Acoustics audio system, Blind Spot Monitoring, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, and Mazda Radar Cruise Control™ with Stop & Go.
2.5 S Select Sport
Moving to the Mazda3 Hatchback 2.5 S Select Sport adds Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry, black leatherette-trimmed seats, and 18-inch black-finish alloy wheels. Alexa Built-in™ also arrives at this level, allowing voice control of functions such as audio and climate settings as well as compatible smart-home devices.
2.5 S Preferred
The Mazda3 Hatchback 2.5 S Preferred builds on the Select Sport trim with heated front seats and an eight-way power driver's seat with lumbar adjustment and two-position memory. A power sliding-glass moonroof is standard, and the side mirrors can tilt downward when the vehicle is shifted into reverse to improve visibility near the rear wheels.
2.5 S Carbon Edition
For drivers who want improved traction, the Mazda3 Hatchback 2.5 S Carbon Edition comes standard with i-ACTIV AWD®. It also adds red leather-trimmed seats, wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™, Qi® wireless phone charging, HD Radio, and black 18-inch alloy wheels.
2.5 S Premium
The Mazda3 Hatchback 2.5 S Premium is the only model in the lineup equipped with the SKYACTIV®-MT six-speed manual transmission, paired exclusively with front-wheel drive. Beyond the manual gearbox, it adds a windshield-projected Active Driving Display®, Traffic Sign Recognition, Mazda Online Navigation, leather-trimmed seating, and signature LED headlights and taillights.
2.5 Turbo Premium Plus
At the top of the lineup, the Mazda3 Hatchback 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus pairs standard i-ACTIV AWD® with a turbocharged 2.5-liter engine producing up to 250 horsepower and 320 lb-ft of torque on premium fuel. This new Mazda model also adds a 360-Degree View Monitor, front and rear parking sensors, Cruising and Traffic Support, Smart Brake Support-Reverse, and Smart Brake Support-Rear Crossing.
Find Your 2026 MAZDA3 Hatchback in Salem, VA
From the uniquely available manual transmission to standard i-Activ AWD® on select models, each 2026 Mazda3 Hatchback configuration offers a different reason to get behind the wheel. Our Mazda dealership in Salem, VA, can help you compare them in person. Get pre-approved for Mazda financing through our website, then stop by for a test drive today!
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