With turbo power, a solid chassis and chiseled good looks, the Mazda 3 remains an underrated sports compact car.

All Mazda3 Turbo models come with all-wheel drive and the Skyactiv-G 2.5 Turbo engine, paired with a six-speed sport automatic transmission.

In its heyday, Mazdaspeed would sell you a Mazda3 with a 260-hp turbo 2.3-liter engine and a six-speed manual, for just $25,000. This wasn't even 10 years ago, but that recipe sounds incredible today.

The official fuel mileage numbers on the 2024 Mazda3 I tested with the turbo engine come in at 23 city/31 highway/26 combined. In my time driving the vehicle, I averaged just over 23 miles per gallon.

Offered in seven trims, Mazda3 allows owners to chose the vehicle that best fits their day-to-day lives and driving preferences. Selections range from the base 2.5 S, 2.5 S Select Sport, 2.5 S ...

2025 Mazda3 Hatchback Premium Plus: A fun to drive hatchback with some nice tech and safety updates for 2025. Warranty: 3-year, 36,000-mile overall warranty; 5-year, 60,000-mile powertrain protection.

Carbon Turbo variants of the Mazda3 compact sedan, CX-30 subcompact crossover and CX-5 will use a turbocharged 2.5-liter engine paired with a six-speed automatic that delivers up to 256 hp and 320 ...

2025 Mazda3 Hatchback Premium Plus: A fun to drive hatchback with some nice tech and safety updates for 2025. Warranty: 3-year, 36,000-mile overall warranty; 5-year, 60,000-mile powertrain protection.