What’s up, guys? Welcome back to another review! Today, i am personally excited to review latest 2025 Mazda 3 sedan.
Pricing and Trim Levels
As expected, the 2025 Mazda 3 sedan comes in several different trim levels:
- Base Model: $24,100 (actually $20 less than the 2024 model!)
- Select Sport: $24,890
- Preferred: $26,540
- Carbon Edition: $29,600
- Carbon Turbo (our test model): $32,300
- Turbo Premium Plus: $36,000
The last three trim levels come standard with all-wheel drive, while the first three have front-wheel drive as standard.
Engine and Performance
Availability of two engine options in 2025 Mazda 3 is i feel great offering from Mazda. Specially customers like me who do like to have choice of engine as per need. We get 2.5L Turbo and Non-Turbo options with 4-cylinder in this brand new 2025 Mazda 3.
The non-turbo trims produces:
- 191 horsepower at 6,000 RPM
- 186 lb-ft of torque at 4,000 RPM
- 0-60 mph in approximately 7 seconds
- Redline: 6,500 RPM
- MPG: 28 city / 37 highway on regular unleaded fuel
The turbo trims Produces:
- 250 horsepower on premium fuel (227 on regular fuel)
- 320 lb-ft of torque on premium fuel (310 on regular fuel)
- 0-60 mph in approximately 5.6 seconds
- Redline: 6,300 RPM
- MPG: 23 city / 32 highway on regular or premium fuel
Driving Modes and Acceleration Test
Before we test the acceleration, let’s talk about driving modes. There is a single Sport mode, which adjusts shift points and throttle response.
Now, let’s put the acceleration to the test! In 3…2…1… Go! The acceleration is plenty strong. You won’t have any issues merging onto the highway. There is a little turbo lag, as expected, but once you get higher up in the RPM range, the power delivery is excellent.
Braking Performance
If you have been our regular reader you must have noticed how much we consider braking performance before suggesting any car. Me and team have done rigorous testing of 2025 Mazda 3 sedan’s breaks and i must say they are impressive. check out following test results:
- 60-0 mph stopping distance is 112 feet.
Suspension and Handling
Lets discuss MacPherson strut front suspension and a torsion beam rear axle. Combination of these three is just amazing. While driving i felt very comfortable even on bumpy roads.
I have personally driven Honda Civic & Toyota Corolla and let me tell you that the ride quality of 2025 Mazda 3 is much better than those two. on top of that, its steering feel very precise and even better than the Honda Civic.
Cabin Noise and Visibility
The 2025 Mazda 3 feels very smooth while driving. At 45 mph, I felt no noise in the cabin, and the visibility is great. However, I will warn you that there are more blind spots in this vehicle, so make sure you take a test drive before buying it.
Exterior Design
I am impressed with Mazda’s signature grille integrated with sharp LED setup. It just give more aggressive look which you don’t get nowadays in sedans. Side profile has very distinctive look with 18-inch black alloy wheels and sloping roof.
In rear, we get dual exhaust and connecting taillight makes a clean and modern looks. It now comes in Soul Red Crystal Metallic and Machine Gray Metallic colors. My favorite is Machine Gray Metallic, which you should consider.
Cargo and Interior Space
Lets talk about cargo and interior space, it has around 13.2 cubic feet of space in the boot. If you need more space you can fold down rear seats and you will get additional space.
In the rear, passenger get 35.1 inches of legroom. I am 6 feet tall and i had enough legroom in the back. rear center armrest has a cup holder in Select Sport trim and up. Unfortunately, there are no rear USB ports or air vents, which is typical for compact sedans.
Front Seats and Steering Wheel
Seating options vary by trim:
- Cloth (Base trim)
- Leatherette (Select Sport and Preferred trims)
- Leather (Carbon Edition and above)
- Leather/Suede Combo (Carbon Turbo and above)
Power-adjustable front seats come on the Preferred trim and up, with memory settings available. Heated front seats are included from the Preferred trim onward. Comfort-wise, the seats are decent but not the most plush in the segment.
The steering wheel is leather-wrapped on Select Sport and above, with heating available on the Turbo Premium Plus trim. It is tilt and telescoping, though I wish the grips were slightly thicker.
Technology and Infotainment
Mazda does not use a touchscreen; instead, it has a rotary dial controller.
- Non-turbo trims: 8.8-inch screen
- Turbo trims: 10.25-inch screen
Features include Bluetooth, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto (wireless on Carbon Edition and up), and fuel economy data. Sound system options include:
- 6 speakers (Base, Select Sport, and Preferred trims)
- 8 speakers (Carbon Edition and Carbon Turbo)
And that wraps up this review! Let me know your thoughts in the comments!
