Mazda Mazda3 History
History
Introduced for 2004 to replace the Protegé, the Mazda3 became the brand's high-volume compact, praised for engaging handling and upscale interiors.
It has been a critical and commercial success across multiple generations; the turbocharged Mazdaspeed3 hot hatch gave it serious performance credibility.
Body styles
- Sedan
- Hatchback
Notable special editions & performance variants
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Mazdaspeed3
Turbocharged front-drive hot hatch with around 263 hp — a torque-steering enthusiast favorite. (Also offered as a standalone model.)
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