2026 Mazda Mazda3
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By Cars.com Editors
March 20, 2026
The Mazda3 is one of the oldest designs in the compact-car segment, but it’s still one of the most engaging and fun to drive — even if it’s showing its age in some ways.
By Damon Bell
Senior Research Editor
The current-generation Mazda3 sedan and hatchback are getting a little long in the tooth, but with such a strong resume, not much is changing for the 2026 model year.
By Jared Gall
August 20, 2025