“The fun to drive factor really counts in this car. You don't have to travel at high speeds to enjoy the fun nature of the car. G-Vectoring + is excellent because it makes the car fun to drive when in curves and reduces the amount of steering corrections you have to make to keep the car pointed in the direction you want.”
2019 Mazda MAZDA3: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2019 Mazda3 is an all-new fourth-generation model, making this a big-change year. Its headline change is a full redesign of both the sedan and hatchback.
About the 2019 Mazda MAZDA3
4th generation (BP), first year
Mazda positions the 2019 Mazda3 as an upscale compact car for shoppers who want something more stylish and more engaging than a typical economy sedan or hatchback. The focus is not maximum space or the lowest price. Instead, Mazda sells the Mazda3 on design, a high-quality cabin, intuitive controls, and a more connected driving feel, with the sedan leaning elegant and the hatchback leaning bolder and sportier.
The redesigned Mazda3 is positioned as a more polished compact car, with the base trim featuring a 2.5-liter engine, an 8.8-inch display, and LED lighting. Sedan-only Select has smartphone integration and a fuller driver-assistance suite, while Preferred emphasizes heated seats, Bose audio, and driver memory. Premium tops the range with leather seats, a moonroof, a head-up display, and adaptive headlights.
What changed, by category
Styling
The sedan and hatchback receive new exterior designs and completely reworked cabins with a cleaner, driver-focused layout.
Powertrain
A 2.5-liter four-cylinder becomes the standard U.S. engine across the lineup, and AWD joins the Mazda3 for the first time.
Tech
An 8.8-inch center display and Mazda's G-Vectoring Control Plus handling system become standard. Select has Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
Safety
The new Select trim has blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go, lane departure warning, lane-keeping assistance, and automatic high beams.
Structural
Mazda reworks the seats, body structure, and suspension to reduce vibration and make the ride smoother and quieter.
Trim lineup
The former Sport, Touring, and Grand Touring structure is replaced by Base, sedan-only Select, Preferred, and Premium trims.
2019 Mazda MAZDA3 specs and features by trim
| Feature | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4-Cyl, SKYACTIV-G, 2.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, SKYACTIV-G, 2.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, SKYACTIV-G, 2.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, SKYACTIV-G, 2.5 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 6-Spd SKYACTIV-Drive w/Manual Mode | Automatic, 6-Spd SKYACTIV-Drive w/Manual Mode | Automatic, 6-Spd SKYACTIV-Drive w/Manual Mode | Automatic, 6-Spd SKYACTIV-Drive w/Manual Mode |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 26 mpg | 26 mpg | 25–27 mpg | 26 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 35 mpg | 35 mpg | 35–36 mpg | 35 mpg |
| Horsepower | 186 hp | 186 hp | 186 hp | 186 hp |
| Torque | 186 lb-ft | 186 lb-ft | 186 lb-ft | 186 lb-ft |
| Trunk/Cargo | 13.2–20.1 cu-ft | 13.2 cu-ft | 13.2–20.1 cu-ft | 13.2–20.1 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 35.1 in | 35.1 in | 35.1 in | 35.1 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Adaptive Headlights | ||||
| Alarm System | ||||
| Automatic High Beams | ||||
| Blindspot Sensors | ||||
| Lane Departure Warning | ||||
| Rain Sensing Windshield Wipers | ||||
| Rear View Camera | ||||
| Alloy Wheels | ||||
| LED Headlights | ||||
| Memory Exterior Mirrors | ||||
| Power Moonroof | ||||
| Rear Spoiler | ||||
| Navigation System | ||||
| Satellite Radio | ||||
| Smartphone Interface | ||||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | ||||
| Heated Front Seats | ||||
| Leather Seats | ||||
| Memory Driver's Seat | ||||
| Power Driver Seat | ||||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | ||||
| Push-Button Engine Start | ||||
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2019 Mazda3 the first year of a new generation?
Yes. The 2019 Mazda3 starts the fourth generation with fully redesigned sedan and hatchback body styles, a new cabin, and revised underpinnings.
Does the 2019 Mazda3 have AWD?
Yes. AWD joins the Mazda3 lineup for 2019, while front-wheel drive remains part of the redesigned model range.
How did the Mazda3 trim lineup change for 2019?
The 2019 lineup uses Base, Select, Preferred, and Premium trims instead of the previous Sport, Touring, and Grand Touring structure. Select is sedan-only.
What technology changed in the 2019 Mazda3?
The redesigned 2019 Mazda3 has a standard 8.8-inch center display and G-Vectoring Control Plus. Select has Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and higher trims bring equipment such as Bose audio and a head-up display.
Were both the 2019 Mazda3 sedan and hatchback redesigned?
Yes. Mazda redesigned both the sedan and hatchback for 2019, giving each new exterior styling and the new fourth-generation cabin.
2019 Mazda MAZDA3 Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2019 Mazda MAZDA3.
4.2
2019 Mazda MAZDA3
(121 reviews)
“A very comfortable hatchback with enough space for daily life of a young family. Very quiet ride, lots of safety features and tech, a refined drive that has a sporty background. Great style and looks that set it apart. Classic tried and true 6 speed automatic transmission that will not present any issues.”
“Great value for the price. Bose stereo, backup camera, lane assist and monitored distancing with cruise control, and nicely designed display are just some of the things I enjoy about this vehicle. The 2019 Mazda3 Preferred is a vehicle I would buy again.”
Sources
- news.mazdausa.com — 2019 01 23 2019 Mazda3 Leading Mazda Into A Bold New Era
- news.mazdausa.com — 2018 11 27 Mazda Reveals All New Mazda 3 Hatchback And Sedan
- mazdausa.com — 2019 / Mazda3 Sedan And Hatch / 2019 Mazda3 Brochure
- news.mazdausa.com — Vehicles 2020 Mazda3
- news.mazdausa.com — 2019 Mazda 3 Vehicle Spec Deck 3