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2022 Mazda MAZDA3: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2022 Mazda3 is mostly a carryover, and its main change is the addition of the style-focused Carbon Edition. There is no redesign or lineup-wide powertrain, safety, or infotainment update.
About the 2022 Mazda MAZDA3
4th generation (2019-present), fourth model year; no redesign for 2022.
Mazda positions the Mazda3 as a compact car with a more premium look and feel than most mainstream rivals. The sedan emphasizes sleek, elegant styling, while the hatchback leans more expressive and sporty, but both center on a driver-focused cabin, careful material quality, precise road manners, and available AWD or turbo power. That gives the Mazda3 a more upscale, more engaging identity than the usual compact-car formula.
The 2022 lineup ranges from a straightforward 2.0-liter sedan to upscale and performance-focused models. Premium brings leather seats, Bose audio, navigation, and a head-up display, while the Turbo models pair stronger acceleration with standard AWD. The new Carbon Edition combines the non-turbo 2.5-liter engine with leather-trimmed seats, Bose audio, a moonroof, and a distinctive factory appearance.
What changed, by category
Styling
The new Carbon Edition joins the lineup between Preferred and Premium. It combines a distinctive factory look with Preferred-level comfort features, leather-trimmed seats, and Bose audio.
2022 Mazda MAZDA3 specs and features by trim
| Feature | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4-Cyl, SKYACTIV-G, 2.0 Liter | 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, Turbo, 2.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, SKYACTIV-G, 2.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, SKYACTIV-G, Turbo, 2.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, SKYACTIV-G, 2.5 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 6-Spd SKYACTIV-Drive w/Manual & Sport Modes | Automatic, 6-Spd SKYACTIV-Drive w/Manual & Sport Modes | Automatic, 6-Spd SKYACTIV-Drive w/Manual & Sport Modes | Automatic, 6-Spd SKYACTIV-Drive w/Manual & Sport Modes | Automatic, 6-Spd SKYACTIV-Drive w/Manual & Sport Modes | Automatic, 6-Spd SKYACTIV-Drive w/Manual & Sport Modes | Automatic, 6-Spd SKYACTIV-Drive w/Manual & Sport Modes | Automatic, 6-Spd SKYACTIV-Drive w/Manual & Sport Modes |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | AWD | FWD | AWD | FWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 28 mpg | 26 mpg | 26 mpg | 24–26 mpg | 23 mpg | 26 mpg | 23 mpg | 26 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 36 mpg | 34–35 mpg | 34–35 mpg | 33–35 mpg | 31–32 mpg | 34–35 mpg | 31–32 mpg | 34–35 mpg |
| Horsepower | 155 hp | 186 hp | 186 hp | 186 hp | 227 hp | 186 hp | 227 hp | 186 hp |
| Torque | 150 lb-ft | 186 lb-ft | 186 lb-ft | 186 lb-ft | 310 lb-ft | 186 lb-ft | 310 lb-ft | 186 lb-ft |
| Trunk/Cargo | 13.2 cu-ft | 13.2–20.1 cu-ft | 13.2–20.1 cu-ft | 13.2–20.1 cu-ft | 13.2–20.1 cu-ft | 13.2–20.1 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 | 35.1 in | 35.1 in | 35.1 in | 35.1 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Adaptive Headlights | ||||||||
| Automatic High Beams | ||||||||
| Blindspot Sensors | ||||||||
| Front & Rear Parking Sensors | ||||||||
| Lane Departure Warning | ||||||||
| Rear View Camera | ||||||||
| Top View Camera | ||||||||
| Alloy Wheels | ||||||||
| Auto-Dimming Exterior Mirrors | ||||||||
| Heated Mirrors | ||||||||
| LED Headlights | ||||||||
| Memory Exterior Mirrors | ||||||||
| Power Moonroof | ||||||||
| Rear Spoiler | ||||||||
| Navigation System | ||||||||
| Satellite Radio | ||||||||
| Smartphone Interface | ||||||||
| Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror | ||||||||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | ||||||||
| Heated Front Seats | ||||||||
| Heated Steering Wheel | ||||||||
| Integrated Garage Door Opener | ||||||||
| Leather Seats | ||||||||
| Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | ||||||||
| Memory Driver's Seat | ||||||||
| Power Driver Seat | ||||||||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | ||||||||
| Push-Button Engine Start | ||||||||
Frequently asked questions
What changed on the 2022 Mazda3 compared with the 2021 model?
The main change for 2022 is the addition of the Carbon Edition. Otherwise, the Mazda3 carries over without a redesign or a lineup-wide change to its engines, safety features, or infotainment system.
Is the 2022 Mazda3 a redesigned model?
No, the 2022 Mazda3 is not redesigned. It remains part of the fourth generation introduced for 2019, with the same basic body and structure as the 2021 model.
What is special about the 2022 Mazda3 Carbon Edition?
The 2022 Carbon Edition is a style-focused, non-turbo trim that combines the 186-horsepower 2.5-liter engine with leather-trimmed seats, Bose audio, a moonroof, heated front seats, and a power driver’s seat with memory.
Did the Mazda3 engines change for 2022?
No, the Mazda3’s engine range did not receive a model-wide change for 2022. The 2.0-liter, non-turbo 2.5-liter, and turbocharged 2.5-liter engines all return from 2021.
Is the 2022 Mazda3 worth considering over the 2021 model?
The 2022 model is most relevant if you want the Carbon Edition’s combination of distinctive styling, leather-trimmed seats, Bose audio, and comfort features. For other trims, the 2021 and 2022 Mazda3 are very similar because there were no other major product changes.
2022 Mazda MAZDA3 Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2022 Mazda MAZDA3.
4.4
2022 Mazda MAZDA3
(159 reviews)
“Amazing vehicle. Drives well for the tier of vehicle it is. Great value for money if power, handling, quality, design, reliability and terrain versatility (without extremes) with good fuel economy are important.”
“Electric or self driving is not the new future in technology; it's an all-wheel-drive turbo fuel-efficient gas vehicle. Electric cars do not have the infrastructure to be supported nationwide, and a vehicle is to be driven and is not an office/lunch space.”
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