The 3 series of compact cars from the manufacturing house of Mazda, got yet another set ofsignificant upgrades this year, that focused mainly on enhancing its performance capabilities.As shared by the Orange County Mazda dealership these are basically some advancements done to the components that lie under the hood. All this have a cumulative effect which can be best observed, when drive the 2021 Mazda 3 models through not so smoothly paved roads, or when you venture out to newer destinations while passing through some off-road patches.
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Advanced MechanismsUnder the Hood
The year 2021 got the Mazda 3 models a new turbocharger engine that got added up to the previous year lineup. The new 2.5L capacitive turbocharger engine enabled in the 2021 Mazda 3 models impressive performance abilities like nimble handling prowess and buttery smooth accelerations.
If you are already aware of the fact that the Mazda 3 sedan series underwent a significant update a couple of years back, specifically in 2019, then we need not emphasize onthe event of how the SkyActiv technology got integrated to the powertrain configurations for these models.
Based on C1 architecture that was strategically borrowed from Volvo, these direct injection enginesenhanced the performance abilities of the 2021 Mazda 3 models as it successfully steps into its fourth generation. All this now can be considered as a single new package that includes a new edgy exterior design with all the necessary creature comfort features packed inside to compliment its impeccable performance.
Lining Up for the Year 2021
The 2021 model year edition of Mazda 3 Series enriched the segment of midsized sedans. They are now all better-equipped than their predecessors and of course more performance-oriented. The new powertrain introduced for the year 2021 shows up with its 2.5L capacity while displaying the positive effects of the SkyActiv technology. The new engine renders 186 horsepower and 186 lb-ft of torque that makes it quite obvious that no road challenge can pose any real threat to its smooth moves.
The engine after blending well with the 6-Speed SkyActiv sports automatic transmissionproves itsmettle better, especially through its smooth gear changes. Most of the 2021 Mazda 3models are configured as FWDs, since that is set as the standard, while opting for AWD setting can cost you a few extra bucks.
Power Output
As gathered from the Mazda dealer Orange County Mazda’s newly engineered Skyactiv-G 2.0L engine comes as an addition to a Skyactiv-G 2.5T engine to the 2021 model year lineup of its 3 series. But that did not mar thepopularity of the exiting naturally aspirated 2.0-liter engine present in the lineup. The reason is obvious. It is its high fuel efficiency. This powerplant is capable of producing 155 hp and 150 lb-ft of torque when it drives with only the front-wheels.
What adds up to the story is the G-Vectoring Control Plus feature that comes as a standard equipment across the entire lineup. It is known for its specially improved engineering that aims to deliver an extremely engaging power performance.