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With many people preferring hatchbacks over sedans these days, Mazda ups the ante with the new 2019 Mazda3 Hatchback. This compact car has always been known for its incredible road dynamics, and that remains the case this year. The redesigned 2019 Mazda3 gets styling updates that make it even more attractive, and the available 2.5-liter engine is now standard on all models. The 2019 Mazda3 is offered in sedan and hatchback body styles at dealerships like the Spring Mazda dealer. We’ll be examining the hatchback model in this review.

Inside the 2019 Mazda3 Hatchback, you’ll find a sophisticated cabin fitted with aluminum trim and faux-leather door accents. Move up to the Premium package and you’ll discover an interior that will give some luxury models a run for the money. Anyone looking for a hatchback that combines drivability, utility and style should give the Mazda3 Hatchback a close look at the Spring Mazda dealership.

The automotive press is unanimous in its praise of the Mazda3, with Motor Trend writing: “The new 2019 Mazda3 captures the fun-to-drive spirit of the Mazda we know and love while delivering on the entry-level luxury experience that might actually give Audi A3 and Mercedes CLA buyers some pause.”

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The 2019 Mazda3 Hatchback comes in three trim levels, which Mazda refers to as “packages.” They’re listed as base, the Preferred package and the Premium package. Front-wheel drive is standard, and all-wheel drive is available. All models are powered by a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine that develops 186 horsepower and 186 lb-ft of torque, teamed to a six-speed automatic transmission. Hatchback models with front-wheel drive can select the available manual gearbox. All hatchbacks come with a fuel-saving cylinder-deactivation system.

EPA-estimated fuel economy for the 2019 Mazda3 Hatchback is 25/35 mpg with the manual transmission and FWD, 26/35 mpg with the automatic and FWD, and 24/32 mpg with AWD.*

Inside, you’ll appreciate the redesigned cabin that evokes the Mazda6. Although the Mazda3 isn't an expensive luxury car, the cabin makes use of high-quality materials that look and feel luxurious. Owners will enjoy the new standard infotainment system, which includes an 8.8-inch central display, a rotary controller in the central console, and a 7-inch digital instrument gauge cluster. Audiophiles will love the audio system, which can now play high-resolution FLAC digital audio files. The Preferred and Premium packages get a standard 12-speaker Bose audio system and SiriusXM satellite radio.

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The 2019 Mazda3 Hatchback comes with a host of standard and available advanced safety features. Standard features include automatic emergency braking, while driver-attention monitoring, forward cross-traffic alert, and adaptive cruise control are available.

The IIHS gave the 2019 Mazda3 its highest rating of Good in all crash tests and named it a Top Safety Pick. As of the date of this writing, the NHTSA has yet to review the 2019 Mazda3.

* All vehicle mileage based on 2019 EPA mileage estimates. Use for comparison purposes only. Do not compare to models before 2008. Your actual mileage will vary, depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle.