2021 Mazda3 Turbo looks raucous in 5-door form
Available in both sedan and hatchback variants, the new Mazda3 Turbo ramps up the output without making the experience too crazy.
The Mazdaspeed3 was a blisteringly fun car that took a regular ol' hatchback and gave it a big juvenile kick in the powertrain.
But the inexorable march of time affects us all, and in Mazda's case, the automaker has grown up a lot over the past few years.
It's no surprise, then, that despite some impressive on-paper figures, the 2021 Mazda3 Turbo acts more like a retired hot hatch that just wants to sit on the deck and grill all day.
Even the tech is all grown up.
Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and a 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot all come packed into an 8.8-inch screen running the latest version of Mazda Connect, which has a minimalist interface that's easy on the eyes.
Nobody should have to sell the farm to pick up a 2021 Mazda3 Turbo, either.
The sedan starts at $30,845 including $945 for destination, while the hatch's base price is $31,845.
Throw in the Premium Plus Package and the two vehicles end up running $33,395 and $34,695, respectively.
It might not be the bonkers little hot hatch that Mazdaspeed aficionados were hoping for, but with ample torque and a smooth delivery, the Mazda3 Turbo could be the right purchase for folks who aren't yet ready to give up all the fun things in life.
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