The latest Mazda 3 is set to receive a turbocharged engine for the 2021 model year, according to Jalopnik. Screenshots the website received from a source noted that the more potent powertrain will be offered on both sedan and hatchback bodystyles, and be paired exclusively to all-wheel-drive and an automatic gearbox.
Drawing from its current powertrain selection suggests the use of the turbocharged 2.5 litre inline-four petrol unit that serves in the CX-5 2.5 Turbo and CX-9 with 228 hp and 420 Nm of torque, also paired with all-wheel-drive. There is a 2.0 litre turbo engine also in a Mazda, though that is in the Mazda 3 TCR customer race car, in which it outputs 350 hp and 490 Nm of torque.
This likely isn’t going to be a replacement for the Mazda 3 MPS, as said screenshots identify the turbocharged variant as ‘MAZDA3 HB PP TURBO’ which suggests it is to be an additional to the regular line-up, rather than an all-out performance model.
For this particular entry, ‘HB’ should denote hatchback, while ‘turbo’ is self-explanatory. It remains to be seen what ‘PP’ stands for, though this could be a US-market specific trim level identifier. As much as some would love to see the mainstream return of the rotary, PP probably won’t stand for ‘peripheral port’.
A successor to the MPS was rumoured in 2013, though ultimately that notion was quashed by the manufacturer itself. For comparison, the MPS hatchback made 256 hp at 5,500 rpm and 380 Nm of torque at 3,000 rpm from its turbocharged MZR 2.3 litre DISI engine, driving the front wheels though a six-speed manual transmission.
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I am not surprised if Mazda use turbo engines. They had been doing that for many decades even in the smaller 323 familia of the 80s and 90s.
I was only surprised at Honda and hot it lost its very own principle – they claimed VTEC engines are very good, and can beat any turbo cars.
Now Honda cars come with Turbo. No shame at all.
Kesian. The current Mazda 3 owners must be crying in the dark now….for their lemon-ny car.
What kesian? Have you owned a Mazda 3 before? What lemon-ny car? Haha
vivizurianti must be driving a proton saga. kesian dia.
Kesian…how’s your Perodua Viva?
looking at malaysia’s market and current pricing of Mazda, the turbo version will not be offered here. with that said, the most powerful car in this segment will continue to be the Honda Civic.
MPS 2.5 tobo is totally different category from civic 1.5 tobo…civic better give way in highway before MPS flash
Many car got rear dashcam nowadays and don’t mind their kisses from back.. They got solid evidence and proof to claim your car insurance.. conclusion, don’t play play with car with rear dashcam.. your car type, colour and most importantly, your face shows you driving the car.. no horse runaway..
Please la. Civic puny little turbo, CVT somemore. Don’t make me laugh la aiyo.
Definitely worth to go for if they add in the turbocharged version to Malaysia but pricing wise would be the main concern on our shores since the 2.0 litre has already reached the 160k mark.
The hatchback M3 with 2.5L turbo engine and AWD would make a very hot hatch if it came with quick shift DCT gearbox, but with an autobox? What a waste.
Haha so from here we know that the SkyActive-X Engine is totally a Hoax and a failure that they themselves also do not believe it is workable + wasting money and talking big that their new engine could merge both petrol & diesel tech. all in one.
X engine was offered as a highly fuel efficient engine for an average car and not a high performance engine. This turbo obviously is for those who crave for performance. You ok or not?
Ummm… SkyActive-X is doing big business in Europe where it is currently being sold and where it is in higher demand. Why Europe only? Because of tougher emissions regulations there.
poor mazda. stupid pricing..if they price around civic, sure can sell a lot
Go and see the vast difference on this 2 cars before comment and look stupid.
wohoo..wonder how high the mazda3 will set the price later
Mazda 3 hatchback performance pack turbo
Mazda don’t have to put in a turbo in their 3. The NA skyactiv is already a very good engine.. Just too bad consumers are asking for it, competitors have been upping their game, and Mazda can’t afford to lose too far away..
Plonk in a turbo diesel instead. Damn the very few offering diesel in it’s class.. confirm laku
The was Ford Focus TDCI diesel and the market response is so bad in Msia.. our diesel is just not good enough as well