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The 2027 Mazda3 Is better than before, you just won't be able to tell

It doesn’t get any changes visually, but the Mazda3 does get some tweaks in its ADAS and interior equipment.

Jerome Tresvalles
Mazda3 Update

Seven years. That's how long the fourth-generation Mazda3 has been around, and honestly, it still turns heads. The current-gen model arrived back in 2019, and despite zero design changes since then, it has aged remarkably well. Credit Mazda's Kodo design philosophy for that. Now, with the 2027 model year, Mazda is finally giving its compact sedan and hatchback some fresh new stuff, at least for European buyers.

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The biggest visual addition is the inclusion of Matrix LED headlights. Functionally, they throw out better light coverage than before, but the more interesting bit is how they behave in traffic. Mazda says the system can automatically dial down the beam intensity to minimize glare for other road users, including pedestrians. 

Mazda 3 Exterior

Beyond that, the Mazda3's exterior stays the same. The Kodo design language remains intact across both Sportback and Sedan variants, with the same sharp lines, bold grille, sporty alloy wheels, and signature LED taillights. If it ain't broke, right?

Mazda 3 Sedan

Inside, the story is largely the same as before, though Mazda has introduced a new gunmetal interior trim finish. The piano black surfaces are still present, but the gunmetal accents add a layer of sophistication to the cabin that the older version was arguably missing. Nothing groundbreaking, but it elevates the overall feel.

A new Homura variant has also been added for the European market. It's the range-topper in terms of features, bundling a 360-degree camera, heated front leather seats, a 12-speaker Bose audio system, and a parking assist package with rear cross-traffic alert. 

Under Mazda's i-Activsense umbrella, the driver assist suite has seen some improvements. Adaptive cruise control now integrates with a traffic jam assist function, nudging the 2027 Mazda3 toward semi-autonomous highway driving capability. There's also a new motorcycle detection feature added to both the emergency braking assist and lane-change assist systems, which is a practical safety addition given how often two-wheelers get overlooked by these systems.

Mazda3 Exterior

On the engine front, European customers get two choices. The first is the 2.0-liter e-SkyActiv X mild hybrid, good for 183 hp and 240 Nm of torque, paired with either a six-speed manual or automatic, the same engine we get here. The second option steps things up with a 2.5-liter SkyActiv-G four-cylinder producing 190 hp PS and 238 Nm, also available with the same transmission choices. Both engines are familiar carry-overs, so no surprises there.

As of writing, the 2027 Mazda3 is headed to Europe. Whether markets like the Philippines get it anytime soon remains to be seen. For now, we’ll have to wait for news to come of a local launch. While we wait, visit the Mazda Car Guide on AutoDeal.com.ph for a comprehensive look at the Mazda stable.

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