2026 MAZDA MAZDA3 GS
SKYACTIV-G 2.5 FWD - CANADA Market
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4.0 / 5.0The 2026 Mazda3 GS offers a compelling blend of style and practicality for the Canadian market. Powered by a SKYACTIV-G 2.5L engine delivering 186 horsepower and 186 lb-ft of torque, it provides a spirited yet efficient driving experience with a combined fuel economy of 7.8 L/100km. Inside, occupants will appreciate the comfortable cloth interior, 10.25-inch infotainment display with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and convenient features like a heated steering wheel and wireless charging. Safety is paramount, with 10 airbags and a comprehensive suite of driver-assistance technologies including Smart City Brake Support, Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go, and Lane-keep Assist.
SKYACTIV-G Mazda Connect Wireless Apple CarPlay Wireless Android Auto Wireless Charging Smart City Brake Support Mazda Radar Cruise Control Lane-keep Assist Driver Attention Alert
Specification Categories
| Vehicle Identity: | |
|---|---|
| Brand Name | Mazda |
| Model Name | Mazda3 |
| Model Year | 2026 |
| Trim Level | GS |
| Target Market | Canada |
| Dimensions and Aerodynamics: | |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,662 mm |
| Overall Length (mm) | 4662 mm |
| Width Including Mirrors | 2028 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,445 mm |
| Overall Height (mm) | 1445 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,725 mm |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 2725 mm |
| Ground Clearance | 140 mm |
| Interior and Infotainment: | |
|---|---|
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| Second Row Seating Type | 60/40 split folding rear seat |
| Front Headroom | 965 mm |
| Rear Headroom | 947 mm |
| Front Legroom | 1075 mm |
| Rear Legroom | 891 mm |
| Front Shoulder Room | 1414 mm |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 1359 mm |
| Interior Color Options | Black |
| Seat Upholstery Material | Cloth |
| Seat Adjustment Ways | 8-way driver, 4-way passenger |
| Heated Steering Wheel | Yes |
| Steering Column Adjustment | Tilt and telescopic |
| Steering Wheel Controls Type | Audio, Bluetooth, and Cruise Control |
| Climate Control Zones | 2 |
| Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror | No |
| Standard Cargo Volume | 374 L |
| Cargo Volume Behind 1st Row | 940 L |
| Cargo Volume Behind 2nd Row | 374 L |
| Infotainment Display Size | 10.25 inch |
| Digital Gauge Cluster Size | 7 inch |
| Infotainment OS | Mazda Connect |
| Head-Up Display (HUD) | No |
| Smartphone Integration | Wireless Apple CarPlay and Wireless Android Auto |
| Wireless Apple CarPlay | Yes |
| Wireless Android Auto | Yes |
| Speakers Count | 8 |
| Wireless Charging | Yes |
| Front USB Ports Count | 2 |
| In-Car Connectivity Type | Mazda Connected Vehicle Services |
| OTA Updates Support | Yes |
| Engine Specifications: | |
|---|---|
| Engine Type | SKYACTIV-G 2.5 |
| Engine Configuration | 4 / in-line |
| Engine Displacement | 2488 cc |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 |
| Bore (mm) | 89.0 mm |
| Stroke (mm) | 100.0 mm |
| Total Valves | 16 |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 |
| Camshaft Layout | DOHC |
| Compression Ratio | 13.0 : 1 |
| Fuel System Type | Direct injection |
| Engine Fuel Type | Regular (unleaded) |
| Recommended Octane Rating | Regular (unleaded) |
| Cylinder Deactivation System | Removed |
| Power | 186 hp |
| Horsepower RPM | 6,000 rpm |
| Power (kW) | 138.79 kW |
| Torque | 186 lb-ft |
| Max Torque (Nm) | 252.18 N-m |
| Maximum Torque RPM | 4,000 rpm |
| Engine Redline RPM | 6,500 rpm |
| Transmission and Drivetrain: | |
|---|---|
| Transmission Type | Automatic |
| Transmission Marketing Name | Skyactiv-Drive |
| Number of Forward Gears | 6 |
| Manual Shift Mode | Yes |
| Drivetrain Architecture | FWD |
| Drive Modes Selector | Drive Selection switch |
| Performance and Fuel Economy: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L |
| Fuel Economy Standard | L/100km |
| Fuel Economy (City) | 8.8 L/100km |
| City Fuel Economy (L/100km) | 8.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Economy (Highway) | 6.6 L/100km |
| Highway Fuel Economy (L/100km) | 6.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Economy (Combined) | 7.8 L/100km |
| Combined Fuel Economy (L/100km) | 7.8 L/100km |
| Emission Standard | Tier 3 / Bin 30 |
| Safety and Driver Assistance: | |
|---|---|
| Airbags Count | 10 |
| Airbags Deployment Locations | Dual front, dual side, dual side curtain, driver and front passenger knee, rear side |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Anchors | Integrated child safety-seat anchors in rear seat (outboard seats) |
| Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) | Smart City Brake Support Front (SCBS-F), Smart Brake Support Front (SBS-F) |
| Forward Collision Warning (FCW) | Forward Obstruction Warning (FOW) |
| Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) | Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function |
| Stop & Go Function | Yes |
| Lane Departure Warning (LDW) | Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) |
| Lane Keep Assist (LKA) | Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) |
| Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) | Advanced Blind Spot Monitoring (ABSM) |
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) | Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) |
| Driver Drowsiness Detection | Driver Attention Alert (DAA) |
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