New 2024 Mazda3 Sport in Surrey, BC

The 2024 Mazda3 Sport is available in five trim levels, but it could be six, depending on your point of view. The Mazda3 Sport section of the Mazda website initially shows five available trim levels, but it appears to be just four when you get to the comparisons. It’s not a mistake, and there’s no deception involved. The whole thing comes down to whether or not you believe a different engine or an upgrade package justifies an entirely separate trim level.

What isn’t in dispute is that the lineup starts with the entry-level 2024 Mazda3 Sport GX trim level, and above that, there are the GS, GT, and range-topping Suna models. The fifth trim level comes about because you can upgrade the top-of-the-range GT with a more powerful turbocharged engine and AWD, so it makes it easier for all concerned when that version is shown as the GT Turbo. What isn’t in dispute is the Suna is now the top-of-the-range version of the Mazda3 Hatchback.

The Mazda3 Hatchback can’t beat larger vehicles for cargo and passenger volume, but it can compensate for its diminutive proportions with an interior that exudes style, quality, and impressive specifications. There are fewer trim levels here than in some other markets, making the entry-level Mazda3 Sport GX a well-equipped model that’s well worth considering. Standard GX features include 16-inch alloy wheels, LED lights, heated front seats, and an infotainment system with an 8.8-inch screen, Bluetooth connectivity, and Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility.

Step up to the GS trim level, and you then get upgraded to a heated steering wheel, automatic dual-zone climate control, and Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop and Go function. The GS also allows you to upgrade from the standard engine to the 2.5-litre unit and AWD. The GT takes things to another level with a standard 360-degree View Monitor, front and rear parking sensors, 18-inch alloy wheels, genuine leather upholstery, an Adaptive Front-lighting System, automatic headlight levelling, satellite navigation, and a 12-speaker Bose premium sound system.