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    Is the Mazda 3 a front wheel drive or all wheel drive?

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    Is the Mazda 3 a front wheel drive or all wheel drive?

    Answered by CarsGuide
    20 March 2018
    Iain Kelly

    Since their introduction to Australia in 2003 Mazda's compact car, the Mazda3, has used a front-wheel-drive format. This continues a tradition from the prior 323 model, dating back to the early 1980s. Some people have been confused by the Mazda CX-3 and larger CX-5 SUVs, which are based off the Mazda2's sub-compact platform, and Mazda6 family car platform, respectively. The confusion stems from the fact the CX-3 and CX-5 look like tall 4WD off-road vehicles, which are often primarily rear wheel drive with part-time front wheel drive to make them four wheel drive. However, the Mazda3 passenger cars, including the high-performance turbocharged MPS model, have all been front-wheel-drive only.

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