Compact
7 generations
2003 → present
Mazda 3 – Technical Specs & Generations
2019 - Current days
4 generation
2016 - 2018
3 generation, restyling
2013 - 2016
3 generation
2011 - 2013
2 generation, restyling
2008 - 2011
2 generation
2006 - 2008
1 generation, restyling
2003 - 2006
1 generation
First year2003
Generations7
Current chassisBP
Body types2Sedan · Hatchback 5-door
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Current4 generation 2019 — Current days
SedanHatchback 5-door
Variants2
3 generation, restyling 2016 — 2018SedanHatchback 5-door
Variants2
3 generation 2013 — 2016SedanHatchback 5-door
Variants2
2 generation, restyling 2011 — 2013SedanHatchback 5-door
Variants2
2 generation 2008 — 2011SedanHatchback 5-door
Variants2
1 generation, restyling 2006 — 2008SedanHatchback 5-door
Variants2
1 generation 2003 — 2006SedanHatchback 5-door
Variants2
Full powertrain matrix (BP, 2026)
Every engine × drivetrain combination currently available in the German market
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Generation lineage
Each generation at a glance, oldest to newest
BK1 gen.2003 — 20062 variants
BK1 gen. rest.2006 — 20082 variants
BL2 gen.2008 — 20112 variants
BL2 gen. rest.2011 — 20132 variants
BM3 gen.2013 — 20162 variants
BM3 gen. rest.2016 — 20182 variants
BP4 gen.2019 — Current days2 variants
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Mazda 3
2003 → present
4 generation
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