Is the MAZDA3 Rear Wheel Drive?

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If you love the classic rear-wheel drive of the Mazda MX-5 Miata as much as we do at Pearson Mazda, you may wonder, “Is the Mazda3 rear-wheel drive?” The 2026 Mazda3 comes standard with front-wheel drive, and while i-Activ AWD® is available, there’s no rear-wheel drive option. These drivetrains are designed for everyday driving in any conditions, so with rear-wheel drive, you would miss out on key benefits like the following.

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Engine History 101: When Was the Wankel Engine Invented?

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If you love classic Mazda performance as much as we do at Pearson Mazda, you’ve run into descriptions of the rotary engine the lineup was known for in the 1970s. You may also be wondering, “When was the Wankel engine invented, and why isn’t it available on modern cars?” — and we’re here to answer that question. Plus, the same smooth performance this motor was known for is produced by modern Skyactiv®-G engines, so the legacy of this distinctive engine design lives on.

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