Does the MAZDA3 Have Front-Wheel Drive?

June 7th, 2021 by
2021 Mazda3 Sedan driving on a snowy road

The new 2021 Mazda3 sedan or hatchback delivers an excellent ride around Schaumburg, and you might be wondering, “Does the Mazda3 have front-wheel drive?” Yes! You’ll have a reliable front-wheel drive system with SKYACTIV® TECHNOLOGY and even the option to upgrade to the brand’s own all-wheel drive system. Plus, you’ll need to familiarize yourself with how to rotate your tires with a FWD system. Learn more about the Mazda3 front-wheel drive capabilities and more from the helpful technicians at Biggers Mazda today!

What is Front-Wheel Drive?

First off, what is front-wheel drive, and how does it differ from other options? With this option, your transmission delivers the bulk of the vehicle’s engine power to the front wheels. The outcome is more control and traction even on slick St Charles roads. It can even help you leverage a better fuel economy and emit less carbon dioxide from your car. 

SKYACTIV® TECHNOLOGY

What makes your Mazda3 front-wheel drive system stand out from others on Geneva roads is the addition of SKYACTIV® TECHNOLOGY, which is incorporated into such components as your vehicle’s SKYACTIV®-Drive 6-speed automatic transmission. This enables your transmission to deliver smoother and quicker acceleration, while SKYACTIV®-VEHICLE DYNAMICS with G-Vectoring Control helps you manage your vehicle’s weight and balance, as you can adjust power to the wheels that need it most.

How to Rotate Tires: Front-Wheel Drive

You’ll also want to know how to rotate tires for front-wheel drive vehicles so you can easily get back on Schaumburg roads. This process is slightly different from doing the same for AWD cars, and it ensures your tires last longer and wear down around the same time. Take a look at these steps on how to rotate the tires on your front-wheel drive Mazda:

  1. Move the front tires to the back, keeping them on the same side.
  2. Move the back tires to the front, but move the left back tire to the front right side and the right back tire to the front left.

Test Drive the MAZDA3 FWD Performance at Biggers Mazda

After learning more about the Mazda3 front-wheel drive capabilities, experience the difference behind the wheel of your very own on St Charles roads. Lease or finance a new Mazda3 for sale from Biggers Mazda, and don’t miss out on incredible savings for your next car with our new vehicle specials or national offers and incentives. Our sales team is here if you have any questions, or you can apply for financing online right at home to get started. Contact us today to schedule your test drive at our Elgin dealership!

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