The 2022 Mazda Mazda3 Hatchback is part of the car's fourth-generation. It's available in four trims: 2.5 S, Select, Preferred, and Premium, all of which feature a 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine developing 155 or 186 horsepower, depending on the chosen configuration. A 6-speed automatic transmission is standard with a 6-speed manual option available in the higher Premium trim. Above the base level, all trims come with Mazda's i-Activ AWD system. It's equipped with Mazda Connect infotainment system, which features an 8.8-inch screen, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and a 12-speaker Bose sound system in Premium models. Key safety features include automatic emergency braking, blind-spot monitoring, and lane departure warning. Notable updates for the 2022 model year include the discontinuation of the previously available turbocharged engine.