Does the MAZDA3 have Front-Wheel Drive?

February 27th, 2021 by

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Yes, it does! The 2021 Mazda3 sedan and hatchback have available all-wheel drive, but come standard with front-wheel drive! But what is front-wheel drive? And, once you have it, you might be left with questions like, “how to rotate your tires with front-wheel drive?” Well, don’t worry. Learn more about the Mazda3 and front-wheel drive with the Concord area experts at Concord Mazda.

SKYACTIV® TECHNOLOGY

Mazda Skyactiv® Technology allows you to drive your Mazda on the streets of Oakland with strong performance and great fuel economy. How? Skyactiv® Technology is integrated throughout Mazda vehicles, including in the engine, transmission, and even the body. By doing this, it ensures that you can enjoy improved fuel economy without missing out on sporty performance.

What is Front-Wheel Drive?

In order to move, a vehicle uses its transmission to transfer power from the engine to the wheels. In a vehicle with front-wheel drive like the Mazda3, that power is sent to the front wheels. This gives you better traction on slick roads, better fuel economy, and makes the car emit less carbon dioxide. It also means that the rear wheels don’t receive power.

How to Rotate Tires: Front-Wheel Drive

So how would you rotate the tires on a front-wheel drive Mazda3? If you’re rotating the tires on a car with front-wheel drive yourself, keep in mind that the process may be slightly different from other cars. Follow these steps to learn how to rotate tires on a front-wheel drive car properly:

  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.

By crossing your tires this way, you keep wear even, so they last longer. If you were to rotate them in a different way, the tires could wear faster in different spots. That would force you to replace them sooner, and keep you off the roads of Walnut Creek.

See the Mazda3 for Yourself at Concord Mazda

Now that you know more about the Mazda3 and how front-wheel drive works, try each of them out for yourself. Come to Concord Mazda, and take a Mazda3 for a test drive. See what it feels like to drive with front-wheel drive. Contact us to schedule one today, or if you still have any questions. Need someone to rotate your tires? Schedule service with us and we’ll do it for you.

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