The first generation of the Mazda 3 was introduced back in 2003 and it was the successor to the 323. Now in its fourth generation with Mazda’s own Skyactiv engines which is the first time the Mazda 3 uses fully in-house engines. This dynamic hatchback/ sedan has changed its looks quite a bit.
However, it has stayed true to its somewhat sporty drivetrain while improving on interior quality and its infotainment technology. Mazda 3’s are quite classy nowadays while being quite fun to drive and while they don’t offer loads of space for rear passengers they do make for reliable cars. But even this popular model needs some aftermarket treatment.
Rain Guards
Benefits
Every vehicle can benefit from rain guards or wind deflectors, as they’re also called. That’s because these Mazda 3 aftermarket accessories are long and narrow pieces of plastic that are able to help protect the interior from rain and let fresh air in at the same time. With these aftermarket Mazda 3 performance parts, you can also make your vehicle more aerodynamic and reduce drag which helps improve fuel economy.
Types
You can get either in-channel or stick-on rain guards with the former being placed in the channel of the window and the latter being stuck on the door frame with the help of an adhesive. Stick-on guards are easier to install but don’t stay on as long as in-channel ones. In-channel guards can start to rattle over time which can be an annoying sound especially with the windows open.
Body Kits
Benefits
The exterior of the current Mazda 3 isn’t as sporty as it is when you sit behind the wheel. That can be changed easily if you get a body kit. These aftermarket parts for Mazda 3 are pieces of exterior trim that can be either added onto the existing body panels or replace them fully, depending on the type of kit you go for. These Mazda 3 performance parts help improve not only the appearance of your car but also its stability, handling and aerodynamics.
Types
The most affordable and simplest body kit is a lip kit as it also adds a thin piece of trim on the front bumper. You can also go for a bumper kit to replace the whole front bumper and improve airflow or go for a wide body kit to improve the stance of your Mazda 3 and make it more stable. Full-body kits give you every single piece of trim you can put on your Mazda to make it look more aggressive and performance-oriented too.
Lights
Types
The latest Mazda 3 models come with full LED headlights but you don’t have to change the headlights to get a more attractive or capable vehicle. You can switch out some of these aftermarket parts for the Mazda 3 inside the car to get a more subtle illumination or a brighter one if the stock lights are not enough. LEDs aren’t the only option either as you can go for incandescent and Xenons too.
Features
When searching for aftermarket lights you should remember to go for the correct designation if it’s the headlights otherwise you should try to go for ones with the right amperage so that these Mazda 3 aftermarket accessories are compatible with your car. Lumens affect how bright the lights are and the higher the number of lumens a light has the brighter it is.
Wheels
Types
The wheels are something you can change on any car and make it look miles better and drive better too. There are two types of wheels you can go for and those are alloy and steel. Alloy wheels definitely offer more stylish options and are lighter while steel ones are stronger and usually more affordable. It’s up to you what you want more from your wheels.
Features
You can get your wheels larger or smaller than what your Mazda 3 comes stock with and therefore you can also get smaller or larger tyres. You can also go for wheels that accept wider tyres which will make your car more stable but also more comfortable over bumps – this goes for larger tyres too.
Coilovers
Benefits
Adding coilovers isn’t anything new for many cars, in fact, most vehicles with a sportier nature come with coilovers. Your Mazda 3 can have a set of coilovers on and depending on the type of coilovers you go for you can get varying results as not all brands make the same types of coilovers.
Types
There are 3 main types of coilovers and those are street, racing and lifted. Street coilovers allow you to manually adjust them so that you get the ride height you want. You can also adjust the softness of your Mazda 3 with street coilovers but this isn’t as affordable of a feature. Racing coilovers are more for track use as they stiffen up the suspension and make your Mazda 3 tighter overall. Lifted coilovers only provide extra ground clearance and unless you want to go off-roading with your Mazda 3 there isn’t anything else you’d need them for.
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