Wondering which Mazda cars are AWD? It is a simple question with an answer that opens the door to a thoughtful range of vehicles created for changing roads and seasons. As you plan your next automotive chapter across Lakewood, Howell, and Jackson, New Jersey, discovering Mazda models equipped with available all-wheel drive can add another dimension to every journey.
Welcome to Pine Belt Mazda! Keep reading to explore the engineering behind our most capable models and discover how available AWD technology can complement the way you travel, from everyday drives through town to longer trips across New Jersey.
Across the current crossover SUV lineup, i-ACTIV AWD® gives you several distinct models to explore, each offering its own combination of design, technology, comfort, and capability for the road ahead.
Here are some available Mazda models that include i-ACTIV AWD® as standard:
By the way, in the 2026 Newsweek Readers' Choice™ Awards, Mazda received Best Car Brand and Best SUV Brand honors, and the Mazda CX-5 earned recognition as Best New SUV.*
True automotive sophistication means having technology that may work faster than human reflexes. Behind the scenes, i-ACTIV AWD® utilizes a web of intelligent sensors to decode what the pavement is doing and what you want the car to do in real time, instantly calculating the ideal torque balance to shield the front tires from slipping and delivering precise power to the back wheels in a split second.**
As outlined by Mazda, the advantages change the very nature of your travels—providing superior launch and acceleration when rain, snow, or mud stand in your way, elevating your steering feedback under acceleration, and operating with a seamless, intuitive automation that requires zero manual intervention.**
The Mazda3 deserves a separate conversation because it gives you the choice of a compact sedan or hatchback while still offering access to i-ACTIV AWD® on select configurations.
This gives you an interesting decision if you have been drawn to the Mazda3. You can choose the proportions and personality of the sedan or hatchback, then explore the available drivetrain configuration that suits what you want from the vehicle.
AWD can be particularly useful when you encounter conditions such as rain, snow, ice, hills, or other surfaces where additional traction can be helpful. The i-ACTIV AWD® continuously monitors vehicle information and adjusts torque distribution according to changing conditions.
It can. Fuel-economy ratings can differ between FWD and AWD versions of the same vehicle because the drivetrain configuration can affect vehicle weight and mechanical demands. Mazda publishes separate EPA estimates for configurations where applicable, so it is useful to check the specifications for the particular model and trim you are considering.
If you prefer a compact crossover with a confident, agile feel, test drive the Mazda CX-30. If you want a refined midsize crossover with a little more room, test drive the Mazda CX-5. If you enjoy a more adventurous design and versatile character, test drive the Mazda CX-50. If three rows of seating are important to you, test drive the Mazda CX-90.
If you have been asking yourself, “Which Mazda cars are AWD?” perhaps the most meaningful answer comes when you sit behind the wheel. At Pine Belt Mazda, you can explore Mazda models equipped with standard i-ACTIV AWD® as well as select Mazda3 configurations that offer AWD. Contact us to schedule a test drive and let our team help you explore the Mazda that feels right for your next chapter in Lakewood, Howell, or Jackson, NJ.
