# Why Do New Mazda 3s Still Have A Torsion Beam Rear Suspension?

> When Mazda debuted the compact Mazda3 in the early 2000s as a replacement for the Protege, the car quickly earned praise for being one of the best-handling, most driver-focused cars in its class, and by most accounts,…

- **Source:** [SlashGear](https://www.slashgear.com/2054356/why-mazda-3-has-torsion-beam-rear-suspsension/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=69489313195175bc5fc6c863)
- **Published:** 2025-12-22
- **Category:** Cars
- **Tags:** #mazda #mazda3 #beam #compact #rear #suspension #torsion #accounts
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