Mazda 3 BP e-SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid Selection AWD SKYACTIV-Drive - Terrain

Is the Mazda 3 BP e-SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid Selection AWD SKYACTIV-Drive also suitable for off-road use? Here usually a distinction is made between "soft-roaders" and real off-roaders. For real off-road capability it needs more than just an all-wheel drive. The SUV boom of the last 10 years has produced many cars that look off-road but have limited capability to do so.

The Mazda 3 has all-wheel drive, which means that the basic requirement is already met. The ground clearance, another important criterion, is 135 mm for this car. This is an average value, i.e. dirt roads and slightly uneven terrain are no problem for the motor vehicle. Torque is available at 224 Nm, which is something you can start with - but if you pull a lot, you will also feel it properly.

The integrated 360-degree camera can also help you move forward on rough terrain and avoid damage.

Rating: The car does have all-wheel drive, but not least the lack of ground clearance indicates that a Mazda 3 is not made for off-road use.