A prematurely posted video has spilled the beans on the hotly-anticipated 2021 Mazda3 Turbo, and just as we hoped it’s set to be a beast when it comes to torque. The newest version of Mazda’s stylish hatchback wasn’t expected to be officially revealed until later in the week, but someone at Mazda Mexico apparently didn’t get that memo.

A video posted by the division shows the newest Mazda3, and confirms drivetrain details for the car. This is no fan-creation or speculative clip, either: Miguel Barbeyto, president of Mazda Motor de Mexico, appears in the video too.

For the engine, Mazda sticks with a 2.5-liter inline-four but then slaps on a turbocharger. That’s good for 227 horsepower, the automaker says, along with 310 lb-ft of torque. All-wheel drive is standard.
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