The 2018 Mazda3 is the manufacturer’s most affordable new car, and there are plenty of reasons for having a closer look. It’s a great looking car with nimble handling capabilities. Available in Sport, Touring, and Grand Touring trim levels, it is available as a sedan or hatchback. You also get a choice of two engines. Here are four reasons not to underestimate the Mazda3.
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Performance
The engine in Sport models is a 155 horsepower 2.0-liter 16-valve unit giving you 150 pound-feet of torque. You’ll get up to 28 mpg in the city and an impressive 37 mpg on the highway. Higher spec models are powered by a sporty 2.5-liter 16-valve engine producing 184 horsepower and 185 pound-feet of torque. With this engine, you’ll be rewarded with 26 and 35 mpg for city and highway driving. A six-speed manual transmission is standard or there is an optional six-speed automatic.
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Trim Levels
Whichever Mazda3 model you choose, it will be well equipped. The Sport trim features 16-inch wheels, body-color door mirrors, daytime running lights (DRL), rear camera, cloth seating with 60/40 split folding rear seats, steering wheel with audio and cruise controls, remote keyless entry, and push-button start. The hatchback model is upgraded with alloy wheels, rear spoiler, and bright-tipped dual exhaust.
The Touring trim adds 18-inch alloy wheels, automatic headlights and wipers, and heated side mirrors with integrated turn signals. Inside, you’ll find simulated leather upholstery with a six-way power driver’s seat and heated front seats, leather steering wheel, and dual-zone climate control. Many of the Touring features can be added to Sport models with the Preferred Equipment Package.
The Grand Touring is the top-of-the-line and offers LED headlamps, DRL, taillights, and fog lights. The interior features perforated leather upholstery, an upgraded instrument panel with digital speedometer, and a glass power-sliding moonroof. A navigation system is available and paddle shifters are an option on Grand Touring models with automatic transmission.
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Technology
All Mazda3 models have the Mazda Connect multimedia system with a multifunction commander control. It features a full-color 7-inch touch-screen display, Bluetooth for hands-free calling and audio streaming, auxiliary and USB inputs, a 12-volt power outlet, and six-speaker audio with HD radio.
With the Touring trim, you get infotainment voice command and integrated internet radio. Grand Touring adds a premium Bose nine-speaker surround sound system with satellite radio and a full-color active driver information display in the instrument cluster.
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Safety Features
Standard safety features include side impact beams, front, side and overhead curtain air bags, traction control, electronic stability control, and forward collision warning with automatic low-speed braking. On the Touring and Grand Touring trims, you also get a blind spot monitoring system with rear cross-traffic alert.
Optional safety features include adaptive headlights with auto high beams, adaptive cruise control with high-speed automatic braking system, lane keep assist and lane departure alert, traffic sign reading system, and auto-dimming rear-view mirror.
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