Versatile and Classy Car to Drive

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There are vehicles which offer more than mere transportation and have become popular because of their entertaining and versatile nature. The 2017 Mazda 3 is one of the latest automobiles that comes with a variety of updates. The rear and front fascia are subtly restyled and there is a new steering wheel incorporated in the interiors. It also comes with added standard equipment, updated dashboard design, a new electronic parking brake and bigger door storage pockets. This frees up more space for storage on the center console. A G-vectoring Control is one of the significant upgrades that have been added to Mazda 3 and is said to enhance the handling. It also gives a smoother ride with the retuned suspension.

The 2017 Mazda 3 does not feel cheap and it has a fun to drive personality as well as easy-to-use infotainment controls. A lot of small improvements have been consolidated in this automobile making it more practical and versatile. It can be picked as a hatchback or a sedan depending on the individual preferences. The hatchback provides the capacity of carrying substantial cargo. The adaptive cruise control and special i-Eloop package that boosts the fuel economy are other significant contributions that have been added on Mazda 3.

Features of 2017 Mazda 3

Interior

It has one of the best interiors in the class which has stood a test of time. There are high-quality panels, switched and materials that have been laid out in a logical, user-friendly manner. Almost all models come with a leather upholstery standard and imitation-leather making Mazda 3 to feel upscale in its class. The adaptive cruise control and LED lights are some stuff that is not offered by its competitors. There is a new housing to the center console screen of 2017 Mazda 3 which looks slightly better when it is integrated into the dashboard. A center console knob is used to operate the screen and makes extremely simple and quick commands.

Safety

Mazda 3 has comes equipped with a variety of standard safety equipment that provides protection to the passengers on board. These include stability and traction control, antilock disc brakes, side curtain airbags, rearview camera, active front head restraints and a rearview camera. Other safety features include a blind-spot monitoring system, a rearview camera, and automatic emergency braking.

Performance and mpg

There are two different engines which power the 2017 Mazda 3. The 2.0-liter four-cylinder releases 150 pound-feet of torque with 155 horsepower. The front wheels are steered through an optional six-speed automatic or the six-speed manual transmission. The 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine is equipped on the Grand Touring and Touring 2.5 models. The engine generates 185 pound-feet of torque with 155 horsepower.

The Mazda 3 appeals on how well it drives as it accelerates quickly and smoothly on the 2.0 liter or 2.5-liter engines. It is more powerful as well as saving on the fuel economy. The six-speed automatic transmission shifts also offer a great performance. The several upgrades made on the transmission attempt to solve the stiffness when driving the 2017 Mazda 3.