2015 Mazda 3 combines elegant design, exceptional style, and worthwhile functionality. At the first glance, the appearance seems subdued but as the hidden advantages of this vehicle come to light, it does become immensely interesting. It is presented as a 4-door sedan and 5-door hatchback.
Exterior / Interior of 2015 Mazda 3
2015 Mazda 3 sedan is offered in 6 trims while the hatchback has 5 trims. The styling is mind-blowing in both. The recast grille in the front chucks out the happy face look and offers a bold character. The A-pillars have been repositioned making the driver’s sightlines better. The base model and 3 iSport sedan have 16-inch steel wheels while the rest of the fleet has aluminum alloy wheels.
The interior has been appreciated for elegance and practicality. Though the interior space cannot be called roomiest, it is the best one so far. For the driver and the passengers, the seats offer great comfort because of their snug shape. The cabin has a distinctively sculpted look. The center console provides easy access to information. The console has a 7-inch screen on it and the controlling instruments all have a flip-up ‘active driving display’ over them. The best part is that all these functional features fall within the driver’s current sight picture and so, he does not require readjusting his focus repeatedly. Moreover, driving is comfortable too, as the driver can place his elbows on the armrests and control a rotary dial that rules out getting confusing voice commands and multiple touch screens.
Engine and Mileage
Two engine options are there. For the I models, a 2.0 L inline-4 that gives 155 horsepower has been provided. The s variants are boosted with a 2.5 L SKYACTIV-G gasoline engine that has been rated at 184 horsepower. The i-ELOOP technology is set to maximize fuel efficiency. It is a regenerative engine braking system that procures energy when the foot of the driver goes off the accelerator. The collected power is then transferred to the car’s electrical parts like the air-conditioning.
Mileage given by the 2.0 L inline-4 is 29/41 (manual transmission) (city/highway) mpg while it is 25/37 (manual transmission) (city/highway) mpg by the 2.5 L.
Price and Release Date of 2015 Mazda 3
The base price of this sedan is $16,945 while the iSport Hatchback has a price tag of less than $19,750. The release date anticipated is an early part of 2015.
Fresh design, fuel efficiency, better infotainment system, and affordable pricing are the highlights of the new Mazda. The price sounds totally justified given the performance of the engine and upscale interiors. Mazda 3 2015 is definitely a compact sedan with extraordinary features at $16,945.