MAZDA 3 You Need to Test Drive the 2018 Mazda3

You’ve seen the car, admired its stylish exterior lines, but maybe you haven’t given the Mazda 3 a good look. The first reason you must test drive the 2018 Mazda 3 might surprise you: It’s the price. Even at the top trim level, you’ll experience significant savings compared to similar automobiles.

The Price

Just to be clear, the price starts at less than $19,000, which is a great bargain, but you must look at the higher trim levels to really appreciate the value of this car. At just over $24,000, the top trim level includes an amazing array of good that will leave many competitors in the dust. Interesting high-end features include rain-sensing windshield wipers, blind spot monitoring, rear traffic monitoring and an engine immobilizer-anti-theft system all in a reasonably priced sedan. The Interior quality of the Mazda 3 exceeds expectations as well, and the exterior is anything but boring. As a result, the price is the first reason to do a test drive.

The Great Ride

The second reason is the incredible drive. The Mazda3 is a car four years into its generational category. Whatever may have ailed it in the past has been cured. People who know the ride report nothing but good things, but if you’ve never driven a Mazda 3, you’re in for a treat. You’ll experience a mature, sporty car that knows how to impress. To Mazda fans, it’s one of the best secrets of the automobile industry.

The sporty feel of the Mazda3 is unmistakable, but for such a modest price, it garners respect first and foremost. From the staid but solid appearance, you’d never expect so much fun. This is a car people like to drive. If you want the car to look as sporty as its ride, Mazda offers an aerodynamic package that adds an exciting front grill, scooped side mirrors and other trim parts to jazz up the looks.

If the 2.0-liter engine in the basic packages fails to impress, the 2.5-liter engine, 184 hp upgrade meets most motorists’ expectations. It’s reported to go from zero to 60 mph in less than eight seconds. The six-speed transmission with sports mode might be a mandatory feature for many drivers after they try this car out. The suspension grabs and holds the road, and the handling is highly responsive.

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Safety Features

The third reason to test drive the car is the vehicle’s safety features. It may not be obvious initially, but the more you drive it, the more confidence you’ll have in the safety features. It’s a combination of responsive handling, rock-solid design and technological advances.

The safety features at the top trim level are impressive. Half the premium package is devoted to safety concerns. The lane assist, traffic recognition system, adaptive front lighting system, lane departure warning, cruise control and other features underscore Mazda’s commitment to safety.

Standard equipment includes a 3-point seat-belt system, advanced front airbags, front side bags and air curtains. Rounding out the standard safety package is stability and traction control with a tire pressure monitoring system to enhance your feeling of security.

The Incredible Interior

The average monthly payment for a driver who is leasing a car is approximately $100 less than the monthly payment for someone who is paying off a car loan.

The fourth reason to test drive a 2018 Mazda3 is the great interior. The cabin features will stick in owners’ minds for years. The synthesis between the great ride and the Mazda 3’s interior is remarkable. There’s really nothing noisy about the interior, but everything impresses, beginning with the ergonomic dash, door trim and center stack. The top trim level really delivers in the interior area with leather seats. The cloth seats in the car’s first two trim levels are attractive and cozy.

The standard interior options at the top trim level are impressive. Check out the tilt and telescoping steering wheel with cruise control buttons and a push-button ignition start. Map lights in the front and a cabin light in the rear are important details that are must-haves in today’s cars. The seats accommodate five people with the emphasis on the driver’s seat and its seven-point adjusters. Ergonomics continue here too, with a nice coordination of seats and cup holders in both the front and the back.

An optional heated steering wheel is available at the top trim level.

The Technology

The final reason to take the car for a test drive is the information technology inside. That includes the knowledge devices and the incredible sound system. With the audio controls on the steering wheel, the sound system is completely in control of the driver. Bluetooth streaming and auxiliary input jacks guarantee a variety of audio sources to enhance your driving experience. The sound system comes with six speakers. Internet radio integration and high-definition radio contribute much to the sound system. Subscription services like Pandora are accessible, and it’s all controlled by a voice-activated system. It all starts with the Mazda Connect Infotainment System.

The Mazda Connect system has a reputation for intuitiveness. It’s a feature much desired if you want a driver focused on the road, and not a bunch of electronic buttons. The Mazda navigation system can be purchased with a premium package at the top trim level.