More on that in a bit. The result is that consumers who share my thoughts on the new Mazda3 may well go looking elsewhere for a hatchback compact car.
I have been told exactly that by more than one of them. When it comes to the interior environment, the presentation is a success. The head-up display included in our tester added a touch of high-end class, in contrast with the cheapish pop-up screen Mazda formerly used. Kudos as well for the nearly-full integration of the multimedia screen into the dashboard, as Mazda avoided the temptation to take the easy design route and slap a floating-type screen on the top of the central console.
There are altogether too many models currently on the market that deploy that lazy design technique. The seats, meanwhile, are well-sculpted and sufficiently soft to ensure good comfort even on longer trips.
No complaints either regarding the audio system, clear and bold in its sound and pleasingly simple to use. After the bouquets, some brickbats No way around it: the atrocious visibility out the back of the Mazda3 hatchback is impossible to ignore. In my time in the car, there were numerous times that when changing lanes I doubted whether I had clear passage, this despite looking carefully.
Nothing, still, beats getting a good look for yourself. With those, using the turn signal produces an image showing the entire side of the vehicle, making for a much safer lane change.
Mazda will need to address this issue, sooner rather than later. The old system had become outdated and many were waiting a new generation with impatience. Remember that I had three weeks to acclimatize myself with it. I found it impossible to switch from one radio station to another in one touch. It took four operations to move up or down one satellite radio station, for example. Redemption While the design of the hatchback and the new multimedia system did their part in making my blood boil, the Mazda3 pretty darn nearly redeemed itself in one very important area: its on-road behaviour.
On the road, the new Mazda3 is solid from A to Z. The 2. The 6-speed automatic transmission in our tester made itself forgotten over the some 1, km we covered — which is a compliment. The steering is perfectly weighted, transmitting just enough feedback to produce a good connection with the road beneath.
Truly, the Mazda 3 stands above the rest in its class when it comes to delivering driving pleasure. During my test drive we were hit with a fairly strong winter storm and it was the perfect opportunity to put the system to the test and confirm its effectiveness. For the rest Otherwise, la Mazda3 offers everything buyers of a compact car would want.
The question is to study the product offering and choose which version is best for you. We could do without the electronic braking with auto hold, however. This type of helicopter parenting can and does get seriously annoying.
In the GS version you get heated side mirrors, as well as the more-powerful 2,5L engine, heated steering wheel and a number of added safety and drive-assist features. All-wheel drive becomes available here as an option. Step up to the GT version and you spoil yourself with inch wheels instead of 16 , paddle shifters, and that premium Bose audio system I lauded earlier.
In comparison, a GX version with manual gearbox and 2. Conclusion The Mazda3 has improved in several respects over the previous generation, but it also clearly suffers from a few flaws. But aside from being an outstanding daily driver with stunning looks, great handling and reliability, does it also have the chops to be a reliable winter vehicle?
The fourth-gen Mazda 3 now comes with an AWD option making it a better option for winter. The Mazda 3 is a great little car that will serve you well in all but the harshest of winters.
The new AWD All-Wheel Drive model is obviously the better option for winter driving because it gives you more traction. The top-of-the-line turbo engine also has loads of torque that can help you power out of deeper snow and slippery inclines. But even the FWD Front-Wheel Drive versions and the non-turbo engines can be decent winter drivers as long as you fit the car with proper snow tires.
On top of it all, the latest Mazda 3 comes with a huge array of driver aids and safety features, many of which are not even available in other vehicles in its class. Sitting 5. The Mazda 3 has a range of features that will give you the confidence to drive on snowy and icy roads.
It definitely punches way above its weight when it comes to winter driving dynamics and safety features compared to other vehicles in its class. GVC not only makes the car safer overall, but also makes the vehicle more exciting to drive especially through the corners. By controlling the brakes and power to each wheel, the DSC can prevent unintended oversteering or understeering situations. It will also keep the car from sliding out of control when you apply too much throttle in corners.
If you step on the brakes earlier, the SBS system will still provide additional brake pressure to make sure you can come to a stop faster. Since the roads are more slippery during the winter, braking too late is more likely to lead to a collision or an accident.
Instead of using sensors to watch out for obstacles, the Brake Assist system actively monitors how quickly the brake pedal is being pushed down to detect emergency braking situations. Normally, more brake pressure is applied to the front versus the rear because the weight of the engine and the driver load up the front tires more and give it more grip.
Conversely, the rear tires have less grip and are more likely to skid if it gets the same brake pressures as the fronts. Higher trim levels of the Mazda 3 also come with heated front seats and a heated steering wheel.
This makes driving more comfortable even in really cold weather. The Mazda 3 also comes with a lot of modern tech that makes driving in all conditions much easier and actively helps you avoid accidents.
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