2015 Mazda3 Touring 4-Door

42015-mazda-3s-grand-touring-sedan-soul-red-metallic-front-quarter2015_Mazda_Mazda3_i_SV_4dr_Sedan_20L_4cyl_6M_357807862015 Mazda3 Touring 4-Door

 

Overview

 

The styling of the 2015 Mazda 3 Touring 4-door is unique for the compact car segment. The Mazda 3 ride and handling makes it a class leader for this  vehicle.

 

Safety Features

Safety Features

  • 4-wheel ABS
  • Front and rear head airbags
  • Dual front side-mounted airbags
  • Child seat anchors
  • Remote anti-theft alarm system
  • Emergency braking assist
  • Ventilated front disc / solid rear disc brakes
  • Rear door child safety locks
  • Daytime running lights
  • Engine immobilizer
  • Front fog/driving lights
  • Dusk sensing headlamps
  • Xenon high intensity discharge headlamp
  • 2 front headrests
  • 3 rear headrest s
  • Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation
  • Rear center 3-point belt
  • Turn signal mirrors
  • Stability control
  • Traction control
  • Emergency interior trunk release
  • Rear height adjustable headrests
  • Post-collision safety system
  • Adaptive headlights
  • Self-leveling headlights
  • Tire pressure monitoring

 

  • Rear Parking Sensors

 

Driving Impression
The Mazda 3 has superb cornering and handling on the road. The Mazda 3 suspension is stiff, but gives the car a sports car feel.

The Mazda 3 is fun to drive and with the excellent gas mileage as a bonus when taking long road trips.

 

 

Under the Hood

 

Mazda 3 has a 2.5-liter four-cylinder producing 184 hp and 185 lb-ft of torque. My test drive had the six-speed automatic transmission. The 2.5-liter engine has excellent fuel economy 28-city/39 highway for an average of 32MPG.

Engine & Performance

BASE ENGINE SIZE 2.5 L CAM TYPE Double overhead cam (DOHC)
CYLINDERS Inline 4 VALVES 16
VALVE TIMING Variable TORQUE 185 ft-lbs. @ 3250 rpm
HORSEPOWER 184 hp @ 5700 rpm TURNING CIRCLE 34.8 ft.

 

 

 

Inside

 

The interior styling duplicates the new Mazda6 with a distinctive look and feel.

The Mazda3’s redesign has a new instrument cluster, a new dashboard with secondary controls in the center stack, and upgraded use of quality materials. The front seats are sporty and supportive and hold you in place in any driving condition. Below is a list of the many features my test drive had.

 

Interior Features

Front Seats

  • Multi-level heating passenger seat
  • 6 -way power driver seat
  • Multi-level heating driver seat
  • Driver seat with manual adjustable lumbar support
  • Height adjustable driver seat
  • Leather
  • Bucket front seats

Rear Seats

  • Split-folding rear seatback
  • Folding with storage center armrest
  • Rear ventilation ducts

Power Features

  • Hands-free entry
  • 1 one-touch power windows

Instrumentation

  • Clock
  • Tachometer
  • Trip computer
  • Compass

Convenience

  • Cruise control
  • Front and rear cupholders
  • Front door pockets
  • Overhead console with storage
  • Remote trunk release
  • Front seatback storage
  • Electric power steering
  • Universal remote transmitter (for garage door, security system, etc.)
  • Tilt and telescopic steering wheel
  • Transmission, cruise and audio controls on steering wheel
  • Rear view camera

Comfort

  • Interior air filtration
  • Dual zone climate controls – driver and passenger
  • Leather and simulated alloy steering wheel
  • Turn signal in mirrors
  • Electrochromatic inside rearview mirror
  • Dual illuminating vanity mirrors

In Car Entertainment

  • Bose premium brand stereo system
  • Bose premium brand speakers
  • 9 total speakers
  • AM/FM stereo
  • Satellite radio satellite radio
  • Speed sensitive volume control
  • Auxiliary audio input
  • Surround audio surround audio (discrete)
  • 4 Months of provided satellite radio service
  • Radio data system
  • USB connection

Telematics

  • Navigation with voice activation navigation system
  • Bluetooth wireless data link for hands-free phone

 

Outside

 

The 2015 Mazda3 stands out from other compacts in its segment with its stand alone styling. The new grille with its distinguished design and repositioned A-pillars make the Mazda3 unique to the compact segment.

 

Summary

When you’re shopping for a compact sedan, that features fuel economy, reliability and overall value then the Mazda3 is the vehicle for you. Go to your local Mazda dealer for test ride today.

Specifications

Exterior Measurements

WIDTH 5 ft. 10.7 in. (70.7 in.) HEIGHT 4 ft. 9.3 in. (57.3 in.)
LENGTH 15 ft. 0.3 in. (180.3 in.) GROUND CLEARANCE 0 ft. 6.1 in. (6.1 in.)
WHEEL BASE 8 ft. 10.3 in. (106.3 in.)

Interior Measurements

FRONT HEAD ROOM 37.6 in. FRONT HIP ROOM 55.5 in.
FRONT LEG ROOM 42.2 in. FRONT SHOULDER ROOM 57.2 in.
REAR HIP ROOM 53.5 in. REAR HEAD ROOM 37.5 in.
REAR LEG ROOM 35.8 in. REAR SHOULDER ROOM 54.4 in.

 

 

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