The Mazda 3 at a Glance:
Vehicle type: Front-engine, AWD, 5-passenger, 4-door sedan
Base price: $33,395
Engine type: Turbocharged and intercooled DOHC 16-valve inline-4, aluminum block and head, direct fuel injection
Power: 250 hp@5000 rpm
Transmission: 6-speed automatic
C/D fuel economy: 25/mpg
EPA fuel economy: 23/mpg city, 32/mpg highway
Pros
Premium interior design
Sharp handling
Available all-wheel drive
Game-changing acceleration
Turbocharged engine
Cons
Mediocre legroom in the back seat
Minimal cargo capacity
No manual transmission available
Infotainment system can be difficult to use
Two-box model has poor rear visibility
Infotainment
8.8-inch infotainment display
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto capability not available in base model
12-speaker Bose audio system and SiriusXM satellite available at extra cost
Safety features
Automated emergency braking with pedestrian detection
Automatic high-beam headlights
Lane-departure warning and lane-keeping assist
Available adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go technology
Interior
Premium materials with choice of extra features, like heated front seats and leather upholstery
Supportive seats
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