2017 Mazda 3 Review: Sedan And Hatchback Balance Sportiness And Fuel Economy Perfectly

Dec 12, 2016 06:36 AM EST | Mariechris Felipe

The 2017 Mazda 3 has been revealed with little but effective updates in its interior and exterior styling and a huge update to its dynamic, making both the sedan and hatchback the car with the perfect balance of sportiness and fuel economy. Check out our full 2017 Mazda 3 review here and find out if it is the car for you.

When it comes to the exterior and interior styling, beauty is simplicity must have been the thinking of Mazda when it upgraded the 2017 Mazda 3. The Japanese brand has decided not to risk any negative 2017 Mazda 3 review. But the little improvements complement one another to make one stunning final result, producing an overall  more dynamic aesthetic, according to Hamodia.

The first thing we noticed for our 2017 Mazda 3 review is the front. A new set of front and rear headlamps, grille and mirrors, plus a new set of 18-inch wheels bumpers are all changes applied. As for the interior, the changes are a more integrated central display, new steering wheel, new seats and new central tunnel, which is modified by the disappearance of the handbrake lever, now electronic. Otherwise, everything is the same, including the instrument cluster, Head-Up Display, center console and device control screen.

Going to the technological aspect of our 2017 Mazda 3 review, the new Mazda 3 includes the advanced technology i-Active Sense, improved computer cameras and sensors are able to recognize traffic signs. Thanks to them, the car is able to predict obstacles and dangers before us, being, in extreme cases, for autonomous emergency braking, according to STLToday.

Major changes have occurred in the vehicle's mechanical structure, and our 2017 Mazda 3 review deems it a perfect balance between sportiness and fuel efficiency. The G-Vectoring Control 3 (standard on all ranges) is introduced. It may seem a very slight change, but the truth is, it surprisingly improves control. This system transfers torque to the front wheels depending on the need when cornering. This allows the vehicle to achieve better cornering, making it more efficient and secure.

Consumption is very small, which merits it a star in our 2017 Mazda 3 review. To give you an idea, along the route, more than 120 kilometers, the trip computer showed a final figure of 5.8 liters per 100. This is despite the drive having been very demanding, including several mountain passes.

Finally, our 2017 Mazda 3 review wouldn't be complete without discussing the price. At only around $19,000 for the sedan and $21,000 for the hatchback, this car will be worth every penny. Our verdict is that Mazda 3 will continuously be a car to be reckon with.

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