Design

Motion combined with stability and durability of Mazda 3, is an inalienable part of conception of the Mazda 3. The car has dynamic proportions created by the means of long wheeled base and saloon having wheels of large diameter. Extended wings make it look positively self-confident.

The interiors of the Mazda 3 are far more spacious than they look from outside because of the sophosticated methods developed from Mazda RX-8.

The Mazda 3 is one of the greatest cars in its class, in spite of its aggressive and sportive design. It possesses spacious wide saloon. Its long wheeled base and optimum shape of front seats provides more than enough space for passengers seated at the back. In addition, the great number of separations as well as the large and flexible luggage rack makes this car not only easy to drive but a pleasure to sit in.

Engine

The engine of 2 liters is surprising as you do not have to ride at the second transmission in a traffic jam hardly ever commuting. Commuting transmissions sometimes can be difficult in the beginning. However you will be able to adjust it for yourself after a short period of driving.

There are certain problems with dynamics. The acceleration is rapid, that is what Mazda has always been known for. The new Mazda 3 is not an exception to this characterstic.

Brakes

One must admit the pedals need attention. The coupling is too long, the same as in BMW 3. However the brakes are too easy to press sometimes. The system of electronic distributing of breaks the EBD is the standard solution for Mazda which has been used for many years.

Other features

The engineers and designers from Mazda created a visual, tactile and acoustic effect, allowing the driver and passengers to be at total comfort. They have paid minute attention to the sound made due to the opening and pushing the doors and also to materials used. As the result you not only have an attractive design but also a car of the highest quality. The new Mazda 3 is preferred by young people. In the glass holders provided by the side, you can not only place your but one-liter bottles as well. The back seats can be thrown aside in a proportion 60:40.

Performance

Sitting at the helm of Mazda 3 you will feel the ultimate pleasure of driving. It looks like you are gliding on the road similar to travelling in an aeroplane.

Security

The development of new architecture of basket allowed to maximize the defense level of passengers together with the adapted structure of safety called MAIDAS. It is reflected on the new framework of basket which takes in and dispersive energy of blow in various collisions and offers best safety in the class. Passive safety includes the standard front safety pillows with the double stage of opening, lateral pillows and window shade, folded at a collision steering wheel and pedal of brake to minimize the risk of driver’s injury. Active safety is provided by standard ABS with the integrated system of the electronic distributing of brake effort (EBA). Also there is additional equipment, the system of the dynamic stabilizing DCS.

What Critics Say

The competition in so called golf-class is the hardest and the rules of game were formed long ago. Golf and Astra, which are cars of the latest generation represent this. However Mazda does not have any obligations like that. Maybe therefore Mazda 3 turned out to be emotional, risky in some way but at the same time full of life and you easily find common language with this creature.