Launched in 2014, the Mazda 3 is one of the best of the ‘other’ family hatchbacks. While the Volkswagen Golf, Ford Focus and, to a lesser extent, Vauxhall Astra dominate the sales chart. It deserves better, because the Mazda 3 is arguably the best looking car in its class, with hints of the MX-5 sports car in the way it drives. There’s more, because the Mazda 3 boasts an enviable reliability record and a cabin with a distinctly upmarket feel. What makes it so good? We’ll start with the styling, which looks chiselled and honed to within an inch of perfection. There’s not a line out of place, which enables the Mazda 3 to rub shoulders with premium rivals like the Audi A3, BMW 1 Series and Mercedes-Benz A-Class. The good vibes continue on the inside, where you’ll find elements of the Mazda MX-5 sports car, with everything finished with precision and quality. It’s a very driver-centric cabin, with a superb driving position and a feeling of being cocooned without being cramped. The link to the MX-5 is clear, with the Mazda 3 offering a superb blend of sharp and accurate steering, tight cornering and driver satisfaction. The engines play a big part in this. The 165PS 2.0 Skyactiv-G petrol engine is a particular highlight, giving the Mazda 3 a terrific turn of pace and reasonable economy. It feels quick and it rewards drivers who explore the upper reaches of the rev range. Others will revel in the quality engineering, driver satisfaction and understated confidence of the Mazda 3. Judged on the basis of styling, dynamics, quality and reliability, the Mazda is good enough to be called the class leader. It’s that good.
These are in addition to what this Car typically comes with as standard:
Leather - Black
This Car Comes With:
18in Alloy Wheels, AUX Socket, Aha App and Stitcher App Integration, Air Conditioning - Dual Zone Climate Control, Airbags - Front Passenger Deactivation System, Armrest - Rear, Auto Dimming Rear View Mirror, Cruise Control, DSC - Dynamic Stability Control, Door Handles - Body Coloured, Door Mirrors - Electrically Adjustable-Heated-Folding, Dusk Sensing Automatic Headlights, Engine Start-Stop Button, Front Fog Lights with Chrome Surround, Gear Knob - Leather, Glovebox Illumination, Handbrake - Leather Wrapped, Head Restraints - Rear, Head Up Display, Headlights - Adaptive Front Lighting System, Headlights - Automatic Levelling, Headlights - Bi-Xenon, Headlights - Cleaning, Integrated Bluetooth System, Interior Light Dome with Integral Spot Light, Luggage Compartment - Light, Parking Sensors - Front, Pollen Filter, Premium BOSE Centrepoint Surround System - Speakers x9, Privacy Glass - Rear and Rear Side Windows, Rear Parking Sensors, SCR - Secondary Collision Reduction, Satellite Navigation - European Mapping with 3-years Map Updates, Satellite Navigation System, Seatbelt Reminder for Front and Rear, Seats - 60-40 Split Folding Rear, Seats - Front Heated, Shark Fin Antenna, Smart City Brake Support, Smart Keyless Entry, Spoiler - Rear Roof, TCS - Traction Control System, Thatcham Category 1 Alarm and Immobiliser, Touch Screen - 7in Colour TFT, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, USB - iPod Connectivity, USB Connection x2, Wipers - Front Adjustable Speed with Intermittent, Wipers - Rear Adjustable Speed with Intermittent, 12V Power Socket - Front, ABS - Anti Lock Braking System, Adjustable Speed Limiter, Airbags - Curtain Front, Airbags - Curtain Rear, Airbags - Driver, Airbags - Front Passenger, Armrest - Front Centre with Storage Box, Audio Systems - AM-FM Radio-CD Player, Body Coloured Door Mirrors, Cupholder - Front x2, Cupholder - Rear x2, Dashboard Decoration Panel - Silver, Deadlocking, Digital Speedometer, Door Pockets - Front, Electric Windows - Front and Rear with One Touch Auto Up and Down on Drivers Side, Emergency Stop Signalling System - ESS, Front Side Airbags, Grab Handles - Front Passenger and Two Rear with Coat Hooks, Hill Hold Assist, Immobiliser, ISOFIX Child Seat Anchorage for Outer Rear Seats, LED Daytime Running Lights, Multimedia Commander, Overhead Console with Sunglassess Holder, Power Assisted Steering - Electronic, Rain-Sensing Front Wipers, Rear Lights - LED, Remote Central Locking, Seatback Pocket - Passenger Side, Seats - Drivers Dial Reclining and Height Adjustment, Seats - Drivers Manual Lumbar Adjustment, Steering Wheel - Leather, Steering Wheel - Mounted Audio and Bluetooth Controls, Steering Wheel - Paddle Shift, Steering Wheel - Tilt and Height Adjustment, Sunvisors - Drivers and Passengers with Covered Vanity Mirror-Ticket Holder-Illumination, Tailpipes - Dual Chrome, Trip Computer, Tyre Repair Kit
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