2018 Mazda 3 | Consumer Guide Auto

[vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][mk_image_slideshow images=”22887,22886,22888″ image_width=”800″ image_height=”400″ pause_on_hover=”true”][vc_column_text el_class=”review-slideshow-caption”]2018 Mazda 3 hatchback[/vc_column_text][mk_divider style=”padding_space”][vc_column_text]Pros: Sporty, nimble driving character; crisp manual shifter; well-assembled interior

Cons: Middling acceleration with 2.0-liter engine; tacked-on navigation screen can wash out in bright sunlight conditions; some complicated audio controls; tight rear-seat space[/vc_column_text][mk_divider style=”padding_space” margin_top=”10″ margin_bottom=”10″][vc_column_text]CG Says: The 2018 Mazda 3 now has standard Smart City Brake Support on all models. Smart City Brake Support can automatically apply the brakes at speeds between 2 and 18 mph. All Touring models now have the larger 2.5-liter engine. The 3’s base engine is a 155-horsepower 2.0-liter 4-cylinder. Touring and Grand Touring models get a 184-horsepower 2.5-liter 4-cylinder. Both engines offer a choice of 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic transmission. Mazda 3 is available in 4-door sedan and 4-door hatchback bodystyles. Available features include LED headlights, lane-departure warning and mitigation, adaptive cruise control, low-speed automatic braking, automatic high-beam headlights, blind-spot alert, and rear cross-traffic alert. The Mazda 3 boasts distinctive styling, respectable fuel-economy numbers, a good array of safety and technology features, and a genuinely athletic driving character. There are several compact cars that are a bit more practical and space-efficient, but few that are as engaging behind the wheel.[/vc_column_text][mk_divider style=”padding_space” margin_top=”10″ margin_bottom=”10″][mk_content_box heading=”The Facts”][mk_table el_class=”new-review-specs”]

Class	Compact Car
Body Style(s)	4-door hatchback, 4-door sedan
Passenger Count	5
Drive Wheels	front-wheel drive
Manufacturer	Mazda
Nation of Manufacture	Japan
Base Prices	Sport sedan: $20,020 Sport hatchback: $21,270 Touring sedan: $22,015 Touring hatchback: $22,765 Grand Touring sedan: $25,070 Grand Touring hatchback: $25,820

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Base Engine
2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine (Sport)

Horsepower
155

Std. Transmission
6-speed manual

Avail. Transmission
6-speed automatic

EPA City Range (mpg)
27-28

EPA Hwy Range (mpg)
37-38

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Optional Engine
2.5-liter 4-cylinder (Touring, Grand Touring)

Horsepower
184

Std. Transmission
6-speed manual

Avail. Transmission
6-speed automatic

EPA City Range (mpg)
25-27

EPA Hwy Range (mpg)
33-36

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(5 is the highest rating)

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