2017 Mazda3

The trustworthy organization Consumer Reports recently stated: “Whether a sedan or hatchback, the Mazda3 is fun to drive, thanks to its perky handling and an engine that tends to sing rather than buzz.”  Owners of this sporty looking compact also totally agree with Kelly Blue Book car critics who said: “Anyone who thinks a compact can't be stylish, fuel efficient, value orientated, technologically advanced and a hoot to drive hasn't met the Mazda3. 

The guys at Car and Driver also gave the Mazda3 a positive nod by giving it one of this year’s Ten Best Awards.  But don't take anyone's word for it, just do your own due diligence with a close-up and personal inspection with the friendly folks at Hixson Mazda of Alexandria located 2506 MacArthur Drive in Alexandria, LA or call the dealership at 318.448.0871 and take your expectations for a spin. 

You will not be disappointed as this well-rounded handsome Mazda3 has some new looks inside and out.  The Mazda engineers tweaked and freshened up the exterior to improve the Mazda3’s aggressive sporty looks with a reshaped grill and headlights with available LED's as well as a new stylish rear bumper.  They also added two new colors that will stand out in the crowd with the Machine Grey Metallic and the External Blue Mica. 

Some of the interior changes you will quickly notice and feel this year as you slide into those comfy seats for that enjoyable test drive is the available heads-up display that is now in full color as well as upholstery upgrades.  The available smooth leather seats have cool-looking espresso colored accents.  Many car critics and writers believe the Mazda 3 has the best interior for cars in this price range.  Mazda really understands that concept as you spend so much time there, so why not design the cabin that is sensibly designed and ergonomically friendly.  Other updates are the manual parking brake which has been replaced by an electric one, this frees up the center console space for more storage space; the door pockets are also made larger for even more space for your stuff. 

Your passengers will enjoy the abundance of room the Mazda3 offers especially in the rear seats.  The same efficient multi- media system returns to provide high quality and tech superior features that relate to entertainment, communication and especially safety.  On the safety side and since the Mazda3 is a well-known family vehicle, Mazda this year is offering a slew of active-safety systems from adaptive cruise control to forward collision alerts with the i-Activsense package.  Remember you always have precious cargo on board and this investment could have huge paybacks.  What may be under its stylish hood is the tried and true peppy 2.0-liter that delivers 155 lively horses. 

If you desire more zip in your trips then also take a drive with the popular and aggressive 2.5-liter that releases 185 horses with the “S” model and will get you to 60 mph in just a blink over 8 seconds and that is quick for this category.  Yes indeed, the “Zoom-Zoom” is alive and well.  So go ahead and make that short drive to Hixson Mazda of Alexandria and find out why the owners of the Mazda3 say that their sporty looking compact is just as much fun to drive as it is to be seen in.