2015 Mazda3 Overview
What’s New for the 2015 Mazda MAZDA3 Four Door
The 2015 Mazda MAZDA3 four door isn’t seeing much change from the previous model. The only major change is under the hood with a 2.5-liter four cylinder engine that’s now available with a six-speed manual transmission.
2015 Mazda MAZDA3 Exterior
The 2015 Mazda MAZDA3 comes in a total of eight colors, ranging from Blue Reflex Mica to Soul Red Metallic. Although a sedan, the MAZDA3 manages to pull off a sporty look that matches what it packs under the hood.
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2015 Mazda MAZDA3 Performance
Under the hood is a 2.5-liter SkyActiv-G engine that manages to pump out 184 horsepower while maintaining excellent fuel economy. Available with either a six-speed manual or automatic transmission, the 2.5-liter engine is quiet andpowerful, and accelerates smoothly.
2015 Mazda MAZDA3 Efficiency
There’s little difference in fuel efficiency when it comes down to choosing a transmission. With the 2.5-liter engine and manual transmission, the MAZDA3 hits an EPA-estimated 29 mpg city/41 mpg highway. With an automatic, highway mileage drops to 40 mpg. It all comes down to your preference – let the car do the work or take control.
2015 Mazda MAZDA3 Interior
The 2015 Mazda MAZDA3 comes standard with cloth seats, a tilt and telescoping steering wheel, four speakers, push button start, and audio controls on the steering wheel. Leather-trimmed seats, heated front seats, a power driver’s seat, Bluetooth, cruise control, navigation, moonroof, climate control, nine speaker Bose sound system, and a 7-inch touch screen with Mazda Connect infotainment system are all optional. Mazda Connect allows drivers to keep their eyes on the road by using navigation and audio via voice command.
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2015 Mazda MAZDA3 Safety
Safety features include blind spot monitoring, a rearview camera, adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning, forward collision warning, and Mazda’s Smart City Brake Support system. Mazda Radar Cruise Control adjusts speed to maintain a set distance from the car ahead. High Beam control will switch to low beams when it detects oncoming traffic. Headlights also turn using information from the steering angle to allow better sight around corners.
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