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Mazda is one of Japan’s smallest automakers, but they come up big with products that are compelling for consumers. The 2017 Mazda3 is one of those vehicles that comes in sedan and hatchback body styles. They offer good looks and superior driving dynamics in the highly-competitive compact segment.
The Mazda3 will give rivals like the Volkswagen Golf, Honda Civic, and Ford Focus a good run for the money.
This week, we drove the 2017 Mazda3 Grand Touring trim level. It gets a number of improvements that should make it even more competitive against its rivals.
What’s New For 2017
The Mazda3’s exterior styling has been freshened for 2017, with it getting a new nose and hatchback tail. The interior also gets a few upgrades and much needed sound insulation. Under the hood, the Mazda3 gets a new engine management system called G-Vectoring Control that modulates torque to the front wheels based on steering input. This reduces body roll and improves directional stability.
Features & Options
The 2017 Mazda3 Grand Touring Sedan ($23,145) comes standard with 18-inch alloy wheels, keyless ignition and entry, low-speed forward collision warning and mitigation, dual-zone automatic climate control, a six-way power driver’s seat, heated front seats, and a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob.
Our Grand Touring tester also came with a rear lip spoiler, sunroof, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, ...