The 2018 Mazda3 Sedan has been bestowed with innovative technologies and exceptional performance attributes to make the ride a memorable experience. It has advanced technological features that help achieve a smoother and less fatigue drive for the driver and passengers. The available different performance systems in the sedan work seamlessly to adjust the power delivery to its every corner.
It has an eye-catching design that conveys a sense of Mazda’s KODO design concept even at a standstill. The new Mazda3 comes with two engines that are engineered with innovative technologies to deliver an excellent performance and improved fuel efficiency. The sedan offers maximum comfort in the interior where luxuries and ergonomic features work in harmony to make the ride comfortable.
Mazda has introduced a number of modern safety features in 2018 Mazda3 to ensure a safe ride for the passengers. It has three different models that are Sport, Touring, and Grand Touring. All of these models are equipped with excellent features and are available at affordable prices.
Here is a detailed review of the sedan with a closer look at its exterior, interior, engines, technologies, safety features and more.
Design of the 2018 Mazda3 Sedan
The designers at Mazda have exclusively designed the 2018 Mazda3 Sedan that looks more attractive and compact than its previous models. It has a comfortable interior that revolves around the driver and passengers and where every element is perfectly placed to deliver a dynamic driving experience. The sedan has an attractive exterior that leaves an aggressive impression wherever it goes.
Exterior
The exterior of new Mazda3 Sedan is a true example of KODO design that makes it look attractive from every angle. It has sleek and sporty contours that attract the car enthusiasts wherever this sedan goes. It has an aerodynamic body that improves the quality of its ride and fuel efficiency. The rear side of the sedan is dominated by a decklid spoiler to maintain a perfect flow of air around the body for enhanced aerodynamics.
It has a single frame grille in the front and on that, the classic Mazda badge sits perfectly and adds to the aggressive profile of the sedan. The lower side of its front bumper is dominated by air vents that keep the engine cool and effectively reduce the air drag coefficient for better stability. The 2018 Mazda3 Sedan has power and heated side mirrors that improve the visibility of approaching vehicles during bad weather conditions.
The available roof mounted shark fin antenna make the exterior look more beautiful. It has halogen headlights on Sport and Touring while Bi-LED headlights with auto levelling function on Grand Touring that automatically adjust their positions according to different road conditions for a better view. It has LED rear lights that perfectly combines with the rear fog lamps to make the rear side look more visible.
It has LED fog lights that provide an excellent view of the road during fogy weathers. The 2018 Mazda3 Sedan features LED daytime running lights to improve the visibility for the other commuters. It has 16-inch alloy wheels with all-season tires on Sport model and 18-inch alloy-wheels with all-season tires on Touring and Grand Touring models that provide excellent grip on the road for a smooth and efficient drive.
Interior
The interior of 2018 Mazda3 Sedan is designed to make the driving better. It has an ergonomically designed interior where each and every element is perfectly placed to make it look a true example of craftsmanship. It has a spacious cabin that offers an ample headroom and legroom for rear passengers who can sit with enhanced comfort without getting disturbed. From instrument panel to the gear selector, everything is placed with intention and care to make every ride more intuitive and focused.
It has a three-spoke leather-wrapped steering wheel that is mounted with driver’s assistance controls. This steering wheel has a tilt and telescopic column that allows the driver to set steering positions according to different driving demands. A full-color Active Driving Display is fitted behind the steering wheel to show important information to the driver related to different functions of the sedan in a digital display.
The cabin of 2018 Mazda3 Sedan features a Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control with pollen filter to maintain the temperature according to the changing weather conditions. It has perforated leather-trimmed sport front seats that provide enhanced comfort to occupants. The available seats are adjusted perfectly in the cabin and provide seating up to 5 passengers. It has a 6-way power adjustable driver’s seat with manual lumbar support. The upper models feature heated front seats for an extra level of comfort.
It provides enough storage space in the cabin where the available front door storage pockets, front passenger-side seatback pocket, and storage area in the center console are used by the passengers to carry different objects. Moreover, the passengers can carry extra luggage by 60/40 split folding of rear seats. It has a panoramic sunroof that the passengers can use to get a clear look at the sky at any moment during the ride.
Performance Attributes
The 2018 Mazda3 Sedan has MacPherson strut with stabilizer bar front suspension that improves its stability in different road conditions. It has Multilink with stabilizer bar rear suspension to make the ride more comfortable on curvy edges. The available Electric Power Steering works in harmony with Dynamic Stability Control to provide a better wheel grip during quick turns.
Mazda has used the latest SKYACTIC-VEHICLE DYNAMICS with G-Vectoring Control technology in the new Mazda3 Sedan to achieve a smooth and dynamic driving experience. It comes with three different engines and two of them are available in the UAE.
The new Mazda3 Sedan comes with a 1.6-litre Inline V4 16 Valve DOHC engine that is capable of producing 105 horsepower and a torque of 145Nm. It is paired with a 4-speed Activematic transmission and supports a forward-wheel drive. This engine provides an excellent combined fuel efficiency that is 4.9-litre per 100 Km. With this engine, the sedan can go from 0 to 100 Km/h in 12.5 seconds at a top speed of 180 Km/h.
The second available engine is a SKYACTIV-G 2.0-litre DOHC V4 with VVT engine that is paired with a 6-speed Activematic with Sports mode transmission and supports a forward-wheel drive. It is capable of producing 155 horsepower and a torque of 200Nm. It provides a fuel efficiency of 28mpg in the city, 37mpg on the highway, and 31mpg combined. With this engine, the sedan can go from 0-100 Km/h in 9.5 seconds at a top speed of 210 Km/h.
Technological Features
A multifunctional Commander control is positioned on the center console that enables the driver to command different functions of the sedan. A 7-inch full touch-screen is fitted in the dashboard of Mazda3 Sedan that is used to control different available technologies.
It has following technological features:
- Mazda Connect
- Bluetooth
- BOSE Speaker Surround Sound System
- SiriusXM Satellite Radio
- Day/night Rearview Mirror
- 12-volt Power Outlet
- HD Radio
- USB Audio Input
- SMS Text Messaging
- Voice Recognition
- Navigation System
Safety Features
The 2018 Mazda 3 Sedan is fitted with modern safety features that make it an ideal safe car to drive in different road conditions.
The available safety features are:
- Adaptive Cruise Control
- Front and Rear Parking Sensors
- Smart City Brake Support
- Anti-lock Brakes
- Electronic Brake Force Distribution
- Pedestrian Brake
- Dynamic Stability Control
- ISO FIX Child Seat Anchors
- Blind Spot Monitoring
- Burglar Alarm
- Multiple Airbags
- Hill Launch Assist
- Side-impact Beams
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System
- Child Safety Rear Door Locks
Price and Availability in the UAE
The 2018 Mazda3 Sedan is already available in the UAE at a starting price of AED 62,000. This price can go as high as AED 98,000 owing to its different models.
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