Mazda 3 Hatchback

Introduction

Mazda with a stronghold background with success stories in gasoline, diesel as well as rotary engine all together with standing to be the only one in these strands one for all. With creation of fun-dipped cars to drive along on a day to day basis as well, the Mazda 3 its one of many fine productions is a compact car manufactured both as a sedan and a hatchback backing up with a strongly developed SkyActiv technology making it take the lead.

Engine, mileage & variants

Mazda offers its buyers much more than they can ask for, and same is the case with Mazda 3. With three potent engine options available ranging from 1.5 litre, 1.6 litre to a powerful 2.0-litre SKYACTIV engine, one can never feel the dearth of power on offer. However, the impressions reign supreme with the power-driven in-line, 4 cylinder, DOHC , 16 valve petrol manual/automatic transmission motor that churns out an impressive power output of 121 kW @ 6000 rpm and a commanding torque with a value of 210Nm @ 4000rpm. The power delivery is very linear which further helps Mazda 3 to score points on the economic scale delivering a combined mileage of 14.03 kmpl for its 2.0-litre engine.

Exteriors

The charms are brought about the well molded design which stretches upto 4460mm x 1795mm x 1465mm for its hatchback avatar while its sedan variant measures more only in length at 4580 mm while the wheelbase of 2700mm remains the same for both hatch and sedan styled Mazda 3. The headlamps along with front fog lamps makes way for a unique stance and offers distinct appeal to the Mazda 3. Th U shaped chrome lining on the radiator grille with Mazda logo sitting at the top makes it more elite. The athlete of a car runs across with premium quality 18” alloy wheels and a power operated sunroof is provided with a tilt and sliding glass feature to let the air and light breath in giving a sense of openness and space on offer.

Interiors

The glow fathoms up capturing you further with the comfort drilling cloth/leather sitting 5 people comfortably. Mazda 3 further welcomes its occupants with a nicely laid out instrument panel and a 7 inch centre console loaded with state of the art tech features which includes GPS navigation. The Electric power assisted rack and pinion steering wheel lets you traverse an enjoyable experience. Entertainment needs are well sufficed with its 6 speakers music system with Bluetooth, USB and Aux support. 414 litres of boot space helps you deal with the luggage needs while the rear seats are provided with a 60:40 split fold task to enhance space inside.

Safety, Braking and Miscellaneous

Safety is never compromised in the Mazda 3 with features such as Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) along with a Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) monitoring the car behavior at every step. The front ventilated and rear solid discs brakes with the acclaimed i-stop idling stop system and the i-ELOOP regenerative braking technology makes safety and efficiency walk hand-in-hand. The airbags deployed on the front, curtain and curtain side keeps safety intact against any mishap.

Verdict:

Mazda 3 is a fun to drive car in any of its avatar (Sedan or Hatchback). With advanced safety features and the best of engine options, Mazda 3 comes as a lucrative overall package for Sri Lankan buyers.