Mazda 3 Grand Touring 2018
General
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Expert Reviews
What makes the Mazda 3 one of our favorite cars—not to mention a multi-time 10Best Cars winner? Its winning formula is simple and continues to win us over: sharp looks, a near-premium interior, and sublime driving dynamics. The 3 is available in both sedan and hatchback body styles, with one of two efficient inline-four engines and either a slick-shifting six-speed manual or an almost-as-satisfying six-speed automatic transmission.
Pros
Dapper styling,
joyous road manners,
upscale cabin and trimmings.
Cons
Lacks low-end grunt,
some ride choppiness,
short on luxury amenities.
The 2018 Mazda Mazda3 ranked #7 in Compact Cars. Currently the Mazda Mazda3 has a score of 8.5 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 39 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.
Pros
Athletic handling
Good fuel economy
Upscale interior
Easy-to-use infotainment system
Cons
Below-average trunk space in sedan models
Bottom-of-the-barrel predicted reliability rating
For 2018, the Mazda 3 remains mostly the same, with only a shuffling of features and option packages.Grand Touring gets LED headlights as standard. Elsewhere, some option packages have been renamed, combined or dropped.
PROS
Sporty and confidence-inspiring performance
Some high-end features are unique to this class
Top crash test scores
Interior quality exceeds expectations
CONS
Cargo capacity isn't as large as the class leaders
Ride quality can be a little stiff with optional 18-inch wheels
