Mazda is starting off the New Year with a celebratory bang!  The 2017 Mazda3 was named #1 compact vehicle among 24 similar models, according to U.S. News & World Report.  That’s an impressive feat and testimony to Mazda’s commitment to excellence.  This top performance vehicle is available as a 4-door sedan or a 5-door hatchback.  It’s stylish and sporty without being pretentious, yet the interior oozes a sophistication lacking in its counterparts.  You’ll find a large selection of the #1 ranking 2017 compact at #MazdaSalinas.

 

Available in four trim levels, including Sport, Touring, Touring 2.6 and Grand Touring, the 2017 Mazda3 runs on a standard 2.0 liter, four-cylinder engine with 155 horsepower.  You’ll find that the upper trim levels offer a 2.5 liter, four-cylinder engine with 184 horsepower, which translated means more power and faster acceleration.  The Mazda3 standard transmission is a 6-speed manual, with 6-speed automatic available as an option.   Fuel economy cited for the automatic transmission is 28 mpg city and 37 mpg highway.  For those who like to drive fully engaged, the stick is the obvious, fun choice.

 

Both the sedan and hatchback models come equipped with 60/40 split-folding rear seats.  If you like hatchbacks, you’ll love the cargo space configuration for the 2017 Mazda3.  Behind its rear seats, the Mazda3 offers a modest 20.2 cubic feet of storage capacity.  However, with the rear seats folded down, you’ll discover an astonishing 47.1 cubic feet, more than doubling its cargo space.  Keep in mind that this is more than most of its compact competitors can offer.

 

 

Other attractive features include an infotainment system with a 7-inch touchscreen that is easy to use.  Bluetooth and Pandora internet radio are also included. You can add on a safety package, i-Activsense, which includes new features including a camera to detect pedestrians and a system that recognizes road signs.  Also new for the 2017 Mazda3 models is G-Vectoring Control, a steering response mechanism being credited for its precise steering capability.

 

If you’re looking for an affordable, comfortable ride with versatile cargo accommodations, take a ride in the 2017 Mazda3.  Discover for yourself why it’s the #1 compact vehicle.  Your new Mazda3 is waiting for you at the Salinas Auto Mall.  Not in the market for a 2017 model?  Check out our Salinas used car selection.  If we don’t have what you want on our lot, our Sales team will be glad to locate it for you. Stop by Cardinale Mazda today or to visit our website at www.cardinalemazda.com for all your automotive needs.

 

#CardinaleMazda

#MazdaSalinas

#MazdaMonterey

Cardinale Mazda

500 Auto Center Circle

Salinas, California 93907

Phone: 877.989.9252

Website: www.cardinalemazda.com