It may not be obvious, but the 2017 Mazda 3 is a highly satisfying car. While it’s a frugal economy car on the outside, it has enough extras to satisfy an enthusiast. It has both a sleek exterior and a redesigned, luxurious interior that boasts both tech and safety features.
Vehicle Highlights
Vehicle Class
Compact
MSRP
Starting at $17,845
MPG
Up to 28 city / 27 highway
Fuel Type
Regular unleaded
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Horsepower
Up to 155 hp
Towing Capacity
Not recommended
Engine Options
4-Cyl, SKYACTIV-G
Body types
& Trim Options
Sedan
Hatchback
Touring
Awards & Rankings
- 2017 IIHS Top Safety Pick Plus
- Car and Driver ‘10Best’
- U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT “2017 Best Car Brand”
Dimensions
176-180″ L x 71″ W x 57″ H
Features & Specs
Interior
- 12-volt power outlet
- 5-passenger seating
- 60/40 split fold-down rear seatback
- 6-way manual adjustable driver’s seat
- 7″ full-color touch screen display
- AhaTM internet radio integration
- Air conditioning with pollen filter
- AM/FM audio system with 6 speakers
- Analog speedometer and Digital tachometer
- Auxiliary audio input jack
- Bluetooth®6 hands-free phone and audio streaming capability
- Carpet floor mats
- Cloth-trimmed sport seats
- Cruise control with steering-wheel-mounted controls
- Driver and passenger-side covered visor vanity mirrors
- Dual front cup holders
- Dual map lights, rear cabin light
- Dual trip odometers
- E911 automatic emergency notification
- Front center console armrest with covered storage
- Front door storage pockets with bottle holders
- Front passenger-side seatback pocket
- Glove compartment
- HD Radio™
- Infotainment system voice command
- Manual day/night rearview mirror
- Multifunction Commander control
- Pandora® internet radio integration
- Power door locks with 2-stage unlocking
- Power windows with driver’s one-touch down/up feature
- Push Button Start
- Radio Broadcast Data System program information
- Rear door bottle holders
- Rear window defogger with timer
- Remote fuel door release
- Remote keyless entry system with “answer back” feature
- SMS text message audio delivery and reply
- Steering wheel-mounted audio controls
- Stitcher™ internet radio integration
- Tilt & telescopic steering column
- Trip computer
- USB audio input, 2 in front center console
Exterior
- Black beltline trim
- Black matte-finish front grille insert
- Body-colored power side mirrors
- Daytime running lights
- Dual exhaust with bright tips
- Halogen headlights
- Rear roof spoilers
- Rear window wiper
- Roof-mounted short aerodynamic antenna
- Variable-intermittent windshield wipers
Safety
- 3-point safety belts for all seating positions
- Advanced dual front airbags with passenger weight sensor 22 (Mazda Advanced Restraint System)
- Anti-lock Brake System with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution & Brake Assist
- Automatic door locks (speed-sensitive and transmission-sensitive)
- Child safety rear door locks
- Collapsible steering column
- Dynamic Stability Control4 and Traction Control System
- Engine-immobilizer anti-theft system
- Foldaway brake pedal assembly
- Front safety-belt pretensioners with force limiters
- Front seat-mounted side-impact airbags and side-impact air curtains 22
- Hill Launch Assist 23
- Keyless remote panic button (on key fob)
- LATCH child safety seat anchors & upper tethers
- Rearview camera 7
- Side-impact door beams
- SKYACTIV®-Body 1 Ring Structure
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
- Whiplash-reducing front seat headrests
Optional
- 16-inch OEM wheels in gunmetal finish plus center cap
- 3.5mm Audio Cable
- Alloy pedals
- All-weather floor mats
- Appearance Package
- Ashtray, LED
- Auto-dimming rearview mirror with Compass
- Auto-dimming rearview mirror with Compass and HomeLink®14
- Bike carrier roof rack mount (Thule®25)
- Black finish wheel lug nuts
- Car cover
- Car cover cable lock
- Cargo11 box, medium and short lengths
- Cargo11 hooks, set of 4
- Cargo11 mat carpeted type with logo
- Cargo11 net
- Cargo11 storage shelf
- Cargo11 tray, All-Weather
- Carpeted floor mats
- Collapsible Cargo11 carrier
- Door mirror caps, jet black
- Door Sill Trim Plates with Mazda3 logo
- First aid kit
- Fog lights, LED type and fog light switch
- Front air dam
- Interior Lighting Kit
- Kayak carrier roof rack mount (Thule®25)
- License plate frames in multiple styles and finishes
- Machine Gray Metallic Paint24
- Mazda Factory Navigation SD card
- Mazda keychains with Mazda, Zoom-Zoom or Mazdaspeed Logos
- Mazda Mobile Start (AT only)
- Mazda valve stem caps, black or chrome finish or with Mazda logo
- Portable navigation device – Garmin nuvi 2539LMT
- Rear aero flares/bumper skirt
- Rear Bumper Guard
- Rear parking sensors
- Remote Engine Start (AT only)
- Roadside assistance kit
- Roof luggage basket (Thule®25)
- Roof moldings for roof rack installation
- Roof rack cross bar type, requires roof moldings
- Side sill extensions, jet black
- Side window deflectors, smoked acrylic
- Ski/Snowboard carrier roof rack mount (Thule®25)
- Snowflake White Pearl Mica Paint24
- Soft Cargo11 liner
- Soul Red Metallic Paint24
- Splash guards, front
- Splash guards, rear
- Surfboard carrier roof rack mount (Thule®25)
- Touch up paint
- Wheel locks (black and chrome finishes)
- Windshield sunscreen
Is the 2017 Mazda 3 right for you?
Pros
- Awesome handling around turns
- Advanced features available
- Fast acceleration
- Safe
- Redesigned interior with the bells and whistles
Cons
- When you opt for the 18-inch wheels, the drive can be choppy