In the nineties, the Mazda 323 broke the rules with its retractable headlights. Mazda 323 was a car that everyone with money dreamed of buying at that time.. Back then, when a 323 passed by, we couldn’t take our eyes off it.. Distinguished from the cars on the market at that time with both its radical design and quality, Mazda could not compete with its rivals, which came with the opening of the Turkish market to the European Union.. However, Mazda has undergone a serious change in recent years.. The brand is taking very important steps in both design and engine technology. I tested Mazda 3, the continuation of the old 323s, which Mazda launched on the market with its new engine and design concept, on the streets of Istanbul for 4 days.. Meanwhile, I had the opportunity to explore many places in Istanbul.. I did most of the photo shoots in Yeşilköy.. I will be sharing the detailed file about Yeşilköy soon.. For now, I’m sharing with you my impressions of the Mazda 3
What I Tested? Mazda 3 Sedan Power SKYACTIV-G 1.5
Mazda 3 Sedan Power SKYACTIV-G 1.5 What are the Technical Specifications?
What are the Alternatives of Mazda 3 Sedan Power SKYACTIV-G 1.5?
Opel Astra Sedan, Ford Focus Sedan, Volkswagen Jetta, Seat Octavia are the first ones that come to mind
Mazda 3 Sedan Power SKYACTIV-G 1.5 How?
Mazda’s The models I used did not satisfy me in terms of driving performance.. On top of that, the fuel consumption was quite high.. However, I can say that the vehicle’s new engine and both interior and exterior design made this car one of the serious candidates for my next car choice.
Mazda 3 Sedan Power SKYACTIV-G 1.5 Exterior Design
The concept car Shinari, the KODO design language that Mazda first announced in 2010 I was amazed when I saw it with. But the concept cars we usually see at fairs don’t taste as good as the concept cars at the fair when they come to real life.. However, after Mazda models with KODO design language took on flesh and bones, they broke this prejudice.. I think Mazda 3 has the beauty to make concept cars jealous in this respect.. The beauty of the vehicle’s design stands out especially in red.
How is the Interior of the Mazda 3 Sedan Power SKYACTIV-G 1.5?
The Mazda 3’s interior is designed with a fine and refined taste to compete with its exterior.. Frankly, Far Eastern brands generally lag behind European brands in interior design.. However, Mazda’s renewed interior design is also very successful in terms of both aesthetics and ergonomics.
Multimedia System
There is a non-touch but very aesthetic tablet screen on the front console of the car. It looks like the screen offered in Mercedes as an image.. But the OS menu is much better. In that respect, it is very similar to the system used in BMWs.. In a way, the design is like Mercedes, the content is like BMW.. It is located in a remote between the two seats to use the multimedia. This is one of the controls we see on cars like BMW, Mercedes and Audi.. Thanks to this control, you can manage the multimedia screen without being distracted while driving the vehicle.
Smart Driving Screen
In addition, the dashboard of the car has a very stylish design.. Very simple yet beautifully designed. In addition, the “Smart Driving Screen” that I used in some Peugeot models before, opens in front of the instrument screen when the engine starts.. Information such as speed and navigation are reflected here, allowing you to continue on the road without taking your eyes off the road.
How is the Luggage Volume?
The trunk of the car looks pretty big at first glance. However, I cannot say that it is the best compared to the models in its segment.. For example, the Opel Astra sedan has a 1 liter and Volkswagen Jetta 91 liters larger trunk volume.
What I Like About the Mazda 3 Sedan Power SKYACTIV-G 1.5?
The multimedia system was one of the most striking elements in terms of both aesthetics and ergonomics.. I think the exterior design is one of the most striking elements of this car.
What I Don’t Like About Mazda 3 Sedan Power SKYACTIV-G 1.5?
You can’t see the front and back of the car while driving. You have to guess while driving. Honestly, I would like to see the front and back of the car I drive.. Especially the front.
Mazda 3 Sedan Power SKYACTIV-G 1.5 Driving Impression
Mazda ‘s renewed 1.5-liter Skyactive engine has increased the driving pleasure of the car compared to the past, and has also brought the fuel consumption to a very low level.. It showed me that the fuel consumption of the gasoline engines of the last Peugeot 308 and Mazda 3, and the fuel consumption of the diesel cars, could be quite logical to buy a gasoline car rather than paying that much for diesel cars.
very good grip. In addition, the suspension system of the car absorbs many bumps on the roads with lots of potholes like Istanbul.. You often don’t notice the bumps on the road.. While driving, the car cries out to you, “I am a premium car,” just like its design.
Mazda 3 Sedan Power SKYACTIV-G 1.5 Price
Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-G 1.5’s fullest Power package that I tested is equivalent to 75 thousand 050 TL with automatic transmission hardware. The entry package (Soul) of this car starts from 57 thousand 450 TL.
Mazda 3 Sedan Power SKYACTIV-G 1.5 Pictures
Mazda 3 Sedan Power SKYACTIV-G 1.5 Video
For a video test of the car, you can check out My Automobile World impressions.
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