Brand New Mazda 3 2017 Red Automatic

For 2017, Mazda has made several important changes to the Mazda 3. All versions meet Partial Zero Emission Vehicle (PZEV) emissions standards in all 50 states, and the company installs its new handling-enhancement technology called G-Vectoring Control. Subtle exterior design changes and new interior treatments signal the 2017 model, along with added standard equipment for all three trim levels and several new option packages that truly give the Mazda 3 a premium level of equipment.

To a certain limit, larger wheels always look better on a car than smaller ones do. For 2017, Mazda wisely adds standard 19-in. wheels to the mid-grade Touring trim level, giving that less expensive variant a more substantial appearance.

Mazda infuses its entry-level car with quality materials and components, which helps to explain why interior design is a hit with owners. From the use of soft materials and the heft of the controls to the way the storage areas are lined and even the plastic covering the inner part of the door armrest grips and the backs of the steering wheel spokes, nothing looks or feels obviously cheap. 

Mazda does its best to make the back seat habitable by full-grown adults. Foot space beneath the front seats is generous, and the front seat backs are softly padded. That's a good thing, because rear-seat passengers with long legs will find their knees and shins in full contact with them.