2018 Mazda3 Reviews

The 2018 Mazda3 reviews are in! Edmunds calls the newest Mazda3 “entertaining and sporty to drive,” while Car and Driver considers the Mazda3 “one of our favorite cars,” particularly because of its design and upscale interior. Kelley Blue Book touts the Mazda3 for its “impressive standard features [and] many tech-based active safety systems”. Read more of what the automotive experts have to say about Mazda’s latest iteration of its compact car!
Performance
“On the road, [the Mazda3] is not just competent; it’s actually entertaining and sporty to drive” (Edmunds). The new Mazda3’s performance is a thrill to drive largely because of:
- A standard 2.0L four-cylinder engine rated at 155 hp and 150 lb-ft of torque
- An optional 2.5L four-cylinder engine that makes 184 hp and 185 lb-ft of torque
- Your choice of a six-speed manual or a six-speed automatic transmission
- Innovative SKYACTIV™® TECHNOLOGY
Features
“Available as a 4-door sedan or a versatile 5-door hatchback, the new Mazda3 offers impressive standard features, many tech-based active safety systems, and a refined interior” (Car and Driver). From the start, the Mazda3 comes generously equipped, with features like:
- Bluetooth connectivity
- The Mazda CONNECT infotainment system with a 7-inch touchscreen
- Low-speed forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking
- Emergency telematics
- Optional Preferred Equipment package on the sedan, including heated mirrors and blind spot monitoring with rear-cross traffic alert
At the top of the lineup, the Grand Touring provides:
- LED exterior lights
- A nine-speaker Bose surround-sound system
- Access to a Premium Equipment package that includes a heated steering wheel, paddle shifters for the automatic transmission, a navigation system, and Mazda’s i-Activsense suite of safety technologies like adaptive cruise control and a traffic sign reader
Style
“Its winning formula is simple and continues to win us over: sharp looks, a near-premium interior, and sublime driving dynamics” (Kelley Blue Book). The new Mazda3 certainly makes a statement on the road and in the cabin thanks to:
- Available leather upholstery
- Optional power sunroof
- Paint color options including Soul Red Metallic, Snowflake White Pearl Mica, and Eternal Blue Mica
- Mazda’s exclusive KODO design language
- An intuitive interior layout
- High-end sport seats
Head to Beach Mazda for the 2018 Mazda3
Now that you’ve read the 2018 Mazda3 reviews, pick one out for yourself at Beach Mazda. Contact our team to schedule a test drive!
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Off-road mode in a Mazda CX-5? “Off-road” and “Mazda” don’t usually end up in the same sentence. However, Mazda has really given us a super surprise hidden deep within the computer logic of the 2017 Mazda CX-5! The new off-road mode is a part of the i-ACTIV® all-wheel-drive (AWD) system in the 2017 Mazda CX-5. It’s designed for loose surfaces and deep rutted trails just off the beaten path.
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Have you heard of the 2018 Mazda Drive for Good program? It’s one way that Mazda is able to give back to their communities. To date, Mazda has given back over $15,000,000 to charities like the American Heart Association and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. In the last four years, Mazda employees have also provided 262,839 hours of volunteer service to their communities. That equates to 30 years of worth community service! Now there are even more plans for the future. Keep reading for the details.
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By now, you must have heard about Mazda’s new SKYACTIV™-X engine. It features Spark-Controlled Compression Ignition which is a never-before-seen combustion method. It’s also the second step in Mazda’s development of a gasoline engine with the perfect internal combustion mechanism. No doubt, this has been a long term goal of engineers. In this new engine, spark plug ignition is used to control compression ignition. This results in a greatly improved range of important performance indicators.
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Things to do in Myrtle Beach Around the Holidays

The holidays have arrived in Myrtle Beach, and folks are flocking from Florence, Georgetown, and the cooler regions of the country to the beautiful Myrtle Beach in South Carolina for the holidays. Here are some of the biggest and best activities going on this holiday season from the helpful staff of friendly locals at Beach Mazda.
1. Crazy Country Christmas
If you’re going down to Dixie for Christmas this year, there’s no better way to enjoy it than with the Crazy Country Christmas at the GTS theatre, with hits like “Redneck Reindeer” and “I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus.”
Where: 1220 Port Drive, Myrtle Beach, SC
When: November 4th – December 30th (various times)
2. A Very Fashionable Christmas!
Take the drive to Georgetown’s Kaminsky House Museum, where some of the most acclaimed interior designers in the region will deck the halls with holiday cheer for A Very Fashionable Christmas! The museum will also be hosting Christmas candlelit tours throughout the season.
Where: 1003 Front Street, Georgetown, SC
When: November 10th – December 29th (various times)
3. North Myrtle Beach Christmas Parade
Bundle up with family and friends at the annual North Myrtle Beach Christmas Parade, complete with marching bands, local community groups, floats, and a special appearance by Santa Claus.
Where: Main Street, North Myrtle Beach, SC
When: Saturday, December 2, 5:30 – 7:00 p.m.
4. Motown Christmas Tribute
Another exciting event at the GTS Theatre is the Motown Christmas Tribute, bringing soulful holiday classics from the ‘60s and ‘70s that will get the whole family bouncing in their seats. With hits from Diana Ross to Stevie Wonder, this lineup is appropriate for all audiences.
Where: 1220 Port Drive, Myrtle Beach, SC
When: November 3 – December 29 (various times)
Enjoy Every Season Near Charleston with the Beach Mazda Team to Show You Around
From Charleston to Wilmington, there’s always lots to do around greater Myrtle Beach, and the team at Beach Mazda is here to keep you having fun throughout the holidays and well beyond. If you have questions about things to do over the holidays, feel free to contact us.


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