Features
More Innovation. More Driving Exhilaration.
The 2017 MAZDA3 is our most advanced – and refined – yet. Every detail is designed with the utmost care to create a new level of connectedness between you, your MAZDA3 and the road. For 2017, we’ve evolved the cockpit with new, elegant finishes and added even more safety features, so you can enjoy a relaxed, reliable and confident drive, no matter how far the journey.
SKYACTIV TECHNOLOGY
Engineering for the Real World.
At Mazda, building strong and stable vehicles that deliver a better driving experience is our first priority. So we did the impossible: engineered a vehicle that never sacrifices performance for fuel efficiency. SKYACTIV TECHNOLOGY is engineering innovation that takes the entire car into consideration – from body construction and engine technology to chassis and transmission – to improve the overall driving experience.
SKYACTIV‑G
The high‑efficiency 2.0 L and 2.5 L SKYACTIV‑G** engines deliver superb fuel economy, better torque than a conventional gasoline engine, and reduced noise and vibration.
SKYACTIV‑Drive
Our engineers created a precise, high‑performance automatic transmission that combines the direct, responsive feel of a manual transmission with the silky smoothness of an automatic.
SKYACTIV‑Body
Because we crafted an efficient structural design and used ultra‑high‑tensile steel in critical areas, the MAZDA3’s body is lighter than normal, yet it’s stiffer and stronger.
SKYACTIV‑Chassis
The SKYACTIV‑Chassis is engineered to be nimble at low speeds, yet stable at high speeds. We also engineered it to be light, allowing for a more direct and agile feel.
i‑ELOOP
The i-ELOOP regenerative brake system‡ generates electricity to power the car’s electrical systems. That means that 100% of the engine’s power can be used for propulsion and you enjoy significant fuel savings.
A Smoother, More Fluid Ride.
Winner of the 2017 AJAC Best New Innovation Technology Award
Introducing our all-new technology called SKYACTIV-VEHICLE DYNAMICS with G-Vectoring Control (GVC). Winner of the AJAC 2017 Best New Innovation Technology Award, GVC works behind the scenes to achieve a smoother, less fatiguing drive for you and your passengers by subtly adjusting engine torque, intentionally optimizing vehicle weight transfer during everyday commutes and spirited drives alike. The result is steering that is more precise and a ride that is more comfortable for drivers and passengers.
More Confidence
Due to irregularities and undulations in the road surface, your vehicle does not always travel along the expected line, forcing you to make steering corrections. With GVC, your MAZDA3 responds to driver inputs with fewer steering adjustments, so your vehicle behaves as you intend and you enjoy a more confident drive.
More Comfort
Fatigue steadily builds as you continue to make minor steering corrections. GVC helps alleviate these corrections, especially over long distances. Plus, smooth transitions between G-forces, suppresses head and body sway, allowing for a more comfortable ride for you and your passengers.
Enhanced Peace of Mind
GVC enhances handling, stability and the feeling of the tires gripping the road. You’ll gain an even greater feeling of control and security during evasive manoeuvres as well as in rain, snow and on poor road surfaces.
Interior Refinements
The Evolution of Passionate Design
For Mazda engineers, creating a car that’s sporty, practical and exhilarating to drive simply isn’t enough. They want to enliven your driving experience. The 2017 MAZDA3’s new interior touches, such as a refined centre console, centre display and instrument cluster, are just a few of the details that bring a new level of distinction that transforms the status quo. All designed to allow you to relax, heighten your senses and deliver pure driving enjoyment.
Driver‑Centric Cockpit
The refreshed cockpit ensures intuitive driver‑oriented engagement. New high-end touches include an available heated leather steering wheel, stylish instrument cluster design and elegant dashboard decoration panel.
Colour Active Driving Display (ADD)
The available Active Driving Display (ADD)† – now with full colour readout – projects critical driving information directly in your field of view allowing you to keep your eyes focused on the road.
Sound Insulation
Mazda designers enhanced exterior noise control using a matrix of sound-deadening materials, tighter body gaps and improved sound insulation. The result is a quieter ride that lets you hear your music better – or just enjoy the peace and quiet a little more.
KODO Design
Can a Car’s Looks Impact how it Feels to Drive?
In restyling the MAZDA3, Mazda engineers examined every curve, every line and every angle to achieve bolder, more dignified proportions. Slightly lower and wider than the previous generation, the 2017 MAZDA3’s crouching stance is more than just beautiful. It’s also aerodynamic, delivering a very low coefficient of drag with improved performance and handling.
Illuminate the Night
The restructured KODO Design headlights are not only striking, but provide a sharper vision of the road. And with the available LED headlights with signature lighting††, LED fog and tail lights, it’s a beautiful way to illuminate your journey.
New Front Grille
The refaced front grille and redesigned signature wing give a stronger, three-dimensional appearance and depth, evoking the desire to get in and enjoy your drive, even at a distance.
The Craft Behind Engineering Excellence
To achieve a greater level of precision and artistry, Mazda engineers sculpt every design in hard clay rather than solely rely on computer-aided design. It’s a level of craftsmanship that might seem extreme, but we wouldn’t build anything less.
Safety
Can the perfect drive be defined by what doesn’t happen? Yes. Avoiding an accident in the first place is always the safest route. With many features now standard on the GS and GT models, i‑ACTIVSENSE helps you focus on what really matters – the road ahead. These high-end safety innovations alert you to hazards so you can better avoid collisions, or lessen their impact, is how we engineer confidence.
Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC)
New for 2017. Simply preset the vehicle speed and distance and the new, available MRCC† will work within a set speed range to help you maintain a safe distance between you and the preceding vehicle, down to 30 km/hour.
Smart Brake Support (SBS)
Now available on the MAZDA3, SBS† can help avoid or reduce the severity of a collision at speeds above 16 km/hour and will alert the driver and apply the brakes in the case of an impending collision.
Forward Obstruction Warning (FOW)
FOW† is a new addition to the MAZDA3’s i‑ACTIVSENSE roster. Detecting vehicles ahead, it alerts the driver to an approaching risk of collision early enough for the driver to take evasive action.
Lane-keep Assist System (LAS)
When it senses a potential unintentional lane departure, LAS† will perform minor steering corrections to help guide your vehicle back to the centre of the lane. New for 2017 MAZDA3 models.
Traffic Sign Recognition System (TSR)
New for 2017 model year, Traffic Sign Recognition System‡ uses cameras to read road signs such as speed limit, do not enter and stop signs. The colour Active Driving Display shows this information so you can stay informed without taking your eyes off the road.
Advanced Blind Spot Monitoring System (ABSM)
The upgraded Advanced Blind Spot Monitoring‡‡ sensors detect objects in the left or right blind spots. If the driver signals a lane change while an object is present, a light in your corresponding side mirror blinks and a warning chime sounds.
Smart City Brake Support (SCBS)
When travelling at speeds between 4–30 km/hour, SCBS‡‡ detects objects ahead and prepares the vehicle by adjusting brake pads closer to the disc. If no driver action is taken, the system automatically applies the brakes.
Adaptive Front-lighting System (AFS)
AFS‡ helps you see around corners at night. As you turn into a corner, the headlights pivot up to 15 degrees in the direction of your turn, improving visibility and allowing you to spot potential hazards and dangers ahead.
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
When backing up, Rear Cross Traffic Alert‡‡ detects a vehicle approaching from the side and promptly alerts the driver with both an audible and visual warning in both the side mirror and 7-inch touchscreen display, and on the colour Active Driving Display, when equipped.
Infotainment
Get Away Without Missing a Thing
The 2017 MAZDA3 comes with options to keep you entertained, informed and connected, no matter where you’re headed. Enjoy connectivity features such as the available HMI Commander††† that allows you to easily control everything from navigation to audio with controls placed at your fingertips. There’s also an available SMS text readout feature†††, and USB and auxiliary audio ports come standard.
Effortless Infotainment
MAZDA CONNECT††† makes staying informed and entertained effortless. Features such as audio, hands-free phone and available navigation are easily controlled using the convenient, multifunction HMI Commander control.
In Tune with Every Sense
Custom-built for the MAZDA3, the available, premium 9-speaker Bose® sound system† enables listeners to enjoy a surround sound experience from nearly any stereo source, including CDs†, MP3 devices, radio broadcasts and the available SiriusXMTM Satellite Radio‡.
The Safe Way to Connect
Explore new music and infotainment options via your Bluetooth®-enabled and internet-connected device. With hands-free phone and audio streaming, you stay entertained while streaming audio from your compatible mobile device.
Enjoy Premium Programming
The MAZDA3 GT with Technology Package comes with a free trial subscription for SiriusXM™ radio. Now with an even larger music library, subscribers enjoy 120 channels of commercial-free music, plus the biggest names in talk, sports, comedy and entertainment and world-class news.
Navigate with Confidence
The available integrated navigation system‡‡‡ offers the advanced features of today’s navigation devices, including voice commands and advanced lane guidance. Plus, getting around town – or out of town – has never been easier thanks to the system’s 3D interactive map with step-by-step audio directions.
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◆Estimated fuel economy on the Mazda3 GX and GS with manual transmission. Estimated fuel economy based on Government of Canada’s approved, revised 5-cycle testing method. Your actual fuel consumption may vary depending on how, where and when you drive. For comparison purposes only. For more information on revised 5-cycle testing, visit mazda.ca/5cycle.
**The 2.0 L SKYACTIV-G engine is standard on GX, SE and GS models, and the 2.5 L SKYACTIV-G engine is standard on the GT model.
‡Available on the GT model with Technology Package.
†Available on the GT model with Premium Package.
††Standard on the GT model.
‡‡Standard on the GS and GT models.
†††Available on the GX model with Convenience Package and standard on the SE, GS and GT models.
‡‡‡Standard on the GT model with Premium Package and available as an accessory on the GX model with Convenience Package, SE, GS, and base GT models.
*MAZDA UNLIMITED refers only to an unlimited mileage warranty program under the terms of which there are no mileage limitations on the following specific Mazda warranties: (i) 3-year new vehicle; (ii) 3-year roadside assistance; (iii) 5-year powertrain; and (iv) 7-year anti-perforation. MAZDA UNLIMITED is standard on all new models. All Mazda warranties remain subject to the terms, limitations and restrictions available at mazdaunlimited.ca.
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