2015 Mazda3 {Car Review} #Mazda3 #SKYACTIV @MazdaUSA

Disclosure:  I received this car for one week to review in exchange for sharing my honest opinion.

As a mom of three I don’t often get to drive around a small sporty car but before kids I did have a cute little sporty car. So when I got the chance to drive the 2015 Mazda3 I was excited to check it out.  The Mazda3 is a sporty, compact car that is the brand’s best-selling vehicle worldwide with more than 3.5 million vehicles sold so far!

Now I will say it is not a car meant for a big family since its small and compact but if you are looking for a sporty little car to whip around in, this is the perfect choice.  I would say you could fit four adults in it, surprisingly the backseat is roomy, but five would be tight.  I was not able to fit three car seats in the back but I had no problem with two of them with the cool armrest/cupholder console pulled down the middle.

Features I love:

• Bluetooth set up for phone with call history and text messages read aloud
• AUX and USB ports
• Keyless entry and push-button start
• Active Driving Display
• Lots of airbags (front and side)
• Tire Pressure Monitoring System
• LATCH system to easily install carseats
• Whiplash-reducing front headrests (hopefully I don’t ever have to experience these though!)
• Blind Spot Monitoring with Rear Cross Traffic Alert
• 34 MPG average

• Uses SKYACTIV Technology which is a new approach to engineering from Mazda.  It is designed for more efficient fuel economy and uncompromised driving performance.
• Suggested price starting at only $16,945 (the model I drove was $23,410)

Overall, the design to me makes it look like a luxury sports car especially front the front.  I admit I felt pretty cool driving it around the neighborhood and it was such a smooth ride.  The price to me makes it a steal especially when you consider the amazing fuel economy of it. I drove it around for a week and felt like I was doing a lot of driving but I barely used half a tank!  I was actually trying to sell my husband on it as he needs a new car and prefers sporty looking cars.  Since its usually just him or him and our boys, he doesn’t need a big car and this car with its fuel economy could really take him far! I have never driven a Mazda before and this one really surprised me. It had great pickup for a little car and just enough features inside to give it a little luxury!

Check out a video I made:

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