2017 Mazda3 Review: Photo Gallery

By Brian Normile
April 18, 2017
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CARS.COM — The Mazda3 sedan received a light refresh for the 2017 model year; subtle styling tweaks inside and out update a car that last received a full redesign in 2014. The most notable addition for 2017 is the debut of Mazda’s G-Vectoring technology, designed to better improve vehicle stability and performance while cornering.

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While we were unable to test a Mazda3 the last time we compared compact sedans, stay tuned to see if Mazda’s commitment to a fun driving experience led to a strong finish in our upcoming 2017 Compact Sedan Challenge. For now, check out the gallery above to see what the Mazda3 offered our judges.

 

 

 
Road Test Editor
Brian Normile

Road Test Editor Brian Normile joined the automotive industry and Cars.com in 2013, and he became part of the Editorial staff in 2014. Brian spent his childhood devouring every car magazine he got his hands on — not literally, eventually — and now reviews and tests vehicles to help consumers make informed choices. Someday, Brian hopes to learn what to do with his hands when he’s reviewing a car on camera. He would daily-drive an Alfa Romeo 4C if he could.

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