2015 Mazda3 is Brand’s Best-Selling Vehicle

After being introduced in 2003, the Mazda3 is now in its third generation. This compact car is Mazda's bestselling car in North America and the world. It had its last major redesign for the 2014 model year, and the 2015 model incorporates new features and options. There are many reasons this model accounts for over half the cars Mazda has sold in the United States.

One reason for excellent sales is the popularity of the automotive segment that the Mazda3 fills. Compact cars like this offer an ideal balance of enough roominess for most drivers' needs, while still being small enough to provide the fuel economy that more car buyers are looking for today. The Mazda3, in particular, provides a low price tag that makes it an extremely attractive first car for young adults starting out in their careers. It also offers the flexibility of being available as a sedan or a hatchback.

The 2015 model shares the new Skyactiv engine technology with the 2014 Mazda3, which delivers an unbeatable balance of power and fuel efficiency. The Mazda3 comes standard with a 155 horsepower, 2.0 liter engine and has an optional 184 horsepower, 2.5 liter engine. Both come with a 6-speed transmission. One new option for the 2015 model over the previous year is the choice of a manual transmission with the larger 2.5 liter engine. Depending on the engine and whether you have a manual or automatic transmission, the Mazda3 can get an impressive 30 miles per gallon in the city and 41 miles per gallon on the highway.

Built around a foundation of this solid powerplant is a frame that has won the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's “Top Safety Pick” title for keeping passengers safe in a crash. Of course, people want to avoid being in an accident in the first place. This is where the Mazda3 really shines with available safety features that include: blind spot monitoring, a lane departure warning system, a forward obstruction warning system and Mazda radar cruise control.

The 2015 Mazda3 has won its fair share of accolades in automotive circles. U.S. News & World Report has praised it in its affordable small cars section for nimble handling, excellent fuel economy and premium interior quality. The 2014 model was an Autoguide.com “Car of the Year” winner, and the 2015 model is a worthy continuation of its pedigree that only improves on the vehicle line. Kelley Blue Book has rated the interior and exterior design and driving dynamics very highly while also noting that the Mazda Connect infotainment system is now standard on all but the base trim for the 2015 sedan model. This system has a large touch-screen that enables drivers to control the radio and other music playback media options.

At a starting price of around $17,000, it's hard to beat the total package of sleek styling, power, fuel economy and standard features that it offers. With four different models, there's a Mazda3 with a trim level and price combination that will make any car buyer very happy. Visit your local Mazda dealership today to see for yourself why this stylish and feature-laden compact is the best seller for its brand in North America and around the world.

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