Used 2013 Mazda 3 s Grand Touring Sedan Review
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Great handling little economy car
Brian Meston, Littleton, CO, 01/24/2016
2013 Mazda 3 s Grand Touring 4dr Hatchback (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
We bought a used 2013 hatchback with low mileage a few months back. So far, it has proven to be a fantastic little car. I love the performance! When I need it to get up and go, it can really boogie. We live the Colorado mountains, and with a good set of snow tires, this car has been very good at getting around. I also love knowing that I am regularly getting over 35mpg after numerous … tanks. I realize that fuel prices and ridiculously low these days, but they will rise again. Count on it.
Pros:
- great acceleration and handling
- great gas mileage
- good sound system with touch screen interface. It also has a hidden USB port in the center console for an iPod
- interesting headlight feature that rotates the lights towards the turn you are making. This is pretty handy on dark mountain roads.
- awesome seat heaters with 4 settings
Cons: (mostly cosmetic, but I hope Mazda reads these and makes some changes in the future models)
- reduce the lag in the transmission that causes the car to pause briefly when accelerating from a stop
- It would be nice to have a couple of cubby-holes in the center console for extra temporary storage while driving
- modify the in-dash navigation system so that the arrow indicating direction of travel always points up (towards the front of the car), regardless of compass direction.
- modify the aerodynamics so that the back window does not get do wet and dirty during inclement weather.
- add some insulation to lessen the road noise at highway speeds. As it is, you have to crank the stereo just to hear it at higher speeds.
- add a small extension to each sun visor to provide more sun blocking near the rear view mirror. (see a Subaru for an example)
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Edmunds Summary Review of the 2013 Mazda 3 s Grand Touring Sedan
Pros & Cons
- Pro:Precise handling
- Pro:Skyactiv 2.0-liter engine's exceptional fuel economy
- Pro:well-equipped interior
- Pro:four-door hatchback utility.
- Con:Ride is firmer than some competitors
- Con:unremarkable base and upgraded 2.5 engines
- Con:small cabin and trunk.
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