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College is a unique time in anyone's life. Over the course of a few precious years, teens get the chance to have the time of their lives, but they also begin to realize what being an adult feels like. From getting to class on time to going on a weekend adventure with friends, a car plays a major role in all of this. The Mazda3 has all the qualities to become a college student's faithful companion. more An Excellent Base Trim and Great Fuel Economy College years can get expensive and many college-bound students have to save money everywhere they can. The Mazda3 offers excellent fuel economy, going 24 miles in city traffic with one gallon of gas and 32 miles on the highway. This means you can drive your car to college every day without it making a significant dent in your budget, but also go on an occasional weekend getaway with friends. Mazda3 drivers also save money on features, as the base trim offers a variety of features that are only available as options for other vehicles. It comes with standard 16-inch alloy wheels, LED headlights, taillights, daytime running lights, a rearview camera, and a massive 8.8-inch touch-screen display, among many others. Spacious and Comfortable Interior The Mazda3's cabin is as elegant as it is functional. The materials used throughout the interior are not only great looking but also a good quality fit for the sometimes hectic college life. All the car's main functions can be accessed via the touch-screen, but physical controls and voice commands are also available, making everything easy to use while driving. The standard sound system is an 8-speaker with HD radio that can be upgraded to a crisp-sounding 12-speaker Bose audio system. Smartphone connectivity is crucial for most drivers nowadays and especially college students. The Mazda3 makes it a breeze with everyone in the car being able to easily connect their smartphones through Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, Bluetooth, or USB. Overall, the car's interior has the looks, durability, and technology to perfectly fit a college-bound student's lifestyle. Excellent Active Safety Features Safety is a major issue for any driver, and college students are no different. The Mazda3 comes with plenty of very helpful active safety systems that are designed to monitor everything happening around the car and help the driver through difficult situations. It features functions such as blind-spot monitoring, which detects any vehicles that enter the Mazda's blind spot, rear cross-traffic alert that detects cars approaching from the side, or the smart brake support that is able to detect any vehicle, pedestrian, or bicycle in the car's path and automatically apply the brakes, to name a few. College-bound students need all the help they can get, and a reliable car is definitely high on the list of things that can make their lives easier. The Mazda3 is the ideal choice, being not only trustworthy but also rich in modern technology and absolutely gorgeous both inside and out. Check out our lineup of the Mazda3 for sale in Wichita today at Davis-Moore Mazda. Image via MazdaUSA.com

Keeping your family safe and entertained while on the road is easy with Mazda's 2019 lineup. With numerous safety features, smart technology, and entertainment options, you'll likely hear less complaining when it's time to load up the family and go. more Mazda CX-3 The 2019 Mazda CX-3 is a five-passenger crossover, making it a great option for smaller families. It's available in three trim levels — Sport, Touring, and Grand Touring. The Sport comes with cloth seats. Families with small children that could spill snacks and drinks may prefer the Touring, which has leatherette seats, or the Grand Touring, which has leather seats. The CX-3 has 60/40 fold-down seats in the back. The CX-3 comes standard with the Mazda Connect Infotainment System, which allows the kids to be entertained while on the road. Stream your favorite music from Aha, Pandora, and Stitcher internet radio, or connect your device via Bluetooth. When it comes to keeping the kids safe while on the road, the CX-3 has your family covered. Standard safety equipment includes front airbags with passenger-weight sensors, front side-impact airbags, side-impact air curtains with rollover protection, side-impact door beams, and smart city brake support. Mazda CX-9 For the family that likes to hit the bike trails or spend the day boating, the Mazda CX-9 is a great option. This midsize three-row SUV is capable of hauling your boat or trailer up to 3,500 pounds. It's available in three trim levels — Sport, Touring, and Grand Touring. Parents will appreciate the luxurious interior with Nappa leather and genuine Santos Rosewood accents. Kids will appreciate the ability to jam to tunes via the available Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration. The CX-9 has room for seven passengers, making it a good option for larger families. The SUV features a 60/40 split fold-down and reclining second-row seats with tilt and slide third-row access, and 50/50 split fold-down third-row seats. Keep your family safe with the available i-ACTIV AWD system, which monitors the outside temperature, braking patterns, and more and adjusts the power delivery to give your tires the proper traction. Additionally, the available i-ACTIVSENSE safety features include radar cruise control with stop and go, smart brake support with collision warning, blind-spot monitoring, and rear cross-traffic alert. Mazda3 Sedan The Mazda3 Sedan is a five-passenger vehicle with several packages to suit your family's needs, including the Sedan, Select, Preferred, and Premium. The Sedan and Select models have cloth-trimmed sport seats, while the Preferred and Premium models have leatherette-trimmed sport seats, making for easier cleanup.  All models include a 60/40 split fold-down rear seatback. Listen to music or podcasts on the Mazda Connect infotainment system via Apple CarPlay or Android Auto, or the kids can choose to plug in their own devices to one of two USB audio inputs. Step up to the Preferred model to enjoy beats coming out of the Bose 12-speaker premium audio system. Safety features available on the sedan include a rearview camera, whiplash-reducing front seat headrests, dynamic stability control with a traction control system, advanced dual front airbags, front seat-mounted side-impact airbags, side-impact air curtains, and driver's and front passenger's knee airbags. Whether your crew is big or small, there's a 2019 Mazda that's just right for your family. Image via Flickr by Gonmi