Oct 25, 2019
A silver 2019 Mazda3 sedan parked on the street in Wichita, KS

The Mazda3 is one of the best-selling sedans and has been since 2013. It has no competitors, according to Mazda. The company proudly states that it is pushing the limits of car design and the human experience with automobiles.  The Mazda3 has benefited from changes in design, and there are a number of reasons why it offers a new driving experience. Here are four of them. 

What’s Inside Matters

Mazda paid a lot of attention to the interior of the 2019 Mazda3. The increased focus on comfort and ambiance shows. When you open the door and sit down, you notice a layered dashboard in front of you. Metal components are used as tasteful accents with leather touches thoughtfully stitched in place. Every knob, button, and slide operates with refined quality and smoothness. Even the click of the indicator sounds more upscale. 

In order to design an optimal sitting experience, Mazda went through painstaking efforts to analyze the human body. They studied how it moves in order to improve the way the front seats support the back and spine. The consensus is that it worked. This kind of attention to detail makes driving this sedan a pleasure.

Strong Handling

The Mazda3 handles well and it is fun to whip around. Different from earlier models, the 2019 model benefits from improved all-around handling. While agility is still an important focus, other elements of the driving experience are addressed as well. For example, the steering is ultra-responsive to the driver’s movements. Bumps are overcome with grace because while still felt, the impact is absorbed in one motion instead of a few, jerky ones. 

Looks Great

Mazda has reduced the number of sharp angles present in its earlier models, in favor of cleaner, simpler lines. The design adopts the idea of a single motion. Along with the adjustments in body shape, the painting process was enhanced as well. Special paints that bend and interact with light in new ways are used to bring a novel sense of depth to the exterior. 

Quiet Cabin

Another engaging feature of the 2019 Mazda3 is the enhanced sound treatment around the interior cabin. Constant road vibrations and noises can diminish the enjoyment of driving. In harmony with Mazda’s move toward more luxury features, the cabin of the Mazda3 sedan is outstandingly quiet. The efforts at increasing the number of sound dampening materials, and reducing the holes and cracks, have paid off. 

An example of this redesign is seen in the speakers. Historically, they have been mounted on the doors. Now, they have been positioned just in front of the doors. This reduces the number of cut-outs in the doors and thus the amount of exterior noise. This change also improves the quality of sound emitted from the speakers.

The 2019 Mazda3 pushes limits and explores new horizons in automotive design. The attention to detail shows beautifully in the interior design and exterior modifications. It handles well and provides an enjoyable driving experience. Come and see for yourself at your local dealership.

Image via MazdaUSA.com