2015 Mazda Mazda3

The 2015 Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring pairs a 2.5L SKYACTIV-G four-cylinder engine with a 6-speed manual transmission and front-wheel drive. Enjoy a sunroof, perforated leather seat trim, heated front seats, a power driverâs seat and a backup camera. Finished in Soul Red Metallic with an Almond interior, this Mazda3 brings together a responsive powertrain and a thoughtfully equipped cabin. Its 2.5L engine features variable valve timing, and the 6-speed SKYACTIV-MT manual transmission puts gear selection in the driverâs hands. Front-wheel drive completes the powertrain combination, while electric power-assist speed-sensing steering and a 3.85 axle ratio contribute to the driving setup. The chassis features a strut front suspension with coil springs and a multi-link rear suspension with coil springs. Front and rear anti-roll bars and gas-pressurized shock absorbers are also part of the suspension equipment. Braking hardware includes four-wheel disc brakes, four-wheel ABS, front vented discs, brake assist and hill hold control. The tires are P215/45R18 all-season, with a temporary spare mounted inside under the cargo area. A steel spare wheel and compact spare tire are listed as well. Inside, perforated leather seat trim sets the tone, with heated reclining front bucket seats for driver and passenger. The driverâs seat has six-way power adjustment and manual lumbar support; the passenger seat has four-way manual adjustment. The front seats include adjustable headrests and active front headrests, and the rear seat is a 60/40 folding bench with a fold-forward seatback. Front and rear center armrests add places to rest, while a seatback storage pocket, door bins, covered console storage and a rigid cargo cover provide dedicated cabin and cargo-area storage. The driverâs controls include a leather-and-metal-look steering wheel, a manual tilt-and-telescoping steering column and steering-wheel controls for cruise control. A head-up display, redundant digital speedometer and digital/analog instrument display provide additional information at the driverâs position. The interior also includes an outside temperature gauge, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, illuminated vanity mirrors for driver and passenger, and a full floor console with covered storage. Piano black and metal-look accents, leatherette door trim inserts and a leather-and-metal-look gear shifter complete the listed cabin details. A sliding and tilting glass sunroof with sunshade brings an open-air option to the front row. Dual-zone automatic climate control and underseat ducts are included for cabin air management. Other convenience details include a HomeLink garage door transmitter, a valet function, remote mechanical fuel release, fade-to-off interior lighting, front map lights and a 12-volt power outlet. The equipment list includes streaming audio, a digital signal processor, a regular amplifier, an integrated roof antenna, a front LCD monitor and a real-time traffic display. For vi