2018 Mazda3 Exterior Design

October 27th, 2018 by

2018 Mazda3 Sedan parked outside a building

The 2018 Mazda3 is proof that you can get lots of features and a fun-to-drive car without breaking your budget, and the exterior of the Mazda3 reflects its spirited personality with a dynamic, sophisticated design. Tour the Mazda3 exterior with the team at Manchester Mazda, where you’ll find a number of Mazda3 lease offers near Vernon at our dealership.

Mazda3 Exterior Features

The exterior of the Mazda3 exudes a sophisticated presence with its wide body, long and aerodynamic hood, and a plethora of premium features that make it stand out from the pack, including available offerings like:

  • 18-inch alloy wheels
  • LED headlights
  • Rear decklid spoiler

Mazda3 SKYACTIV®-BODY

Part of the SKYACTIV® TECHNOLOGY suite, the SKYACTIV®-BODY provides the Mazda3 with the rigidity required for sporty and responsive performance while also helping to deliver superior efficiency and crash safety scores.

Mazda3 Exterior Colors

The Mazda3 is offered in a variety of exterior colors, including:

  • Soul Red Metallic
  • Machine Gray Metallic
  • Titanium Flash Mica
  • Eternal Blue Mica
  • Snowflake White Pearl Mica
  • Sonic Silver Metallic
  • Deep Crystal Blue Mica
  • Jet Black Mica

2018 Mazda3 Sedan Headlight

KODO: “Soul of Motion” Design

The exterior of the Mazda3 was inspired by Mazda’s exclusive KODO: “Soul of Motion” design philosophy. The idea is for the designers of each Mazda vehicle to be given the liberty to be inspired while remaining true to the heart of the unifying themes across the Mazda lineup, which includes attention to the sophisticated aesthetic and sporty aerodynamics.

Mazda3 Reviews

Edmunds says that “[i]nside and out, the Mazda3 is attractive,” and Kelley Blue Book calls it “[p]layful and sophisticated.”

Tour the Exterior of the Mazda3 Near Glastonbury Today!

The 2018 Mazda3 is available in both sedan and hatchback configurations, and you’ll find it in a variety of trim levels right now near Hartford at Manchester Mazda. Our dealership is open seven days a week, and you can contact us online or call us directly at (860) 645-4100 to set up a test drive today! Want to learn more? Compare the Mazda3 to the Mazda6 and the Subaru Impreza with us!

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