For Mazda engineers, creating a car that’s sporty, practical and exhilarating to drive simply isn’t enough. They want to enliven your driving experience. The 2018 MAZDA3 Sport offers details that transform the status quo. All designed to allow you to relax and revel in pure driving enjoyment.

Winner of the AJAC 2017 Best New Innovation Technology Award, SKYACTIV-VEHICLE DYNAMICS with G-Vectoring Control (GVC) works behind the scenes to achieve a smoother, less fatiguing drive for you and your passengers by subtly adjusting engine torque, intentionally optimizing vehicle weight transfer during everyday commutes and spirited drives alike. The result is steering that is more precise and a ride that is more comfortable for drivers and passengers.

The high-efficiency 2.0 L and 2.5 L SKYACTIV‑G** engines deliver superb fuel economy, better torque than a conventional gasoline engine, and reduced noise and vibration.

The refreshed cockpit ensures intuitive driver-oriented engagement. High-end touches include an available heated, leather steering wheel, stylish instrument cluster design and elegant dashboard decoration panel.

The available colour Active Driving Display (ADD) projects critical driving information directly in your field of view allowing you to keep your eyes focused on the road. Avoiding an accident in the first place is always the safest option. These are some of the high-end safety innovations that will help you avoid collisions, or lessen their impact:

• Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC)

Simply preset the vehicle speed and distance and the available MRCC will work within a set speed range to help you maintain a safe distance between you and the preceding vehicle, down to 30 km/hour.

• Forward Obstruction Warning (FOW)

By detecting vehicles ahead, FOW alerts the driver to an approaching risk of collision early enough for the driver to take evasive action.

• Lane-keep Assist System (LAS)

When it senses a potential unintentional lane departure, LAS will perform minor steering corrections to help guide your vehicle back to the centre of the lane.

• Traffic Sign Recognition System (TSR)

The Traffic Sign Recognition uses cameras to read road signs such as speed limit, do not enter and stop signs. The colour Active Driving Display shows this information so you can stay informed without taking your eyes off the road.

• Advanced Blind Spot Monitoring System (ABSM)

The system detects objects in the left or right blind spots. If the driver signals a lane change while an object is present, a light in your corresponding side mirror blinks and a warning chime sounds.

• Adaptive Front-lighting System (AFS)

As you turn into a corner, the headlights pivot up to 15 degrees in the direction of your turn, improving visibility and allowing you to spot potential hazards and dangers ahead.

• Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)

When backing up, Rear Cross Traffic Alert detects a vehicle approaching from the side and promptly alerts the driver with both an audible and visual warning in both the side mirror and 7-inch touchscreen display, and on the colour Active Driving Display, when equipped.

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