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Coastal Cruising In the 2013 Mazda3

Posted by Caryn Bailey 2 Comments

No compensation was received for this post.  The vehicle reviewed was provided on-loan from Mazda.

Pacific Ocean

As close as we live to the beach, people are often surprised at how infrequently we visit, particularly now that I have a school-aged child.  Yet the memories of driving down Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) on a warm summer day are not easily forgotten, and I embrace any opportunity afforded to take a coastal drive.

Mazda3

Recently, I spent one glorious week driving the new 2013 Mazda3.  One of the draws for testing out this particular car was the fact that my father owned a Mazda 323 many years ago. Apart from the fact that the Mazda3 replaced the 323, there aren’t many similarities, since the brand as a whole has made notable forward strides with regards to safety, design, and innovation.

Mazda3

My first impressions of the Mazda3 were positive. The exterior of the car is sleek and sporty and the overall look is something I did not expect from the brand.

Mazda3

Once inside, you’ll find a number of luxury features including an optional keyless entry start system, a welcome lighting system, 5-setting heated front seats, and dual-zone automatic climate control.  Additional features such as leather-trimmed upholstery, Bluetooth hands-free system with voice command, state-of-the art navigation, and a 10-speaker Bose Centerpoint Surround Sound System can be added on.

Mazda3

Since I was sporting a zippy red car, I thought I would take it for a test drive along PCH.  The ride was smooth, comfortable, and surprisingly quiet.  Its compact design makes it easy to maneuver on windy roads or in traffic, yet the interior space is such that 5 adults could fit comfortably.

Because I live in a state where fuel prices are amongst the highest in the nation, efficiency is vital.  The Mazda3 gets an average of 40 miles per gallon as a result of its SKYACTIV technology…impressive.

Kids in Car

While the Mazda3 has great appeal for a single man or woman, particularly with regards to its sporty look and feel, it can also comfortably accommodate a family. During my week-long test drive, I actually installed my childrens’ car seats so I could get an accurate idea of what it would be like to zip around Southern California in this car.  Since my children are both in full-sized car seats, we were not able to accomodate a third person in the rear seat.  While most weeks, this would not be a problem, I forsee that larger families may need a bit more space.

Mazda3

The 2013 Mazda3 begins at $16,700 which is surprising considering all of the features that come standard with the vehicle. To learn more about the brand or its vehicles, visit MazdaUSA.com

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Caryn Bailey
Caryn Bailey
Caryn is a NICU nurse by day, blogger by night and mom 24/7. She savors the warm Southern California sun and loves to travel, shopping, baking, reading and frequenting her local tea room. Caryn created the column Lavishly Green for Peekaboo Picks Magazine to share her best tips for going green in style, she is the Former editor for Family Review Network, former OC Family Magazine online contributor, former Orange County Moms Blog contributor, former Evenflo Savvy Parent contributor, former member of the Totsy Advisory Board and former freelance writer for CBS Los Angeles.
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2 Responses to Coastal Cruising In the 2013 Mazda3

  1. Joshua Hicks says

    June 19, 2013 at 8:42 am

    Great review and photos. Your kids are absolutely adorable!!

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    • Caryn Bailey says

      June 19, 2013 at 11:55 am

      Aw…thanks Joshua!

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