Mazda Makes Changes To the Mazda 3 for 2015

Drivers who want to get behind the wheel of a reinvigorated 2015 Mazda 3 will soon get their chance.

The 2015 model Mazda 3 builds on the reputation of the Mazda 3 platform.

With exceptional efficiency due to Mazda Skyactiv technology and the implementation of the innovative Mazda Connect infotainment interface, the 2015 Mazda 3 checks all of the boxes required for a class-leading compact car.

Featuring Mazda Skyactiv technology that pervades the 2015 Mazda 3, this award-winning model will deliver premium levels of efficiency and enthusiasm on the road. Joliet, Ill.

drivers will find two engine options under the hood of the 2015 Mazda 3. The base model Skyactiv engine is a 155-horsepower 2.0-liter inline-4 that is both energetic and economical with an EPA-estimated fuel rating of 41 mpg on the highway.

Consumers looking for more power out of their 2015 Mazda 3 can opt for a sport-tuned four-cylinder power core that displaces 2.5 liters and churns out a fun-to-drive 184 horsepower.

With many models, drivers anticipate a lack of efficiency when there is an upgrade in power, but the 2.5-liter Mazda 3 still generates an exemplary 37 mpg on the highway when mated to a Skyactiv six-speed automatic transmission.

By incorporating Mazda i-Eloop regenerative braking technology drivers can further augment fuel economy numbers.

The 2015 Mazda 3 also receives an upgraded interface with the Mazda Connect interface.

Mazda Connect controls audio, phone and integrated applications with an old-school rotary dial in conjunction with a vivid, dash-mounted LCD display.

The design of Mazda Connect lends a modern, futuristic air to the Mazda 3 cabin and keeps Joliet-area drivers connected and entertained.