2021 Mazda Mazda3 Preferred
Mazda Mazda3 Details
L4, 2.5L
Soul Red Crystal Metallic
AWD
Gasoline
30,545 Miles
White
261254A
3MZBPBDM8MM206132
Preferred
Estimated Payment
$0 / month
About This 2021 Mazda Mazda3
New Tires, Extra Clean, CARFAX 1-Owner. Soul Red Crystal Metallic exterior and White interior. Heated Leather Seats, Nav System, Moonroof, Aluminum Wheels, All Wheel Drive, Premium Sound System, New Tires. AND MORE!DISCOVER THE LUTHER ADVANTAGEThe Luther Advantage is a complete and comprehensive package of benefits designed to make buying-and driving-a vehicle from the Luther dealerships a pleasant and convenient experience. From the peace of mind that comes with a 5 Day-500 Mile Return or Exchange Policy, 30 Day 1,500 miles Full Warranty and 60 Day 2,500 miles Limited Powertrain Warranty and Free CARFAX Reports & Clean Title Guarantee on pre-owned vehicles, as well as providing Luther customers with full range of valuable savings at participating Holiday Stationstores including 10 cents off a gallon, $6 for The Works car wash among other advantages and guarantees. As much as we like satisfying customers, we like keeping them even more.Check whether a vehicle is subject to open recalls for safety issues at safercar.govHorsepower calculations based on trim engine configuration. Fuel economy calculations based on original manufacturer data for trim engine configuration. Please confirm the accuracy of the included equipment by calling us prior to purchase.
Features & Options
- BODY COLOR REAR LIP SPOILER
- SOUL RED CRYSTAL METALLIC
- SOUL RED METALLIC PAINT CHARGE
- WHITE LEATHER SEAT TRIM
- PREMIUM PACKAGE
- All Wheel Drive
- Power Steering
- ABS
- 4-Wheel Disc Brakes
- Brake Assist
- Aluminum Wheels
- Tires - Front Performance
- Tires - Rear Performance
- Temporary Spare Tire
- Sun/Moonroof
- Generic Sun/Moonroof
- Power Mirror(s)
- Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
- Rear Defrost
- Intermittent Wipers
- Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers
- Rain Sensing Wipers
- Automatic Highbeams
- Daytime Running Lights
- Automatic Headlights
- Headlights-Auto-Leveling
- LED Headlights
- AM/FM Stereo
- Navigation System
- Satellite Radio
- MP3 Capability
- Bluetooth Connection
- Telematics
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- HD Radio
- Smart Device Integration
- Requires Subscription
- Premium Sound System
- MP3 Capability
- Steering Wheel Audio Controls
- Premium Sound System
- Bluetooth Connection
- Power Driver Seat
- Bucket Seats
- Heated Front Seat(s)
- Driver Adjustable Lumbar
- Seat Memory
- Pass-Through Rear Seat
- Rear Bench Seat
- Adjustable Steering Wheel
- Trip Computer
- Power Windows
- WiFi Hotspot
- Leather Steering Wheel
- Keyless Entry
- Power Door Locks
- Keyless Entry
- Power Door Locks
- Keyless Start
- Cruise Control
- Adaptive Cruise Control
- Climate Control
- Multi-Zone A/C
- A/C
- Leather Seats
- Driver Vanity Mirror
- Passenger Vanity Mirror
- Driver Illuminated Vanity Mirror
- Passenger Illuminated Visor Mirror
- Floor Mats
- Keyless Start
- Smart Device Integration
- Requires Subscription
- Smart Device Integration
- Mirror Memory
- Seat Memory
- Navigation System
- Power Windows
- Power Door Locks
- Trip Computer
- Heads-Up Display
- Mirror Memory
- Seat Memory
- Immobilizer
- Traction Control
- Stability Control
- Traction Control
- Front Side Air Bag
- Telematics
- Requires Subscription
- Lane Departure Warning
- Lane Keeping Assist
- Lane Departure Warning
- Front Collision Mitigation
- Driver Monitoring
- Blind Spot Monitor
- Cross-Traffic Alert
- Tire Pressure Monitor
- Driver Air Bag
- Passenger Air Bag
- Front Head Air Bag
- Rear Head Air Bag
- Passenger Air Bag Sensor
- Knee Air Bag
- Driver Restriction Features
- Child Safety Locks
- Back-Up Camera
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2021 Mazda 3 hatchback Turbo Review
The Mazda3 has the hot hatch look but until now it was all for show. Introducing the 2021 2.5 Turbo with standard all-wheel drive providing the oomph this car desperately needs.Micah Kanters, the little kid from the Zoom-Zoom ads, is now 31 years old. Let that sink in for a minute. And I mention this only because Mazda is in a much different space then they were back then. Today, their sights are set on the premium German and Asian brands as they try to rise above the perception as a secondary, Japanese manufacturer of inexpensive small cars. Which is why I’ve been so pleased with this little guy; a car I’ve previously been ambivalent about has been given renewed life with a turbocharged engine. Feed it premium gas and it’ll reward you with 250 horsepower and better yet, 320 lb-ft of torque. That’s a huge 72% gain compared with the non-turbo 3 and it peaks much sooner. To mitigate torque steer, though there’s still some, the power goes down to all 4 wheels via a 6-speed auto, which seems a little light in today’s gear crazy world. It’s offered in both the sedan and hatchback body styles, but it’s this more expensive and expressive 5-door where it fits best. It’s exclusively available with this attention-grabbing Polymetal Gray paint and 2 different Aero Kit options imbuing it with the look of something spunky. This here is the top trim Premium Plus model which adds real leather, navigation, a 360 degree camera with real button, traffic sign recognition, and myriad other driver assistance features. Plus, you get the front air dam, gloss black roof spoiler and larger tail pipes. As tested, you’re looking at $34,820. The cost of the turbo and all-wheel drive adds about $3,000. Gas mileage does take a 3mpg hit, rated at 26mpg in combined driving, thusly reducing the total range to 330 miles and if you want those advertised power numbers premium gas is a must otherwise they’re significantly reduced. Oh, and there’s no manual option here which, in this particular case, is a shame.
I’ve been a little disappointed with the newest Mazdas. Transitioning to a premium brand, their cars have left me longing for the zoom-zoom days. But adding this turbo to the 3’s willing chassis makes this the Mazda we remember and then some because, let’s face it, they’ve almost always been driving rich but power poor. Mix in all-wheel drive and big torque output and suddenly the 3 is a very entertaining drive with plenty of hot hatch spunk and a loveabley safe toassability. That being said, I still think Mazda gets a little too cute with their Skyactiv and G-Vectoring Control programming which adds a layer of artificial feel.
What we’re talking about here are electronics that primarily affect the automatic transmission – well intended, no doubt, but ones that can give this car an on or off feeling that’s not unlike one pedal driving in an electric car. Sometimes it feels as though there’s a force holding the car back unless you’re always on the throttle. I’ve mentioned this in my previous reviews and it is slightly less noticeable with the turbo but it’s best alleviated in Sport mode when you want to hold lower gears anyhow. No trick all-wheel drive system – though it is capable of more rear drive torque than before- or even an independent rear suspension which does ding the ride quality and less so the handling, but nevertheless this car really goes and can be a truly fun drive if not particularly sophisticated. The seating position is low but the forward visibility is good, the steering is light and precise and the turbo’s power delivery is more linear than you’d expect. There’s even a little bit of sound here to go with it. There are paddles if you want them but the transmission in general is this car’s weakness. A stick would be nice.
(Interior stand-up)
Have I told you how much I dislike the aggressive automatic parking brake that can’t be overridden from one drive to the next? Otherwise, the cabin is easy going and straight forward and despite the tight appearance, the rear seats are actually adult-friendly. And of course, it’s a hatch so you get more cargo room than in the sedan. But if Mazda is really interested in its premium pursuits they have some work to do with certain material selections and a lack of features such as rear vents or USB ports.
Where Mazda comes in strong is in the driver assist arena where auto high beams, Traffic Jam Assist, driver attention monitor and rear cross traffic alert are all here and then some.
The new turbo 3 hatch is the most fun I’ve had behind the wheel of a Mazda in some time and with this engine in the new CX-30 Mazda will really be making hay.