Drive Away in Your Dream

You've just graduated college and found your dream job. Not only does the job have great hours and a wonderful healthcare program but it also has given you a pay raise you never dreamed possible. You're not exactly rolling in the dough yet but you finally have enough to upgrade your car. Since the car you are currently driving has been your mode of transportation since high school, it's time you went a bit more high-tech and fashionable. As you get ready to head down to your local dealerships, go ahead and start looking at the Mazda 3. This car is affordable and chic and will provide you with everything you could want in your dream car.

Let's start with the interior. The Mazda 3 five-door is just what it says: a car with five doors. It seats five people comfortably and will even seat adults in the back with plenty of leg room. The front seats are bucket seats and are upholstered with fabric that will cushion your entire body as you either drive or ride. On the Grand Touring model, you can enjoy five different heating options for the front seats so, depending on the weather, you can heat your rear to the temperature that makes you most comfortable. You can also choose to invest in leather seats on the Grand Touring model if that is what you want.

As you look forward, take a glance at the dashboard. A Bose sound system provides 256-watt sound that will blow your eardrums out if you turn up the volume. You will never wish for a different sound after you've tested the sound system of the Mazda 3. Also standard in the Touring models is Bluetooth capability, which enables you to talk hands-free. This is a good safety feature as a large number of car-related accidents occur because the driver is talking on their cell phone. A standard feature of the basic car is steering wheel-mounted audio controls. With the ability to change stations, increase or decrease volume, and switch between radio, CD, and other options, you will be able to keep your attention focused on the road and not have to glance down to the dials. The navigation system, equipped with an LCD screen on the dash, is also operated from the steering wheel. This places all controls that you will need within easy reach.

Before you leave the interior, you should check out the storage space. The regular sedan has a decent amount of cargo space in the rear of the vehicle but the hatchback model of the Mazda 3 has even more storage, especially when you lower the rear seats. You will also find a center console between the two front seats, a good-size glove box, and door pockets for extra storage. Whether you're going to work or on a long vacation, your car will provide you with the cargo space you require.

If you're looking to upgrade your ride, look no further than the new Mazda 3. With a number of pre-installed options and upgradeable features, this car is definitely the one to beat.