Almost nothing is as exciting and liberating as hitting the highway for a road trip, especially in summer when the weather and the roads are perfect. Whatever your road trip destination this summer, you’ll love getting there in the Mazda3 or the CX-5. Let’s take a closer look at some of the reasons why.
Virtues of the Mazda3
The 2019 Mazda3 has been redesigned to provide as intuitive a driving experience as possible. The latest model has evolved Skyactiv-Vehicle Architecture which makes the car sensitive to your intentions as a driver. These features are complex and sophisticated, but you can visit Yorkdale Dufferin Mazda to learn more or even take one for a test drive to feel it work for yourself.
A road trip is nothing without the music, and even the basic trim level comes with 8 speakers and a system that makes it easy to connect seamlessly with both Android and Apple phones.
With available 186-horsepower, 186 lb-ft of torque, Skyactiv-G 2.5L 4-cylinder engine will give you the boost you need to safely pass trucks on the highway. Plus you’ll love it at the pump, when you get 6.6 litres per 100 kilometres of highway driving. The AWD in the new Mazda3 is particularly fuel efficient, as it distributes fuel only at the precise moment you need the extra boost.
Numerous safety features will protect you, your passengers and everybody else on the road. The i-Activ All Wheel Drive uses 27 sensors to predict changing road conditions. The system immediately distributes power to each wheel as needed. This means that no matter how bad the conditions are, you’ll always feel a strong connection to the road.
The Mazda3 is surprisingly fun to drive, and with all the modern safety and entertainment features you’ll love the journey of the road as much as the destination itself.
CX-5: A Crossover SUV That Does It All
Mazda famously builds their vehicles after the principle “jinba ittai,” a Japanese phrase translated to “horse and rider as one,” and the CX-5 more than lives up to it. The low centre of gravity gives this crossover SUV better handling than you’d ever expect.
The 2019 CX5’s entertainment console has been redesigned to make interaction easy. New Mazda Connect options include available SiriusXM Traffic Plus and Travel Link, and connecting your Android or Apple phone with the car’s system has never been simpler.
Finally, you’ll love what’s under the hood and the system’s advanced safety technology. The 187-horsepower motor with 186 lb-ft torque needs just 7.8 litres of gas for 100 kilometres on the highway. It comes standard with Smart City Brake Support, Advanced Blind Spot Monitoring, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, G-Vectoring Control Plus and more.
Summer is the time to enjoy the beautiful weather and get some great traveling done. There’s nothing more fun than a road trip, especially when you take the Mazda3 or the CX-5 for the ride. When it’s time for you to hit the open road, Mazda has your back.
