Parkway Family Mazda



Mazda3 Dealer in Houston

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When the Mazda3 made its debut in 2004 to replace the Mazda Protegé, drivers couldn't get enough of the sophisticated and sporty sedan that effortlessly blended capability and versatility with a premium interior and innovative features. The car experts over at Motor Trend even touted it as "a right-sized rocket you'll want to drive." That rocket-like performance has continued with each new generation of the Mazda3 and is part of what makes us proud to be your Mazda3 dealer in Houston.

Here at Parkway Family Mazda, we go to great lengths to ensure our customers drive home happy, and that's why you can count on us to be your go-to for all things Mazda3. Our exceptional team is here to get to know you, learn more about your driving needs, and share in your excitement getting behind the wheel of Mazda's most popular sedan. As we learn more about what you're looking for, we'll take you through our extensive selection, help you narrow down your choices, and then toss you the keys for a test drive.

As we guide you through the car-buying process, you'll quickly discover that we're not just here to sell you a car. We're here to build a relationship with you that extends long after you drive off the lot. That relationship starts now as we share more about the Mazda3's history, highlights of the 2021 model, and what we have to offer. Welcome to the Parkway family!

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Two Decades of the Mazda3

Now the best-selling Mazda in the world, the Mazda3 has a rich history that started in 2004 when Mazda bid farewell to the Protegé. Elegant both inside and out, the Mazda3 combined luxury and performance with affordability that marked many firsts for a compact car. In fact, when it hit the market, the Mazda3 was the only car in its class equipped with high-intensity xenon headlights, which were otherwise only available on higher-priced luxury models. With these features earning the first-generation Mazda3 immediate praise, Mazda raised the bar again with the introduction of the legendary Mazdaspeed3. The newly designed turbocharged hatchback earned Mazda a place in the hot hatch market and gave drivers with a need for speed exactly that.

Mazda continued to refine the Mazda3, with the second-generation model showing vast improvements in design, performance, and technology following its debut in 2008. Over the years, this generation introduced revolutionary features like Mazda's exclusive SKYACTIV technology, which promised a more responsive and more efficient driving experience. The technology boosted the Mazda3's efficiency by over 20 percent without sacrificing its driver-oriented performance and handling, giving customers even more reason to choose the Mazda3.

Mazda raised the bar again in 2014 with the debut of the fully-redesigned third-generation Mazda3 that reflected Mazda's adoption of the KODO: Soul of Motion design language. The new Mazda3 was designed to reflect the beauty of a car in motion and featured a sculpted body with sleek lines to enhance the car's sophisticated exterior. Of course, Mazda didn't stop there and equipped the Mazda3 with the segment's first-ever radar cruise control, adaptive headlights, and heads-up display. Until then, features like this were only available on high-end luxury sedans. Do you notice a pattern?

Mazda hit it out of the park again when the manufacturer ushered in a new era of its best-selling car with the debut of the fourth-generation Mazda3 in 2019. Offered as both a sedan and a hatchback, the Mazda3 continues to attract a broad spectrum of drivers whether they're looking for an elegant car or a sportier hatchback that's ready for adventure. With new features like a powerful turbocharged engine and all-wheel drive, the Mazda3 continues to enrich the lives of its drivers and revolutionize the automotive industry with its innovations both inside and out.

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2021 Mazda3 Highlights

The 2021 Mazda3 is set to impress from its powertrains to its technology and luxury features. Available as either a hatchback or sedan, you'll find plenty of options across the Mazda3's trims, whether you're looking for luxuries like leather seats, a power moonroof, and a Bose premium audio system or connectivity tools like Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. These features vary across the trims, as do the available powertrains, all of which continue to deliver the Mazda3's iconic performance and handling.

One of the most notable additions to the 2021 Mazda3 lineup is the debut of the Mazda3 2.5 Turbo that delivers exceptional power and loads of fun from behind the wheel. This power is courtesy of the SKYACTIV-G 2.5T engine that delivers 250 horsepower and 320 lb-ft of torque. The 2.5 Turbo also comes standard with Mazda's exclusive i-Activ all-wheel-drive system that makes the Mazda3 effortless to handle and quick to accelerate in any weather.

If the Mazda3 2.5 Turbo isn't your speed, then you're sure to enjoy the other powertrains in the Mazda3 lineup. The SKYACTIV-G 2.0-liter engine comes standard on several trims and produces 155 horsepower and 150 lb-ft of torque, which is plenty of power for both the sedan and the hatchback. Of course, you can boost the Mazda3's capability by opting for the Mazda3 S that's equipped with a SKYACTIV-G 2.5-liter engine under the hood and delivers 186 horsepower and 186 lb-ft of torque. Enthusiasts will be happy to learn that the hatchback is even available with a 6-speed manual transmission.

Shopping with Parkway Family Mazda

As your Mazda3 dealer in Houston, and your authority on all things Mazda, we are proud to serve you. When you shop with Parkway Family Mazda, you'll see firsthand that we take great care in delivering an exceptional car-buying experience that replaces stress with excitement. Why? Because we believe that buying a car like the Mazda3 should be an enjoyable, rewarding, and exciting experience. After all, you're not only joining the Mazda family - you're joining our family as well.

As part of our family, we're here to help you with all of your Mazda needs. Our unmatched selection gives you plenty of models to choose from, whether you're shopping for a new, used, or certified pre-owned model. You'll also find that our selection is competitively priced and, more importantly, that our pricing is transparent. We believe in honesty and integrity, which means giving you the best price available on the Mazda of your dreams.

Once you find the perfect Mazda, we'll help you navigate the process by introducing you to our finance team. Since many of our customers worry about their credit history and the financial aspect of buying a vehicle, our team immediately eases that stress and worry. How? Because we work with all types of credit to ensure that, regardless of your credit history, you get the best financing option available.

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