Mazda3 Goes Through A Facelift In Japan, Can You Spot The Differences?
Mazda has just revamped the 3 compact hatch/sedan in its home market, where it is sold under the Axela name. Previewed by a leaked image a couple of months ago, the compact model has a lightly revised front fascia, with a fresh grille, repositioned badge and new headlights. At the other end, changes are even more subtle and can be noticed at the reshaped bumper, which has been tweaked around the reflectors. Inside, the 2017 Axela/Mazda3 has gained a different steering wheel and tweaked metal trim on the doors and dashboard, while better equipped models benefit from electronic parking brake. The head-up display has been also upgraded, as the info is shown in two levels, and versions equipped with seat memory function can save the position and angle of the HUD. Higher-spec trim levels will get adaptive LED headlights with glare-free high beams and wide-range low beams that operate at speeds of 40 km/h (25 mph) or higher ...