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Featured, Reviews · July 23, 2013

L.A. Drive: 4 Reasons to Love the 2013 Mazda3 i Grand Touring


Disclosure: I was loaned this vehicle in exchange for my social influence and honest review. The opinions in this review belong to me and are not indicative of the companies or brands mentioned.

Back in May, my daughter and I went to Los Angeles to visit my son for a few days during the Memorial Day Weekend. You can read all about that adventure here. One of the reasons we were able to get in so many activities, including a visit to Disneyland, was due to the Mazda3 i Grand Touring that we were loaned for our trip. I didn’t have any prior experience with a Mazda, so I didn’t know what to expect—but as soon as I got in the vehicle and got familiar with it, I was immediately in love.

Our Mazda Mazda 3 i Grand Touring

And while there were many reasons why I really liked the Mazda3 i Grand Touring, there are 4 that really stood out for me. So here they are!

4 Reasons to Love the 2013 Mazda3 i Grand Touring:

Fuel Efficiency

During our entire three day trip, which took us all around Los Angeles, Anaheim, and the surrounding areas, I only filled up once. The 2013 Mazda3 i Grand Touring gets about 40 MPG, and really gives you a lot of bang for your gas bucks. Granted, many of the miles we did drive were highway miles, but we also trekked around the city too in places like Hollywood, Beverly Hills, and Santa Monica. This is one of the most fuel efficient cars I’ve driven, and the only one I can think of that is better on gas is the Toyota Prius C3.

Superior Interior

The inside of the 2013 Mazda3 i Grand Touring looks amazing. I love the “control panel”, the seats, the blue floor lights which light up when it’s dark, the stereo system, and the sunroof. The car is spacious, and has dual temperature controls. And with MAZDA Navigation, I was able to find  all of the places we were looking for with a touch of a button. It’s sporty inside and out and is quite fun to drive. I actually enjoyed driving this vehicle.

2013 Mazda3 Sedan

2013 Mazda3 Sedan

Blind Spot Monitoring

Okay, this feature freaked me out a little bit, but I got used to it, and it actually helped me navigate through the perilous Los Angeles freeways. The 2013 Mazda i3 Grand Touring has Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) which warns you when you have a vehicle that is in your blind spot. When a vehicle is close to you that you cannot see, an alert lights up on your side-view mirror that tells you that a vehicle is in your blind spot. And when you use your turn signal, a sound will alert you as well. This is a great feature.

Horsepower, Baby

Don’t let the Mazda3 name fool you. This sporty sedan has plenty o’ horsepower for those times that you need it. The 2013 Mazda3 i Grand Touring touts a 167 horsepower 2.5 litre DOHC engine, and I was swerving (safely of course) in and out of the L.A. lanes effortlessly. This car has some get up and go!

2013 Mazda3 Sedan

The 2013 Mazda3 i Grand Touring has an MSRP of $22,800 and can be customized to your liking. For more information, click here to visit Mazda’s website.

This vehicle is definitely Cubicle Chick approved, and I look forward to driving one again in the future.

Thank you to Josh at Drive STI for lending me the wheels!

 


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Comments

  1. Suebob says

    July 23, 2013 at 10:33 am

    I love the Mazda 3 hatchback. I’m sorry I didn’t buy one the last time I needed a new car. They’re so cute and sporty. The sedan looks pretty cool, too! I like that red.

    Reply
    • The Cubicle Chick says

      July 23, 2013 at 10:35 am

      Thanks for commenting, Sue. I really enjoyed this vehicle. My son and daughter both loved it too. I had no idea Mazdas were such nice cars. I would definitely consider a Mazda as a future car purchase.

      Reply
  2. Dee @ Cocktails with Mom says

    August 4, 2013 at 7:08 pm

    I’ve never personally driven a Mazda before but my brother had one and it was really nice. The ride was very smooth. I’ve been looking to downside to a smaller car and this one looks like a nice size. I’m loving that color also.

    Reply
  3. Paul Coffee says

    August 11, 2017 at 10:39 am

    Kind of late but great post, I also love the color and the interiors!

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18 days and counting to college dorm move-in day a 18 days and counting to college dorm move-in day and the start of The Chicklet’s college experience. Got @stjohnsu gear to support our #futurejohnny. 🤣
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You know I like to keep it F-R-E-S-H.🌽 🍅 🥒

I can do that as well as support local Missouri and Illinois family farms with @Dierbergs Homegrown.

Think of Dierbergs Homegrown as a Farmer’s Market inside of a grocery store. It has the freshest produce available locally. In order for the item to be considered Dierbergs Homegrown, it has to be picked, packed and delivered to their stores in less than 24 hours.

You’ll find everything you want from tomatoes to eggplant to corn to peaches and more grown by family-owned farms located in and around the St. Louis area.

Get the recipe for my Meatless Lemon Parmesan and Corn Pasta and learn more about Dierbergs Homegrown on my blog, link in bio.

#DierbergsHG #HomegrownProud #WeLoveLocal #Partner
Planning my grocery shopping trips has become so m Planning my grocery shopping trips has become so much easier with @dierbergs Rewards. Not only do I earn points for every dollar I spend, but with their Marketplace, my points go even further with free grocery items.

Dierbergs Rewards app is super easy to use and makes for worry-free shopping. I’m a fan! 

Find your store- http://bit.ly/DierbergsStore

#dierbergspartner #dierbergsrewards #dierbergssummer
This #essencefest was one for the record books, in This #essencefest was one for the record books, in more ways than one.  Nola will always be one of my favorite places to visit, and I’m looking forward to being in the place again next year. Until then…
My first full day at #essencefest is in the books. My first full day at #essencefest is in the books. It’s very—different from years past, but I’m proud to be covering it this year. 🙌🏾
Awesome human. Magna Cum Laude. Editor-in-Chief. Awesome human. 
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School podcaster.
Quill and Scroll recipient.
Citizenship award winner.
Spirit of Excellence  Award 8 yrs. running. 
Class of 2022. 
Job well done, daughter!
P R O M. That’s the caption. P R O M. That’s the caption.
You done good, young lady. Now it’s time to soar You done good, young lady. Now it’s time to soar. 🎓#classof2022
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