Heading to College? The Mazda Hatchback

Heading to college is a fun and exciting time in your life, whether it’s your first semester, last semester, or somewhere in between. Having the right car for your college experience is important, and here at Siemans Mazda, we believe no vehicle is better suited to college life than the Mazda hatchback. A hatchback alone provides numerous bonuses to your college travels, and here’s why the Mazda hatchback adds even more value.

Fuel Economy

No matter how far away you’re traveling to get to campus, a car with good fuel economy is essential. For those living at home or traveling around a large campus, the Mazda Hatchback provides 26 miles per gallon in the city. And for those traveling long distances, you can get up to 34 miles a gallon on the highway.

Saving on fuel means spending less time filling up at the gas station and more time studying and making friends. You won’t have to make as many stops along the way to and from campus, either, getting you to your destination faster. And while the ‘poor college student’ saying isn’t a joke, the money you’ll save with the Mazda hatchback can be spent on more important things.

Cargo Space

It’s no secret that hatchbacks, in general, have more storage space than regular sedans. With a raised roof in the back, bigger and bulkier items can easily fit in the trunk, and with seats that fold neatly down, even more can be tucked away. Moving into a dorm means leaving a lot of your stuff behind, especially if you’re sharing with a roommate. But having a Mazda hatchback means you can take more than ever before.

The Mazda hatchback can fit up to 20.1 cubic feet of cargo in the trunk alone, nearly doubled when including unused passenger space. You don’t have to give up any clothes, books, or comforts of home because you ran out of room in your car. With the Mazda hatchback, you can feel at peace knowing you’ve brought all you’ll need for the coming semester.

Enhanced Safety

The Mazda hatchback was awarded the 2021 IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+ award, and it has certainly earned it. The hatchback is equipped with i-Activsense® technology, a suite of safety features that help avoid collisions and reduce the damage they can cause. Heading off to college usually means being away from home, and you and your family can rest easy knowing you’re protected by the following safety measures:

•     Advanced dual front airbags
•     Front seat-mounted side-impact airbags and side-impact air curtains
•     Knee airbags
•     3-point safety belts for all seating positions
•     Front safety-belt pretensioners with force limiters
•     Whiplash-reducing front seat headrests
•     Anti-lock Brake System with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution & Brake Assist
•     Dynamic Stability Control12 with Traction Control System
•     Smart Brake Support
•     Lane Departure Warning System
•     Lane-keep Assist
•     Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go
•     Driver Attention Alert
•     High Beam Control
•     Rearview camera
•     Engine-immobilizer anti-theft system
•     Keyless remote panic button (on key fob)
•     Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
•     LATCH rear child safety seat anchors & upper tethers
•     Child safety rear door locks

The Perfect Fit

No matter where you go, the Mazda hatchback is the perfect fit. With its SKYACTIV®-G 2.5 DOHC 4-cylinder with VVT, you’ll be able to traverse long-distance drives through mountains, plains, or deserts to reach the school of your dreams. Its 8-speaker audio system with Mazda Harmonic Acoustics will keep you entertained as you go from class to dorm, and the steering wheel-mounted controls will keep your attention on the road.

The Mazda hatchback comes with a variety of additional comfort and convenience features, including, but not limited to:

•     Air conditioning
•     Power windows with one-touch up/down feature
•     Power door locks – speed-sensitive auto door locks
•     Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry System
•     Push Button Start
•     Manual day/night rearview mirror
•     Electronic parking brake
•     12-volt power outlet
•     Front map lights and cargo area lights

The Mazda hatchback is also customizable, allowing you to build the perfect car for your college experience. You can add on a dual-zone automatic climate control system to keep you and your passengers comfortable. You can add leather wrapping to the steering wheel and heated front seats to keep you warm during cold seasons. For extra comfort on long drives, you can even have an 8-way power-adjustable driver’s seat with power-adjustable lumbar support and 2-position memory.

The Mazda hatchback is a top contender for when you’re going off to college. You can save time, money, and headaches by utilizing all its conveniences and safety features, while taking most of your belongings with you. If you’d like to see the Mazda hatchback in action for yourself, visit the Siemans Mazda showroom or give us a call at 269-465-5344 to schedule your test drive today.