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You can’t beat a Mazda model for driving excitement, and the Mazda3 provides an ultra-fun experience whether you’re cruising down the highway or even just headed to the grocery store. While an automatic transmission is standard, your new Mazda sedan can also come with a sporty M gear — but what is M gear in Mazda3 models and how does it work? Heritage Mazda Catonsville has the answer.

What Is M Gear in MAZDA3 Models?

While manual transmission used to be common, that’s no longer the case. However, with the Mazda3, your automatic can essentially simulate a manual with M Gear. This allows you to manually shift up or down when needed.

When in this mode, all you have to do is push the selector level forward to shift into a higher gear or backwards to go into a lower gear. When you want to go back to automatic, all you need to do is put it back to the D position.

What Are the Benefits of Manual Driving?

So, you may be asking, why use M Gear? What’s the point? While you never do have to use it, once you give it a try, we bet that you will really enjoy it. This is because it boosts driving engagement and gives you more control over your car’s operation.

In addition, you get to choose gears to bolster acceleration, and it can come in handy for maintaining composure through sharp curves and when braking on steep declines.

Try Out MAZDA Manual Driving Today in Baltimore, MD

Eager to take the Mazda3 out on the road to try M Gear? We don’t blame you. Come down to Heritage Mazda Catonsville for a test drive so you can try out this unique performance feature.

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