Exterior
Comparatively upright in profile, the Mazda3 is built with a wide track and a relatively long (103.9-inch) wheelbase for its size. A Sport Package that includes sport bumpers, side skirts, 17-inch wheels and fog lamps is available on s sedans and standard on s hatchbacks.
Steel wheels hold 15-inch tires on the Mazda3 i sedan; the Mazda3 s sedan gets 16-inch alloy wheels, while the Mazda3 s hatchback rolls on 17-inch rubber. The wagonlike hatchback has small triangular rear quarter windows. Sedans get a short but high rear deck.
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Interior Comfort
Use of various features for drive comfort, including air-conditioning and
audio
system. ...
Suspension and Steering
The new Mazda Tribute retains the chassis system that delivers a superb
combination of handling stability and ride comfort both on and off-road. The
front suspension employs a MacPherson strut sys ...


