Under the Hood
The 2.0-liter four-cylinder in the Mazda3 i has variable valve timing and develops 148 horsepower (144 hp in PZEV form). The Mazda3 s uses a 2.3-liter four-cylinder that pumps out 156 hp. A five-speed manual gearbox is standard, and a four-speed automatic transmission with a manual-shift provision is optional for the Mazda3 i. The 2.3-liter engine can mate with a five-speed automatic.
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Safety
In Insurance Institute for Highway Safety crash tests, the CX-9 earned the
top score, Good, in frontal and side-impact tests. It hasn't been tested for
rear impacts or for roof strength, an indica ...
Safety
Standard safety features include side-impact airbags for the front seats and
side curtain airbags for all three rows of seats. Second-row seats have Latch
child-safety seat anchors and top tethers ...
CX-7 in the Market
The CX-7 sells in much smaller numbers than the popular CR-V and RAV4. Up
until now, its turbocharged engine has made it a unique offering in the small
crossover segment, but the CX-7's appeal now ...