Vehicle Overview

The Mazda3 was redesigned for the first time in 2010, and it's offered in sedan or four-door hatchback models. Its styling is even more curvy than the previous model, and it features a large grille that makes it appear as if the car is smiling. Competitors include the Honda Civic, Ford Focus and Nissan Sentra.

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    Interior Equipment (View A)
    1 Door-lock knob. 2 DSC OFF switch. 3 Passenger air bag deactivation switch. 4 Lighting control. 5 Turn and lane-change signal. 6 Dashboard illumination knob. 7 Instrument cluster. 8 Wiper an ...

    Interior
    The previous Mazda3's cabin was starting to show its age, but the new Mazda3's interior features significant revisions that result in a contemporary cabin. The gauges have red illumination, and th ...

    Under the Hood
    The 2.3-liter four-cylinder develops 156 horsepower (146 hp for PZEV-emissions-compliant models) while the 3.0-liter V-6 turns out 212 hp. Both engines can team with a five-speed manual transmissi ...