Under the Hood
Mazda3 models now offer a choice of engines:
- Standard 148-horsepower, 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that teams with a five-speed manual or five-speed automatic transmission
- Optional 167-hp, 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine that works with a six-speed manual or five-speed automatic
- Automatic transmission models include a clutchless-manual mode that lets the driver control gear changes by nudging the console gear selector up or down.
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Cargo
Fold all the passenger seats down, and the Mazda5 has a clear advantage over
competitors, with 89.3 cubic feet of cargo volume. The seven-seat Rondo and RAV4
have 73.6 cubic feet and 73.0 cubic fe ...
Safety
Side-impact and side curtain airbags are optional. All-disc antilock brakes
with brake assist are standard on s models and optional on i models. Traction
control and an electronic stability system ...
Scheduled Maintenance (Mexico)
Follow Schedule 1 if the vehicle is operated mainly where none of the
following conditions
apply.
- Repeated short-distance driving.
- Driving in dusty conditions.
- Driving with extended use of ...