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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Safety
The CX-7 offers front side-impact airbags and side curtain airbags for front
and rear passengers. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety hasn't tested
the CX-7 yet, but the National Highway Tr ...
Defining Attributes
On the upside, the current generation's reliability has been above average to
well above average, and it's one of the most fun cars in the compact class. Fun
is hard to define, but it usually invo ...
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) monitors the pressure for each
tire.
If tire pressure is too low in one or more tires, the system will inform the
driver via the
warning light in the i ...