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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Chassis
The body shell of the Mazda CX-7 facelift is more rigid than the original
model, and delivers improved ride comfort and even better handling stability.
The suspension system is specially tuned for ...
Owner Maintenance Precautions
Improper or incomplete service may result in problems. This section gives
instructions only
for items that are easy to perform.
As explained in the Introduction, several procedures can be done onl ...
Interior
The second row's backrest can recline or fold flat, and the seat can slide
fore and aft to optimize legroom and cargo space. There's room for two in the
50/50-split third-row seat, which also can ...