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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Cabin Quality
Some may find the CX-7's interior styling a bit too heavy-handed, but overall
quality is good, and there's more utility than you might imagine on first
glance. The dashboard plastic is hard to the ...
Operating Tips
Operating the Climate Control
System
Operate the climate control system with
the engine running.
NOTE:
To prevent the battery from being discharged,
do not leave the fan control dial on for a lo ...
Safety
The Mazda6 features the normal array of airbags, including side-impact
airbags for the front seats and side-curtain airbags. Stability control is also
standard. The sedan received a top overall ra ...