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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Sporty and Easy to Use
Like its predecessor, the Mazda CX-7 facelift makes it easy to enjoy its
powerful engines. The cockpit's ergonomic design is unusually sporty for an SUV.
The front seats offer good side support an ...
Overloading
WARNING:
Be careful not to overload your vehicle:
The gross axle weight rating (GAWR).
and the gross vehicle weight rating
(GVWR) of your vehicle are on the
Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Label
o ...
Brake System
Foot Brake
Your Mazda has power-assisted brakes
that adjust automatically through normal
use.
Should power-assist fail, you can stop by
applying greater force than normal to the
brake pedal. But ...