Features
When you test cars for a living, it's easy to fall for them from the driver's seat. Testing a new Mercedes or even a new Toyota can be great — until you see the price. Yes, we get sticker shock, too, especially because the test cars we get are often loaded with every option.
The i Touring Plus trim is interesting because it's not offered with any options. For $23,750, you get an automatic transmission, a moonroof, a power driver's seat, 17-inch wheels, Bluetooth, a backup camera, a USB port, and a blind spot monitoring system. That's a heavy dose of features, especially the blind spot system, which can be a $1,500-plus option on other cars — and they're usually of the luxury variety.
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Interior
Up to five people can fit inside the Mazda3. The steering column tilts and
telescopes. Instruments sit in a trio of round, recessed nacelles. A
ratchet-type mechanism permits seat adjustment allow ...
Ride & Handling
In keeping with Mazda's tagline of offering "Zoom-Zoom" cars, the Mazda6's
suspension tuning is on the firm side for a midsize sedan; if you've driven some
of its competitors, it's much ...
Overheating
If the temperature gauge indicates
overheating, the vehicle loses power, or
you hear a loud knocking or pinging
noise, the engine is probably too hot.
WARNING:
Switch the ignition to off and
m ...


