Highly rigid body
The basic development concept for the body shell of the all-new Mazda 3 was to improve the overall balance of the body's rigidity and ensure it firmly absorbs the reaction force of the dampers. To this end, particular attention went to reinforcing the area around the front and rear suspension mounts and the joint sections in each corner, which are subject to greater stress. Structural adhesive was used to strengthen the joints for the front and rear suspension towers, and spot welding was added to reinforce the joints of the door openings. The result is a substantial improvement in rigidity and body hysteresis (the degree of car body deformation due to repeated applications of torsional load).
See also:
Practicality
Cars almost always make you compromise somewhere, and with a small car that
can be in its practicality. The Mazda2 is no exception. I'm a bigger guy, and
while I didn't feel cramped while driving ...
Specifications
Engine
Electrical System
*1 ex factory
CAUTION:
When cleaning the iridium plugs, do not use a wire brush. The fine particulate
coating on the iridium alloy and platinum tips could be damaged. ...
Setting Change (Function Customization)
The following function settings are possible. These settings can only be
changed by an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
*1: When the autolock function is operating, the warning sound will be heard
reg ...