Exterior
The 2010 Mazda3's exterior styling builds on its predecessor's athletic proportions by emphasizing design features. One of them is the front grille, but Mazda may have gone a bit too far with it, as the gaping opening in the lower bumper looks like a sinister smile. It's a little much on the front of this car. The rest of the Mazda3 is stylish but much more toned down than the front, with smooth body panels. Exterior features include:
- Hatchback or sedan body styles
- Standard 16-inch wheels
- Optional 17-inch wheels
- Optional moonroof
- Optional rear spoiler
- Optional xenon high-intensity-discharge headlights and LED taillights
See also:
Interior Lights
Illuminated Entry System
When the illuminated entry system
operates, the overhead light (switch is in
the DOOR position) turns on for:
- About 30 seconds after the driver's
door is unlocked and t ...
Supplemental Restraint System Components
1 Driver/Passenger dual stage inflators and air bags.
2 Crash sensor, and diagnostic module (SAS unit).
3 Seat belt pretensioner and load limiting systems.
4 Front air bag sensor.
5 Side crash s ...
Aerodynamics
The new, highly sculptured front bumper gives the Mazda 6 facelift a strong
athletic look. In addition to the horseshoe-shape front tyre deflectors, new
plate-type deflectors are added, the front ...


