Under the Hood

Mazda3 models now offer a choice of engines:  

  • Standard  148-horsepower, 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that teams with a five-speed manual or five-speed automatic transmission
  • Optional 167-hp, 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine that works with a six-speed manual or five-speed automatic
  • Automatic transmission models include a clutchless-manual mode that lets the driver control gear changes by nudging the console gear selector up or down.
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    Battery
    WARNING: Wash hands after handling the battery and related accessories: Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of Californi ...

    Safety
    Standard safety features include: * All-disc antilock brakes * Side-impact airbags for the front seats * Three-row side curtain airbags ...

    Operation Using Advanced Key Functions
    Keyless Entry System This system uses the more traditional key buttons to remotely lock and unlock the doors and the liftgate, and opens the power windows, and opens the power windows and the moo ...