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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Cargo
At 11.5 cubic feet, the sedan's trunk is rather small, but the hatchback ups
it to 17.1 cu. ft. behind the backseat and 43.8 cu. ft. when it's folded down.
There's a rigid cargo cover to keep the ...
Safety
Standard features include:
Antilock brakes
Side-impact airbags for the front seats
Side curtain airbags and active front head restraints
Standard electronic stability system
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When Warning Indicator/Beep is Activated
Under the following conditions, warning beeps are heard and a
warning/indicator light in
the instrument cluster illuminates to notify the driver of improper operation of
the
advanced key to pr ...