Vehicle Overview
The Mazda3 has been a sporty alternative for compact-car buyers since it debuted for the 2004 model year. It undergoes its first redesign for the 2010 model year and is still offered in sedan and four-door hatchback forms. The 2010 Mazda3 has all-new exterior and interior styling and is now available with a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine that offers more power than the four-cylinder it replaces. Competitors include the Honda Civic, Ford Focus and Nissan Sentra.
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Mazda3 2009 review
The first-generation Mazda3's viability shows automakers that this is how you
do it: Come out with a car that's so competitive when it's new that it's still a
good choice years down the line. It a ...
Accessory Sockets
Only use genuine Mazda accessories or
the equivalent requiring no greater than
120 W (DC 12 V, 10 A).
Front
The ignition switch must be in the ACC
or ON position.
With Advanced Key
To use, pr ...
Safety
The Mazda5 hasn't been crash-tested by the Insurance Institute for Highway
Safety. Its standard safety features include seat-mounted side-impact airbags
for the front seats, plus side curtain airb ...