Exterior
Comparatively upright in profile, the Mazda3 is built with a wide track and a relatively long (103.9-inch) wheelbase for its size. A Sport Package that includes sport bumpers, side skirts, 17-inch alloy wheels and fog lamps is available on s sedans and standard on s hatchbacks.
Steel wheels hold 15-inch tires on the Mazda3 i sedan; the Mazda3 s sedan gets 16-inch alloy wheels, while the Mazda3 s hatchback rolls on 17-inch rubber. The wagonlike hatchback has small triangular rear quarter windows. Sedans get a short but high rear deck.
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Interior
Inside, I can see fewer people loving the two-tone color scheme and
sport-oriented layout of the dashboard. It screams more tech-geek-friendly than
family-friendly, but the quality is certainly on ...
Under the Hood
The 2.3-liter four-cylinder develops 156 hp while the 3.0-liter V-6 turns out
212 hp. Both engines can team with a five-speed manual transmission. A
five-speed automatic is available in models equ ...
Safety
Side-impact and side curtain airbags are optional. All-disc antilock brakes
with brake assist are standard on s models and optional on i models. Traction
control and an electronic stability system ...