Interior
Up to five people can fit inside the Mazda3. The steering column tilts and telescopes, and the instruments sit in a trio of round, recessed nacelles. A ratchet-type mechanism permits seat adjustment, allowing the cushion and seatback to move up and down together. Placing the rear-suspension coil springs beneath the floor increases the hatchback's rear storage space.
The s Grand Touring model includes heated leather seats, automatic headlights, automatic rain-sensing wipers and a trip computer. A moonroof, a custom-tuned Bose audio system and Sirius Satellite Radio are optional.
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Driving Sideways and Other Assets
As always, the MX-5 has rear-wheel drive with excellent front/rear weight
distribution. At roughly 52/48 (51/49 with the hardtop), its bias is toward
slight understeer, which keeps things safe. An ...
Supplemental Restraint System Components
The supplemental restraint systems (SRS) have two basic subsystems:
- The air bag system with inflators and air bags.
- The electrical system with crash sensors and diagnostic module.
The air bags ...
Safety
Standard safety features include all-disc antilock brakes with electronic
brake-force distribution, side-impact airbags for the front seats, side curtain
airbags for all three rows of seats and an ...


