Under the Hood
The 2.0-liter four-cylinder in the Mazda3 i has variable valve timing and develops 148 horsepower (144 hp in PZEV form). The Mazda3 s uses a 2.3-liter four-cylinder that pumps out 156 hp. A five-speed manual gearbox is standard, and a four-speed automatic transmission with a manual-shift provision is optional for the Mazda3 i. The 2.3-liter engine can mate with a five-speed automatic.
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Human-Machine Interface now easier to Use
The facelift model has been upgraded with a newly-evolved human-machine
interface system (HMI), now with instruments that are easier to use. The numbers
in the driver instrumentation are larger an ...
Monitoring and Maintenance
qConstant Monitoring
The following components of the air bag systems are monitored by a diagnostic
system:
- Crash sensors, and diagnostic module (SAS unit).
- Front air bag sensor.
- Air bag mo ...
Vehicle Overview
The Mazda Tribute, a sibling to the Mercury Mariner and Ford Escape, got a
significant exterior and interior face-lift for 2008. For 2009, Mazda makes a
slew of mechanical changes that could impro ...