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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Third-Row Seat
WARNING.
Do not stack cargo higher than the
seatbacks:
Stacking luggage or other cargo
higher than the seatbacks is
dangerous. During a sudden stop or
collision, objects can fly around and
beco ...
Safety
In Insurance Institute for Highway Safety crash tests, the CX-9 earned the
top score, Good, in frontal and side-impact tests. It hasn't been tested for
rear impacts or for roof strength, an indica ...
Overloading
WARNING:
Be careful not to overload your vehicle:
The gross axle weight rating (GAWR).
and the gross vehicle weight rating
(GVWR) of your vehicle are on the
Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Label
o ...


