Driving Impressions
The easy-to-drive Mazda3 handles more adeptly than most rivals. The automatic transmission delivers quick, smooth responses. Performance with the larger engine falls short of some sporty compacts, but it will satisfy most drivers. That engine is generally quiet, but it emits a fair amount of blare when pushed. With an easy-shifting manual gearbox and a well-behaved clutch, even the Mazda3 i with the smaller engine feels more spirited than an upper-level model with the automatic.
Although the front seats are nicely shaped, their seatbacks are on the hard side. Rear legroom is limited, but foot space is good. Headroom is average in the rear but meager in the center position. Visibility is good. The Mazda3 instruments are difficult to see on dark days but are lit nicely at night.
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Location of the Tire Label (Placard)
You will find the tire label containing tire inflation pressure by tire size
and other important
information on the driver's side B-pillar or on the edge of the driver's door
frame.
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Tire Labeling
Federal law requires tire manufacturers to place standardized information on
the sidewall of
all tires. This information identifies and describes the fundamental
characteristics of the tire
and ...
Interior
The Tribute has seating for five, and there's about 99 cubic feet of
passenger space, which is less than the RAV4 and CR-V but more than the Vue. The
Tribute has a 60/40-split folding rear seat. W ...