Superior Ride Quality
Beside these new suspension components, engineers also re-tuned the suspension of the Mazda 6 facelift to deliver an even higher quality ride without compromising Mazda 6's acclaimed handling. They gave the front strut and perimeter-frame bush mounts a lower spring constant, inclined the cavity in the rear trailing-arm bushes forward, retuned the front and back dampers for less harshness from vertical input, and revised the rear axle's bump stoppers and damper bushes. These revisions reduce vertical vibration of the cabin in the 4 and 9 Hz frequency range and horizontal vibration in the 10 to 14 Hz frequency range, resulting in a smoother, more comfortable ride.
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Cargo
At 11.5 cubic feet, the sedan's trunk is rather small, but the hatchback ups
it to 17.1 cu. ft. behind the backseat and 43.8 cu. ft. when it's folded down.
There's a rigid cargo cover to keep the ...
Vehicle Overview
Launched internationally in 2007, the subcompact Mazda2 arrives stateside for
2011 as Mazda's entry-level offering. It's only available as a hatchback and is
slotted below the Mazda3. However, the ...
Power Steering
Power steering is only operable when the
engine is running. If the engine is off or if
the power steering system is inoperable,
you can still steer, but it requires more
physical effort.
If the s ...