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Convertible Commentary
As mentioned, our test car had the retractable-hardtop roof, and Mazda's implementation of this type of roof has a few advantages over those from other manufacturers. First of all, it's fast; it ...

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, ...

Meters and Gauges
1 Speedometer. 2 Odometer, Trip Meter, Average Fuel Economy Display, Outside Temperature Display and Selector. 3 Tachometer. 4 Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge. 5 Fuel Gauge. 6 Dashboard Illu ...