Under the Hood
Mazda3 models now offer a choice of engines:
- Standard 148-horsepower, 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that teams with a five-speed manual or five-speed automatic transmission
- Optional 167-hp, 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine that works with a six-speed manual or five-speed automatic
- Automatic transmission models include a clutchless-manual mode that lets the driver control gear changes by nudging the console gear selector up or down.
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Seat Belt
WARNING:
Always wear the seat belt with it
correctly routed in its guide:
Wearing a seat belt without the seat
belt routed in its guide is dangerous
because the seat belt would not be
able to pr ...
Head Restraints
Your vehicle is equipped with head
restraints in all seating positions except
the Rear center seat to protect you and
other passengers from neck injury.
WARNING:
Always drive with the head restra ...
Interior
The previous Mazda3's cabin was starting to show its age, but the redesigned
interior for 2010 features significant revisions that result in a contemporary
cabin. The gauges have red illumination, ...