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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Exterior
The CX-9 manages to avoid the chunkiness of many SUVs, in part because of its
angular nose and carlike grille. The crossover's shoulder line rises as it heads
rearward, and the sides are free of c ...
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, ...
Exterior & Styling
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crossover. Most crossovers are more streamlined than Ford's boxy Flex, but even
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