Snapshot
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EPA Fuel Economy:
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City:
25
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28
Highway:
31
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35
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Available Engines:
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145-hp, 2.0-liter I-4 (regular gas)
150-hp, 2.0-liter I-4 (regular gas)
153-hp, 2.3-liter I-4 (regular gas)
160-hp, 2.3-liter I-4 (regular gas)
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| Available Transmissions: |
4-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual
5-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual
5-speed manual w/OD
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New or Notable
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 What We Like
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 What We Don't
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| • | 2.0- or 2.3-liter four-cylinder | | • | Manual or automatic | | • | Sedan or hatchback | | • | Sporty Mazda styling and personality | | • | New s Grand Touring model |
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| + | Stylish appearance (especially the hatchback) | | + | Steering and handling | | + | Driving ease | | + | Front occupant space |
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| - | Instrument readability | | - | Backseat space | | - | Engine noise on hard acceleration | | - | Seat comfort |
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Vehicle Summary
The compact, front-wheel-drive Mazda3 can be equipped with a 2.0- or 2.3-liter four-cylinder engine and a manual or automatic transmission. Sedan and hatchback body styles are offered. The smaller engine gets a modest power boost for 2006, and a new five-speed-automatic transmission is available for s models.
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