2007 Mazda MAZDA3 Review
Performance and luxury come standard.
2007 MAZDA3 Review Summary & Specifications
Rarely does an entry in the compact class attempt to deliver so much to the driver as does the Mazda3. Mazda has worked hard to make this car useful, space-efficient, economical and pleasant across a broad range of driving situations. At the same time, it has also given the car the style, comfort, features, and personality to transform any driving experience into a sporting proposition. Compared to the competition, the Mazda3 is a driver's car, meant for people who enjoy their time in an automobile. It's slightly less refined than its competition from Honda and Toyota, but you seem to get more car for your money, and that means personality as well as features.
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| Vehicle Category | Compact Cars |
| Editor | New Car Test Drive |
| Model Lineup | Mazda3i sedan ($14,390); Mazda3i Touring sedan ($16,750); Mazda3s Sport sedan ($17,685); Mazda3s Touring sedan ($18,920); Mazda3s Grand Touring sedan ($20,390); Mazda3s Sport 5-door hatchback ($18,175) 5-door hatchback; Mazda3s Touring ($18,920) 5-door hatchback; Mazda3s Grand Touring ($20,390); Mazdaspeed3 Sport; Mazdaspeed3 Grand Touring |
| Engines (standard) | 2.3-liter DOHC 16-valve inline-4 |
| Engines (optional) | 148-hp 2.0-liter DOHC 16-valve inline-4; 156-hp 2.3-liter DOHC 16-valve inline-4; 263-hp turbocharged DOHC 16-valve inline-4 |
| Transmissions (standard) | 5-speed manual |
| Transmissions (optional) | 5-speed manual; 4-speed automatic; 5-speed automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | two-stage front airbags with passenger weight sensor; LATCH anchors and tethers for child safety seats in the rear |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | anti-lock brakes with electronic brake-force distribution; traction control, electronic stability control; side- and head-protection airbags for front seats; side curtain airbags for front and rear |
| Basic Warranty | 3 years/36,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Hiroshima, Japan |
| Manufacturer Phone | 800-222-5500 |
| Manufacturer URL | www.mazdausa.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 14390 |
| Model Tested MSRP | Mazda 3s Touring 5-Door ($18,920) |
| Standard Equipment | ABS with electronic brake-force distribution; air conditioning; cruise control; six-speaker AM/FM/CD stereo; power windows, door locks and mirrors; remote keyless entry; driver's seat with height and lumbar adjustments; tilt/telescopic steering wheel; 17-inch alloy wheels; foglights |
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| Options as Tested (MSRP) | leather seats ($590); power moonroof and in-dash 6-CD changer ($890); front air dam ($550); all-weather floor mats ($60) |
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| Price as Tested | 20405 |
| Layout | front-wheel drive |
| Horse Power | 156 @ 6500 |
| Torque | 150 @ 4000 |
| Fuel Economy | 26/33 |
| Wheelbase | 103.9 |
| Length/Width/Height | 176.8/69.1/57.7 |
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| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 38.2/54.9/41.9 |
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| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 38.3/53.9/36.3 |
| Trunk Volume | 31.2 |
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| Front Suspension | independent, MacPherson struts, coil springs, anti-roll bar |
| Rear Suspension | independent, multi-link, coil springs, anti-roll bar |
| Ground Clearance | 5.7 |
| Curb Weight | 2930 |
| Stock Tires | 205/50VR17 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | vented disc/disc with ABS and EBD |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.5 |
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