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2009 Mazda MAZDA3 Review
Premium comfort in a compact package.
2009 MAZDA3 Review Summary & Specifications
The Mazda3 is a driver's car that's practical. The Mazda3 is useful, space-efficient, economical and pleasant across a broad range of driving situations. It also has the style, comfort, features, and personality to transform any driving experience into a sporting proposition. 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. Compared to the competition, the Mazda3 is a driver's car, meant for people who enjoy their time in an automobile.
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| Vehicle Category | Compact Cars |
| Editor | New Car Test Drive |
| Model Lineup | Mazda3i Sport sedan ($14,490); Mazda3i Touring Value sedan ($16,895); Mazda3s Sport sedan ($17,835); Mazda3s Touring sedan ($18,825); Mazda3s Grand Touring sedan ($20,595); Mazda3s Sport hatchback ($18,325); Mazda3s Touring hatchback ($18,825); Mazda3s Grand Touring hatchback ($20,595); Mazdaspeed3 Sport ($22,740); Mazdaspeed3 Grand Touring ($24,455) |
| 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; 6-speed manual; 4-speed automatic; 5-speed automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | two-stage front airbags with passenger weight sensor; side- and head-protection airbags for front seats; side curtain airbags for front and rear; anti-lock brakes with electronic brake-force distribution and brake assist; LATCH anchors and tethers for child safety seats in the rear; collapsible brake pedal; tire pressure monitor |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | traction control, electronic stability control; |
| Basic Warranty | 3 years/36,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Hiroshima, Japan |
| Manufacturer Phone | 800-222-5500 |
| Manufacturer URL | www.mazdausa.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 14490 |
| Model Tested MSRP | Mazda 3s Touring 5-Door ($18,825) |
| Standard Equipment | air conditioning; cruise control; six-speaker AM/FM/CD/MP3 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 |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | power moonroof and in-dash 6CD changer ($890); front air dam ($550); all-weather floor mats ($78) |
| Destination Charge | 670 |
| Gas Guzzler Tax | |
| Price as Tested | 21013 |
| Layout | front-wheel drive |
| Horse Power | 156 @ 6500 |
| Torque | 150 @ 4500 |
| Fuel Economy | 22/29 |
| Wheelbase | 103.9 |
| Length/Width/Height | 177.6/69.1/57.7 |
| Track Front/Rear | |
| Turning Radius | 34.1 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 38.2/53.8/41.1 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room | |
| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 38.3/52.5/36.3 |
| Trunk Volume | 43.8 |
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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 | 4.8 |
| Curb Weight | 2930 |
| Stock Tires | 205/50VR17 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | vented disc/disc with ABS, EBD, and Brake Assist |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.5 |
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