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2010 Mazda MAZDA3 Review
Re-engineered premium car at compact price.
2010 MAZDA3 Review Summary & Specifications
The Mazda3 is known as an attractive, premium small car at a reasonable price, and the 2010 update only reinforces that hard-earned reputation. It does cost a bit more than most direct competitors, but it also offers a sportier character and several amenities normally reserved for luxury cars. The hatchback body style feels even sportier and provides useful space. If you're looking for a small car, be sure to put the Mazda3 on your shopping list.Kirk Bell filed this report to NewCarTestDrive.com.
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| Vehicle Category | Compact Cars |
| Editor | Kirk Bell |
| Model Lineup | Mazda 3i SV sedan ($15,045); Mazda 3i Sport sedan ($15,975); Mazda 3i Touring sedan ($17,500); Mazda 3s Touring sedan ($18,740); Mazda 3s Grand Touring sedan ($21,500); Mazda 3s Sport hatchback ($19,230); Mazda 3s Grand Touring hatchback ($21,500) |
| Engines (standard) | 2.5-liter dohc 16-valve inline-4 |
| Transmissions (standard) | 5-speed automatic |
| Engines (optional) | 148-hp 2.0-liter inline-4; 167-hp 2.5-liter inline-4; 263-hp 2.3-liter turbocharged inline4 |
| Transmissions (optional) | 5-speed manual; 5-speed automatic; 6-speed manual |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | dual frontal airbags, front side airbags, curtain side airbags; tire-pressure monitor, active front head restraints; anti-lock brakes with electronic brakeforce distribution and brake assist |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | traction control, electronic stability control, adaptive headlights |
| Basic Warranty | 3 years/36,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Hiroshima, Japan |
| Manufacturer Phone | 800-222-5500 |
| Manufacturer URL | www.mazdausa.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 15045 |
| Model Tested MSRP | Mazda 3s Grand Touring ($21,500) |
| Standard Equipment | leather upholstery, front sport bucket seats, heated front seats, eight-way power driver's seat with memory, dual-zone automatic climate control, cruise control, heated power mirrors with integrated turn signals, power windows, power door locks, remote keyless entry, tilt/telescoping steering column, steering wheel audio and Bluetooth controls electroluminescent gauges, leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, front center console, Multi-Information Display, Bluetooth cell phone link, AM/FM/CD stereo, auxiliary audio input jack, iPod adapter, outside temperature display, 60/40 split folding rear seat, automatic headlights, rain-sensing wipers, adaptive bi-xenon headlights, fog lights, LED taillights, rear lip spoiler, P205/50R17 tires on alloy wheels |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | Moonroof, 6CD and Bose package ($1395) with sunroof, six-disc CD changer and 10-speaker, 242-watt Bose Centerpoint surround sound system; Technology package ($1195) with keyless access and starting, full-color Multi-Information Display, navigation system, Sirius satellite radio with a six-month subscription, perimeter alarm |
| Destination Charge | 670 |
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| Price as Tested | 24760 |
| Layout | front-wheel drive |
| Horse Power | 167 @ 6000 |
| Torque | 168 @ 4000 |
| Fuel Economy | 22/29 |
| Wheelbase | 103.9 |
| Length/Width/Height | 177.4/69.1/57.9 |
| Track Front/Rear | |
| Turning Radius | 35.8 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 38.9/53.7/42.0 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room | |
| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 38.0/52.2/36.2 |
| Trunk Volume | 17.0 |
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| Front Suspension | independent, MacPherson strut |
| Rear Suspension | independent, multi-link |
| Ground Clearance | 4.7 |
| Curb Weight | 3064 |
| Stock Tires | P205/50R17 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | disc/disc with ABS, EBD, Brake Assist |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 |
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