Dear Mazda,
It's been a while since the 3 has been on sale without any major changes. Now, I know the age-old saying that if it isn't broken you shouldn't fix it, but the car has been rather unchanged since the fall of 2003.
Now, I've been expecting a redesigned 3 for 2009, but I noticed that you just introduced a 2008.5 model, and it looks exactly the same as the 2008. What gives?
Dear Consumer,
Thank you for your inquiry regarding the Mazda3. You are right, our sales figures indicate that the current-generation model fulfills the needs of a great deal of customers in Canada, and we currently are about to launch the new 2009 Mazda6 mid-size sedan. Our Tribute compact SUV will also get some powertrain improvements this fall, so as you can see, we are very busy.
Is it a wagon or a hatchback?
Dear Mazda,
I can't figure out exactly what the 3 Sport is. Do you call it a station wagon or a hatchback? Also, I've noticed that the new 2008.5 model now has a GX trim level; can you tell me more about it? I heard that the radio can finally read MP3 files, is that true? Thanks in advance.
Dear Consumer,
Thank you for your inquiry regarding the Mazda3 Sport. It is neither a station wagon nor a hatchback, but rather the most versatile compact car on the market. Okay, since you probably want a real answer and not some catchy marketing tag, we consider it as a hatchback.
As for the Mazda3 Sport GX, we are proud to introduce a new base trim level, which is powered by the 148-hp, 2.0-liter engine that is found in GX and GS sedan models. As standard equipment, it gets 15-inch steel wheels, 4-wheel disc brakes with ABS, 6 airbags and, as you've mentioned, a CD player that reads MP3 files.
The Mazda3 Sport GX starts out at $17,895, and a $1,295 Comfort Package adds power windows and heated mirrors, remote keyless entry, wheel-mounted audio controls, a rear spoiler and 15-inch alloy wheels.
It's been a while since the 3 has been on sale without any major changes. Now, I know the age-old saying that if it isn't broken you shouldn't fix it, but the car has been rather unchanged since the fall of 2003.
Now, I've been expecting a redesigned 3 for 2009, but I noticed that you just introduced a 2008.5 model, and it looks exactly the same as the 2008. What gives?
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| We consider the Mazda3 Sport as a hatchback. |
Dear Consumer,
Thank you for your inquiry regarding the Mazda3. You are right, our sales figures indicate that the current-generation model fulfills the needs of a great deal of customers in Canada, and we currently are about to launch the new 2009 Mazda6 mid-size sedan. Our Tribute compact SUV will also get some powertrain improvements this fall, so as you can see, we are very busy.
Is it a wagon or a hatchback?
Dear Mazda,
I can't figure out exactly what the 3 Sport is. Do you call it a station wagon or a hatchback? Also, I've noticed that the new 2008.5 model now has a GX trim level; can you tell me more about it? I heard that the radio can finally read MP3 files, is that true? Thanks in advance.
Dear Consumer,
Thank you for your inquiry regarding the Mazda3 Sport. It is neither a station wagon nor a hatchback, but rather the most versatile compact car on the market. Okay, since you probably want a real answer and not some catchy marketing tag, we consider it as a hatchback.
As for the Mazda3 Sport GX, we are proud to introduce a new base trim level, which is powered by the 148-hp, 2.0-liter engine that is found in GX and GS sedan models. As standard equipment, it gets 15-inch steel wheels, 4-wheel disc brakes with ABS, 6 airbags and, as you've mentioned, a CD player that reads MP3 files.
The Mazda3 Sport GX starts out at $17,895, and a $1,295 Comfort Package adds power windows and heated mirrors, remote keyless entry, wheel-mounted audio controls, a rear spoiler and 15-inch alloy wheels.
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| The new base trim level Mazda3 Sport GX comes equipped with the 2.0-liter engine. |