In any of its option and body configurations, the Mazda3 inspires and lives up to the "zoom zoom" marketing campaign Mazda so successfully propagated. The Mazda3 is a car-full of value, fun and sensibility seductively contained within two distinct personalities - the dominating of which is competitive and athletic. My Mazda3 Sport GT test car is just that much better.
Specifications (Sport GT):
Specifications (Sport GT):
- Price Range (MSRP): $ 21,385 - $25,190 (Sport GS starts at $20,185)
- Body Type: 5-door liftback
- Layout: front engine, FWD
- Engine: 160 hp, 150 lb-ft of torque, 2.3-L, 16-valve, DOHC I-4
- Transmission: 5-spd manual (opt 4-spd auto)
- Brakes (front/rear): disc/disc, ABS and EBD
- Curb Weight: 1,282 kg (2,826 lbs)
- Seating Capacity: 5
- Cargo Volume (seats up/folded): 484 / 884 L (17.1 / 31.2 cu ft)
- Fuel Economy (city/hwy): 9.2 / 6.7 L/100 km (26 / 35 mpg)
- Warranty (mo/km): 36/80,000 comprehensive - 60/100,000 powertrain
- Direct Competitors: Chevrolet Optra Wagon, Ford Focus Wagon, Honda Civic SiR, Hyundai Elantra GT, Kia Spectra5, Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback, Pontiac Vibe, Saturn ION Quad Coupe, Subaru Impreza Wagon, Suzuki Aerio Fastback, Toyota Matrix, VW Golf Wagon
- Web site: www.mazda.ca
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