Well, the holidays are now over and back to school and work I go. And back the Mazda3 must go as well. It was an all around good experience. The new-generation Mazda is a hit in my books and without a doubt will be at least as popular as the outgoing Protegé.
Specifications:
Specifications:
- Price Range (MSRP): $ 21,385 - $25,190 (Sport GS starts at $20,185)
- Body Type: 5-door liftback
- Layout: front engine, FWD
- Engine: OPT (GT) 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 with ABS and EBFD
- 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 Cavalier / Cobalt, Dodge SX 2.0, Ford Focus, Honda Civic, Hyundai Elantra GT, Kia Spectra, Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback, Nissan Sentra, Pontiac Sunfire / Pursuit, Saturn ION, Subaru Impreza, Suzuki Aerio, Toyota Corolla, VW Golf
- Web site: www.mazda.ca
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