The Mazda 3 is available as either a sedan or a four-door hatchback. The "i" trims come with a 148-horsepower 2.0 liter four-cylinder engine. The "s" trims have a 156-horsepower 2.3 liter four-cylinder.
To us, its most notable features include its easy steering and precise handling, athletic engine (particularly the 2.3 liter), stylish design, front seat space and affordable price. The best description of this vehicle I've heard is, "value-based performance".
Year-To-Year Changes:
2005 Mazda 3: A new sp23 model was introduced and included leather seats and 17 inch alloy wheels.
2006 Mazda 3: The short-lived sp23 model was dropped. Instead, the s Touring and S Grand Touring models were added. The features of the S Touring included front side airbags, curtain side airbags, and 17 inch wheels.
The s Grand Touring added to the S Touring a leather interior, heated front seats, automatic climate control, trip computer, and xenon headlamps.
2007 Mazda 3: Added a performance model, traction/antiskid control, and some minor cosmetic changes. The MazdaSpeed hatchback was introduced featuring a sport-tuned suspension, xenon headlights, leather upholstery, larger brakes, and 18 inch wheels.
2008 Mazda 3: Largely unchanged for the 2008 model year.
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