2006 Mazda Mazda3 Overview

Introduction

The Mazda 3 is Mazda's spirited, 5-seater compact car that is roomy, affordable, and fun to drive. It comes as both a tour-door sedan or a five-door hatchback. Among competition from Toyota and Honda, the Mazda 3 has proven to be popular, stylish, and in line with the Mazda idea or sportiness.

The Mazda 3s features a free-revving 2.3-liter engine that delivers spirited performance and the Mazda 3i benefits with a 2.0-liter engine. The five-speed manual transmission shifts easily for new drivers and there's an automatic available with a manual-shift feature. Side-curtain airbags and anti-lock brakes are standard on some models and available on all. Most equipment is optional, including power windows, locks and mirrors, remote keyless entry; cruise control, a height-adjustable driver's seat, six-speaker audio system, 16-inch cast aluminum wheels, variable-intermittent windshield wipers, leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, brighter interior upholstery and trim, electroluminescent gauges that adjust for intensity, and delayed courtesy lights.

For 2006, the 2.0-liter engine in the Mazda 3i benefits from increased power.

The Mazda Mazda3 is a premium automobile, exciting to drive, styled adventurously, and fully equipped with luxury features.

The Mazda3 sedan comes with three levels of available equipment: Sport, Touring and Grand Touring. The entry-level i-model is available with a fuel-efficient, 148-hp 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine, while the sporty s-model is equipped with a sophisticated 156-hp 2.3-liter four-cylinder. The Mazda3 five-door hatchback comes standard with the 156-hp 2.3-liter engine. The five-door also comes in Sport, Touring and Grand Touring trim. The Mazdaspeed3 five-door comes with a 263-hp turbocharged 2.3-liter four-cylinder engine, five-speed manual transmission, limited-slip differential, stability control and 215/45YR18 tires.

For 2007, Mazda has upgraded the appearance both inside and outside the Mazda3. The body shell, chassis rigidity, and suspension have also been tuned. A Mazdaspeed3 trim also joins the lineup.

The Mazda3 is a premium compact car, exciting to drive and look at, and equipped with unexpected luxury features, all at a reasonable price.

The Mazda3 comes with three levels of available equipment: Sport, Touring and Grand Touring. The entry-level i-model (sedan only) is available with a fuel-efficient, 148-hp 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine, while the sporty s-model (sedan and hatchback) is equipped with a sophisticated 156-hp 2.3-liter four-cylinder. Standard or available safety features include six airbags, 4-wheel ABS, stability and traction control, xenon headlights and tire pressure monitoring.

For 2008, the Mazda3 carries over with little to no change.

The Mazda3 comes with four levels of available equipment: Sport, Touring Value, Touring and Grand Touring. The entry-level i-model (sedan only) is available with a fuel-efficient, 148-hp 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine, while the sporty s-model (sedan and hatchback) is equipped with a sophisticated 156-hp 2.3-liter four-cylinder. Standard or available safety features include six airbags, 4-wheel anti-lock brakes, stability and traction control, xenon headlights and tire pressure monitoring.

For 2009, anti-lock brakes and side/curtain airbags have been added as standard equipment to the i Sport sedan model.

The Mazda3 is a premium compact car, exciting to drive and look at, and equipped with unexpected luxury and technology features not typically found in its class.

The Mazda3 comes with four levels of equipment: SV (sedan only), Sport, Touring (sedan only) and Grand Touring. The entry-level i-model (sedan only) is available with a 148-hp 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine, while the sporty s-model (sedan and hatchback) is equipped with a new 167-hp 2.5-liter four-cylinder borrowed from the Mazda6. Standard or available safety features include six airbags, 4-wheel anti-lock brakes, stability and traction control, active front head restraints, bi-xenon adaptive headlights and tire pressure monitoring. Available tech features include a compact navigation system, advanced keyless entry and start, Bluetooth for cell phones and music streaming, Homelink garage door opener, satellite radio and a 10-speaker BOSE audio system.

For 2010, The Mazda3 has been completely redesigned inside and out.