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New Mazda3 Models for 2007
Mazda3 sedan models come with a 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine with five-speed manual transmission or optional four-speed automatic, in base GX or midrange GS trim; or with a 2.3-litre four-cylinder and five-speed manual or optional five-speed automatic in the GT.
Features on the GX sedan include 15-inch steel wheels, four-wheel disc brakes with ABS, manual remote mirrors, CD player with two speakers, fixed intermittent wipers, tilt and telescopic steering wheel, engine immobilizer theft system, 60/40 folding rear seats and floor mats.
The GS sedan adds 15-inch alloy wheels, air conditioning, heated power mirrors, rain-sensing intermittent wipers, automatic light control, CD player with four speakers and wheel-mounted controls, cruise control, power windows, power locks with keyless entry, driver’s seat height adjuster, rear centre armrest, trip computer and locking glovebox.
The GT sedan adds 17-inch alloy wheels, sport-style bumpers and sill extensions, fog lights, LED taillights, CD player with four speakers and two tweeters, anti-theft alarm system, sport-type heated cloth seats, leather-wrapped wheel and shifter knob, and electroluminescent gauges.
The Mazda Sport hatchback comes only with the 2.3-litre engine, and with five-speed manual or optional five-speed automatic, in GS and GT trim. Features are similar to the GS and GT sedan trim lines, but with the addition of a rear washer/wiper, and air conditioning is an option on GS.
Available options on Mazda3 models include leather interior, six-CD stereo, automatic climate control, sunroof and Xenon headlamps.
Based on the Mazda3 Sport hatchback, the Mazdaspeed3 features a 2.3-litre direct-injection turbocharged engine capable of 263 hp and 280 lb-ft of torque, mated solely to a six-speed manual transmission borrowed from the Mazdaspeed6. The Mazdaspeed3 also includes a high-level torque management system and newly-developed limited slip differential, which suppresses sudden torque peaks to minimize torque steer and wheel spin. Extra bracing built into the body gives increased rigidity, and brakes are larger than on regular models.
The Mazdaspeed3 has the features found on Mazda3 GT models, along with traction control system, dynamic stability control, 18-inch alloy wheels with summer tires, six-CD Bose stereo with four speakers, two tweeters and subwoofer, alloy pedals, black leather-wrapped wheel with red stitching, jackknife key, tri-mode luminescent gauges, and Mazdaspeed-specific grille, spoiler, bumpers, side sill extensions, fog lights, sport seats, centre panel finish, door trim and floor mats.
The Mazda3 is an exceptional car for its price, with impressive handling, flat cornering, tight turning radius and snappy performance even from the 2.0-litre. It shares its platform with the Volvo S40 and European Ford Focus, but its powertrain is unique to Mazda. The new facelift freshens up the design very well; the interior remains roomy and comfortable, with plenty of storage space, including a 260-mm deep glovebox that will swallow a purse.
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