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<p>24.22.8.230: /* Reliability and Maintenance: 5 Stars */</p> <hr /> <div>See also the main fact sheets for the '''[[Mazda Mazda3]]'''.<br /> <br /> ==High Points==<br /> * Fun to drive<br /> * Great gas mileage<br /> * European exterior styling<br /> * Quick to get up and go (0-60 in 7.4 seconds)<br /> <br /> ==Low Points==<br /> * Lack of foot room for rear passengers<br /> * Lower quality feel of hand dash controls<br /> * Manufacturer tires only last 30k miles<br /> <br /> ==Performance and Handling==<br /> * Very responsive at high speeds<br /> * Tight turning radius<br /> * Excellent brake response<br /> * Excellent for city driving as well as for long trips<br /> <br /> ==Gas Mileage==<br /> The Mazda3 typically gets 25-28 MPG in the city and 32-36 MPG on the freeway at 60-80 MPH. <br /> <br /> ==Safety: 4 Stars (out of 5)==<br /> Most organizations that rank safety (ConsumerGuide, NHTSA) give the Mazda3 this score. Passenger airbag is standard. Side impact ratings leave some concerns. Side airbags are not standard.<br /> <br /> ==Reliability and Maintenance: 5 Stars==<br /> With proper maintenance, which is reasonably priced (approximatley $100 every 10,000 miles excluding regular oil changes), the Mazda3 performs well day in and day out.<br /> <br /> ==Interior and Comforts==<br /> For someone less than 6' tall, this compact car is extremely comfortable. The drivers' seat offers lumbar support as well as vertical and horizontal adjustments. The gear shift sits at a comfortable distance from the drivers' seat, as do all controls.<br /> <br /> ==Exterior==<br /> This car is very well styled for a compact vehicle under $20,000. It looks much more like a European compact car than a Japanese econo-vehicle.<br /> <br /> ==Styles and Options==<br /> The Mazda3 comes in 8 different models for the 2006 model year. View them at [http://www.carsdirect.com CarsDirect]. There is the standard 4-door sedan and the 5-door hatchback (Mazda3s). The hatchback comes in a 2.3 liter model only, whereas the sedan comes in 2.0 liter and 2.3 liter models.<br /> Options include (but are not limited to):<br /> * Sunroof<br /> * Power windows and locks<br /> * 5 CD changer<br /> * [[Navigation System|GPS]]<br /> <br /> ==Main Competitors==<br /> * Ford Focus<br /> * Toyota Corolla<br /> * Honda Civic<br /> <br /> ==External Links==<br /> '''''WikiCars Contributor Favorites'''''<br /> *[http://www.mazdausa.com/MusaWeb/displayPage.action?pageParameter=modelsAllMZ3 Mazda3 homepage]<br /> <br /> '''''Community Sites'''''<br /> *[http://carscarscars.blogs.com/index/2004/04/review_mazda3.html CarsCarsCars!]</div>

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