| Known in Japan as the Axela, the Mazda3 is | | | | to a segment that has left customers of other |
| assembled and crafted by the Mazda Motor | | | | brands wanting and craving for more. The new |
| Corporation. The vehicle is actually based on | | | | vehicle brings along with it promises of a |
| Ford's global C1 Platform that was developed | | | | memorable driving experience, and a whole new |
| by Volvo and was shared with the latest | | | | redefinition of style, build-quality, and |
| European Ford Focus and Volvo S40. Mazda | | | | performance in its own segment. Akira |
| carried out the vehicle's chassis | | | | Tanioka, Mazda 3's program manager states, |
| development, however, when it came to its | | | | "The Mazda3 is the best designed, |
| suspension, this part was done by Ford. | | | | best-engineered, and most fun-to-drive |
| | | | C-segment (compact) vehicle in the current |
| In the United States, the Mazda3 is made | | | | market. It truly does exceed our most |
| available in two trim levels - the "i" and | | | | demanding expectations." |
| the "s". The "i" has a 2.0 liter engine, | | | | |
| meanwhile the "s" has a 2.3 liter engine. The | | | | The Mazda 3 "i" and "s" is a sedan with a |
| latter has updated the vehicle with a | | | | personality all its own. It owns the |
| stronger engine and includes in its list air | | | | traditional three-box design however, this |
| conditioning, cruise control, leather-wrapped | | | | time around, taking a step further with |
| steering wheel, remote keyless entry, | | | | dynamic proportions and taut contours. This |
| height-adjustable driver's seat, power | | | | then produces a refined yet sporty look, |
| windows, door looks and mirrors. The sedan | | | | without sacrificing interior volume. It also |
| under the "s" trim has a crisper handling | | | | has a long wheelbase, short overhangs, a |
| with its larger tires. The Mazda3 is actually | | | | short but high rear deck, and a |
| powered by an assortment of vehicles because | | | | compact-looking cabin that delivers a |
| it all depends on the market. The engine used | | | | coupe-like design. This is exceptionally a |
| in Japan is different from that used in the | | | | good choice for customers who are looking for |
| United States, and of course in Europe. | | | | an aggressive yet sophisticated sedan. sells |
| | | | factory replacement Mazda 3 parts and Mazda |
| Rolling off the assembly line, the Mazda3 | | | | parts online at discounted wholesale prices, |
| rolled into view on December 8, 2003. What is | | | | specializing in OEM and aftermarket parts. |
| standard for all trim levels is that each has | | | | Mazda Parts and Mazda Auto Parts offers a |
| a five-speed manual transmission. However, | | | | superior collection of Mazda body parts. |
| optional is a four-speed automatic for very | | | | |
| much larger engines. The vehicle has been | | | | Unmistakably a Mazda, the new Mazda3 brings |
| very well-received in all markets. Come 2004, | | | | along with it the Mazda way of styling and |
| it was actually recognized as the best | | | | functional intelligence. Its exterior has a |
| selling car in Canada. | | | | design that suggests dynamics and strength, |
| | | | along with a presence that shouts out the |
| The newest Mazda3 on the market combines the | | | | exciting, fun-to-drive character that the |
| best qualities that its predecessors - GLC, | | | | vehicle has. Its interior has been designed |
| 323, and Protégé - had. Taking the | | | | and crafted to evoke excitement and delight |
| compact class car to an entirely new level in | | | | with top-of-the-line interior functionality |
| terms of refinement and quality, the Mazda3 | | | | and easy comfort. |
| has introduced a fresh and confident vision | | | | |