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