Mazda MAZDA3 Reviews and Buying Tips
Last update 18 May’09- Review @ TheCarConnection
The 2010 Mazda3 engages drivers like few other compact cars, though a little more room and less noise couldn’t hurt.
Introduction of 2010 Mazda MAZDA3
The 2010 MAZDA3 is a 4-door, 5-passenger family sedan, or wagon, available in 7 trims, ranging from the i SV 4-Door to the s Grand Touring 5-Door.
Upon introduction, the i SV 4-Door is equipped with a standard 2.0-liter, I4, 148-horsepower engine that achieves 24-mpg in the city and 32-mpg on the highway. A 5-speed manual transmission with overdrive is standard, and a 5-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is optional. The s Grand Touring 5-Door is equipped with a standard 2.5-liter, I4, 167-horsepower engine that achieves 22-mpg in the city and 29-mpg on the highway. A 6-speed manual transmission with overdrive is standard. A 5-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is optional.
The 2010 MAZDA3 is redesigned for 2010.
Index of Mazda MAZDA3 Reviews
- Auto123–The 2010 Mazda3 is an improvement over the previous generation; since the 2009 model was already a competent car, however, don’t expect a revolution. The new 3 is worthwhile for the extra gear in the automatic transmission, the small gain in refinement and, of course, the happy face.Mazda’s savvy marketing team unabashedly claimed the 3 as being the bestselling car in 2009, an audacious move since we’re only a quarter-way through the calendar year (as this is being written, of course). If the company wants their compact car to hold its title until Christmas, and the Mazda3 has what it takes to do so, it will have to keep its price at an affordable level.
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STYLING-The restyled 2010 Mazda Mazda3 wins more than a few fans with its cutting-edge (and attention-getting) interior and exterior styling.
PERFORMANCE-The 2010 Mazda Mazda3 doesn’t offer the best EPA numbers in the class, but for driving excitement, it’s hard to top.
QUALITY-The seats inside the 2010 Mazda Mazda3 are long-haul comfortable, but your ears will have to withstand a tire-noise assault.
SAFETY-The 2010 Mazda Mazda3 might have a full roster of airbags, but it lacks standard ABS and electronic stability control.
FEATURES-The 2010 Mazda Mazda3, at least in Grand Touring garb, is a high-end model selling for a serious discount.
Mazda MAZDA3 Videos Show
- New 2010 Mazda MAZDA3 Video | Test Drive http://www.vimeo.com/3922594
- Mazda 3 Car wash Funny Videoshttp://www.vimeo.com/2967727
Buying Tips
The enthusiasts will rush to the turbocharged Mazdaspeed3 when it goes on sale later this year–but it will be pricey. Start saving.
About Mazda
Instituted in 1920 under the name “Toyo Cork Kogyo Co. Ltd”, this Japanese automaker’s Canadian division began selling cars in 1968. With a dealer network that now includes 163 showrooms, Mazda Canada is able to offer consumers across the country a wide selection of models comprised of two sedans (Mazda3, Mazda6)), two popular sports cars (MX5, RX8.), two crossovers (CX7), CX9), a traditional SUV (Tribute), a minivan (Mazda5) and a compact pickup truck (Serie B).
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Love my motorcycle on 17 May 2009:
s Grand Touring 5-Door，Great car, bought it new, it has 12k now. Love every minute of riding time on this car. Fun to drive, remind me of my BMW 320 that I used to have. Average 24 mpg in the city and I don't try to save gas when I drive!
Realiable car, Love the hatch back. I have carried so many things in it that I could not have taken it if I have bought the Honda Civic.
I wish they have a factory roof rack from factory.
I have being pulling my Jet ski (installed a U-Hall hitch) and it has been great.
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Randy on 17 May 2009:
I bought my 2010 s Sport 4-Door off the truck as they were being delivered on 4 March. I traded in my old Mazda 3 for it. This vehicle is a serious upgrade over my old one. Bigger motor, The interior and dashboard is a definite upgrade over my old one (and that's saying a lot). I traded a leather interior in for cloth, but the new seats are much better, with more side support. You can turn off the stability control and scorch your tires at a stoplight (with an automatic)!!! The car feels more solid, has a “German” feel to it. They built more quality into it and kept the zoom-zoom. I like that.
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Comment by
Stoppanda on 17 May 2009:
This s Sport 4-Door has it all…Nice ride perfect handling and fully loaded with the latest technologies. well worth 21K.
It is just amazing how far cars have come in the last 10 years.
Pros: Performance …fun to drive.
Cons..MPG not as good as other competitors and Red dash light.
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robert on 6 June 2009:
Hi, thanks for the wonderul review index and videos,here I get to find out that”Is a Mazda3 considered a decent car for college?”
I’m looking at the 2010 and up Mazda3 iSport models Are these good, reliable cars for a starting car? Currently I drive an ‘01 Protege, but after High school I plan on buying a Mazda3, probably not 2010 by the time I graduate, but more like 2012 Mazda3.
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halor Reply:
June 6th, 2009 at 2:07 am
Sure. The Mazda3 is a great little car and very reliable, good luck.
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