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| [[image:2006_Mazda3_hatchbackleft.jpg|thumb|350px|right|2006 [[Mazda Mazda3]] hatchback]]
| | #REDIRECT[[Mazda Mazda3 Review]] |
| See also the main fact sheets for the '''[[Mazda Mazda3]]'''.
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| ==High Points==
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| * Fun to drive
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| * Great gas mileage
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| * European exterior styling
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| * Quick to get up and go (0-60 in 7.4 seconds)
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| ==Low Points==
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| * Lack of foot room for rear passengers
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| * Lower quality feel of hand dash controls
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| * Manufacturer tires only last 30k miles
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| ==Performance and Handling==
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| * Very responsive at high speeds
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| * Tight turning radius
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| * Excellent brake response
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| * Excellent for city driving as well as for long trips
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| ==Gas Mileage==
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| In a Compact Car category that includes the [[Toyota Prius]], [[Honda Insight]], and [[Honda Civic Hybrid]], the [[Mazda Mazda3|Mazda3]] ranks 10th in fuel efficiency, as ranked by [http://www.autos.com/autos/rankings_mpg?cat=passenger_cars&segment=compact_cars&rank=mpg&year=2006 Autos.com]. Mileage will vary, dependent upon engine and drivetrain. The city/highway numbers for the different versions of the Mazda3 are as follows:
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| * 2.0L 4-cyl. [[manual transmission|manual]] - 28/35
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| * 2.0L 4-cyl. [[automatic transmission|automatic]] - 26/34
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| * 2.3L 4-cyl. [[manual transmission|manual]] - 26/32
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| * 2.3L 4-cyl. [[automatic transmission|automatic]] - 25/31
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| ==Safety==
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| Test performed by the [http://www.safercar.gov NHTSA] yielded mostly good ratings for the Mazda3. In front impact and rollover tests, the Mazda3 earned 4/5 stars, while it received 3/5 stars for its side impact results.
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| ==Reliability and Maintenance: 5 Stars==
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| 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.
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| ==Interior and Comforts==
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| 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.
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| ==Exterior==
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| 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.
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| ==Styles and Options==
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| 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.
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| Options include (but are not limited to):
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| * Sunroof
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| * Power windows and locks
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| * 5 CD changer
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| * [[Navigation System|GPS]]
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| ==Main Competitors==
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| * [[Ford Focus]]
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| * [[Toyota Corolla]]
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| * [[Honda Civic]]
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| * [[Honda Civic Hybrid]]
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| * [[MINI Cooper]]
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| * [[Volkswagen Jetta]]
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| * [[Pontiac Vibe]]
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| * [[Toyota Prius]]
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| ==External Links==
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| '''''WikiCars Contributor Favorites'''''
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| *[http://www.mazdausa.com/MusaWeb/displayPage.action?pageParameter=modelsAllMZ3 Mazda3 homepage]
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| '''''Community Sites'''''
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| *[http://carscarscars.blogs.com/index/2004/04/review_mazda3.html CarsCarsCars!]
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