2004 Mazda3 GT Road Test
1-21-2004
by
Trevor Hofmann
, Canadian Auto Press
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In the end the 3 is a major step forward for Mazda, and might just be the best car for sport-oriented drivers in the compact crowd.
Specifications (3 4-Door GT):
- Price Range (MSRP): $21,345 - $24,445 (base 3s start at $16,195)
- Body Type: 4-door sedan, 5-door liftback
- Layout: front engine, FWD
- Engine: 148 hp, 138 lb-ft of torque, 2.0-L, 16-valve, DOHC I-4
- Opt Engine (GT): 160 hp, 151 lb-ft of torque, 2.3-L, 16-valve, DOHC I-4
- Transmission: 5-spd manual (opt 4-spd auto with manual mode)
- Acceleration (0 - 100 km/h): 8.9 seconds
- Top Speed: 188 km/h (117 mph)
- Brakes (front/rear): disc / disc (opt ABS)
- Curb Weight: 1,248 kg (2,751 lbs)
- Seating Capacity: 5
- Cargo Volume (trunk): 323 L (11.4 cu ft)
- Fuel Economy (city/hwy): 9.2 / 6.7 L/100 km (26 / 35 mpg) (manual)
- Warranty (mo/km): 36/80,000 comprehensive - 60/100,000 powertrain
- Direct Competitors: Chevrolet Cavalier / Optra, Dodge SX 2.0, Ford Focus, Honda Civic, Hyundai Elantra, Kia Spectra, Mitsubishi Lancer, Nissan Sentra, Pontiac Sunfire, Saturn ION, Subaru Impreza, Suzuki Aerio, Toyota Corolla, VW Golf
- Web site: www.mazda.ca
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