dumpbear
12-01-2008, 10:50 PM
Good old Jim Kenzie reviews the new 3 in last weekend's Wheels section:
http://www.wheels.ca/small/compact/article/477554
This was a great read with a cup o' joe last Saturday morning! :pop
2010 Mazda3
PRICE: (est.) $15,000-$30,000
ENGINE: 2 L four; 2.5 L four
POWER/TORQUE: (2 L) 148 hp/ 135 lb-ft.; (2.5 L) 167 hp/168 lb.-ft.
FUEL CONSUMPTION: (2.0 L manual) city 8.1 L, hwy. 5.9 L; (2.5 L auto) city 9.2 L, hwy. 6.8 L/100 km
COMPETITION: Honda Civic, Toyota Corolla, Nissan Versa/Sentra, Mitsubishi Lancer, Chevrolet Cobalt
WHAT'S BEST:
Driving dynamics, interior
WHAT'S WORST:
Directional Stability Control is optional on GS
WHAT'S INTERESTING:
Automatic 2.5 L gets better fuel ratings than manual
http://www.wheels.ca/small/compact/article/477554
This was a great read with a cup o' joe last Saturday morning! :pop
2010 Mazda3
PRICE: (est.) $15,000-$30,000
ENGINE: 2 L four; 2.5 L four
POWER/TORQUE: (2 L) 148 hp/ 135 lb-ft.; (2.5 L) 167 hp/168 lb.-ft.
FUEL CONSUMPTION: (2.0 L manual) city 8.1 L, hwy. 5.9 L; (2.5 L auto) city 9.2 L, hwy. 6.8 L/100 km
COMPETITION: Honda Civic, Toyota Corolla, Nissan Versa/Sentra, Mitsubishi Lancer, Chevrolet Cobalt
WHAT'S BEST:
Driving dynamics, interior
WHAT'S WORST:
Directional Stability Control is optional on GS
WHAT'S INTERESTING:
Automatic 2.5 L gets better fuel ratings than manual