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2009 Mazda 3 accessories review
Mazda 3 The 2009 Mazda3 is available as a sedan in base "I" or upgraded "s" trim while the four-door hatchback model comes in "s" trim only. The basic features like a tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel, full carpeting, a 60/40-split folding rear seat and an AM/FM CD stereo. Options include air conditioning, 16-inch alloy wheels, a sunroof and a six-disc CD changer. Upgraded "s" models come standard with power windows, locks and mirrors; 16-inch wheels (17-inch on wagons); cruise control; keyless entry; a leather-wrapped steering wheel with satellite audio and cruise controls; and higher-grade cloth upholstery. Unlike most economy cars, it offers a distinctive interior design that is both comfortable and functional. The sharp-looking gauges are housed in their own individual binnacles, while the center stack augments the typical three-dial design with a sleek radio treatment that gives the car a more upscale appearance than most cars in its class.
There's still enough room for taller drivers to get comfortable up front, and the rear seats are acceptably spacious for a car in this class. The 2009 Mazda3 four-door sedan comes with a 2.0-liter engine, while the five-door hatchback is available with either a 2.0-liter or 2.3-liter engine. It is the designation for the 2.0-liter, and it only comes in a four-door, which doesn't include air conditioning, power windows, mirrors or door locks, cruise control, automatic transmission or ABS. Some good things it does include are a stainless steel exhaust system, halogen headlights, a great five-speed transmission, AM/FM/CD sound system, and two-stage front airbags, adjusted for appropriate deployment power by sensors. The package you need for that base stripper includes the power controls, cruise control and remote entry, more adjustment for the driver's seat, and 16-inch alloy wheels. The 2009 Mazda3 of the five-door is no wider, but it appears wide-shouldered because of the aggressive nose; the fenders are dropped and sculpted to rise to the hood. The boxy top half also makes it look wider. There's less rake from the tops of the doors to the roof (affording more shoulder room), but the tail of the roof is gently rounded to the lift gate window, to soften the profile. There's a tidy spoiler above the window. The rear fenders are aggressively defined over the wheels. There's a big notch on the rear bumper under the hatchback's lift gate for the back of your hand when you grab the latch. We thought the design was a bit exaggerated until we used it the first time and appreciated its excellent function. The taillights chase after the twenty something sport compact set. The glass is clear, and inside there are three bulbs: amber turn signal, white backup, and red brake. It's a style that has gone more or less mainstream, with manufacturers trying to appeal to trends that began with aftermarket and the young. Click HERE to Get 2009 car, truck, and SUV price quotes from dealers in your area.Home > Sitemap > Mazda > Nissan > Pontiac > Toyota > Volkswagen
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