Pros:
- Amazing performance
- Stealth appearance
- Reasonable price
Cons:
- Some torque steer
Driving enthusiasts looking for budget thrills
Who should not buy the Mazdaspeed 3:
Those who think proper sports cars have two doors
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Details and specs:
- Body style: 5-door hatchback
- Trim levels: Sport, Grand Touring
- Price range (including options): $22,835 - $27,220
- Base engine: 2.3 liter turbocharged inline 4, 263 hp @ 5500 RPM, 280 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM
- Optional engine: None
- Premium fuel required? Yes
- Transmission: 6-speed manual
- Driveline: Front engine, front-wheel-drive
- EPA fuel economy estimates: 20 MPG city/28 MPG highway
- Where built: Japan
- Standard safety equipment: Front airbags, front-seat-mounted torso airbags, side-curtain airbags, antilock brakes, electronic stability control
- Optional safety equipment: None
- Major standard features: Leather seats, power windows/locks/mirrors, keyless entry, climate control, CD player
- Major options: Navigation system, satellite radio, auto-dimming rear view mirror
- Warranty: 3 years/36,000 miles bumper-to-bumper, 5 years/60,000 miles powertrain, 5 years/unlimited mileage outer body rust-through
- Roadside assistance/free maintenance: 3 years/36,000 miles roadside assistance
