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The five-seat Mazdaspeed3 is the performance version of the compact Mazda3. It's powered by a 263-horsepower, turbocharged 2.3-liter four-cylinder engine that produces 280 pounds-feet of torque. Historically one of the best values in performance cars, the Mazdaspeed3 competes with the Volkswagen GTI and Subaru Impreza WRX.
New for 2012
A blind spot warning system is newly available, but there are no other significant changes.
Exterior
Though the regular Mazda3 comes as a sedan or four-door hatchback, the Mazdaspeed3 is only available as a hatchback. The Speed3 has a smiling grille that's anchored by a lower air dam and flared front fenders. The hood has a wide scoop to funnel air through the car's high-mounted intercooler. Exterior features include:
- Standard dual tailpipes
- Standard fog lights
- Standard rear spoiler
- Unique 18-inch alloy wheels
- Available bi-xenon high-intensity-discharge headlights
- Interior
- The Mazdaspeed3 shares its overall interior design with the regular Mazda3, but it has red accent stitching on the shift boot, steering wheel and seat fabric. Interior features include:
- Standard leather- and cloth-trimmed sport seats
- LED turbo-boost gauge between the speedometer and tachometer
- 60/40-split folding backseat
- Front-wheel drive remains the sole driveline, and the car is fitted with a standard six-speed manual transmission. Mechanical features include:
- 263-hp, turbocharged 2.3-liter four-cylinder engine makes 280 pounds-feet of torque
- Limited-slip differential
- Summer tires
- Standard safety features include:
- Four-wheel-disc antilock brakes with brake assist
- Electronic stability system with integrated traction control
- Front-, side-impact and side curtain airbags
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