The 2009 Mazda MAZDA3 is a compact sports car that can accommodate five passengers. The 2009 Mazda MAZDA3 stands out for its peppy performance, nimble handling, chiseled styling, and well-constructed luxurious interior. The 2009 Mazda MAZDA3 is available as a four-door sedan, five-door hatchback, and a high-performance MAZDASPEED3 wagon. The 2009 Mazda MAZDA3 sedan comes in five trim levels - i Sport, i Touring Value, s Sport, s Touring, and s Grand Touring and the hatchback in three trim levels - s Sport, s Touring, and s Grand Touring.
Power and Performance
A 148-horsepower, 2.0-liter DOHC four-cylinder engine is standard on 2009 Mazda MAZDA3 sedan i Sport and i Touring Value models, while a 156-horsepower, 2.3-liter, DOHC four-cylinder engine is standard on the 2009 MAZDA3 sedan s Sport, s Touring, and s Grand Touring trims. A 156-horsepower, 2.3-liter, DOHC 16-valve four-cylinder engine is standard on the 2009 MAZDA3 hatchback. A five-speed manual transmission and front-wheel drive configuration are standard on both the sedan and the hatchback body types.
Build and Styling
Prominent standard features available on the 2009 Mazda MAZDA3 include 15-inch steel wheels to 16-inch and 17-inch aluminum alloy wheels; halogen headlights; fog lights; air conditioning with pollen filter (optional on the sedan i Sport trim); variable intermittent windshield wipers; automatic climate control system with ambient outside temperature display (on s Grand Touring trims only); dual power remote mirrors (not available on i Sport); day/night rearview mirror; cruise control with steering wheel-mounted controls; rear roof spoiler; tilt/telescopic steering wheel; power door locks with two stage unlocking feature; reclining front bucket seats; power windows with one-touch down feature; 60/40 split fold-down rear seat; 3-spoke leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob; driver's seat with manual adjustable lumbar support; 6-speaker sound system with 2 tweeters (on hatchback models); auxiliary audio input jack; audio system automatic level control; Sirius Satellite Radio; and AM/FM/CD compatible audio system with digital clock.
Safety Features
The 2009 Mazda MAZDA3 is equipped with standard safety techniques such as 3-point seat belts at all seating positions; front seat-belt pre-tensioners with force limiters; anti-lock braking system with electronic brake distribution and brake assist; LATCH rear seat child safety seat lower anchors and upper tethers; front and rear side-impact door beams; dual front airbags; side-impact air curtains with third-row coverage; front-seat mounted side-impact airbags; triple-H construction; theft-deterrent security system; dynamic stability control and traction control system; tire pressure monitoring system; and whiplash-reducing front seat headrests.
