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The 2008 MAZDA3 is a 4-door, 5-passenger family sedan, or wagon, available in 8 trims, ranging from the i Sport 4-Door to the s Grand Touring 5-Door.

Upon introduction, the i Sport 4-Door is equipped with a standard 2.0-liter, I4, 148-horsepower engine that achieves 24-mpg in the city and 32-mpg on the highway. A 5-speed manual transmission with overdrive is standard, and a 4-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is optional. The s Grand Touring 5-Door is equipped with a standard 2.3-liter, I4, 156-horsepower engine that achieves 22-mpg in the city and 29-mpg on the highway. A 5-speed manual transmission with overdrive is standard, and a 5-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is optional.

Transmission

• 5-Speed Manual Transmission With Overdrive and Floor Mounted Shifter

Steering

• Power Rack and Pinion Variable Assisted Steering
• Telescopic Steering Column
• Tilt Steering Column

Suspension

• Independent MacPherson Strut Front Suspension With Coil Springs and Shock Absorbers
• Independent Multi-Link Rear Suspension With Coil Springs and Shock Absorbers
• Rear Stabilizer Bar

Electrical

• 2 Front Power Outlets, 1 Integrated With Cigarette Lighter
• Cigarette Lighter With Illuminated Ashtray
• Battery
• Drive-By-Wire Control For Throttle
• Audio Pre-Wiring