2008 MAZDA MAZDA3 s GT *Ltd Avail* FWD Automatic

• 2-speed variable-intermittent rain-sensing front windshield wipers
• Black roof molding
• Body-color door handles
• Body-color folding pwr mirrors
• Body-color fuel door
• Body-color protective side moldings
• Body-color sport-type front/rear bumpers w/(4) integrated rear bumper reflectors
• Body-color sport-type grille insert & trim
• Fog lights
• Halogen Xenon headlights-inc: auto on/off, silver-color bezels, black housings
• LED taillights
• Side sill extensions
• Triple-H construction

• (2) coat hooks
• (3) passenger assist grips
• 3-spoke leather-wrapped steering wheel w/audio & cruise controls
• 4-function trip computer-inc: current fuel economy, average fuel economy, approximate distance-to-empty, average vehicle speed
• 60/40 split fold-down rear seat
• AM/FM stereo w/CD player-inc: (6) speakers, automatic level control (ALC), digital clock, auxiliary audio input jack
• Auto climate control-inc: pollen filter
• Cargo area light
• Center console-inc: armrest lid/covered dual storage compartment, 12V auxiliary outlet
• Cigarette lighter & ashtray w/illumination
• Cruise control
• Day/night rearview mirror
• Delayed courtesy lights-inc: front map & dome
• Driver Foot Rest
• Driver illuminated window switch
• Driver side front seatback pocket
• Driver side storage bin
• Dual front cupholders w/lids
• Dual vinyl-covered visors-inc: covered vanity mirrors, ticket holders
• Electroluminescent gauges w/red & blue nighttime illumination
• Engine immobilizer anti-theft system
• Front side window demisters
• Front/rear carpet floor mats
• Front/rear outboard adjustable headrests
• Full cargo area trim
• Full carpeting
• Gauge illumination dimming control button
• Illuminated Locking Glove Box
• Instrumentation-inc: coolant temp gauge, speedometer, tachometer, (2) resettable trip odometers, outside temp
• Leather seat trim
• Leather-wrapped shift knob
• Lighting-inc: front map lights, dome light, ignition keyhole
• Manual driver seat height adjustment w/adjustable lumbar support
• Molded cloth headliner
• Parking brake w/silver release button
• Pwr door locks w/2-stage unlocking, central locking
• Pwr windows w/drivers 1-touch down feature
• Rear center armrest w/(2) cupholders
• Rear heater ducts
• Rear window defogger
• Reclining sport-type heated front bucket seats
• Remote keyless illuminated entry w/answer back feature, panic button
• Remote releases-inc: fuel door, hood, trunk
• Roof-mounted mast-type antenna
• Satellite radio compatible audio system (requires additional dealer-installed hardware)
• Silver finish sport-type trim-inc: instrument panel insert, center console, steering switch bezel, pwr window switch panel
• Synthetic leather door trim-inc: front/rear bottle holders & front door pockets
• Theft-deterrent security system w/alarm
• Tilt/telescopic steering column
• Tire pressure monitoring system
• Trunk lid opener cancel system (trunk latch type)
• Urethane scuff plates
• Warning lights-inc: brake system, high-beam on, turn signals on, hazard warning on, check engine, engine oil pressure, battery charge, defogger on, air bags, front seat belt pretensioner system, door ajar, low fuel, ABS, cruise control on

• 17 x 6.5 alloy wheels
• 2.3L DOHC MPFI 16-valve I4 engine w/variable valve timing (VVT), balance shafts
• 5-speed sport automatic transmission w/OD & manual mode
• Aluminum alloy engine block
• Anti-lock brake system w/electronic brakeforce distribution (EBD) & brake assist
• Dynamic stability control (DSC) w/traction control system (TCS)
• Electro-hydraulic pwr assist steering (EHPAS) system
• Front independent Macpherson strut suspension w/coil springs
• Front wheel drive
• Front/rear stabilizer bars
• P205/50VR17 all-season tires
• Pwr front ventilated & rear solid disc brakes
• Rear independent E-type multi-link suspension w/coil springs
• Stainless steel exhaust-inc: manifold, main silencer, pipe, single outlet w/bright tip
• T125/70D16 temporary spare tire
• Underhood insulator pad
• Variable pwr rack & pinion steering

• 3-point seat belts for all positions
• 5-MPH bumpers
• Anti-lock brake system w/electronic brakeforce distribution (EBD) & brake assist
• Child safety rear door locks
• Collapsible steering column
• Crashable brake pedal
• Driver/front passenger advanced airbags (SRS)-inc: crash zone, drivers seat position, passenger weight sensors
• Dynamic stability control (DSC) w/traction control system (TCS)
• Front seat belt pretensioners w/force limiters, height adjustable
• Front seat mounted side-impact air bags
• Front/rear side curtain air bags
• Front/rear side-impact door beams
• Rear seat child safety seat lower anchors & upper tethers (LATCH)
• Single-type horn
• Trunk entrapment release system

Model Highlights

The sporty and fuel-efficient 2008 Mazda3 is offered in three trim levels (Sport, Touring, and Grand Touring) and in two different body styles (a sedan and a sleek five-door hatchback). Models designated "i" get a 148-horsepower, 2.0L four-cylinder engine, while "s" models get a 156-horsepower, 2.3L four-cylinder. California-emissions states get slightly detuned, partial zero emission vehicle (PZEV) versions of the engines making 144 horsepower and 151 horsepower, respectively. A five-speed manual transmission is standard on all models, while an automatic transmission is optional on both--it's a four-speed on i models and a five-speed on s models. Sedans are available in either i or s trim, allowing a choice of either engine, but five-door hatchbacks come only in s trim. The 2.3L offers peppier performance with only slightly lower fuel economy; with the manual, the 2.0L gets 24 miles per gallon city, 32 highway while the 2.3L is rated at 22 city, 29 highway. At the top of the line is the high-performance MazdaSPEED3, which features a turbocharged 2.3L inline four-cylinder mated to a six-speed manual transmission. It delivers 263 horsepower at 5,500 rpm and a potent 280 lb-ft of torque at 3,000 rpm. The car rides on 18-inch alloy wheels and also features stability control, a limited-slip differential, a sport-tuned suspension with thick stabilizer bars, sport-tuned exhaust, and unique trim inside. Equal-length drive shafts and a smart electronic control of turbo boost help avoid the torque steer that sometimes accompanies high-power front-wheel drive cars. Handling is a strong point for all Mazda3 s, with MacPherson struts in front and a multi-link rear suspension. Four-wheel anti-lock brakes with electronic brakeforce distribution (EBD) and brake assist are standard on s models and optional on i models. Seat-mounted side air bags and roof-mounted curtain air bags are now standard on all s trim cars, and optional on i models. Stability control is optional on s Touring and s Grand Touring models. Sport models in i trim come with manual windows, locks, and mirrors, and lack standard air conditioning, though many other desirable features come standard, such as tilt steering, a 60/40-split fold-down rear seat, rear heater ducts, and a four-speaker CD audio system. Sport models in s trim get power windows and locks, keyless entry, air conditioning, and cruise control. Touring models in i trim feature keyless remote, dual power mirrors, air conditioning, power windows and locks with central locking. In s trim, the Touring offers anti-lock brakes, stability control, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift lever, a six-speaker sound system, halogen fog lamps, and side sill extensions. Grand Touring models add automatic climate control, leather seats with front heating, a four-function trip computer, auto-leveling xenon headlights, clear-lens LED taillights, rain-sensing windshield wipers, and several other features not usually seen on cars in this price class. Popular options available across the Mazda3 line include an in-dash six-disc CD changer, remote starting, and Sirius satellite radio with a six-month subscription.