2008 Mazda MAZDA3

The 2008 Mazda MAZDA3 is a family sedan or wagon that comes in 8 different trim levels ranging from the I Sport to the s Grand Touring. The Mazda MAZDA3 is either a 4 or 5 door sedan that carries 5 passengers. The i Sport 4-Door is comes with a customary 2.0-liter, I4, 148-hp engine and a standard 5-speed manual transmission, however; a 4-speed automatic transmission is optional. The s Grand Touring 5-Door comes with a customary 2.3-liter, I4, 156-hp engine and a 5-speed manual transmission and optional 5-speed automatic transmission. The 2008 Mazda MAZDA3 carries a 36,000mi/36 month basic warranty.

Standard features on the MAZDA3 s Grand Touring (which may be standard or optional on other trims) include - pre-wiring, front power outlet, front and rear suspension, stabilizer bar, traction/stability control, ABS brakes, alloy wheels, tire detail, multiple safety airbags, child safety door locks, remote releases, remote controls, keyless entry, stereo with CD player, steering wheel mounted controls, vehicle anti-theft, full power accessories, anti-lockout, tinted glass, front air dam, rear spoiler, folding and power adjustable exterior mirrors, rain sensing wipers, automatic climate controls, rear HVAC, air filter, cruise control, trip computer, outside temperature gauge, leather steering wheel, tilt steering column, front bucket seats with seat height adjust, lumbar support, heated front seats, leather interior, automatic headlights and fog lights.


Premium upgrades include a navigational aid, a CD changer, a power sunroof, valet lockout, universal garage door opener, remote ignition, sunshade, bumper step-up and a compass.

The base starting price for the 2008 Mazda MAZDA3 is $13,895.

Basic: 3 Years / 36,000 Miles

Drivetrain: 5 Years / 60,000 Miles

Roadside Assistance: 3 Years / 36,000 Miles

NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS:

Frontal crash ratings:
Driver: Passenger:

Side crash ratings:
Driver: Rear Passenger:

Results based on a 35 MPH frontal crash and 38.5 MPH side crash. Results are reported in a range of one to five stars, with five stars indicating the best crash protection for vehicles within the same weight class. This test used driver and passenger belts and airbags.

NHTSA ROLLOVER RESISTANCE RATING:

The Rollover Resistance Rating is an estimate of your risk of rolling over if you have a single vehicle crash. It does not predict the likelihood of that crash. The Rollover Resistance Rating utilizes a "fishhook" maneuver which is a series of abrupt turns at varying speeds to see how "top-heavy" a vehicle is. The more "top-heavy" the vehicle, the more likely it is to roll over. The lowest rated vehicles (1-star) are at least four times more likely to roll over than the highest rated vehicles (5-stars).