Power steering, suspension and brake systems
To deliver just the right balance between fuel economy, light steering-wheel operation and a feeling of stability, all configurations of the all-new Madza3 are equipped with the Electro-Hydraulic Power Assist Steering system (EHPAS) that has earned high acclaim on the first generation Mazda 3. The suspension is based on the first generation Mazda 3 system, and has been enhanced to ensure even nimbler response to steering wheel operation, and also to improve roll control and maintain a flatter ride by strengthening the suspension damping. In the brake system, the vacuum booster has been tuned and the feeling of initial brake application has been optimized. The overall result is outstanding response and reassuring linearity under all braking conditions.
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Defining Attributes
On the upside, the current generation's reliability has been above average to
well above average, and it's one of the most fun cars in the compact class. Fun
is hard to define, but it usually invo ...
Exterior
For 2009, designers ditched the previous design for what Mazda calls a
"Japanese aesthetic" in the current car. The vehicle sports a long hood with
pronounced front fender flares that fl ...
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