The Los Angeles Auto Show took off the curtains of 2010 Mazda3 on November 19th, 2008. The fresh entrant is a bit larger than the previous model and is made available in two versions “I” and “s”. Engines are 148hp 2.0 L and 167 hp 2.5 L respectively and are offered in PZEV versions also. Mazda3 Grand Touring model has lush leather upholstery, powered seat of the driver with memory, rain judging wipers on the windshield, double-zone automatic climate control and steering friendly bi-xenon headlights for clarity. These equipments come as standard accessories in all cars. As an additional advantage, the European model has i-stop facility for enhancing fuel economy by 30 %, which is more than a hybrid vehicle. This facility enables the engine to cease functioning as the car comes to a stop and starts automatically as the car wants to move forward without the application of the starter. A Mazda3 includes:
· 5-sped sport mode automatic transmission,
· EHPAS or Electro Hydraulic Power Assist Steering,
· Front and rear stabilizing bars and independent suspensions,
· 4 wheel disc brakes,
· EBFD or ABS Electronic Brake Force Distribution,
· Adjustable head rests,
· Front, side and curtain airbags,
· Immobilizers for engine,
· Safety door locks and seats for child,
· Load limiters,
· Rear glass defroster,
· Roof mounting racks,
· Alloy wheels,
· Body colored handles and mirrors,
· Turing indicators and
· Audio control lights
