2013 Mazda Mazdaspeed3

2013 Mazda Mazdaspeed3

Vehicle Overview

The five-seat Mazdaspeed3 is the high-performance version of the compact Mazda3. It's powered by a 263-horsepower, turbocharged 2.3-liter four-cylinder engine that produces 280 pounds-feet of torque. Historically one in every of the best values in performance cars, the Mazdaspeed3 competes with the Volkswagen GTI and Subaru Impreza WRX.

New for 2013

The 18-in. wheels gain a gunmetal end, and also the facet mirrors and rear lower valance have a black end. A USB port now comes normal, and a Technology Package features a touch-screen navigation system, HD Radio, text message playback and voice-activated reply, and Pandora integration.

Exterior

Though the regular Mazda3 comes as a sedan or four-door hatchback, the Mazdaspeed3 is only available as a hatchback. The Speed3 features a smiling grille that's anchored by a lower air dam and flared front fenders. The hood features a wide scoop to funnel air through the automotive's high-mounted intercooler. Exterior features include:

Standard dual tailpipes

Customary fog lights

Customary rear spoiler

Unique eighteen-in. alloy wheels

Obtainable bi-xenon high-intensity-discharge headlights

Interior

The Mazdaspeed3 shares its overall interior style with the regular Mazda3, but it has red accent stitching on the shift boot, steering wheel and seat fabric. Interior features include:

Normal leather- and cloth-trimmed sport seats

LED turbo-boost gauge between the speedometer and tachometer

60/40-split folding backseat

Out there 5.8-inch touch-screen navigation system

Out there HD Radio

Under the Hood

Front-wheel drive remains the only driveline, and therefore the automotive is fitted with a normal six-speed manual transmission. Mechanical features embrace:

263-hp, turbocharged 2.3-liter four-cylinder engine makes 280 pounds-feet of torque

Limited-slip differential 

Summer tires

Safety

Normal safety options embrace:

Four-wheel-disc antilock brakes with brake assist

Electronic stability system with traction management

Front-seat aspect-impact and aspect curtain airbags 

2013 Mazda Mazdaspeed3

 2013 Mazda Mazdaspeed3

 2013 Mazda Mazdaspeed3

 2013 Mazda Mazdaspeed3

 2013 Mazda Mazdaspeed3

 2013 Mazda Mazdaspeed3