New Mazda3 debuts in Detroit
15 Jan 2009|5,270 views
The new Mazda3 will go on sale in North America in the first quarter of 2009. Targeting the "young at heart", those who "love to drive and are technologically aware", Mazda says that this is an entirely new car.
Exterior
Chief designer Kunihiko Kurisu describes the design concept as "inheriting Mazda3's established identity while making it more expressive." He continues "I wanted to strengthen the Mazda brand with the all-new Mazda3 design. Key designers from not only Japan but also Mazda North American Operations and Mazda Motor Europe worked very closely to create a more emotional design with an even richer expression."
Aerodynamics
To maximise fuel economy while hushing wind noise, extra effort was invested in trimming the new Mazda3's aerodynamic drag. Wind tunnel testing revealed that small deflectors located near the front tires and subtle adjustments to the upper-forward corners of the A-pillars, outside mirrors, windshield wipers, and tail lamps also helped smooth air flow along the sides of the car.
Improved seating comfort is the result of front cushions extended by 0.8-inches (2.03 cm) for enhanced thigh support. Seatbacks are reshaped for more lumbar support and extended by 1.4-inches (3.55 cm) for added shoulder support.
Features
An eight-way driver's seat with memory has been added to the optional features list. Dual-zone automatic temperature control, heated seats, and a BOSE ® Centre point audio system are other new features also not offered by other sport compact competitors. The five-channel surround sound system engineered cooperatively with BOSE® experts includes digital amplifier, noise cancellation technology, and an array of ten premium speakers.
Top versions of the Mazda3 have a small-diameter leather-wrapped steering wheel and soft-touch surfaces finished with French-stitched seams. Seating areas are available in black or dune colors in both cloth and leather. All Mazda3 interiors feature a black instrument panel with pewter-painted accents and black carpeting. All models feature a 60-40 split-folding rear seat as standard to stretch the utility of the cargo compartment.
The Mazda3's new Multi-Information Display (MID) is patterned after the compact aftermarket navigational devices that provide guidance at an affordable price. Controls located on the steering wheel select the information to be displayed on the 4.1-inch (10.4 cm) LCD color screen.
In addition to maps and turn-by-turn guidance, the screen conveys MP-3 and i-Pod program information, trip data including fuel economy, plus various maintenance and alert messages. A monochromatic readout MID is also available without the navigational functions. Advanced keyless entry system allows a Mazda3 driver to unlock the doors and start the engine with the key fob carried in a pocket or purse.
Powertrains
As before there are two distinct MZR four-cylinder engines available in the Mazda3.
The MZR 2.0-litre engine provides 148 hp at 6,500 rpm and 160 Nm of torque at 4,500 rpm. It features a compact and light aluminium block and head construction with two chain-driven overhead camshafts operating four valves per cylinder for complete combustion, maximum efficiency, and minimal exhaust emissions.
Variable intake valve timing provides robust low-rpm performance with strong high rpm pull, all the way to the 6,500 rpm redline. A light-weight nylon-reinforced intake manifold offers dual-mode flexibility with runner lengths ideally suited to both low- and high-rpm operation. A new front-mounted air pickup system feeds the 2.0-litre engine cooler air for combustion.
Two transmissions are offered in the Mazda3 with MZR 2.0-litre engine: a smooth-shifting manual box or a sophisticated, electronically controlled automatic with a manual-shift mode. Both are fitted with five forward speeds. Engine calibration changes and aerodynamic improvements yield a gain of one mpg in both city and highway driving with the manual transmission (25 city, 33 highway).
Customers for the Mazda3 fitted with a MZR 2.5-litre powertrain benefit from a move from 2.3 to 2.5-litres of displacement. This new engine is similar in most details to that found in the new Mazda6.
Changes from the previous 2.3-litre unit include a fatter bore and a longer stroke packed into a cylinder block with unchanged external dimensions by using cylinder-bore liners made of a steel-molybdenum alloy offering strength and stiffness increases of 30-percent.
A forged-steel crankshaft provides the necessary stamina. Twin balance shafts located in the oil sump cancel second-order noise and vibrations, allowing this engine a 6,200 rpm redline.
Like the MZR 2.0-litre, the new 2.5-litre power plant features variable intake valve timing and a two-mode composite intake manifold. A 4-to-1 exhaust manifold improves cylinder scavenging and reduces the time necessary for the catalytic converter to warm to full operating temperature. Dual tailpipes and specially tuned mufflers provide a pleasant exhaust note without a hint of mid-range boom or high-rpm thrash.
Providing 167 hp at 6,000 rpm and 227 Nm of torque at 4,000 rpm, the MZR 2.5-litre engine is available with a six-speed manual transmission or a five-speed electronically controlled automatic with manual shift control - again, borrowed from the larger, up-market Mazda6.
A Mazda Active Adaptive Shift protocol provides the new five-speed automatic transmission with more performance and response. Part-throttle downshifts are delivered in sync with the nudge of the accelerator during passing.
When the car is braked aggressively in anticipation of cornering, the transmission also downshifts to add engine braking and to prepare for an expedient exit from the bend. A wider overall ratio spread assists acceleration from rest while also providing quieter and more efficient highway cruising.
Chassis
As before, Mazda3 rides on a 2,639 mm wheelbase. Wheel track dimensions are also unchanged. A three-inch increase in length yields a lower drag coefficient, and additional fuel capacity with the 2.5-litre engine.
Unibody bending stiffness has been increased a significant seven percent by a major gain in the use of high-tensile-strength steel panels, by adding gussets in heavily loaded areas (such as at suspension mounting points), and by strategic increases in metal gauge (thickness).
The savings in weight attributable to the new unibody construction methods is a significant 10.9 kg.
Power-assisted four-wheel disc brakes with ABS, electronic brake force distribution and brake assist are standard Mazda3 equipment. Rotor sizes are 277 mm in front and 264 mm at the back in the 2.0-litre mode, and 300 mm in front and 279 mm behind in the 2.5-litre model.
Dynamic Stability Control and Traction Control are now standard on the majority of Mazda3 models.
As before, all-season radial tires are standard Mazda3 equipment, though the base size is now 205/55HR-16 on 6.5-inch wheels. The more powerful Mazda3 with a 2.5-litre engine models roll on 17-inch wheels and V-rated tires.
All-new Mazda3 U.S. Specification
Exterior
 |
Aerodynamics
To maximise fuel economy while hushing wind noise, extra effort was invested in trimming the new Mazda3's aerodynamic drag. Wind tunnel testing revealed that small deflectors located near the front tires and subtle adjustments to the upper-forward corners of the A-pillars, outside mirrors, windshield wipers, and tail lamps also helped smooth air flow along the sides of the car.
Improved seating comfort is the result of front cushions extended by 0.8-inches (2.03 cm) for enhanced thigh support. Seatbacks are reshaped for more lumbar support and extended by 1.4-inches (3.55 cm) for added shoulder support.
Features
An eight-way driver's seat with memory has been added to the optional features list. Dual-zone automatic temperature control, heated seats, and a BOSE ® Centre point audio system are other new features also not offered by other sport compact competitors. The five-channel surround sound system engineered cooperatively with BOSE® experts includes digital amplifier, noise cancellation technology, and an array of ten premium speakers.
Top versions of the Mazda3 have a small-diameter leather-wrapped steering wheel and soft-touch surfaces finished with French-stitched seams. Seating areas are available in black or dune colors in both cloth and leather. All Mazda3 interiors feature a black instrument panel with pewter-painted accents and black carpeting. All models feature a 60-40 split-folding rear seat as standard to stretch the utility of the cargo compartment.
The Mazda3's new Multi-Information Display (MID) is patterned after the compact aftermarket navigational devices that provide guidance at an affordable price. Controls located on the steering wheel select the information to be displayed on the 4.1-inch (10.4 cm) LCD color screen.
In addition to maps and turn-by-turn guidance, the screen conveys MP-3 and i-Pod program information, trip data including fuel economy, plus various maintenance and alert messages. A monochromatic readout MID is also available without the navigational functions. Advanced keyless entry system allows a Mazda3 driver to unlock the doors and start the engine with the key fob carried in a pocket or purse.
 |
As before there are two distinct MZR four-cylinder engines available in the Mazda3.
The MZR 2.0-litre engine provides 148 hp at 6,500 rpm and 160 Nm of torque at 4,500 rpm. It features a compact and light aluminium block and head construction with two chain-driven overhead camshafts operating four valves per cylinder for complete combustion, maximum efficiency, and minimal exhaust emissions.
Variable intake valve timing provides robust low-rpm performance with strong high rpm pull, all the way to the 6,500 rpm redline. A light-weight nylon-reinforced intake manifold offers dual-mode flexibility with runner lengths ideally suited to both low- and high-rpm operation. A new front-mounted air pickup system feeds the 2.0-litre engine cooler air for combustion.
Two transmissions are offered in the Mazda3 with MZR 2.0-litre engine: a smooth-shifting manual box or a sophisticated, electronically controlled automatic with a manual-shift mode. Both are fitted with five forward speeds. Engine calibration changes and aerodynamic improvements yield a gain of one mpg in both city and highway driving with the manual transmission (25 city, 33 highway).
Customers for the Mazda3 fitted with a MZR 2.5-litre powertrain benefit from a move from 2.3 to 2.5-litres of displacement. This new engine is similar in most details to that found in the new Mazda6.
Changes from the previous 2.3-litre unit include a fatter bore and a longer stroke packed into a cylinder block with unchanged external dimensions by using cylinder-bore liners made of a steel-molybdenum alloy offering strength and stiffness increases of 30-percent.
 |
Like the MZR 2.0-litre, the new 2.5-litre power plant features variable intake valve timing and a two-mode composite intake manifold. A 4-to-1 exhaust manifold improves cylinder scavenging and reduces the time necessary for the catalytic converter to warm to full operating temperature. Dual tailpipes and specially tuned mufflers provide a pleasant exhaust note without a hint of mid-range boom or high-rpm thrash.
Providing 167 hp at 6,000 rpm and 227 Nm of torque at 4,000 rpm, the MZR 2.5-litre engine is available with a six-speed manual transmission or a five-speed electronically controlled automatic with manual shift control - again, borrowed from the larger, up-market Mazda6.
A Mazda Active Adaptive Shift protocol provides the new five-speed automatic transmission with more performance and response. Part-throttle downshifts are delivered in sync with the nudge of the accelerator during passing.
When the car is braked aggressively in anticipation of cornering, the transmission also downshifts to add engine braking and to prepare for an expedient exit from the bend. A wider overall ratio spread assists acceleration from rest while also providing quieter and more efficient highway cruising.
 |
As before, Mazda3 rides on a 2,639 mm wheelbase. Wheel track dimensions are also unchanged. A three-inch increase in length yields a lower drag coefficient, and additional fuel capacity with the 2.5-litre engine.
Unibody bending stiffness has been increased a significant seven percent by a major gain in the use of high-tensile-strength steel panels, by adding gussets in heavily loaded areas (such as at suspension mounting points), and by strategic increases in metal gauge (thickness).
The savings in weight attributable to the new unibody construction methods is a significant 10.9 kg.
Power-assisted four-wheel disc brakes with ABS, electronic brake force distribution and brake assist are standard Mazda3 equipment. Rotor sizes are 277 mm in front and 264 mm at the back in the 2.0-litre mode, and 300 mm in front and 279 mm behind in the 2.5-litre model.
Dynamic Stability Control and Traction Control are now standard on the majority of Mazda3 models.
As before, all-season radial tires are standard Mazda3 equipment, though the base size is now 205/55HR-16 on 6.5-inch wheels. The more powerful Mazda3 with a 2.5-litre engine models roll on 17-inch wheels and V-rated tires.
All-new Mazda3 U.S. Specification
Body type | Measure | Sedan | 5HB | |
Door |
| 4 | 5 | |
Seating capacity |
| 5 | 5 | |
Overall length with license plate holder | mm | 2.0L model: 4,590 | 2.5L model: 4,505 | |
Overall width | mm | 1,755 | 1,755 | |
Overall height | mm | 1,470 | 1,470 | |
Wheelbase | mm | 2,640 | 2,640 | |
Tread | Front/rear | mm | 16”: 1,535/1,520 | 16”: 1,535/1,520 |
mm | 17”: 1,530/1,515 | 17”: 1,530/1,515 | ||
|
| Sedan | Sedan | Sedan/ 5HB | Sedan/ 5HB | ||
| Measure | 2.0L 5MT | 2.0L 5AT | 2.5L 6MT | 2.5L 5AT | ||
Engine type |
| 4-cylinder | 4-cylinder | 4-cylinder | 4-cylinder | ||
Displacement | cc | 1,999 | 1,999 | 2,489 | 2,489 | ||
Max. power | HP/rpm | 148/6,500 | 167/6,000 | ||||
Max. torque | Nm/rpm | 183/4,500 | 227/4,000 | ||||
Fuel Economy | City | mpg | 25 | 24 | 21 | 22 | |
Hwy | 33 | 33 | 29 | 29 | |||
Emission level |
| Tirt2-Bin5 (USA Federal / Canada) | |||||
Transmission |
| 5MT | 5AT | 6MT | 5AT | ||
Suspension | Front |
| MacPherson strut | ||||
Rear | Multi-link | ||||||
Brake type | Front |
| Ventilated discs | ||||
Rear | Solid discs | ||||||
Tires |
| P205/55R16 | P205/55R16 | P205/50R17 | P205/50R17 | ||
Wheels |
| 16 x 6.5J | 16 x 6.5J | 17 x 7.0J | 17 x 7.0J | ||
The new Mazda3 will go on sale in North America in the first quarter of 2009. Targeting the "young at heart", those who "love to drive and are technologically aware", Mazda says that this is an entirely new car.
Exterior
Chief designer Kunihiko Kurisu describes the design concept as "inheriting Mazda3's established identity while making it more expressive." He continues "I wanted to strengthen the Mazda brand with the all-new Mazda3 design. Key designers from not only Japan but also Mazda North American Operations and Mazda Motor Europe worked very closely to create a more emotional design with an even richer expression."
Aerodynamics
To maximise fuel economy while hushing wind noise, extra effort was invested in trimming the new Mazda3's aerodynamic drag. Wind tunnel testing revealed that small deflectors located near the front tires and subtle adjustments to the upper-forward corners of the A-pillars, outside mirrors, windshield wipers, and tail lamps also helped smooth air flow along the sides of the car.
Improved seating comfort is the result of front cushions extended by 0.8-inches (2.03 cm) for enhanced thigh support. Seatbacks are reshaped for more lumbar support and extended by 1.4-inches (3.55 cm) for added shoulder support.
Features
An eight-way driver's seat with memory has been added to the optional features list. Dual-zone automatic temperature control, heated seats, and a BOSE ® Centre point audio system are other new features also not offered by other sport compact competitors. The five-channel surround sound system engineered cooperatively with BOSE® experts includes digital amplifier, noise cancellation technology, and an array of ten premium speakers.
Top versions of the Mazda3 have a small-diameter leather-wrapped steering wheel and soft-touch surfaces finished with French-stitched seams. Seating areas are available in black or dune colors in both cloth and leather. All Mazda3 interiors feature a black instrument panel with pewter-painted accents and black carpeting. All models feature a 60-40 split-folding rear seat as standard to stretch the utility of the cargo compartment.
The Mazda3's new Multi-Information Display (MID) is patterned after the compact aftermarket navigational devices that provide guidance at an affordable price. Controls located on the steering wheel select the information to be displayed on the 4.1-inch (10.4 cm) LCD color screen.
In addition to maps and turn-by-turn guidance, the screen conveys MP-3 and i-Pod program information, trip data including fuel economy, plus various maintenance and alert messages. A monochromatic readout MID is also available without the navigational functions. Advanced keyless entry system allows a Mazda3 driver to unlock the doors and start the engine with the key fob carried in a pocket or purse.
Powertrains
As before there are two distinct MZR four-cylinder engines available in the Mazda3.
The MZR 2.0-litre engine provides 148 hp at 6,500 rpm and 160 Nm of torque at 4,500 rpm. It features a compact and light aluminium block and head construction with two chain-driven overhead camshafts operating four valves per cylinder for complete combustion, maximum efficiency, and minimal exhaust emissions.
Variable intake valve timing provides robust low-rpm performance with strong high rpm pull, all the way to the 6,500 rpm redline. A light-weight nylon-reinforced intake manifold offers dual-mode flexibility with runner lengths ideally suited to both low- and high-rpm operation. A new front-mounted air pickup system feeds the 2.0-litre engine cooler air for combustion.
Two transmissions are offered in the Mazda3 with MZR 2.0-litre engine: a smooth-shifting manual box or a sophisticated, electronically controlled automatic with a manual-shift mode. Both are fitted with five forward speeds. Engine calibration changes and aerodynamic improvements yield a gain of one mpg in both city and highway driving with the manual transmission (25 city, 33 highway).
Customers for the Mazda3 fitted with a MZR 2.5-litre powertrain benefit from a move from 2.3 to 2.5-litres of displacement. This new engine is similar in most details to that found in the new Mazda6.
Changes from the previous 2.3-litre unit include a fatter bore and a longer stroke packed into a cylinder block with unchanged external dimensions by using cylinder-bore liners made of a steel-molybdenum alloy offering strength and stiffness increases of 30-percent.
A forged-steel crankshaft provides the necessary stamina. Twin balance shafts located in the oil sump cancel second-order noise and vibrations, allowing this engine a 6,200 rpm redline.
Like the MZR 2.0-litre, the new 2.5-litre power plant features variable intake valve timing and a two-mode composite intake manifold. A 4-to-1 exhaust manifold improves cylinder scavenging and reduces the time necessary for the catalytic converter to warm to full operating temperature. Dual tailpipes and specially tuned mufflers provide a pleasant exhaust note without a hint of mid-range boom or high-rpm thrash.
Providing 167 hp at 6,000 rpm and 227 Nm of torque at 4,000 rpm, the MZR 2.5-litre engine is available with a six-speed manual transmission or a five-speed electronically controlled automatic with manual shift control - again, borrowed from the larger, up-market Mazda6.
A Mazda Active Adaptive Shift protocol provides the new five-speed automatic transmission with more performance and response. Part-throttle downshifts are delivered in sync with the nudge of the accelerator during passing.
When the car is braked aggressively in anticipation of cornering, the transmission also downshifts to add engine braking and to prepare for an expedient exit from the bend. A wider overall ratio spread assists acceleration from rest while also providing quieter and more efficient highway cruising.
Chassis
As before, Mazda3 rides on a 2,639 mm wheelbase. Wheel track dimensions are also unchanged. A three-inch increase in length yields a lower drag coefficient, and additional fuel capacity with the 2.5-litre engine.
Unibody bending stiffness has been increased a significant seven percent by a major gain in the use of high-tensile-strength steel panels, by adding gussets in heavily loaded areas (such as at suspension mounting points), and by strategic increases in metal gauge (thickness).
The savings in weight attributable to the new unibody construction methods is a significant 10.9 kg.
Power-assisted four-wheel disc brakes with ABS, electronic brake force distribution and brake assist are standard Mazda3 equipment. Rotor sizes are 277 mm in front and 264 mm at the back in the 2.0-litre mode, and 300 mm in front and 279 mm behind in the 2.5-litre model.
Dynamic Stability Control and Traction Control are now standard on the majority of Mazda3 models.
As before, all-season radial tires are standard Mazda3 equipment, though the base size is now 205/55HR-16 on 6.5-inch wheels. The more powerful Mazda3 with a 2.5-litre engine models roll on 17-inch wheels and V-rated tires.
All-new Mazda3 U.S. Specification
Exterior
|
Aerodynamics
To maximise fuel economy while hushing wind noise, extra effort was invested in trimming the new Mazda3's aerodynamic drag. Wind tunnel testing revealed that small deflectors located near the front tires and subtle adjustments to the upper-forward corners of the A-pillars, outside mirrors, windshield wipers, and tail lamps also helped smooth air flow along the sides of the car.
Improved seating comfort is the result of front cushions extended by 0.8-inches (2.03 cm) for enhanced thigh support. Seatbacks are reshaped for more lumbar support and extended by 1.4-inches (3.55 cm) for added shoulder support.
Features
An eight-way driver's seat with memory has been added to the optional features list. Dual-zone automatic temperature control, heated seats, and a BOSE ® Centre point audio system are other new features also not offered by other sport compact competitors. The five-channel surround sound system engineered cooperatively with BOSE® experts includes digital amplifier, noise cancellation technology, and an array of ten premium speakers.
Top versions of the Mazda3 have a small-diameter leather-wrapped steering wheel and soft-touch surfaces finished with French-stitched seams. Seating areas are available in black or dune colors in both cloth and leather. All Mazda3 interiors feature a black instrument panel with pewter-painted accents and black carpeting. All models feature a 60-40 split-folding rear seat as standard to stretch the utility of the cargo compartment.
The Mazda3's new Multi-Information Display (MID) is patterned after the compact aftermarket navigational devices that provide guidance at an affordable price. Controls located on the steering wheel select the information to be displayed on the 4.1-inch (10.4 cm) LCD color screen.
In addition to maps and turn-by-turn guidance, the screen conveys MP-3 and i-Pod program information, trip data including fuel economy, plus various maintenance and alert messages. A monochromatic readout MID is also available without the navigational functions. Advanced keyless entry system allows a Mazda3 driver to unlock the doors and start the engine with the key fob carried in a pocket or purse.
|
As before there are two distinct MZR four-cylinder engines available in the Mazda3.
The MZR 2.0-litre engine provides 148 hp at 6,500 rpm and 160 Nm of torque at 4,500 rpm. It features a compact and light aluminium block and head construction with two chain-driven overhead camshafts operating four valves per cylinder for complete combustion, maximum efficiency, and minimal exhaust emissions.
Variable intake valve timing provides robust low-rpm performance with strong high rpm pull, all the way to the 6,500 rpm redline. A light-weight nylon-reinforced intake manifold offers dual-mode flexibility with runner lengths ideally suited to both low- and high-rpm operation. A new front-mounted air pickup system feeds the 2.0-litre engine cooler air for combustion.
Two transmissions are offered in the Mazda3 with MZR 2.0-litre engine: a smooth-shifting manual box or a sophisticated, electronically controlled automatic with a manual-shift mode. Both are fitted with five forward speeds. Engine calibration changes and aerodynamic improvements yield a gain of one mpg in both city and highway driving with the manual transmission (25 city, 33 highway).
Customers for the Mazda3 fitted with a MZR 2.5-litre powertrain benefit from a move from 2.3 to 2.5-litres of displacement. This new engine is similar in most details to that found in the new Mazda6.
Changes from the previous 2.3-litre unit include a fatter bore and a longer stroke packed into a cylinder block with unchanged external dimensions by using cylinder-bore liners made of a steel-molybdenum alloy offering strength and stiffness increases of 30-percent.
|
Like the MZR 2.0-litre, the new 2.5-litre power plant features variable intake valve timing and a two-mode composite intake manifold. A 4-to-1 exhaust manifold improves cylinder scavenging and reduces the time necessary for the catalytic converter to warm to full operating temperature. Dual tailpipes and specially tuned mufflers provide a pleasant exhaust note without a hint of mid-range boom or high-rpm thrash.
Providing 167 hp at 6,000 rpm and 227 Nm of torque at 4,000 rpm, the MZR 2.5-litre engine is available with a six-speed manual transmission or a five-speed electronically controlled automatic with manual shift control - again, borrowed from the larger, up-market Mazda6.
A Mazda Active Adaptive Shift protocol provides the new five-speed automatic transmission with more performance and response. Part-throttle downshifts are delivered in sync with the nudge of the accelerator during passing.
When the car is braked aggressively in anticipation of cornering, the transmission also downshifts to add engine braking and to prepare for an expedient exit from the bend. A wider overall ratio spread assists acceleration from rest while also providing quieter and more efficient highway cruising.
|
As before, Mazda3 rides on a 2,639 mm wheelbase. Wheel track dimensions are also unchanged. A three-inch increase in length yields a lower drag coefficient, and additional fuel capacity with the 2.5-litre engine.
Unibody bending stiffness has been increased a significant seven percent by a major gain in the use of high-tensile-strength steel panels, by adding gussets in heavily loaded areas (such as at suspension mounting points), and by strategic increases in metal gauge (thickness).
The savings in weight attributable to the new unibody construction methods is a significant 10.9 kg.
Power-assisted four-wheel disc brakes with ABS, electronic brake force distribution and brake assist are standard Mazda3 equipment. Rotor sizes are 277 mm in front and 264 mm at the back in the 2.0-litre mode, and 300 mm in front and 279 mm behind in the 2.5-litre model.
Dynamic Stability Control and Traction Control are now standard on the majority of Mazda3 models.
As before, all-season radial tires are standard Mazda3 equipment, though the base size is now 205/55HR-16 on 6.5-inch wheels. The more powerful Mazda3 with a 2.5-litre engine models roll on 17-inch wheels and V-rated tires.
All-new Mazda3 U.S. Specification
Body type | Measure | Sedan | 5HB | |
Door |
| 4 | 5 | |
Seating capacity |
| 5 | 5 | |
Overall length with license plate holder | mm | 2.0L model: 4,590 | 2.5L model: 4,505 | |
Overall width | mm | 1,755 | 1,755 | |
Overall height | mm | 1,470 | 1,470 | |
Wheelbase | mm | 2,640 | 2,640 | |
Tread | Front/rear | mm | 16”: 1,535/1,520 | 16”: 1,535/1,520 |
mm | 17”: 1,530/1,515 | 17”: 1,530/1,515 | ||
|
| Sedan | Sedan | Sedan/ 5HB | Sedan/ 5HB | ||
| Measure | 2.0L 5MT | 2.0L 5AT | 2.5L 6MT | 2.5L 5AT | ||
Engine type |
| 4-cylinder | 4-cylinder | 4-cylinder | 4-cylinder | ||
Displacement | cc | 1,999 | 1,999 | 2,489 | 2,489 | ||
Max. power | HP/rpm | 148/6,500 | 167/6,000 | ||||
Max. torque | Nm/rpm | 183/4,500 | 227/4,000 | ||||
Fuel Economy | City | mpg | 25 | 24 | 21 | 22 | |
Hwy | 33 | 33 | 29 | 29 | |||
Emission level |
| Tirt2-Bin5 (USA Federal / Canada) | |||||
Transmission |
| 5MT | 5AT | 6MT | 5AT | ||
Suspension | Front |
| MacPherson strut | ||||
Rear | Multi-link | ||||||
Brake type | Front |
| Ventilated discs | ||||
Rear | Solid discs | ||||||
Tires |
| P205/55R16 | P205/55R16 | P205/50R17 | P205/50R17 | ||
Wheels |
| 16 x 6.5J | 16 x 6.5J | 17 x 7.0J | 17 x 7.0J | ||
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