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#2700 of 2744 2008.5 Mazda3 in Canada by groovypippin

Feb 05, 2008 (12:29 pm)

February 4, 2008
 
Mazda announces mid-year enhancements to Mazda3
 
Richmond Hill, Ontario - Mazda has announced mid-year enhancements to its Mazda3 line-up, including a new entry-level Mazda3 Sport GX model for the 2008 model year.
 
Unique to Canada in the North American market, the new 2008.5 Mazda3 Sport GX uses the same 148-horsepower, 2.0-litre engine found in the current Mazda3 GX and GS sedans. The new trim line includes 15-inch steel wheels, body-coloured grille, GFX front and rear bumpers, fog lamps, anti-lock brakes, side and curtain airbags and CD stereo with four speakers. An available Comfort Package adds power locks and windows, power heated mirrors, keyless entry, illuminated entry, wheel-mounted audio controls, spoiler and 15-inch alloy wheels.
 
Air conditioning and an automatic transmission are also available as options.
 
The Mazda3 Sport GS now receives air conditioning, rear spoiler, cruise control and two additional speakers as standard equipment, while the Mazda3 Sport GT receives additional standard equipment, including Xenon headlamps; its Luxury Package now also adds a power driver's seat and Bose audio with Sirius satellite radio.
 
The Mazda3 sedan also receives additional equipment content, with the GX gaining two extra speakers and body-coloured mirrors, along with a Comfort Package similar to the Sport GX.
 
The GS sedan receives body-coloured grille and standard 16-inch alloy wheels, previously available as a GS Sport Package, and will have only a stand-alone sunroof as an option. Similar to the Sport GT, the Mazda3 sedan GT receives Xenon headlamps and additions to its Luxury Package.
 
Pricing for the models will be available at a later date.

#2701 of 2744 Pricing the 2008 Mazda3 in Canada [groovypippin] by autonomous

Feb 05, 2008 (3:15 pm)

Replying to: groovypippin (Feb 05, 2008 12:29 pm)
Pricing for the models will be available at a later date.
 
It will be interesting to see how Mazda deals with the recent rise of the Canadian dollar in its pricing. Several manufacturers are introducing New Canadian pricing to address the issue. Unfortunately, this is not across the board and is sometimes applied only to higher end models. As a consumer we should insist on having a clear explanation why Canadian prices do not match US prices considering our dollars are at par and the models are virtually identical.

#2702 of 2744 Mazda 3 in snow and clearance by rebel71

Feb 27, 2008 (5:45 am)

Hi All,
 
Could you tell me how the hatchback does in snow? Do you put snow tires on?
Is the traction control helpful? I read it was pretty low to the ground 4.8in. Any one have problems w/ scaping, bottoming out? Thank you

#2703 of 2744 the MZ3 hatch good enough in snow by gib11

Feb 29, 2008 (3:04 pm)

True the 3hatch is low, true it scrapes the bottom, but it works fine in snow (road, highway)

#2704 of 2744 Re: Mazda 3 in snow and clearance [rebel71] by tomjones75

Mar 06, 2008 (11:15 pm)

Replying to: rebel71 (Feb 27, 2008 5:45 am)
the hatch is horrible in the snow with the factory 17" wheels and tires. Had to make several runs up my hill 2006/2007 snow season. for 2007/2008 I bought 16" steel wheels with blizzaks and it works great. No problems at all, I certainly recommend the 16" steel wheels with good snow tires

#2705 of 2744 Re: Mazda 3 in snow and clearance [rebel71] by bellamusica

Mar 12, 2008 (11:16 am)

Replying to: rebel71 (Feb 27, 2008 5:45 am)
I found that my 06 hatchback handled very poorly in snow and ice with the stock 17" tires. I purchased a spare set of 16" rims and put on snow tires (Dunlop) and have had no problems. In real deep stuff the clearance may be an issue, but so far so good.

#2707 of 2744 Potential 08 Mazda 3 hatch changes? by calvinc

Apr 08, 2007 (10:55 am)

Any chance Mazda will put the 6 speed auto on the 08 model? Any other notable changes?

#2708 of 2744 Mazda 3 - 2009 Info? by exit123

Mar 13, 2008 (11:37 am)

Does anyone have any reliable info on the 2009 Mazda3?

#2709 of 2744 Re: Mazda 3 - 2009 Info? [exit123] by roadburner

Mar 13, 2008 (3:31 pm)

Replying to: exit123 (Mar 13, 2008 11:37 am)
All I've heard is that the Mazdaspeed version will get a 400 hp twin turbo with a DSG and AWD.

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