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2007 Mazda MazdaSpeed 3 First Drive

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TO THE POINT What's New? The MazdaSpeed 3 gets a turbocharged engine, slick six-speed gearbox, beefed up suspension and brakes, sportier sheetmetal and 18-inch wheels.
Selling Points: Rip-snortin' powertrain, stable handling, lots of standard safety features and a practical body style.
Deal Breakers: Requires premium fuel, firmer ride and louder exhaust, only 5,000 available.
Our Advice: A high-performance, practical compact? We strongly recommend you test drive the MazdaSpeed 3 - quickly.

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Click to enlarge. 2007 Mazda MazdaSpeed 3 FAQ The MazdaSpeed 3 spanks the competition with more power stuffed inside a practical body style.

How does the MazdaSpeed 3 stack up against the competition? What we're really talking about here is bang-for-the-buck, and the Mazda MazdaSpeed 3 offers up more horsepower than most of its competition at comparable prices. While enthusiasts are sure to have their favorites based on torque output and handling character, the MazdaSpeed 3 is a top competitor, a real must-drive.

Just how fast is this bad boy? Numbers like the company's claim that the MazdaSpeed 3 will do 0-60 in under six seconds and top out at 155 miles-per-hour can be hard to put in perspective. We did a little digging and found that that level of performance puts this humble little wagon in the same league as a Porsche Boxster. That fast enough for ya?

Will there be aftermarket parts available if I want to take it to the next level? MazdaSpeed has an aftermarket parts operation that included a variety of hardware including powertrain, exhaust, brake, suspension, and styling parts designed to kick things up a notch. Available at more than 200 MazdaSpeed dealers across the U.S., the parts are backed by a nationwide factory warranty when bolted on by your neighborhood Mazda dealer.


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