2023 Mazda 3 Levels Guide
It’s no secret that the 2023 Mazda3 is a fan-favorite tiny automobile. Affordably compared to contemporaries like the Honda Civic and Toyota Corolla, it manages to combine a plush cabin with excellent driving performance.
The Mazda3, especially in its higher trim levels and with the Turbo engine, offers itself as a credible alternative to entry-level luxury vehicles. In comparison to the majority of luxury sedans, a fully loaded Mazda3 Turbo is the better choice.
Credit: Cars and Driver, Mazda
Summary
The key to the Mazda3’s wow impact, regardless of the trim level you’re considering, is the way in which the design efficiently hides air vents and door handles while minimizing the number of switches. The thing stands out visually. The new Civic comes close to matching the Mazda3, although the latter has a finer cabin overall.
The Mazda3 is a tonne of fun to drive and will appeal to a wide range of drivers. The Mazda’s ride and handling are what truly set it apart from the competition. The level of difficulty in turning the wheel is moderate. It gradually increases in stiffness and provides a sense of the road, and it responds precisely to steering inputs.
However, the Mazda3’s rear seats are extremely cramped in comparison to competitors. Its exterior design may be getting on in years, but it’s still the most attractive compact car you can buy, and its interior design is unrivalled at this price.
What is new In the 2023 Mazda3?
The 2.0-litre four-cylinder is no longer an option for 2023 models, however, Mazda did upgrade the basic 2.5-litre naturally aspirated engine. With a boost of 5 hp, the new total output is 191 hp, and the torque figure stays at 186 lb-ft. Plus, in 2023, Mazda brings back cylinder deactivation, which results in better fuel economy.
Compare the Trims & Specs
GX | GS | GT | |
Last Full Redesign | 2019 | 2019 | 2019 |
MSRP Pricing | From $21,900 | From $25,700 | From $32,000 |
Interior- Audio
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8.8-inch-wide colour display with Mazda Connect |
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Mazda Connected Services4 |
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HMI Commander switch |
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Navigation-ready (requires accessory SD card)5 |
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Navigation system |
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Bluetooth® with Audio Profile |
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Steering-wheel-mounted Bluetooth® and audio controls |
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AM/FM/HD radio |
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Android AutoTM |
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Apple CarplayTM |
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Mazda Harmonic Acoustics with 8 speakers |
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Premium Bose sound system with 12 speakers6 |
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2 USB ports |
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SiriusXM® Satellite Radio (complimentary 3-month subscription)6 |
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SiriusXM Traffic Plus and Travel Link® services (complimentary 5-year subscription)6 |
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SMS text message capability7 |
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Interior- Comfort
| GX | GS | GT |
Air conditioning with manual climate controls |
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Automatic, dual-zone climate controls |
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Rear heater ducts (under front seats) |
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Steering-wheel-mounted cruise controls |
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Tilt and telescopic sterring wheel |
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Push Button Start |
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Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) with auto-hold function |
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Power windows with driver’s one-touch up and down |
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Speed-sensing, double-action power door locks |
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Day/night rearview mirror |
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Auto-dimming rearview mirror |
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Frameless rearview mirror |
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HomeLink® wireless control system |
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Driver’s and front passenger’s sunvisors with covered vanity mirrors |
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Driver and passenger sunvisors with illuminated covered vanity mirrors |
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LED front and rear room lamps |
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Illuminated entry |
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Cargo/trunk light |
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12-volt power outlet |
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Interior- Seats
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Cloth upholstery |
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Leatherette-trimmed upholstery |
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Leather-trimmed upholstery |
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Garnet red interior seating and accents8 |
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Heated front seats |
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8-way manual driver’s seat |
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10-way power driver’s seat (includes lumbar support) |
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Driver’s seat memory function |
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4-way manual passenger’s seat |
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Leather-wrapped steering wheel |
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Heated steering wheel |
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Leather-wrapped shift knob |
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60/40-split folding rear seatback |
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Cloth upholstery on A pillar |
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Bright ring detail on Push Button Start |
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Bright ring detail on horn pad |
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Raised fabric glove box lining |
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Plating on glove box knob |
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Mazda3-embroidered floor mats |
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Interior- Instrumentation
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Meter set with 7-inch LCD display |
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Tachometer |
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Trip computer |
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Windshield-projected colour Active Driving Display (ADD) |
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Exterior temperature gauge |
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Interior- Storage
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Front centre console with armrest and cupholders |
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Side door pockets with bottle holder |
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Passenger’s side seat-back pocket |
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Rear seat centre armrest with cupholders |
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Overhead console with sunglasses holder |
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Exterior | GX | GS | GT |
Power glass moonroof with interior sunshade, tilt-up ventilation and one-touch open |
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LED headlights and daytime running lights |
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Automatic headlight levelling |
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LED rear combination tail lights |
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Front and rear signature lighting |
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Automatic on/off headlights |
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Adaptive Front-lighting System (AFS) |
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Body-coloured door handles |
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Body-coloured power door mirrors with integrated turn signal indicators |
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Jet Black power door mirrors with integrated turn signal indicators |
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Heated door mirrors |
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Auto-dimming door mirror (driver’s side) |
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Door mirrors with reverse tilt-down function |
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Exterior mirrors linked with memory seat function |
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Rain-sensing, intermittent windshield wipers |
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Front wiper de-icer |
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Front and rear parking sensors |
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Chrome tailpipe garnish |
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Larger diameter exhaust outlet |
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Chrome lower bumper inlet decoration |
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AWD badge (automatic transmission only) |
| Optional | Optional |
Turbo badge on trunk and engine cover |
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Gloss black front grille |
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Keyless entry (vehicle access and lock via key fob buttons) |
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Advanced keyless entry (vehicle access and lock via key fob proximity) |
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Engine | GX | GS | GT |
Engine type | Skyactiv-G 2.0 | Skyactiv-G 2.0 | Skyactiv-G 2.5 |
Optional engine type | – | Skyactiv-G 2.51 | Skyactiv-G 2.5 T2 |
Valve train | DOHC 16-valve | DOHC 16-valve | DOHC 16-valve |
Number of cylinders | 4 cylinders/in-line | 4 cylinders/in-line | 4 cylinders/in-line |
Displacement | 1,998 cc | 1,998 cc/2,488 cc1 | 2,488 cc |
Compression ratio | 13.0:1 | 13.0:1 | 13.0:1/10.5:12 |
Horsepower SAE net | 155 @ 6,000 rpm | 155 @ 6,000 rpm/Optional 191 @ 6,000 rpm1 | 191 @ 6,000 rpm; 250 @ 5,000 rpm (with 93 octane fuel)2/227 @ 5,000 rpm (with 87 octane fuel)2 |
Torque SAE net lb. ft. | 150 @ 4,000 rpm | 150 @ 4,000 rpm/Optional 186 @ 4,000 rpm1 | 186 @ 4,000 rpm; 320 @ 2,500 rpm (with 93 octane fuel)2/310 @ 2,000 rpm (with 87 octane fuel)2 |
Fuel system | Direct Injection | Direct Injection | Direct Injection |
Recommended fuel | Regular | Regular | Regular |
FUEL ECONOMY CITY/HIGHWAY (L/100 KM) | GX | GS | GT |
2.0 L 6MT FWD | 8.7/6.4 | – | – |
2.0 L 6AT FWD | 8.4/6.6 | 8.4/6.6 | – |
2.5 L 6AT FWD | – | – | 8.6/6.4 |
2.5 L 6AT AWD | – | 8.8/6.6 (Optional) | 8.8/6.6 (Optional) |
2.5 T 6AT AWD | – | – | 10.1/7.3 (Optional) |
CURB WEIGHT (KG) | GX | GS | GT |
Skyactiv-G 2.0 FWD | 1,329 (MT)/1,355 (AT) | 1,355 | – |
Skyactiv-G2.5 L FWD | – | – | 1,427 |
Skyactiv-G 2.5 AWD | – | 1,502 (Optional) | 1,502 (Optional) |
Skyactiv-G 2.5 AWD Dynamic Pressure Turbo | – | – | 1,540 (Optional) |
EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS | – | – | – |
Wheelbase (mm) | 2,726 | 2,726 | 2,726 |
Overall length (mm) | 4,662 | 4,662 | 4,662 |
Overall width (mm) (including mirrors) | 2,028 | 2,028 | 2,028 |
Overall height (mm) | 1,445 | 1,445 | 1,445 |
Track (fr/rr) (mm) | 1,567/1,580 | 1,567/1,580 | 1,567/1,580 |
Turning circle, curb-to-curb (m) | 10.6 | 10.6 | 10.6 |
INTERIOR DIMENSIONS
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Headroom (fr/rr) without moonroof (mm) | 965/947 | 965/947 | – |
Headroom (fr/rr) with moonroof (mm) | – | 954/931 | 954/931 |
Legroom (fr/rr) (mm) | 1,075/891 | 1,075/891 | 1,075/891 |
Shoulder room (fr/rr) (mm) | 1,414/1,359 | 1,414/1,359 | 1,414/1,359 |
CAPACITIES | GX | GS | GT |
Seating | 5 | 5 | 5 |
Cargo volume (L) | 374 (behind rear seats) / 940 L (with rear seats folded, up to ceiling) | 374 (behind rear seats) / 940 L (with rear seats folded, up to ceiling) | 374 (behind rear seats) / 940 L (with rear seats folded, up to ceiling) |
Fuel tank (L) | 50 (FWD) | 50 (FWD)/48 (Optional AWD) | 50 (FWD)/48 (Optional AWD) |
Power | GX | GS | GT |
Skyactiv-G 2.0 L DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder engine |
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Skyactiv-G 2.5 L DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder engine |
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Skyactiv-G 2.5 T Dynamic Pressure Turbo engine |
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Skyactiv-MT 6-speed manual transmission |
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Skyactiv-Drive 6-speed automatic transmission with manual-shift mode and Drive Selection switch | Optional |
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Skyactiv-Drive 6-speed automatic transmission with manual-shift mode, Drive Selection switch and paddle shifters |
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G-Vectoring Control Plus (GVC Plus) |
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Front-wheel drive |
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i-Activ AWD |
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Suspension | GX | GS | GT |
Power-assisted 4-wheel disc brakes |
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Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) with Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBFD) |
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Emergency Brake Assist (EBA) |
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Front independent MacPherson strut suspension with coil springs and stabilizer bar |
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Torsion beam rear suspension |
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Rack-and-pinion column, electrically assisted power steering |
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Tires | GX | GS | GT |
16-inch silver metallic alloy wheels with 205/60R16 all-season tires |
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18-inch light grey, high-lustre alloy wheels with 215/45R18 all-season tires |
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18-inch black finish alloy wheels with 215/45R18 all-season tires |
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Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) |
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Temporary spare tire |
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Safety Features | GX | GS | GT |
Rearview camera (wide angle) |
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Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) |
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Traction Control System (TCS) |
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Hill Launch Assist (HLA) |
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Advanced Blind Spot Monitoring System (ABSM) |
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Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) |
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Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop & Go function) |
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Smart City Brake Support Front (SCBS-F) |
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Distance and Speed Alert (DSA) |
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Smart Brake Support Front (SBS-F) |
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Smart Brake Support Rear (SBS-R) |
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Smart Brake Support Rear Crossing (SBS-RC) |
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360° View Monitor |
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Pedestrian Detection (forward sensing) |
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Distance Recognition Support System (DRSS) |
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Forward Obstruction Warning (FOW) |
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Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) |
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Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) |
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High Beam Control System (HBC) |
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Driver Attention Alert (DAA) |
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Traffic Sign Recognition System (TSR)3 |
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Traffic Jam Assist (TJA) |
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Dual front airbags, dual front side airbags and dual side air curtains |
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Rear side airbags |
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Driver’s and front passenger’s knee airbags |
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Front seat-belt pretensioners with force limiters |
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Three-point seat-belts for all occupants |
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Height-adjustable front and rear headrests |
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Height-adjustable front seat belts |
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Engine immobilizer theft-deterrent system |
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Integrated rear child-seat anchors (outbound seats) |
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Child-safety rear door locks |
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