2006 Mazda 3 (Canada & US-specs listed)

[wongpres]

Since I have some free time right now. Here are the highlights of the US-spec '06 Mazda3 trims & packages.

Mazda3i
- options: A/C, safety pack (ABS/SAB/SAC, requires A/C)

Mazda3i Touring
- Mazda3i plus following: A/C, power windows/locks/mirrors, cruise, keyless, 16-inch alloys, tweeters, and driver seat tilt/height/lumbar
- options: safety pack

Mazda3s
- Mazda3i Touring plus following: 2.3l, ABS, variable intermittent wipers
- options: moonroof/6-CD, safety pack (SAB/SAC, 4-door)

Mazda3s Touring
- Mazda3s plus following: 17-inch wheels & side sills (4-door), safety pack
- options: moonroof/6-CD, leather

Mazda3s Grand Touring
- Mazda3s Touring plus following: leather & heated seats, automatic climate control, HID, auto lights & wipers, TPMS, alarm, LED taillights (5-door), driver info system
- options: moonroof/6-CD/Bose, NAV

Notes
- Any car with A/C also includes pollen filter and ambient temp display
- 2.3l auto now 5-speed
- 2.0l, now with VVT and increased hp
- manual is standard and auto an option for all trims
- new colors (see page 1 of thread, same as Canada)

 

[Badger Biker]

5 speed auto?

****.

How hard would a retrofit be?

Auto climate control too ... man ...

 

[nappyjim]

As soon as this comes out, someone needs to get in intergrating AUTO AC into the 04 and 05. PLEASE! If I could, i would, but im not that good.

 

[WookieOnRitalin]

As soon as this comes out, someone needs to get in intergrating AUTO AC into the 04 and 05. PLEASE! If I could, i would, but im not that good.

s*** man, I'm waiting for the 06 to come out.

I'll gladly wait an extra 2-3 months for more features, more equipment, and especially a 5 speed auto.

Hell ya!

So when can we expect the 06s to start rolling out and landing on the lots? Also, any clue on the pricing on these trim levels?

 

[wongpres]

The '06 Mazda3 starts production this month. Expect them to start arriving at US and Canadian dealerships in September.

 

[WookieOnRitalin]

The '06 Mazda3 starts production this month. Expect them to start arriving at US and Canadian dealerships in September.

Cool. Thanks wongpres for the information as always. This gives me reason to wait because I was set on getting a Mazda3 if there was going to be no significant changes for the 2006 model. Now I get the opportunity to test a 3 Touring against a Cobalt SS Sedan (172 horses) which comes out at the same time. I just can't wait.

 

[NegatiZE]

5 speed auto?

****.

How hard would a retrofit be?

Auto climate control too ... man ...

Trade it in, its the cheapest way considering your car is still almost new.

 

[Don Lockwood]

heated seats.... damn canadians... why can't the northeast get that package? i know i would have opted for it if it was available when i bought mine for sure.... and led tail lights.... well may make it easier for us reg bulb guys to upgrade b/c they may be cheaper.... otherwise nothin major though the 2.0 to 150 i would say is a pretty big bump wasn't it only 130? thats only 10 below the 2.3.... whats up with that?

The 2.0 is actually 148hp.... the 130hp 2.0 was in the Proteg.
So that would be a +2hp difference for the 2006 Mazda3.... nothing noticeable.

 

[fpart]

SP23 Package

Does anyone know if the SP23 package is available again in 2006

 

[escher]

Does anyone know if the SP23 package is available again in 2006

My dealer said that it will be, but I've read elsewhere that it won't. Not much help, I know, but I'm hoping to get a straight answer too.

 

[wongpres]

The SP23 is a one-off special edition. However, you'll notice from the US-specs that the features incorporated in the SP23 can all be had on the upper '06 trims.

 

[cars]

No SP23 for '06. Instead, you order a package that pretty much emulates the SP23... the beauty is that now you can get it in any exterior colour (cause grey wasn't necessarily liked by all that wanted the Sp23 amenities).