2006 Mazda MAZDA3 Interior Features
Submitted by michael on Sat, 2006-04-01 06:57
The steering wheel is 3 spoke and is covered in leather. It feels really nice in hands and the controls for audio and cruise control have very practical position.
The shelf on dashboard has golf ball type grainy design inspired from the Boxster. Piano black trim of instrument panel is also attractive. The 3 big gauges are placed in some tunnels to keep them away from glare and are right in front of the driver. The 3s gauges are also electroluminescent which means that the numbers on the gauges are illuminated with reddish orange color and have a blue highlight. The speedometer gauge contains both the mph and km units for speed and it is crowded with the # signs. The dash board gets its looks improved at night when it is illuminated with reddish orange lighting. The switch for window on the driver side is also illuminated which is a very good feature.
The front seats are really great. They have sufficient bolstering for a comfortable ride. The 3s has lumbar adjustable support too; an elevated hip position which reduces front leg space a little but because of this adjustment the forward visibility is considerably improved. The pedals are easily operable along with the short gear stick due to the 3s front seats. Driver’s right shin rests easily on edge of center stack.
The back seats in the 3-hatchback are very supportive and roomy. There is enough leg room that if larger people are in the front there is enough space for rear passenger to relax. Big feet can slide in the space below front seats and there is acres of head room in the rear as well.
The glove box is big and can carry a lot of things. Under driver’s right side elbow there is a console and between seats there are cup holders.
Cargo space with the rear seats folded is about 31.2 cubic feet. Large sized boxes and long objects fit really easily in it. Folding of the seats is also very easy. There is a small square button which needs to be pressed and a little push will fold the seat. If the seats are folded still then there is 17.1 cubic feet of luggage space. The rear section of the floor can be raised to create partition creating lower and upper compartments for keeping small boxes or luggage separately.
Visibility in the rear view mirror is limited for the hatch back because of the two rear seat head restraints and central brake light. Forward visibility and side mirror visibility is good.
The Mazda 3 sedan has average trunk space and provides 11.4 cubic foot space. Longer objects can be carried easily if the rear seat is 60/40 folding.
The standard interior trim of 3i is beige or black cloth. The 3s has black bolster seats in red check or blue cloth. The optional upholstery o black leather is affordable and smooth to touch.
Steering Wheel
The steering wheel is 3 spoke and is covered in leather. It feels really nice in hands and the controls for audio and cruise control have very practical position.
Dash Board
The shelf on dashboard has golf ball type grainy design inspired from the Boxster. Piano black trim of instrument panel is also attractive. The 3 big gauges are placed in some tunnels to keep them away from glare and are right in front of the driver. The 3s gauges are also electroluminescent which means that the numbers on the gauges are illuminated with reddish orange color and have a blue highlight. The speedometer gauge contains both the mph and km units for speed and it is crowded with the # signs. The dash board gets its looks improved at night when it is illuminated with reddish orange lighting. The switch for window on the driver side is also illuminated which is a very good feature.
Front Seats
The front seats are really great. They have sufficient bolstering for a comfortable ride. The 3s has lumbar adjustable support too; an elevated hip position which reduces front leg space a little but because of this adjustment the forward visibility is considerably improved. The pedals are easily operable along with the short gear stick due to the 3s front seats. Driver’s right shin rests easily on edge of center stack.
Back Seats
The back seats in the 3-hatchback are very supportive and roomy. There is enough leg room that if larger people are in the front there is enough space for rear passenger to relax. Big feet can slide in the space below front seats and there is acres of head room in the rear as well.
Cabin Storage
The glove box is big and can carry a lot of things. Under driver’s right side elbow there is a console and between seats there are cup holders.
Interior Space
Cargo space with the rear seats folded is about 31.2 cubic feet. Large sized boxes and long objects fit really easily in it. Folding of the seats is also very easy. There is a small square button which needs to be pressed and a little push will fold the seat. If the seats are folded still then there is 17.1 cubic feet of luggage space. The rear section of the floor can be raised to create partition creating lower and upper compartments for keeping small boxes or luggage separately.
Driver’s Visibility
Visibility in the rear view mirror is limited for the hatch back because of the two rear seat head restraints and central brake light. Forward visibility and side mirror visibility is good.
Trunk Capacity
The Mazda 3 sedan has average trunk space and provides 11.4 cubic foot space. Longer objects can be carried easily if the rear seat is 60/40 folding.
