2010 Mazda Mazdaspeed3 GSX

Last year, the 2009 Mazda MAZDASPEED3 earned third place in Motor Trend’s “Small, Fast, Fun” comparison, and apparently Mazda wasn’t happy with that. For 2010, the MAZDASPEED3 underwent an extensive redesign and styling upgrade that resulted in improvements to the transmission, suspension, and electronics, as well as fresh and functional aesthetic changes. This front-wheel-drive hatchback gets a new lower air dam and hood scoop bookending the new smiley-face grille. Following along the side, new side skirts lead the eye around the vehicle, showing off the larger-diameter dual exhaust tips, a larger wing, and wheels that have increased in width by half an inch. The big changes happen under the skin, specifically in the suspension. Stiffer springs and increased damping improve both the MacPherson front strut and multi-link rear suspension, and thicker sheetmetal in high-stress locations results in what Mazda claims is a 2% increase in torsional rigidity. The six-speed manual transmission has also been reworked with taller gearing for all but first and sixth. This, in conjunction with a larger hood scoop producing increased airflow and a new intake duct, was applied in an effort to increase overall efficiency. Braking and steering have been similarly reworked, ditching the respective mechanical and hydraulic systems for electronic units that provide an unevenly progressive ratio for the steering and an assist system for the braking. Mazda also added a torque-sensing conical limited-slip differential and a re-engineered torque-management system to deal with all the power put out by the direct-injected, 2.3-liter, turbocharged, 263-hp four-cylinder engine. A unique interior shows off its namesake, with a MAZDASPEED3 emblem and red stitching on the bucket seats, as well as an LED boost gauge in the otherwise standard cluster, a first in the MAZDASPEED3., , GREEN LIGHT AUTO SALES! ***203-888-2000*** QUANTITY DOES NOT EQUAL QUALITY! - We are a full service dealership. We handle all DMV paperwork, arrange financing and offer extended service plans to suit everyone’s driving needs. WHATEVER CREDIT SITUATION YOUR IN, WE CAN HELP. We have over 25 different lenders just waiting to give our customers loans! As a 100% small family and friends business, we pride ourselves on the 'team' approach & work together - not against each other. We, at Green Light Auto Sales give back to our beloved community, several charities, and organizations. We are proud members of the Better Business Bureau & the Chamber of Commerce. SERVICE! - We provide the utmost quality and expertise in our service work at an affordable rate via our ASE master technician. DIVERSITY! From varied inventory to the diversity of our work family, we understand that each person and their needs are unique! SE HABLA ESPANOL! Let us welcome you in to our clean, warm and welcoming environment. We hope you join our family of satisfied customers. A truly unique buying experience., , EXTERIOR: Good Overall Exterior Condition