19 · OAKVILLE BEAVER Wednesday, March 18, 2009 Options galore in 2010 Mazda3 Sport GT Continued From Page 16 A six-speed manual is standard with a fivespeed automatic optional. Fuel numbers for the 2.5-litre are 10.1/6.9L/100 km city/highway for the manual and 9.2/6.8L/100 km city/highway. At the press introduction I drove the sedan in both the base GX with five-speed manual and the GT six-speed with every option from the Mazda parts bin. As usual at these events, seat time is short and impressions are cursory. Ergo, tested here for a full week is the Sport GT with the 2.5-litre engine and the automatic. The base Mazda3 starts at $16,995 and the GT starts at $23,595. But with everything from the parts bins thrown in, my tester topped out at $28,935. The list of standard equipment is extensive including power on everything, traction control with stability control, Bluetooth connectivity and steering wheel mounted controls for cruise and audio. Also added three options: the moonroof at $850, the Luxury Package at $1,295 that includes leather seating and trim and the $1,995 GT-E Package. This latter option gives you a lot of techno goodies like the MID with color navigation and a 10-speaker Bose surround sound audio system that includes noise compensation. But wait! There's more like adaptive lighting with automatic headlight dimming. Suspension remains coil springs over MacPherson struts at the front and a multilink independent system at the rear. Pickup points were revised to improve the sporting nature of the handling that was already pretty good in the current Mazda3. According to my notes from the press launch in Los Angeles, the 2.0-litre was very spunky with the five-speed and I expect it would be more than adequate in everyday driving. The 2.5-litre with the six-speed I drove then was a different car. The extra torque could be felt at launch and especially when merging onto California's freeways where no one obeys the speed limit. But, as noted above, the proof of the pudding is everyday driving in and around your MORE VALUE, LESS MONEY. Y PLUS 0% FINANCING. LOADED WITH STANDARD FEATURES. 2009 SX4 SEDAN STARTING PRICE $17,395 The interior of the 2010 Mazda3 is much changed including a second tier Multi Information Display (MID) at the top of the centre stack. NOW $14,995 PLUS 0% * PURCHASE FINANCING FOR 36 MONTHS SPORT MODEL SHOWN+ The optional Multi Information Display (MID) provides a wide array of data to the driver and also includes a navigation system with 3.5-inch color map. home and the 2010 Mazda3 Sport GT tested here makes it possible to amble down to the variety store or cope with the cut and thrust of superhighways with equal aplomb. The automatic smoothes out the punchy power of the 2.5-litre but is still responsive to driver inputs, shifting up and down without shift shudder when at full throttle. With the automatic, it can be used in Sportshift mode that allows sequential manual selection of gears. Sightlines for a hatchback are good but it's always wise to place all three mirrors for the largest sweep. Likewise the rear buttresses that support the liftgate mean backing into a tight parking spot means taking your time and checking the corners. Drive a Mazda3 and you soon find out why Canadians have taken to it in such large numbers. It looks great, drives confidently, takes it easy on the gas and, most of all, it gives you that Zoom Zoom feeling. Standard Features Include: AC · Power Windows, Locks and Mirrors · Remote Keyless Entry · ABS with Electronic Brake-Force Distribution 2009 GRAND VITARA STARTING PRICE $25,995 NOW $22,995 PLUS 0% * PURCHASE FINANCING FOR 36 MONTHS JLX MODEL SHOWN+ Standard Features Include: 4-Wheel Drive · AC with Automatic Climate Control · Power Windows, Locks and Mirrors · Remote Keyless Entry · ABS with Electronic Brake-Force Distribution JAPANESE QUALITY VALUE LOADED STANDARD FEATURES RELIABLE 5-YEAR POWERTRAIN WARRANTY GREAT LEASE OFFERS AVAILABLE ON 2009 MODELS ARRIVING THIS WEEK! Phone: (905) 825-8088 www.volvoofoakville.com SERVICE DEPARTMENT OPEN SATURDAYS ALL NEW XC60 Visit Suzuki.ca for your nearest dealer. Every new Suzuki comes with a 5-year 100,000 kilometre powertrain limited warranty. 2219 Wyecroft Road, Oakville, ON L6L 5L7 Toll Free 1-877-469-5969 fax 905-469-4562 CONSUMERS SHOULD READ THE FOLLOWING: Vehicles may not be exactly as shown. Limited time offers are subject to change without notice. *New starting prices are calculated after subtracting dealer participation and stackable credits off the 2009 MSRP. Starting prices of a new 2009 SX4 Sedan with manual transmission (Model S3L83J9) and 2009 Grand Vitara with manual transmission (Model LLNB0S9), after subtracting dealer participation credits of $500/$500 and stackable credits of $1,900/$2,500, are $14,995/$22,995. $1,395/$1,550 destination and delivery charge, administration fee, $75 tax for fuel conservation (where applicable), duties on new tires (where applicable), $72 PPSA (where applicable), other taxes, license, insurance, applicable fees and registration are extra. Limited time finance offers available to qualified retail customers on approved credit. 0%/0% purchase financing APR for a 36/36 month term. Financing example: the monthly payment of a new 2009 SX4 Sedan with manual transmission (Model S3L83J9), after subtracting dealer participation credits of $500 and stackable credits of $1,900, at 0% purchase financing APR is $417 per month for 36 months. Cost of borrowing is $0 for a total obligation of $14,995. Financing example does not include $1,395 destination and delivery charge, administration fee, $75 tax for fuel conservation (where applicable), duties on new tires (where applicable), $72 PPSA (where applicable), other taxes, license, insurance, applicable fees and registration. +Prices of models shown, 2009 SX4 Sedan Sport with manual transmission (Model S3L83K9) and 2009 Grand Vitara JLX with automatic transmission (Model L2NB5V9), after subtracting stackable credits of $1,400/$2,000 are $17,945/$26,995. $1,395/$1,550 destination and delivery charge, administration fee, $75 tax for fuel conservation (where applicable), duties on new tires (where applicable), $72 PPSA (where applicable), other taxes, license, insurance, applicable fees and registration are extra. Certain conditions apply. Dealers may sell for less. Information shown is based on the latest available information at the time of print. See participating dealers for conditions and details. Offers end April 30, 2009. ©2009 Suzuki Canada Inc. Suzuki of Oakville