When did Mazda stop using water cooled engine?
That engine was replaced by a water-cooled unit in 1959 and joined by the larger capacity D1500. In 1962, passenger car size requirements no longer applied to commercial vehicles and the truck grew longer, with a two-liter D2000 available and the smallest D1100 discontinued.
When did Mazda stop making the Mazda D1500?
In 1962, passenger car size requirements no longer applied to commercial vehicles and the truck grew longer, with a two-liter D2000 available and the smallest D1100 discontinued. The D1500 and D2000 remained in production until the June 1965 introduction of the Mazda Kraft.
What was the model year of the Mazda REPU?
Mazda invested in a moderate redesign for the 1977 model (PA236), updating its electrical systems and adding a 3 in (76 mm) cab stretch for increased comfort. About 3,000 units were manufactured, after which the REPU was discontinued due to poor sales. Road & Track magazine was impressed with its “smooth, quiet power” and “nice” interior.
Who was the manufacturer of the Mazda Courier?
The Courier was manufactured by Toyo Kogyo (Mazda), and imported and sold by Ford Motor Company as a response to the unforeseen popularity of the small Toyota and Nissan (Datsun) pickups among young buyers in the West.
What kind of car is the 2009 Mazda 3?
2009 Mazda 3 models The compact 2009 Mazda 3 is available as a four-door sedan and hatchback. The sedan is available in five trim levels: i Sport, i Touring Value, s Sport, s Touring and s Grand Touring. The hatchback, or “five-door,” comes in only the s trims.
What kind of rating does a Mazda 3 get?
In National Highway Traffic Safety Administration frontal-impact crash tests, the 2009 Mazda 3 scored four stars (out of five). In Insurance Institute for Highway Safety testing, the 3 received a “Good” rating (the highest out of four) in frontal-offset crash tests.
Is the Mazda 3 going to be replaced?
The Mazda 3 is going to be replaced by an all-new model for 2010. But even after six years on the market, the current car is showing no signs of age. Like fine wine or a quality indie movie (or “Sideways,” an indie movie about fine wine), the 3 will continue to please for a long time.
Is the Mazda 3 hatchback an economy car?
Entertaining yet sophisticated in demeanor, the 2009 Mazda 3 doesn’t look, feel or drive like an economy car. If you’re shopping for a small, inexpensive sedan or hatchback, this car should be at the top of your list. Cars are usually not like a fine wine: They don’t get better with age.