Black plate (172,1)
6-speed transaxle
Gear
Vehicle speed
2.3-liter
turbocharged
engine
2.5-liter engine
1 to 2
24 km/h (15 mph)
24 km/h (15 mph)
2 to 3
40 km/h (25 mph)
43 km/h (27 mph)
3 to 4
65 km/h (40 mph)
56 km/h (35 mph)
4 to 5
73 km/h (45 mph)
72 km/h (45 mph)
5 to 6
81 km/h (50 mph)
90 km/h (56 mph)
For cruising
5-speed transaxle
Gear
Vehicle speed
1 to 2
18 km/h (11 mph)
2 to 3
29 km/h (18 mph)
3 to 4
47 km/h (29 mph)
4 to 5
68 km/h (42 mph)
6-speed transaxle
Gear
Vehicle speed
2.3-liter
turbocharged
engine
2.5-liter engine
1 to 2
24 km/h (15 mph)
16 km/h (10 mph)
2 to 3
40 km/h (25 mph)
32 km/h (20 mph)
3 to 4
65 km/h (40 mph)
48 km/h (30 mph)
4 to 5
73 km/h (45 mph)
60 km/h (37 mph)
5 to 6
81 km/h (50 mph)
71 km/h (44 mph)
Downshifting
When you must slow down in heavy
traffic or on a steep
upgrade
, downshift
before the engine starts to overwork. This
reduces the chance of stalling and gives
better acceleration when you need more
speed.
On a steep
downgrade
, downshifting
helps maintain safe speed and prolongs
brake life.
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Driving Your Mazda
Starting and Driving
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