The all-new Mazda 3 range goes on sale in May, priced from £13,500 to £21,500 (on-the-road), with first deliveries scheduled from 18 May. The all-new Mazda 3 has a fresh bodystyle that portrays a more powerful and emotional design, with a richer expression and a more dynamic stance. In many ways the new Mazda 3 is a ‘baby Mazda 6’ bringing the elegant excitement of that model’s distinctive lines to the small family car sector.
Safety is paramount on the all-new Mazda 3 with Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) and an Emergency Stop Signalling (ESS) System standard on all models. This system automatically activates the hazard warning lights at cruising speeds when the ABS sensors detect emergency braking. Mazda's Traction Control System (TCS), active front head restraints and six airbags are also standard across the range.
The shape of the all-new Mazda 3 has lowered aerodynamic drag to just Cd 0.28 (saloon) and 0.30 (hatchback). The improved aerodynamics and retuned powertrains, plus the reduced weight (down by 15 kilos on some models), result in significant reductions in CO2 and fuel consumption.
All-new Mazda 3 customers will have a choice of three petrol and three diesel powertrains, all fine‑tuned to use less fuel. On the official combined cycle, fuel consumption+ ranges from 41.5 to 44.8mpg (manual transmission, petrol models, excluding MPS) and from 50.4 to 62.8mpg (diesels). The 2.0 Automatic delivers fuel economy of 37.2mpg and the Mazda 3 MPS 29.4mpg.
Customers who prefer a petrol engine can choose from 1.6-litre 105ps, 2.0-litre 150ps with automatic transmission or 2.0-litre 151ps powertrains for the 11 regular Mazda 3 models or the 2.3-litre 260ps turbocharged engine in the Mazda 3 MPS, due to be launched later in the year. The choice of diesel engines is expanded to encompass 1.6-litre 109ps, 2.2-litre 150ps and 2.2-litre 185ps engines.
Technical innovations featured on the all-new Mazda 3 include the fuel-stretching ‘i-stop’ (Smart Idling Stop System) technology on the Mazda 3 2.0 Sport, which can deliver fuel consumption savings of up to 16 percent on the combined cycle. In addition the new five-speed automatic transmission is introduced to the range on the 2.0-litre TS2.
“Both retail and fleet customers will benefit from the dramatic CO2 reductions Mazda’s engineers have achieved to bring models below the 120g/km and 160g/km tax threshholds. The CO2 output of the 1.6 petrol model has been cut to 149g/km, from 162g/km on the current model. The 2.0 petrol (available from June) is down to 159g/km from 189g/km due in part to the new i-stop technology, the 1.6 diesel model emits just 119g/km, down from 128g/km, and benefits from only £35 per year road tax. The Mazda 3 MPS, powered by a 2.3 petrol engine has slashed CO2 output to 224g/km meaning that the annual road tax will be just £215 as opposed to £405 on the current vehicle,” commented Mark Cameron, sales & marketing director for Mazda UK.
Special finance offers are avilable until 30 June 2009. Retail customers purchasing the all-new Mazda 3 before the end of June can choose from a number of special finance packages including 0 percent APR with 50 percent deposit over 12, 24 or 36 months or 3.9 percent APR with 10 percent deposit, or 5.9 percent APR with no minimum deposit over 12, 24 or 36 months. For full details of the finance offers available visit www.mazda.co.uk.
All-new Mazda 3 – Price List – May 2009
- Mazda 3 1.6 TS 4-door, Power (ps) 105, 'On the road' Retail £14,300, Emissions CO2 (g/km) 149, Road Fund Licence Band F
- Mazda 3 2.0 Sport 4-door, Power (ps) 151, 'On the road' Retail £18,025, Emissions CO2 (g/km) 159, Road Fund Licence Band G
- Mazda 3 1.6D TS 4-door, Power (ps) 109, 'On the road' Retail £15,760, Emissions CO2 (g/km) 119, Road Fund Licence Band C
- Mazda 3 2.2D Sport (185) 4-door, Power (ps) 185, 'On the road' Retail £19,900, Emissions CO2 (g/km) 149, Road Fund Licence Band F
- Mazda 3 1.6 S 5-door, Power (ps) 105, 'On the road' Retail £13,500, Emissions CO2 (g/km) 149, Road Fund Licence Band F
- Mazda 3 1.6 TS 5-door, Power (ps) 105, 'On the road' Retail £14,300, Emissions CO2 (g/km) 149, Road Fund Licence Band F
- Mazda 3 1.6 TS2 5-door, Power (ps) 105, 'On the road' Retail £15,500, Emissions CO2 (g/km) 149, Road Fund Licence Band F
- Mazda 3 1.6 TS2 Nav 5-door, Power (ps) 105, 'On the road' Retail £16,195, Emissions CO2 (g/km) 149, Road Fund Licence Band F
- Mazda 3 1.6 Sport 5-door, Power (ps) 105, 'On the road' Retail £16,300, Emissions CO2 (g/km) 149, Road Fund Licence Band F
- Mazda 3 1.6 Sport Nav 5-door, Power (ps) 105, 'On the road' Retail £16,995, Emissions CO2 (g/km) 149, Road Fund Licence Band F
- Mazda 3 2.0 TS2 AT 5-door, Power (ps) 150, 'On the road' Retail £17,460, Emissions CO2 (g/km) 175, Road Fund Licence Band H
- Mazda 3 2.0 TS2 Nav AT 5-door, Power (ps) 150, 'On the road' Retail £18,155, Emissions CO2 (g/km) 175, Road Fund Licence Band H
- Mazda 3 2.0 Sport 5-door, Power (ps) 151, 'On the road' Retail £18,025, Emissions CO2 (g/km) 159, Road Fund Licence Band G
- Mazda 2.3 MPS 5-door, Power (ps) 260, 'On the road' Retail £21,500, Emissions CO2 (g/km) 224, Road Fund Licence Band K
- Mazda 1.6D TS 5-door, Power (ps) 109, 'On the road' Retail £15,760, Emissions CO2 (g/km) 119, Road Fund Licence Band C
- Mazda 1.6D TS2 5-door, Power (ps) 109, 'On the road' Retail £16,960, Emissions CO2 (g/km) 119, Road Fund Licence Band C
- Mazda 1.6D TS2 Nav 5-door, Power (ps) 109, 'On the road' Retail £17,655, Emissions CO2 (g/km) 119, Road Fund Licence Band C
- Mazda 2.2D Sport (150) 5-door, Power (ps) 150, 'On the road' Retail £18,440, Emissions CO2 (g/km) 144, Road Fund Licence Band F
- Mazda 2.2D Sport Nav (150) 5-door, Power (ps) 150, 'On the road' Retail £19,135, Emissions CO2 (g/km) 144, Road Fund Licence Band F
- Mazda 2.2D Sport (185) 5-door, Power (ps) 185, 'On the road' Retail £19,900, Emissions CO2 (g/km) 149, Road Fund Licence Band F
Factory Fitted Options,
- Metallic/Mica Paint (standard on 2.0 and 2.2D Sport (185) and MPS models) £385
- Leather Interior Trim (Sport models) £1,243
- Bi-Xenon headlamps with AFS (2.0 and 2.2D Sport (185) models, standard on MPS) £739
Please note ‘on the road' prices include 15% VAT, number plates, delivery, 12 months road fund licence, first registration fee, 3 year or 60,000 mile warranty and 3 years European Roadside Assistance. All models are available with free 7-day drive away insurance.
To find out more about the All New Mazda range, please call Mazda Durham on freephone 0800 980 4535 or Mazda Darlington on freephone 0800 980 4532.