The Mazda3 has been given a mid-life upgrade which Mazda claims brings ‘matured quality’ to many aspects of the car, which is Mazda’s top-selling car globally.
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Mazda says the upgraded model incorporates a number of improvements including higher levels of standard specification, enhanced cabin comfort, improved NVH and significant reductions in cabin noise.
The upgraded Mazda3 range offers a 15-strong model line-up with a choice of five powertrains and four equipment levels. Most petrol and diesel engined models, including the a new 90ps diesel version, are arriving at UK dealer showrooms this month.
On-the road prices start at £11,400 (Mazda3 1.4 S hatchback) and rise to £16,330 for the range-topping Mazda3 2.0 Sport.
Sales of Mazda3 in the UK are expected to reach around 13,000 units during 2006 and to maintain a similar level next year, Mazda says.
The new range-topping 250ps Mazda3 MPS ‘super hatch’, delivering 0-62mph acceleration in just 6.1 seconds, will join the UK line-up during the first quarter of 2007.
All models feature a re-styled front bumper, front grille and rear bumper.
Mazda says that aerodynamic drag reductions, together with engine improvements, have resulted in significantly improved fuel consumption and reduced CO2 emissions for most models in the Mazda3 range.
