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* Value improves by up to $1600 across the range
* Safety first: DSC
standard on Mazda3 SP23
* Four new colours for even greater appeal
Mazda has launched the Mazda3 Sport range, bringing even more features,
improved safety and better value to its best-selling model.
From April Australia’s top-selling importer injects fresh appeal into its
Mazda3 sedan and hatch range. The streamlined Mazda3 Sport range is available in
Neo Sport, Maxx Sport, Diesel, SP23 and MPS variants sporting a host of cosmetic
changes.
The Mazda3 Sport range offers a choice of two body styles, four transmissions
and four specification grades. Vehicles in the range are available in up to 12
colours including four new to the Mazda3 range; Copper Red, Golden Sand,
Metropolitan Grey and Stormy Blue.
The base model Neo Sport retains its $20,990 starting price and is packed
with $1600 worth of extra value. Its 15-inch steel wheels are replaced by alloys
while power windows and mirrors and an AUX jack for iPod compatibility are now
standard. An upgraded black cloth seat and door trim completes the makeover.
Other standard features on the Mazda3 Neo Sport include dual front airbags,
air-conditioning, a 6-disc CD player, cruise control, remote central locking,
driver’s seat height adjustment and tilt and a telescopic adjustable steering
wheel.
Priced from $25,500 the petrol-powered Mazda3 Maxx Sport gets six airbags
(driver, passenger, front-side and front- and rear-curtain), chrome outer door
handles and a new design 16-inch alloy wheel. An upgraded cloth interior trim
takes inspiration from the SP23, and a sleek centre console in Piano Black gives
its interior a luxurious feel.
The 2.0-litre engine that powers the Neo Sport and Maxx Sport promises
outstanding drivability and impressive performance with 108kW and 182Nm. It
mates to both a 5-speed manual and 4-speed automatic transmission.
Mazda3's excellent fuel consumption is also kind to your wallet. The Mazda3
manual model returns 8.2L/100km on the ADR 81/01 cycle.
The Mazda3 Diesel sedan and hatch enjoys the same improvements and high level
of specification as the Maxx Sport, and is even better value at $29,500. The
Mazda3’s hi-tech diesel powerplant boasts a best-in-class 360Nm and 105kW and
accelerates from 0-100kmh in 9.5 seconds with a standard six-speed manual
gearbox.
The 2.3-litre Mazda3 SP23 (115kW and 203Nm) is priced from $29,600 and now
offers even more refinement and value across its base and luxury grades. Chrome
outer door handles and Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) with Traction Control
System (TCS), previously packaged into the SP23 Luxury, are now standard
features on the SP23.
Inside, the SP23 gets a new ultra-quality seat and door trim cloth courtesy
of its big brother MPS, and a centre console, instrument panels, steering wheel
and power window switch bezels all in Piano Black.
The turbocharged Mazda3 MPS gets similar interior upgrades along with a brand
new cloth trim with red highlights. The world’s fastest hot-hatch, priced from
$38,750, is equipped with a 2.3-litre engine that belts out 190kw and 380Nm.
“This model freshening makes the Mazda3 Sport range even safer and better
value than ever before,” says Mazda Australia managing director Doug Dickson.
“This revitalised line up adds even more value to an already exceptionally
priced car that continues to attract Australian new car buyers with its high
levels of safety, performance, economy and style.”
More than 130,000 Australians have voted with their wallets for the Mazda3
since its launch in January 2004 and the Mazda3 Sport range is sure to build on
this success.
Mazda3 Sport range
Sedan and Hatch
Mazda3 Neo Sport $20,990
With Safety Pack $22,690
Auto transmission
$2,000 Mazda3 Maxx Sport $25,500
With DSC $26,500
Auto
transmission $2,000
Mazda3 Diesel $29,500 Mazda3 SP23 $29,600
With Luxury Pack
$31,600
Auto transmission $2,260
Mazda3 MPS $38,750
With Sports Pack $42,250
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