After the midday leak, the Mazda officially launched the new 2014 Mazda3, which the Japanese company characterizes it as a “game changer”. Design, the new generation follows the Kodo design language that have all the latest models of Mazda. Borrows heavily from the Mazda6 and will be available in 5-door hatchback and 4-door sedan.
Has a similar grille with the big brother with chrome bottom that reaches up to the minute fixtures. As for the mirrors, are mounted on the doors. There is also a spoiler and twin tailpipes. The grille has an active system which opens and closes the data, so as to improve the aerodynamics that has the effect of reducing consumption.
Interior the new Mazda3 is a net line with the air conditioning system to be located at the bottom of the center console. There is a three-spoke leather steering wheel, center armrest, emerging central touch screen, while the instrument panel has a central circular element and two data tables right and left. The materials used are of better quality, and there are also shiny black and chrome decorations. The seats can be invested in fabric, leather or synthetic leather, while the infotainment system has connectivity Bluetooth / USB / AUX and connecting to the internet, via smartphone.
Inside we meet the Active Driving Display, a screen showing useful details, such as the navigation system in a panel behind the instrument panel.
Has a length of 4.465 mm, width 1.795 mm, height 1.450 mm and wheelbase 2.700 mm. The luggage compartment is 350 liters, which after folding rear seat goes up to 1,250 liters.
Be built on the same platform as the time CX-5, thus making it lighter than the current generation, 90 kg less, while equipped with a mechanical SkyActiv range of gasoline and diesel engines.
Among them is the SKYACTIV-G 1.500 cc performance 100 hp at 6,000 rpm with 150 Nm of torque at 4,000 rpm 0-100 km/h makes in 10.8 seconds having a top speed of 182 km/h.
Here’s SKYACTIV-G 2,0-liter four-cylinder gasoline yield 120 at 6,000 rpm with 210 Nm of torque at 4,000 rpm 0-100 km/h makes in 8.9 seconds having a top speed of 195 km/h.
The same engine is also available with energy recovery system I-ELOOP, yielding 165 horses at 6,000 rpm with 210 Nm of torque at 4,000 rpm 0-100 km/h makes in 8.2 seconds having a top speed of 210 km/h.
And lastly SKYACTIV-D 2,2-liter diesel engine performance 150 horsepower at 4,500 rpm with 380 Nm of torque at 1,800 rpm 0-100 km/h makes in 8.1 seconds having a top speed of 210 km/h.
In terms of box the SKYACTIV-G 1.5 and SKYACTIV-G 2.0 i-ELOOP engines come exclusively with a 6-speed manual gearbox. The engines SKYACTIV-G 2.0 and SKYACTIV-D 2.2 on the other, they have the possibility to be equipped with a 6-speed automatic transmission SKYACTIV-Drive.
In America will be available with two petrol engines. The SKYACTIV-G 2.0 i-ELOOP performance 155 hp and 203 Nm of torque and the 2.5-liter SKYACTIV-G performance 184 hp and 250 Nm torque.
Mazda3 weighs 1,190 pounds with the SKYACTIV-G 1.5 engine and is up to 1,330 pounds with the SKYACTIV-D 2.2 engine with automatic transmission. The suspension consists of McPherson struts in front and multi-link rear with brakes comprise ventilated front discs and solid rear discs. It has power assisted steering system in which promises to offer improved feel and response. Also, Mazda has equipped with several systems such as High Beam Control, Blind Spot Monitoring, Forward Obstruction Warning, Smart City Brake Support and Radar Cruise Control.
