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2nd December, 2004 From today Mazda Australia has reduced its recommended retail pricing across its car range ahead of the Federal Government’s move to reduce the tariff on imported cars from 15 to 10 per cent from 1st January, 2005. Mazda Australia, is passing on the tariff savings a month ahead of time, a move that will save between $660 and $3,150 on its class-leading cars. The hot-selling 104kW Mazda 3, now more freely available as a result of additional stock arriving, is priced from $20,690 for either the Neo sedan or hatch, a saving of $800. Standard features on Mazda 3 Neo models include air conditioning, dual airbags, CD player, remote central locking, split/fold rear seat, tilt and reach adjustable steering, height adjustable driver’s seat, ‘bee sting’ aerial, split fold rear seat with centre armrest, five lap/sash seatbelts, disc brakes all round and five headrests. The popular Mazda 3 Maxx model is now priced from $24,800, the Maxx Sport is $25,455 (down $920) and the 115kW 2.3-litre SP23 sedan and hatch from $29,120, a saving of $1,070. The managing director of Mazda Australia, Doug Dickson, said: “Christmas has come early for car buyers. From today Mazda is passing on the tariff price cuts that come into affect on January 1.” “As the largest importer of passenger cars our move is a significant one for car buyers and will help Mazda further extend its record breaking sales run.” Mazda’s range is now priced from $16,290 for the 1.5-litre Mazda 2 Neo with air conditioning, dual airbags, central locking and a CD player. Mazda 6, which is the top selling imported medium car, also benefits from the tariff cut, with the Mazda 6 Limited sedan now priced from $27,690 (a saving of $1,230). Other examples of the price reductions on the Mazda 6 range include the Classic hatch from $32,345 (a saving of $1,260) and the Luxury Sport hatch $39,800 (a saving of $1,620). Even Mazda’s flagship model, the four-door, four-seat, rotary-powered RX-8 benefits from the tariff change with the entry model now priced at $54,465 (a cut of $2,205), while the Leather Pack manual model is now $60,100 (down $3,010). The latest edition to the RX-8 lineup, the RX-8 limited edition of which 110 will be sold, is priced at $63,030. The savings also apply to the world’s best-selling sports car, the iconic MX-5, with the price of the turbocharged SE model falling $1,800 to $43,690. Mazda’s people mover, the MPV is now priced at $44,990.
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