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Mazda3 Diesel
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17th November, 2009
Mazda's New Generation Mazda3 range now gives Australian buyers more choice
than ever, following the arrival of an economical turbodiesel variant.
Priced at $29,715 the New Generation Mazda3 Diesel sedan and hatch is
powered by a 2.2 litre common rail turbodiesel engine that produces 360Nm of
torque and 110kW of power when mated to a six-speed manual transmission.
New Generation Mazda3 Diesel sips just 5.7L/100km (previously 6.0), on
the combined cycle, making it the company's most economical small car ever.
The 2.2 litre MZR-CD is the same engine used in the Mazda6 Diesel but has
been tuned for the smaller Mazda3. Impressive fuel efficiency is achieved
via improvements in Variable Geometry Turbocharger, fuel pump and piston
design while a Diesel Particulate Filter helps New Generation Mazda3 Diesel
meet strict emissions regulations.
New Generation Mazda3 Diesel
offers class-leading handling and dynamics thanks to a combination of
Electronic Hydraulic Power Assisted Steering, improvements in body rigidity
through increased spot welds and a newly-evolved MacPherson strut front and
multi-link rear suspension system.
 Available
in both sedan and hatch, New Generation Mazda3 Diesel sets the benchmark for
affordable luxury offering an impressive list of standard equipment
including air-conditioning, Bluetooth phone and audio (MP3 compatible),
satellite navigation, cruise control, maintenance monitor, trip computer and
a MP3/WMA compatible in-dash 6-disc CD player.
New Generation
Mazda3's host of standard safety equipment makes it one of the safest small
cars on the market. Standard on the Mazda3 Diesel is an Anti-lock Braking
System, six SRS airbags (driver and passenger, front-side and front and rear
curtain), Dynamic Stability Control with a Traction Control System,
Electronic Brake-force Distribution and Emergency Brake Assist.
Exterior highlights include 16 inch alloy wheels, body coloured door handles
and mirrors, body kit comprising rear spoiler and side skirts and front fog
lamps, while New Generation Mazda3's expressive and aerodynamic design
fetches Mazda3 Diesel a drag coefficient of just 0.31.
 Mazda3
Diesel is available in a choice of eight mica or metallic body colours and
Mazda does not charge extra for the privilege, a saving of up to $700 on
some other small cars.
Mazda now offer diesel as a choice in five
passenger vehicles: Mazda3 Diesel Hatch or Sedan, Mazda6 Diesel Sports
Hatch, Mazda6 Diesel Wagon and CX-7 Diesel Sports.
Mazda Australia
estimates that around approximately 100 Mazda3 Diesels will be sold each
month, equating to about five percent of the model mix.
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