AT A GLANCE
Summary of innovations and changes compared with previous Mazda3 model
DESIGN REFINEMENT
Exterior
• New front end design including:
• Highly sculpted front bumper design for improved aerodynamics
• New front face with smaller grille opening
• New round front fog lamps
• Revised rear bumper design with reflectors positioned at outer edges.
• New 16 and17-inch alloy wheels
• Choice of seven exterior colours
Interior
• Black finish for lower centre console with chrome rings on key dials and controls
• Sharp white graphics for Multi-Information Display
• Continuously-lit white graphics on instrument cluster for excellent legibility even in daylight
• New gear-shift indicator between instrument dials (manual models with exception of 2.3-litre MPS)
• New pattern black cloth (grey cross-threads) seat trim (S, TS and TS2)
• New pattern black cloth (reflective cross-threads) seat trim (Sport & Sport Nav)
DRIVING DYNAMICS
• New ‘Toitsukan’ for more linear feel to all aspects of driving
• Modified electric power steering for enhanced feedback
• Reinforced bodyshell, new forward cross-member and new under-floor bracing bar
• Increased floor sound insulation for a quieter cabin
• Optimised shock absorber tuning for improved ride
• Stiffer wheels for enhanced stability
• Stiffer front tyre deflectors for improved under-car airflow
• 10 percent larger flat under-floor panels for smoother airflow
• Aerodynamic drag coefficient reduced to just Cd 0.29
POWERTRAINS
Diesels
• Improved fuel consumption by up to 3.8% and reduced CO2 emissions (by up to 3.5 percent)
Petrols
• Improved fuel consumption by up 1.7% and reduced CO2 emissions by up to 1.3% (2.0 DISI and 1.6 engines)
EQUIPMENT & SAFETY
• Leather trimmed hand brake on all models
• New Brake Override System on all models
MODEL RANGE
• 2.0 TS2 and TS2 Nav Automatic models dropped
• Newly introduced 1.6 Sport and Sport Nav Diesel models