In the already highly competitive compact class from the competition is even sharper fall of 2013: The new generation of Mazda 3 takes up the establishment with dynamic styling and fresh technology to. Visually reminiscent of the Mazda 3 2013 greatly to the current Mazda 6, with whom he shares the KODO design language - and this look is the Japan-3 really good.
NEW MAZDA 3 2013: IN THE COMPACT CLASS KODO DESIGN
While the new Mazda 3 remains at the level of its predecessor in length, two inches at the highest point and the flatter roofline exactly four more inches of width make him look stockier. The wheelbase has been extended by six centimeters, corollary, shorter overhangs front and rear. The boot capacity could be increased to 350 liters in spite of identical length, a loadmaster is the Mazda3 but not with this value.
By a higher proportion of high-strength steels and many detailed improvements, the technicians were able to reduce the weight of the increased torsional rigidity by 30 percent, despite a few kilograms, the entry level model is the curb weight of 1.2 tonnes under the brand.
Clever details such as an active air flap in the front grille, which cools the engine only when required and contribute to the start of a more rapid achievement of optimum operating temperature, provide a significant improvement in aerodynamics. Together with the clad underbody spoilers and many small elements, a drag coefficient of 0.275 was achieved, the new 2013 Mazda3 makes it one of windschlüpfrigsten cars in its class.
So many elements contribute to the Skyactiv engines of the new Mazda3 deal efficiently with the expensive fuel. Specific figures for consumption called Mazda, not yet, but all four available at market launch engines will be more fuel efficient than before. Customers have a choice of three four-cylinder petrol engines with 1.5 liters to 2.0 liters and 100, 120 or 165 hp and a 2.2-liter turbo diesel with 150 hp.
In the interior, bringing a new operating system including 7-inch touch screen and a display called Active Driving Head Up display the information to the attention of the occupants. Numerous assistance systems warn the driver visually and audibly engage in hazardous situations or even a self-braking when the driver missed the right time. No details yet make the Japanese for the price, but for its market launch in autumn this question should be clarified.