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World Premiere of the New Mazda3 at the International Motor Show in Frankfurt

World Premiere of the New Mazda3 at the International Motor Show in Frankfurt
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Leverkusen/Frankfurt (ots)

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The 60th International Motor Show in Frankfurt (11 to 21
September) is the stage for the new Mazda3. It's the fourth Mazda of
a new generation of cars presented within just 18 months. The Mazda3
combines the best features of its predecessors and was developed to
meet the expectations of today's customers from a car of the C
segment (compacts). The Mazda3 offers an impressive combination of
dynamic performance, extravagant and sporty design and a generous,
flexible interior - all achieved with the high standards of
manufacturing quality and engineering skill.
The new Mazda3 is initially being presented as the five-door
Mazda3 sports model with a dynamic hatchback; the four-door saloon
will follow in a few months. Both models bring the unmistakable Mazda
styling and a high level of workmanship to the European market. Like
all cars of the new Mazda generation, they are distinguished by their
dynamic and powerful appearance, evident even while stationary.
The Mazda3 sports car is one of the most spacious vehicles of its
segment. It has a large, roomy interior with generous shoulder room
at the front as well as rear seats. The long wheel base and the
optimal form of the rear seats provide a lot of knee space. The
result is a truly spacious passenger compartment that can comfortably
accommodate five adults. Added are numerous cleverly located storage
areas and a large, flexible luggage compartment. A pleasure to drive,
the car is also a pleasure to ride in while remaining practical for
everyday use.
The Mazda3 sports car initially comes with two different possible
petrol engines: a high-torque 1.6-litre , 77 kW/105 bhp MZR and a
more powerful 2.0-litre, 110 kW/150 bhp MZR -- both belong to the
family of sophisticated four-cylinder DOHC petrol engines whose
respectable torque provide spirited driving pleasure while fulfilling
the current global emissions standards. Standard on both MZR petrol
engines is a 5-speed manual transmission with short, clearly defined
shift paths for that sporty, direct shift feel. The 1.6-litre MZR
petrol engine of the Mazda3 is also available with a 4-speed
automatic transmission called "Activematic" that ensures a supple,
uniform and direct driving feel in either the automatic or manual
mode.
The new, five-door body of the Mazda3 is the result of Mazda's
Advance Impact Distribution and Absorption System (MAIDAS). The body
is distinguished by Mazda's unique, threefold H-principle, which
provides clearly defined crumple zones in addition to a stable
passenger cell and effectively absorbs and distributes the energy of
an impact. Together with superb driving performance, the first-class
steering and outstanding brakes (ABS antilock brake system and EBD
electronic brake force distribution are standard), a mechanical brake
assist, optional DSC stability control in combination with traction
control, six airbags, safety brake pedal and safety steering wheel,
the Mazda3 offers a safety package that can count as the best of this
segment.
ots original text service: Mazda Motors (Germany) GmbH
More information in the Internet at: http://www.presseportal.de
Please address queries to:
Mazda Motors (Germany) GmbH
Peter Thul
Press / Publicity Relations Manager
Hitdorfer Strasse 73
51371 Leverkusen
Germany
Telephone: 02173/943220
Fax:     02173/943468
e-mail:  pthul@mazda.de
Mazda Motors Europe
Franz Danner
Vice-President / PR
Hitdorfer Strasse 73
51371 Leverkusen
Germany
Telephone: 02173/943805
Fax:     02173/943468
e-mail:  Fdanner@mazda.de

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