Mazda3: Hatched
Motoring Channel Staff - 26/November/2008
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Mazda3 Hatchback
Mazda3 Hatchback
Mazda3 Hatchback
Mazda3 Hatchback
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Hiroshima, Japan —
Mazda will officially launch its second generation small hatchback, the
Mazda3, at the Bologna Motor Show on December the 3rd. The Mazda3
sedan has already broken cover, seen for the first time in the flesh at
the L.A. Auto Show, but the hatchback has not been seen until now. Mazda
issued a press release that states "The new-generation Mazda3 five-door
hatchback adopts the same characteristics as its sedan counterpart,
offering sporty driving and a dynamic design, together with top class
environmental and safety performance." One of the new engines for the Mazda3 will include a new 2.2-litre diesel engine replacing the older 2.0-litre mill. Mazda
is pushing the 'green' theme with its new second generation small car,
claiming that the "...new 2.2-litre turbodiesel engine is a
high-performance clean diesel powerplant with top class output, fuel
economy and refinement". According to the Japanese company the new-generation diesel engine has
outstanding emissions performance and complies with Euro 5
regulations. Important aspects such as fuel economy and CO2 emissions have been greatly improved
compared to the current 2.0-litre version. Mazda has also taken the step of improving the petrol-engines, which will account for the majority of sales in Australia. The Japanese car maker states that "All
petrol engine versions of the new-generation Mazda3 will offer even
further advanced environmental performance, including the world's first
vehicle catalyst to be constructed with single nanotechnology. Accoring
to Mazda, this new development reduces the use of scarce
resources such as platinum and palladium in the construction phase. We'll have more details next week when the Mazda3 hatch is deployed in Bologna, Italy. Related Links:
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- Mazda3 in Sydney (2010)
- Mazda Kiyora Concept (2008)
- Mazda RX-8 (2008)
- Mazda3: Leaked (2010)
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- Mazda CX-9 (2008)
- Mazda6 (2008)
- Mazda2 (2008)
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