Mazda3

The Mazda3 (as Mazda Axela in Japan and America ) is a passenger car model in the compact class of the Japanese car manufacturer Mazda. As the successor of Mazda 323 cars built since 2003 between the Mazda2 and the Mazda5 is located. Technical components and the bottom group uses the Mazda3 along with the Ford Focus and the Volvo S40/V50 '04.

3 (Type BK, 2003-2009 )

Mazda3 Sport ( 2003-2006)

The first-generation Mazda3 was first presented in September 2003 at the IAA in Frankfurt am Main as the five-door hatchback model called Mazda3 Sport. In February 2004, the four-door notchback sedan followed. Both are based on Ford's C1 platform and were manufactured from June 2003 onwards in the Mazda factory Hōfu in Japan.

Naming

After mid-2002 with the successor to the 626 in the form of the Mazda6, the three -digit model designation of the Mazda models was abandoned and single digits identify the vehicles, including the successor to the Mazda 323 was the simpler naming Mazda3. Even in Japan the previous designation Familia and America the name was replaced by Protégé Axela.

Karosserievarianten

Like its predecessor 323 is offered as a four-door sedan and Mazda3 five-door hatchback Mazda3 Sport as the Mazda3. Both differ at the front by a changed pattern of the hood by other lights and fog lights.

Europe fall about 80 % of sales on the hatchback, in Germany alone, there are as much as 84 %.

Mazda3 Saloon ( 2004-2006)

Cockpit

Features

For both body versions are available in Germany, the base Comfort, comfortable Exclusive amenities and upscale top version available. Prices start at 15,800 euros ( Mazda3 Sport 1.4 MZR Comfort) and end at 24,800 euros for the Mazda3 Sport 2.0 MZR - CD Top.

In June 2005, the special model Active came on the market, which includes as standard in addition to exclusive metallic paint, automatic climate control, fog lights, Touring computer and 16-inch alloy wheels.

In October 2007, the prices and the features of the models were changed slightly. In the special model Active there was now also xenon headlights and heated seats, but the metallic paint was no longer series. In addition, there was the special model Active Plus with all the facilities of the Active version and also leather seats, a mobile navigation device with a speakerphone and a Bose sound system with CD changer. The other special model called Kintaro and has a spoiler package with a modified grille and a sports suspension, 17 - inch alloy wheels, piano lacquer trim and aluminum pedals in the interior and a stainless steel exhaust hood. Combine this package was only with the two 2.0 -liter engines.

Facelift

As of July 2006, the revised Mazda3 was offered. Optimized torque curves and a new six-speed manual gearbox in the 2.0 liter petrol engine recorded from the revised Mazda3.

Other innovations were improved noise insulation, new tires and vibration stresses bearing suspensions. For improved comfort, the keyless entry system LogIn and the audio system HDD Music Box ensured with 20 - GB hard drive. Externally the facelift scored on modified front and rear aprons, rear lights and alloy wheels. Other features were a different gear knob, a Gurtanzeige for the front passenger, higher-quality interior inserts, materials and substances as well as new exterior colors, an optional Bose sound system and leather seats and cruise control.

All engines and three equipment versions as well as the special model Active preserved.

Rear view

Mazda3 Saloon ( 2006-2009)

Mazda3 MPS

Main article see: Mazda3 MPS

Among the previous engines MPS joined in December 2006, the Mazda3 ( Mazda Performance Series) with 191 kW ( 260PS ) and 380 Nm of torque ( presentation took place at the AMI 2006 ). He gets introduced on the Mazda6 MPS 2.3 -liter MZR DISI Turbo engine, so it accelerates in 6.1 seconds from 0 to 100 km / h and reaches an electronically limited top speed of 250 kilometers per hour. New Aprons all around, a limited slip differential, 18 -inch alloy wheels, red stitching in the interior and aluminum pedals are further features of the Mazda3 MPS. The Mazda 3 MPS is thus one of the most powerful series-production vehicles with front wheel drive world.

The MPS models are sold under the brand Mazdaspeed on non-European markets.

Technology

The technical basis divides the car with the Ford Focus and the Volvo S40/V50.

Some technical data at a glance:

• Passenger safety
• Multipoint fuel injection with Lambda control
• Over -pressure cooling liquid as the cooling system,
• Front-wheel drive on differential and double cardan shafts
• Hydraulic dual-circuit brake system with brake booster
• Internally ventilated disc brakes front and rear disc brakes
• Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
• Anti -lock braking system (ABS ) with Brake Assist
• Dynamic Stability Control ( DSC) with traction control TCS
• Power Steering, either hydraulic or electro-hydraulic ( at 2.0 l MZR )
• Crash -optimized safety brake pedal and steering column
• Mixed air heater with radial fan

Motors

At launch on October 25, 2003, there were two petrol engines available, later the base gasoline and the modern common -rail diesel from PSA ( Peugeot / Citroën) came with 80 kW ( 109 hp ) was added. The motors are choosing seven out of ten buyers for a petrol engine, it has a market share of 1.6 l MZR with 77 kW (105 hp) at 71 % (as of August 2006).

• Aluminum cylinder block
• Crossflow cylinder head made ​​of light metal
• Two overhead camshafts driven by a low-friction timing chain
• Five -bearing crankshaft
• Engines mounted transversely in front of the front axle
• Four overhead valves per cylinder for all engines
• Variable mapped ignition
• Variable camshaft adjustment on the inlet and variable intake manifold

Since June 2005, the diesel models are fitted with particulate filters. Excludes the 90 hp version in Austria.

• Five -speed manual transmission
• Six-speed manual
• Four-speed automatic transmission Active Matic

3 ( BL, 2009-2013)

Mazda3 Sport ( 2009-2011)

After more than 1.5 million vehicles produced of its predecessor, the second generation of the Mazda3 end of November 2008 was first unveiled at the Los Angeles Auto Show as a four-door notchback model. The five-door hatchback version was at the Bologna Motor Show in early December 2008. Both versions are sold since April 2009, partly with new engines and a revised design.

The look is inspired by the Mazda6 GH, without losing sight of the basic shape of the first series of the Mazda3. At a constant wheelbase of 2.64 meters, the dimensions are only slightly grow. The main differences from the first generation are the new light edges on the hood, the side sill area and the trunk lid, the now one piece and deeper grille in the style of the revised in autumn 2008 Mazda RX -8 and the larger and three-dimensional shaped lights front and rear. Other features of the new Mazda3, the flared front wheel arches and the spoiler lip at the rear while four-door.

Mazda3 Saloon ( 2009-2011)

Cockpit

For America, there are also two petrol engine options: on the one hand the 2.0 liter four-cylinder with 110 kW ( 150 hp) and on the other a new 2.5 - liter engine, which replaces the previous 2.3 - liter four- cylinder. The latter comes from the Mazda6, 125 kW (170 hp) and is equipped with a dual tailpipe. For the European market, the 2.0 -liter DISI petrol engine to direct ( " Direct Injection Spark Ignition" ) is changed and still produces 110 kW ( 150 hp). This is the consumption reduced by up to 20 % while adding increased performance. Furthermore, a new ignition control and a variable valve timing and a new catalyst was developed.

The highest trim level in addition to Sports Line of the Mazda3, the Mazda3 MPS ( Mazda Performance Series ) dar. In his well-known from the previous 2.3 liter inline four- cylinder works, which makes 191 kW with a torque of 380 Nm. Through the optimization of the vehicle weight, fuel consumption has been reduced by about 8%.

On 15 October 2011, a revised version of the Mazda3 was introduced to the European market, received, among other modified bumper.

Mazda3 Sport ( 2011-2013)

Other features include a lane change assistant and a new start -stop system, the starting procedure is to run about twice as fast as with other such systems. This is achieved by the classic starter does not work here, but the engine by stopping at a certain position is stopped. Thus, the compressed mixture is ignited in the combustion chamber of the four cylinders and the engine runs very swiftly again. Advantage of this method are here not just the increased speed. There is no need for a bigger battery, one is for the start -stop system and not on the charge state of the battery depends on you and does not demand strong starter.

3 (type BM, since 2013)

Mazda3 Sports Line (since 2013)

The new Mazda3 replaced in the fall of 2013 from the nearly five years built predecessor (BL). On display was the Mazda3 as part of a world premiere, which took place in the cities of London, St. Petersburg, Istanbul, Melbourne and New York simultaneously.

On October 18, 2013 First appeared in the five-door hatchback, which on February 14, 2014 was followed by the classic notchback sedan.

The engine range includes the market launch three direct-injection petrol engines and one turbodiesel. The gasoline engines feature the start-stop system " i-stop ". The reduced to 1.5 liters in displacement of 1.6 liter base engine delivers 74 kW (100 hp). The 2.0 -liter vacuum cleaner is compacted very high with 14,1:1. It delivers 88 kW (120 hp) or 121 kW ( 165 hp). The top version is coupled with a system for braking energy recovery.

The 2.2 -liter turbo diesel develops unchanged 110 kW (150 hp). He now manages an EU 6 emission standard, while the petrol engine only meet the EU5 standard. A manual six -speed transmission is standard, an additional charge there will be a six-speed automatic for the 120 bhp petrol and diesel.

Interior of the Mazda3 Sports Line with central tachometer

Instrument cluster with central tachometer and digitized tachometer

• Values ​​are valid for the 5-door and in brackets for automatic variant.