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An upgraded version of Mazda’s best-selling model, the Mazda3, is now on sale from £13,495 (on-the-road), including £2300 off the 1.6 TS model.

 

Made only in Japan, the five-door hatchback has a new face, rear bumper and twist-spoke alloy wheels. Inside, there are new materials and colours, improved ease-of-use for the driver, new equipment and a quieter cabin.

Fuel economy across the range is enhanced through refined aerodynamics which cut Cd to 0.29. New models include two Sport derivatives and new equipment includes a gear-shift indicator (excludes 2.3-litre MZR DISI Turbo engine).

“We anticipate that the upgraded Mazda3 will enable us to increase sales of our C-segment contender during 2012,” comments Peter Allibon, Sales Director, Mazda UK. “Mazda3 was already a great car and the changes to the upgraded model are subtle but every one makes a difference to either fuel economy or driving feel.

“The outgoing Mazda3 was the second-best selling Mazda model in the UK and took us into different segments of the retail and fleet markets. The 1.6 diesel has been hugely popular and the 2.2 diesel with 185ps is still the highest power C-segment diesel model of any brand available in the UK market place,” adds Allibon.

“The introduction of the more sporty exterior, more premium interior and two new Sport models with the 1.6 diesel powertrain for 2012, plus worthwhile fuel consumption and CO2 emissions reductions, means we are confident that the upgraded Mazda3 will attract a growing number of consumers to our brand,” concludes Allibon.

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