May 24, 2012

New Mazda 3 hits the UK

The new Mazda 3 arrives in UK Car Showrooms on 18th May

The new Mazda 3 arrives in UK Car Showrooms on 18th May

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To be entirely accurate, the New Mazda3 actually turns up in UK showrooms on the 18th May, but by the time you’ve read this, and got round to going and looking, I’m sure it will be there for you to view!

So is it a big deal, the New Mazda3? Well, in many ways it is. The old Mazda 3 was a good, if somewhat quirky choice for those in the market for a Focus-size car. But the new Mazda3 is a different kettle of fish altogether. Much more mainstream it is, in many ways, the best car in its class.

Still based on the Ford Focus chassis, and with lots of design cues from the RX8, the Mazda 3 has become probably the best looking car in its class. Add to that an improvement of 15% in fuel economy, thanks to improved aerodynamics, and an improvement of near 20% on emissions, thanks in great part to stop/start technology, the Mazda3 is now a very serious competitor in its class.

To tempt buyers in Mazda is also offering some pretty decent finance deals on the Mazda3, including 0% finance with a 50% deposit and 3.9% finance on a 10% deposit

With a range starting from £13,500 for the Mazda 3 1.6 S and rising to £21,400 for the Mazda 3 2.3 MPS, there is a Mazda3 to suit most tastes and budgets. This all sounds a bit like an advert, but we seriously rate this car. If you don’t believe us, go and try it out. You’ll be surprised just how good it is.

You can find our opinion, and full details  on the Mazda 3 Review we did last month.

Mazda3 Model Range

4-door

Power (ps)

‘On the road’ Retail

Emissions CO2 (g/km)

Road Fund Licence Band

Mazda 3 1.6 TS

105

£14,300

149

F

Mazda 3 2.0 Sport

151

£18,025

159

G

Diesel

Mazda 3 1.6D TS

109

£15,760

119

C

Mazda 3 2.2D Sport (185)

185

£19,900

149

F

5-door

Mazda 3 1.6 S

105

£13,500

149

F

Mazda 3 1.6 TS

105

£14,300

149

F

Mazda 3 1.6 TS2

105

£15,500

149

F

Mazda 3 1.6 TS2 Nav

105

£16,195

149

F

Mazda 3 1.6 Sport

105

£16,300

149

F

Mazda 3 1.6 Sport Nav

105

£16,995

149

F

Mazda 3 2.0 TS2 AT

150

£17,460

175

H

Mazda 3 2.0 TS2 Nav AT

150

£18,155

175

H

Mazda 3 2.0 Sport

151

£18,025

159

G

Mazda 3 2.3 MPS

260

£21,500

224

K

Diesel

Mazda 3 1.6D TS

109

£15,760

119

C

Mazda 3 1.6D TS2

109

£16,960

119

C

Mazda 3 1.6D TS2 Nav

109

£17,655

119

C

Mazda 3 2.2D Sport (150)

150

£18,440

144

F

Mazda 3 2.2D Sport Nav (150)

150

£19,135

144

F

Mazda 3 2.2D Sport (185)

185

£19,900

149

F

Mazda 3 Photo Image Gallery

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