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MAZDA2 ADDS THREE-DOOR TO MODEL LINE-UP


A three-door version of the award-winning Mazda2 is now available at Warrington Mazda in Bewsey Road. Starting at just £7,999 on-the-road, the Mazda2 3dr is one of the most price-competitive small cars in the UK.


"This is the first time that Mazda has offered a three-door variant in its popular Mazda2 model range," commented Iain Ginger, dealer principal at Warrington Mazda. "The newcomer features all the technology and attributes of the five-door hatchback, while delivering the same sporty feel to its dynamic drive at an even more affordable price."


The Mazda2 5dr, which was introduced in September 2007, broke the industry trend for increasing weight and size with each successive replacement model. Thanks to Mazda’s weight-reducing 'gram strategy', the new Mazda2 is 100kg lighter, leading to excellent fuel consumption –– up to 65.7mpg. It also gives the range a CO2 emissions rating starting at 114g/km, equating to an annual road tax rate of just £35. Occupant safety levels are still amongst the best in class and whilst the three-door model is yet to be tested by Euro NCAP, a best possible five star rating is expected to match the Mazda2 five-door performance.


Largely in recognition of Mazda's 'dare to be different approach' the new Mazda2 was named ‘World Car of the Year 2008’ beating a list of 39 other contenders, including the short-listed Ford Mondeo and Mercedes C-Class. Previous winners of this coveted award include the Lexus LS460, BMW 3-Series and Audi A6.


Both the three-door and five-door versions of new Mazda2 share common exterior and interior dimensions. The differences between the two body styles are the rear seat shoulder room, which is 25mm larger in the five-door model as well as the three-door’s front door being 220mm longer than the five-door.


The exceptionally generous standard equipment on the new three-door model of the Mazda2 parallels the five-door’s specification closely with only a few differences. The three-door model features ‘tilt-and-slide’ front seats to allow access to the rear seats, unique side sills in the Sports Styling Kit and the exclusive availability of Crystal White Pearlescent exterior paint on all models.


Ultimately, the three door version of the Mazda2 will be offered with the same choice of three petrol engines, and one turbo-diesel engine, as the five-door –– each mated to a five-speed manual transmission. At launch, customers can choose from the 1.3-litre petrol engine in two power outputs (75 and 86ps), and a 1.4-litre 68ps diesel. The 1.5-litre 103ps petrol engine will be available in the three-door from the end of July.


To find out more about the new Mazda2 range or to arrange a test-drive, please call Warrington Mazda on 01925 418431 or visit the Bewsey Road showroom in Warrington.


UPGRADED MAZDA3 EVEN MORE ATTRACTIVE


The upgraded Mazda3 offers customers even better value for money and is now on sale at Warrington Mazda in Bewsey Road. The upgraded Mazda3 has a number of generous specification enhancements that build on the qualities that have made the medium-sized family car one of the best selling Mazda models in Europe.


"Having built a reputation for an involving drive, reliability and functionality, the Mazda3 is true to the Mazda boast that there is the soul of a sports car in every model," commented Iain Ginger dealer principal at Warrington Mazda. "Popular with retail and fleet buyers alike as a stylish and spacious family car that is fun to drive, the Mazda3 is now even more attractive."


The Mazda3 TS has now been replaced with the Mazda3 Takara, starting from £13,495. Available as either a four-door saloon or five-door hatchback, powered by a 105ps 1.6-litre petrol or 1.6-litre 109ps diesel, the Mazda Takara has a vast additional equipment list. It now boasts a front sports bumper, rear spoiler, front fog lights, 16-inch alloy wheels, six CD auto-changer, trip computer, centre console and much more. For an extra £1,000 the Mazda Takara petrol is available with automatic transmission.


The entry level Mazda3 S is available as a five-door hatchback powered by either a 1.4 84ps petrol engine or 1.6-litre 90ps diesel. Additional equipment is an auxiliary audio jack, 12V power socket and the CD player is now MP3 compatible. The on-the-road price now starts at £11,440.


The Mazda3 1.6 Sport is a new model and comes with the 105ps 1.6-litre petrol engine only but offers a choice of either four-door saloon or five-door hatchback on the road for £15,205. Exterior visual enhancements include a sports styling kit with front and rear sports bumper, side skirts, rear spoiler and 17-inch alloy wheels. The interior benefits from a premium Bose® audio system with seven speakers, blackout instrument dials and privacy glass.


The Mazda3 2.0 Sport, powered by a responsive 150ps petrol or 143ps diesel engine, now features leather seats as standard and is available as a four or five-door petrol model or as a five-door diesel and costs from £16,605.


Top of the upgraded range is the Mazda3 MPS, costing just £18,995 on the road. This 155mph high performance ‘super-hatch’ is the most powerful car in its class, pumping out a whopping 260ps from a 2.3-litre turbocharged Mazda DISI engine. It now comes with additional equipment, including new 18-inch alloy wheels and half-leather half-Alcantara® seats.


The Mazda3 MPS is also available with a Sports Aero Kit, adding side skirts, larger rear spoiler and Eibach lowered suspension, giving the car a more aggressive appearance –– for no extra cost until 30 June. Exclusive to Mazda3 MPS, this model can be ordered in a Crystal White Pearlescent finish.


"The upgraded Mazda3 possesses one of the segment’s best safety packages," explains Iain Ginger. "Active measures include Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) and Emergency Brake Assist (EBA) as standard on all models. In addition, passive measures encompass driver and front passenger airbags and front side airbags on all models, full-length curtain airbags (on all but the entry-level S hatchback), front seatbelts with pre-tensioners and load limiters, and a collapsible steering column and brake pedal."


To find out more about the upgraded Mazda3 or to arrange a test-drive, call Warrington Mazda on 01925 418137 or visit the Bewsey Road showroom in Warrington.


'WORLD’S BEST CAR' ON SALE AT WARRINGTON MAZDA

Warrington Mazda in Warrington is expecting a rush of potential customers looking to buy a Mazda2 supermini this week after the all-new five-door hatchback was voted ‘2008 World Car of the Year’ (WCOTY) by an international jury of 47 automotive writers.


The new Mazda2 was hailed as the ‘World’s Best Car’ at the recent New York International Auto Show when the title-winning Mazda was selected from a list of 39 contenders from across the globe and beat the short-listed Ford Mondeo and Mercedes C-Class to claim the highly-acclaimed WCOTY crown. Previous winners of this coveted award include the Lexus LS460, BMW 3-Series and Audi A6.


"I’m not surprised that the Mazda2 was voted 2008 World Car of the Year," enthused Iain Ginger dealer principal, Warrington Mazda. The new Mazda2 appeals to supermini buyers thanks to its distinctive styling, spacious cabin and excellent driving dynamics. Add in low running costs and low CO2 emissions, acknowledged by receiving the highest WCOTY 'environment' score, and Mazda2 starts to tick all the boxes for small car buyers.


"This highly-acclaimed accolade confirms that Mazda2 is indeed one of the very best cars available in the supermini market."


The all-new Mazda2 went on sale in the UK last September and has already attracted more than 6,000 buyers. Five versions of the five-door hatchback are available with a choice of three petrol and one diesel engine plus three equipment levels – priced from just £8,499 on-the-road for the 1.3-litre, 75ps petrol TS model.


Through innovation and ingenious weight reduction, the new Mazda2 represents a bold break with automotive trends, reversing the spiral of ever increasing weight and size. The Mazda2 now weighs 100kg less than its predecessor and is 40mm shorter. Keeping the car’s weight below 1,000kg cuts fuel consumption, allowing the Mazda2 to achieve an impressive 65.7mpg. It also gives this Mazda a CO2 emissions rating starting at just 114g/km, equating to an annual road tax rate of just £35 and complete exemption from London Congestion charging when the proposed changes are introduced later this year.


To find out more, or to arrange a test drive of the ‘World’s Best Car’, call Warrington Mazda on 01925 418431 or visit the Bewsey Road showroom.