Sales of the new generation Mazda 3 started in Japan in early summer 2016. At home, the car has the original name Mazda Axela. The official premiere of new items in Europe will take place at the Paris Motor Show in autumn 2016.
updated Mazda 3 2017-2018 sedan and hatchback
Changes occurred mainly in the technical characteristics of the car. It has become even more comfortable and safer. In the appearance of the Japanese sedan and hatchback, the changes are minor.
Design Mazda 3 2017-2018
The body silhouette of the Troika remained unchanged. She received only a slightly elongated hood line and a slightly modified shape of the foglights and headlights. The headlights, in turn, received LED low and high beams and adaptive control.
Mazda 3 2017-2018 front view
In addition, they are equipped with a function to protect drivers of oncoming vehicles from being dazzled by high beams. The side mirrors are equipped with LED turn signal repeaters.
Also, the restyled Mazda has a larger grille, the logo is shifted slightly lower. The shape of the front and rear bumpers has been slightly changed with an imitation of an air intake.
Mazda 3 2017-2018, rear view
The car has a dynamic and aggressive appearance in the style of the latest innovations of the Japanese brand.
The interior of the Mazda 3 2017-2018
In the interior of the updated Mazda, the changes are also minor. The appearance of the dashboard and steering wheel has been slightly changed, an electronic parking brake has been added, the quality of the display of the multimedia system has been improved, and the function of storing its settings has been added.
interior of the new Mazda 3 2017-2018
The seats are available in light or dark finishes, depending on equipment and body color. In the most expensive versions, they have an electric drive and a memory function.
Overall dimensions of the Mazda 3 body
The body dimensions of the Mazda 3 after restyling have become a little larger. The overall dimensions of the car in the sedan are as follows:
- length - 4.585 m;
- width excluding side mirrors - 1.795 m;
- wheelbase - 2.710 m;
- ground clearance - 16 cm;
- curb weight - 1.32 tons
- hatchback length - 4.465 m, other characteristics do not differ from the sedan.
new Mazda 3 sedan 2017-2018
Complete set of the new Mazda 3
As well as the pre-styling model, the updated Mazda 3 will be presented in four trim levels: Drive, Active, Active Plus and Supreme.
There are three petrol and two diesel versions available with manual or automatic transmission.
All configurations are equipped with various active and passive safety systems, as well as many functions for the comfort of the driver and passengers.
In various trim levels, the new Mazda will have options such as:
— System of recognition of road signs and pedestrians;
— System of safe driving;
— System GVC, which corrects the operation of the engine depending on the angle of rotation of the steering wheel;
All these developments make the management of the new Mazda as safe as possible in any road conditions.
For the comfort of the driver and passengers, a multimedia system with navigation, climate control, an electronic parking brake, and power seats for the driver and front passenger are provided.
Specifications Mazda 3
The car is equipped with the following power units:
Petrol:
1.5 l - 120 hp;
2.0 l - 150 hp;
2.0 l - 165 hp
Diesel:
1.5 l - 120 hp;
2.2 l - 150 hp
Diesel engines are equipped with an engine noise reduction system. It makes the sound of a running engine comfortable for human hearing.
The car has front wheel drive. There is also an all-wheel drive version with a 2.2 liter diesel engine.
The maximum speed of a car with a 2-liter engine is 215 km / h, acceleration from 0 to 100 km / h is 8.5 seconds, the average fuel consumption in mixed mode is 6 l / 100 km.
A new fuel system is currently in development that will run on gasoline and propane. In such a car, fuel consumption will not exceed 5 liters per 100 kilometers.
Prices for the updated Mazda 3 2017-2018
The restyled Troika will be put into mass production in autumn 2016
Sedan price:
price Mazda 3 2016-2017 hatchback:
New Mazda 3 2017-2018 photo:
The designers of the Japanese company have recently been working on an updated version of the well-known Mazda 3 model, and just the other day, the first photos of the car's interior appeared on the Internet.
So, looking at the official pictures, you can immediately understand that the Japanese will be equipped with a completely new dashboard. Now it will be made in the form of an LED monitor, which will receive original functions, for example, three operating modes, as well as an individual setting function. No other information about the car has yet been released online.
It is worth recalling that the company recently demonstrated to the public another original version of the "three-ruble note", which was called the Mazda Speed 3. It is interesting that this model will be sold exclusively in Indonesia. The car was modified only the appearance, and the technical stuffing, despite the prefix to the name, remained the same.
Mazda Speed 3 differs from the standard version with a powerful body kit, a large spoiler on the trunk lid, as well as 18-inch alloy wheels installed. Also, the novelty boasts unusual black inserts, which are located on the doors, side mirrors and bumpers.
Also, the Japanese with a sporty character has changed the interior. When you open the doors, the thresholds with aluminum trims immediately catch your eye. The same pads were installed on the pedals. It is worth recognizing that such details always captivate and visually make the interior more interesting and more expensive. Also, the interior is pleasantly illuminated by a ceiling, which is filled with bright LED elements. The front panel is full of bright red inserts. The same inserts were placed on the steering wheel and doors. Comfortable chairs are upholstered in a pleasant fabric, which is pierced with contrasting stitching. Logos with the name of the novelty were placed on carpets and other soft details.
Under the hood of the Mazda Speed 3, the simplest atmospheric power unit is installed, so the car can hardly be called a sports car in terms of the technical part. The volume of the engine is 2.0 liters, and its power is 163 hp. The engine starts with a single click on a special button. Paired with the power unit, only a 6-speed automatic transmission works.
Video from the presentation
The cost of the car has also been already announced. In the local market, the new Mazda will cost from 442,800,000 rupees. If we translate this cost into Russian rubles, then we would have such a "three-ruble note" worth from 1,860 thousand rubles.
The last restyling of the car took place only two years ago, and the Japanese have already prepared an update for this model. This decision is connected with the fact that competitors are getting closer and closer to these budget cars with excellent equipment. Now Mazda 3 2019 will become much more beautiful, although it will retain much of its former appearance. As before, the new model will be available in two body versions - a sedan and a hatchback.
Looking at the photos of the old and new versions at the same time, you can easily find a whole bunch of changes. The muzzle became somewhat longer, and it also acquired more rounded shapes. The hood has lost its former relief and is now almost uniform, apart from small, protruding stripes on the sides. The bumper has been the most updated. The main air intake grille has grown in size and has been framed with wide stripes painted in black chrome. The optics have become thinner and longer, thanks to which the look of the car has become insanely aggressive.
The body kit got various decorative protrusions and recesses that turn the car into a kind of sports car. Another air intake is located at the very bottom and is a narrow strip, also beautifully trimmed with chrome around the perimeter.
The main difference between the novelty and the old modification is the low landing. This is noticeable when you look at the new body from the side. The size of the disks has increased, their design has improved, mirrors have been redone beyond recognition, door handles are hidden in the body when they are not needed. The relief has disappeared here too, except for the most common - extended wheel arches and a sports skirt. The glass pillars are noticeably thinner. All these changes have made the car truly stylish and aggressive.
But the most beautiful thing in the car is still the rear bumper. The angle of inclination of the rear window has increased, its area has decreased. The headlights were redesigned here too, making them more formidable. An aerodynamic protrusion can be observed on the trunk lid of a sedan; on a hatchback, it is located on the roof. The body kit was made unrealistically furious - wide, diluted with diffusers, and also equipped with two huge exhaust pipes.
Salon
The interior of the car has also undergone major modifications. The new Mazda 3 2019 model year has a laconic interior with a full touch control panel, high-quality leather and Alcantara trim, as well as a huge number of options.
There is nothing at all on the center console, except for a small multimedia display built into the dashboard. It is from here that everything that is in the car is controlled. It is carried out either through direct contact with the monitor, or by gestures. Physical buttons are not used anywhere except on the steering wheel and doors to adjust mirrors and seat positions.
The tunnel is also distinguished by its simplicity, but its quality does not suffer from this. All that is on it is a gearbox selector and a suspension adjustment washer. Holes for things and glasses are located under the cover of the most convenient armrest.
The steering wheel has a pronounced premium design. The steering wheel is perfectly smooth, made of leather, and the center is trimmed with aluminum. All together it looks just great. The thin spokes contain a small number of buttons allowing quick access to cruise control and some other assistants. The instrument panel is represented by three round gauges - a speedometer, a tachometer and an on-board computer. They also seriously worked on his appearance, so it was a pleasure to watch him.
The update did not bypass the chairs. They have taken on a sportier look, with good lateral support, better upholstery in fabric or leather, softer material inside, and heating and adjustment in many directions and large ranges. The second row is still a sofa, which has become more convenient and comfortable. For him, the ability to adjust the position of the backrest was added, as well as to recline the central part, easily turning it into a continuation of the tunnel with cup holders.
Since the dimensions of the car have grown somewhat, the volume of the luggage compartment has also increased, however, by how much, it is not yet clear.
Specifications
It is assumed that the Mazda 3 2019 will receive three different power plants. The smallest in terms of volume, but not in terms of power, will be a one and a half liter gasoline-powered unit, boosted by a turbine to a power of 186 horsepower. The second gasoline engine will be a two-liter unit, which already produces only 165 forces. Diesel engines will be represented by only one engine - 2.2 liters, the return of which will be 150 horses. The performance is impressive for a city car. A test drive later will show their speed performance. In the future, it is planned to release another device, a distinctive feature of which will be a new fuel ignition system. To issue such a unit, with a small working volume, can up to 185 forces, spending 30% less fuel.
Options and prices
There is no specific information on how the functionality of the Mazda 3 2019 will be divided into configurations yet. However, the list of options has already been named. In the car you can find LED headlights, interior lighting, cruise control, central locking with remote control, adjustment and heating of mirrors, as well as first-row seats, excellent multimedia, climate control, tire pressure sensors, light, rain, parking assistants and a lot more. The price of new items will be at least 30 thousand dollars.
Release date in Russia
The novelty will arrive in Japan only at the very end of 2018, or at the beginning of 2019. The start of sales in Russia will begin no earlier than mid-2019.
The charming Mazda 3 has been updated more than once, becoming more comfortable and aesthetically pleasing. The 2019 Mazda 3 has received a notable change and has acquired a new name - now it's Mazda Kai. Transformation has undergone and appearance, and the appearance of the cabin, and engines. The car has become completely different, only connoisseurs could immediately recognize the model of past years in this car. A concept car has already been presented in Tokyo, allowing you to see the details.
Visual changes to the new Mazda
The new hatchback reflects minimalism in appearance. Smooth lines, curved planes and a small amount of sharp details. Only from a certain viewing angle, the 2019 Mazda 3 looks somewhat aggressive, and the modest glass area gives the image a dynamic look. The rest of the car is more like sea waves in a light wind.
Body and dimensions
This five-door version has become slightly lower and slightly shorter - the height and length have decreased by 7 and 5 cm, respectively. The width and size of the wheelbase have increased. The updated Mazda has the following parameters:
- length - 4.42;
- height -1.38;
- width -1.86.
The wheelbase of the new generation of the trio will be 2.7, while visually the car looks completely different from its predecessor. Changes are noticeable not only from the front of the car - the rear and front parts have also become different.
The most striking changes to the front of the body were not the headlights, as is customary. The car got an elongated hood, and the angle of the windshield has changed a lot. The headlights also became different, although they only hid in small recesses. The radiator grille has also changed, as has the air intake. The latter is almost invisible due to its narrowness and good location, while the grille, on the contrary, has become more daring.
From the side, large wheel arches for 20-inch “shoes” and extravagant mirrors with increased aerodynamics are the first to catch the eye. Also, many motorists have already noticed the unusual combination of the inclination of the central pillar and smooth concavities on the car doors. Behind the car stands out with a wide tailgate with large glass, an elongated roof spoiler, narrow combination lamps and exhaust diffusers in a deliberately highlighted form.
Stylish interior design
Mazda 3 2019 has a very specific console - it looks like a part of a spacecraft. The entire front console is occupied by touch sensors responsible for the multimedia system, climate control, power windows and other options. The touch strip is located between the two levels of the center console, and the glove box is at the top, which is somewhat unusual.
Also unusual appearance adds dividing tunnel between the front seat and the driver's seat. It only reinforces the space cabin feel, although it improves driving comfort by preventing interference from the front passenger side. It will house the gear lever, sensor washer and storage compartment.
It is worth highlighting the following points:
- original dashboard;
- steering wheel with 3 spokes and a set of functions;
- anti-glare visor of decent width;
- arrangement of seats, taking into account anatomical features;
- high quality and aesthetics of the materials used.
The interior appearance of the updated Mazda 3 corresponds to the overall concept with a bias towards minimalism. A small number of protruding parts harmonize with the center console and horizontal surfaces, creating a unified style.
Technical features and cost of the new hatchback
It is visually difficult to assess the reliability of the body, but manufacturers note an increase in the strength of the structure. The chassis will also be retuned, and both factors will lead to an increase in smoothness while maintaining high handling. The brake system was also designated - 6-piston front and 4 rear.
Engines and other equipment
Many motorists have already been attracted by the information about the emergence of the new Skyactiv-X engine with innovative characteristics. The increased fuel compression ratio and drive superchargers will increase efficiency by up to 30%, and in the future completely abandon spark plugs. At the same time, torque will already increase and the level of exhaust gas pollution will decrease.
3 engine options are expected:
- Gasoline - 1.5 liters.
- Gasoline - 2 liters.
- Diesel - 2.2 liters.
Whether changes will be made to this list will become clear only closer to the serial assembly. The same applies to other equipment, there is no exact official list of equipment yet. It is now known that the 2019 Mazda 3 will have the following:
- electronic key;
- thermal protective glasses;
- self-braking device;
- multifunction steering wheel and media system;
- various sensors of precipitation, illumination, tire pressure and other things;
- several different systems that increase driving comfort and safety.
This is just a small part of the data. More detailed information about the configuration will appear only closer to the start of mass production. A launch date has not yet been set, so there is no official information about both the configuration and prices. So far, there are only estimated dates for the start of sales and an estimated price.
Expected cost and start of sales
Customers in Japan will be the first to see the novelty. In the most successful scenario, the new Mazda will appear there in November-December 2018. For the rest of the world, the car will remain the 2019 Mazda 3 - in other countries, the updated hatchback will appear a few months after the start of sales in Japan. Tentatively it will be the end of the 1st - the beginning of the 2nd quarter of 2019. In Russia, the novelty will appear in the second half of the year.
While the exact cost of the car is unknown, there are only approximate figures, and excluding transportation, customs and other costs. Now it’s hard to say how much the 2019 Mazda 3 will cost in Russia, there are only approximate prices for the Japanese market. It is assumed that the minimum cost of the car in Japan will be from 30 thousand dollars. What will be the set of additional options - it is unclear, as well as the approximate price of the car in the maximum configuration.
Photos have surfaced online that purportedly show us the new all-digital instrument cluster.
The pictures were published by a Chinese news site. PC Auto. The new dashboard in the hatchback will have two configurations. The first option includes a center circle with a tachometer and a digital speedometer in the center. This sensor is surrounded by coolant temperature sensors and a clock.
The second version of the digital instrument configuration has two identical round gauges that display the speed and engine speed.
As for the steering wheel, buttons and panels surrounding the tidy, everything is likely to remain unchanged. That is, as in the current generation Mazda 3. Despite this, the new digital cluster transforms the entire interior of the car and makes it more attractive.
But the showroom isn't the only place where designers and engineers have made changes to the new Mazda3. So, the hatchback will be available with an improved SPCCI ignition system, and also improves the car's economy by 25 percent compared to the current 2.0-liter Skyactiv-G engine.
Next year, the new Mazda 3 will hit dealerships around the world. An all-wheel drive version will also appear on the US market.
