

The Mazda3 is based on the Ford global C1 platform, shared with the latest European Ford Focus and Volvo S40. In 2006, the Mazda3 was the second best-selling car in Canada and the best selling car in Israel during 2005–2007. Some criticisms have included fuel economy and crash test results (only receiving four out of a maximum five stars from the Euro NCAP Safety Testing Programme) the latter of which was rectified by making six airbags standard. The model was well received by the automotive press for its performance, handling, styling and interior, with some describing it as feeling like a more expensive sports sedan/saloon despite its value-oriented price.
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The BK series Mazda3 was first unveiled at the 60th Frankfurt Motor Show on 10 September 2003, and launched in Japan in October 2003 as the Axela.

The Mazda3 became one of Mazda's fastest-selling vehicles, with cumulative sales in January 2019 of over 6 million units. Ī performance-oriented version of the Mazda3 was marketed until 2013 as the Mazdaspeed3 in North America, Mazdaspeed Axela in Japan, and the Mazda3 MPS in Europe and Australia. For the 2019 model, the all-new Mazda3 is equipped with the updated Skyactiv technologies, including a spark-controlled compression ignition engine marketed as the Skyactiv-X. The fourth-generation Mazda3 for the 2019 model year was unveiled in November 2018 at the Los Angeles Auto Show. The third-generation model is the first Mazda3 to adopt the "Kodo" design language and a more complete Skyactiv range of technologies. The third generation was introduced in mid-2013 as a 2014 model year. For the 2012 model year, Mazda began offering the Mazda3 with their newly developed Skyactiv technology, including a more rigid body, a new direct-injection engine, and a new 6-speed transmission. The second-generation Mazda3 for the 2009 model year was unveiled in late 2008, with the sedan premiering at the Los Angeles Auto Show and the hatchback at the Bologna Motor Show. It was first introduced in 2003 as a 2004 model, replacing the Familia/323/Protegé in the C-segment. It was significantly lower than Toyota or Honda at the time.The Mazda3 (known as the Mazda Axela in Japan (first three generations), a combination of "accelerate" and "excellent" ) is a compact car manufactured by Mazda. Gets below avaerage mileage for a car this size/ engine/ trans. i have had better economy on the same roads with bigger and simmilar cars Some owners have fitted the fifth gear from the related transmission in the Mazda6 to get more of an overdrive. Many much larger, much more powerful cars achieve better highway fuel economy.
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But on the highway, with the engine spinning well over 3,000 rpm, fuel economy also struggles to crack 30. Suburban fuel economy is acceptable, at nearly 30 mpg. I've been satisfied with the overall gas mileage.ģ0+ mpg highway. I average right around 30mpg with mixed driving, a little highway-biased. Does get 30mpg at 60 mph, but that speed will get you killed on California interstates. gets a solid 22-25 driving 70-75 on highway. Not too bad, the roof rack hurts it a bit. Great fuel efficiency but still retains a lot of pep and zip. I rarely succeed in that endeavor- the car is just too much fun to drive, the embodiment of "driving a slow car, fast." The car does get excellent fuel economy- IF you can keep your foot out of it. Great fuel economy my first tank was 28mpg, my second one with my cold air intake installed got it over 30! On a recent trip from Charlottetown, PE, Canada to Halifax, NS my car averaged 35 miles per US gallon, or over 730km per tank of fuel.Īs a Merchandiser, my job requires a lot of city Driving and I average 600km per tank of gasĪ turbo sedan that got me 35mpg all-highway, and gets 28+ in mixed driving.
