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  The all-new Mazda MX-5 that recently launched in South Africa has been named 2015-2016 Car of the Year by the Japan Automotive Hall of Fame (JAHFA). An award ceremony was held at Mazda’s Tokyo office. The MX-5 Roadster is the third Mazda to win the award following the Mazda RX-8 which took the honour in 2003. JAHFA’s judges praised the all-new MX-5 for its sophisticated open-top sports car design and advanced SKYACTIV TECHNOLOGY. They also noted the outstanding driving performance and fuel efficiency the model exhibits thanks to its lightweight yet highly rigid body. The all-new Roadster is the sixth model in Mazda’s new-generation line-up of vehicles featuring the full range of SKYACTIV TECHNOLOGY and KODO-Soul of Motion design. This lightweight open-top two-seater front-engine rear-wheel drive sports car is designed to provide pure Jinba-ittai driving fun. In redesigning the model Mazda concentrated on stimulating the senses and sensations through which people enjoy cars at a deeper level than ever before. “The Mazda MX-5 perfectly embodies Mazda’s car-making philosophy, so we are delighted to have that recognized,” comments Mr David Hughes, Managing Director of Mazda Southern Africa. SKYACTIV is the umbrella term for Mazda’s range of next-generation technologies-including gasoline and diesel engines, transmissions, body and chassis – developed under Mazda’s Sustainable Zoom-Zoom vision to provide both driving pleasure and outstanding environmental and safety performance.

The All-New Mazda CX-3: the standard for a new era The All-New Mazda CX-3 offers a design of the finest quality and style thanks to the KODO – Soul of Motion design language. It adopts the full suite of SKYACTIV Technologies and has been carefully crafted to match human sensibilities in order to deliver performance that can be enjoyed without reservation. A fifth model in Mazda’s line-up of new-generation vehicles, its size and packaging aim to make it easy to use in a wide variety of situations. The CX-3 is a completely new model with a boldly inspired exterior, a stylish interior as well as dynamic performance and sporty handling. Rather than focusing on spec sheet values, Mazda went back to the drawing board, looked at what essential values people seek in a car, and produced a brand new vehicle aimed to create the standard for a new era. With a combination of Mazda’s latest technology and design, maximised fuel efficiency and the latest active safety and connectivity technology; the compact cross-over is a successful combination of engineering, design and a flexible driver oriented approach. “The product of Mazda’s latest design and technologies, the CX-3 is a vehicle that can suit the diverse lifestyles of today’s customers in any scene, from inner-city driving to enjoying the great outdoors – enabling customers to express their unique individuality. We believe the Mazda CX-3 will do well in the Southern Africa market”, comments Mr David Hughes, Managing Director of Mazda Southern Africa. The All-New Mazda CX-3 is designed and built to the highest standard of performance and reliability. This standard is backed up by a 3-year unlimited kilometre factory warranty. To provide complete peace of mind motoring, a 3-year roadside assistance, a 3-year service plan and a 5-year Corrosion Warranty are also included. Model line-up and Pricing: All-New MazdaCX-3 2.0L ActiveManual – R254,900 (Incl VAT) Auto 2.0L – R270,400 (Incl VAT) Max power 115 kW @6000 rpm Max torque 204 N/m @ 2800 rpm 6 speed Manual/Auto Transmission 4 speakers Bluetooth Alarm system Cruise control Front Seat armrest Halogen headlights Hill Launch Assist Manual Air-conditioning Power fold mirrors R16″ alloy wheels Seat Lifter (driver) Seat material (Cloth) Segment radio display i-STOP (on Auto model) Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)- On Auto model All-New MazdaCX-3 2.0L DynamicManual – R277,900 (Incl VAT) Auto 2.0L – R288,400 (Incl VAT) 6 Speakers Auto headlights- On/Off Climate Control Air-conditioning Front fog lamp Leather steering wheel, gear, handbrake i-STOP Mazda connect with commander Parking sensors (Rear) Rain sensing wipers Sunglass holder Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)- On Auto model All-New MazdaCX-3 2.0L Individual Auto – R325,900 (Incl VAT) 7 Speakers Bose sound system Head up display (HUD) Leather & cloth seat combination LED headlights Integrated Navigation Power sliding and tilt glass sunroof Rear camera R18″ alloy wheels Rear combination lights