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Mazda Increases Warranty – Peace of mind motoring not only requires a durable and thoroughly developed product but also a commitment to after-sales excellence in the form of a quality vehicle warranty.With this in mind, Mazda South Africa has announced increased warranties for both passenger cars and commercial vehicles.
Passengers car customers will now benefit from a 3 year/unlimited kilometre warranty whilst all commercial vehicles will now come standard with a 5 year/150 000km warranty as standard. This fantastic offer is available on all new Mazda’s until 31st March 2015.
Previously, all passenger vehicles were sold with a 4 year and fixed, 120 000km warranty which means that customers now have the added benefit of being able to travel unlimited amount of kilometres. Combine this with the standard 3 year roadside assistance, 3 year service plan and 5 year corrosion warranty and this means total peace of mind motoring when purchasing a new Mazda.
You also have the option of extending your standard warranty to 5 year/unlimited kilometre option starting at R3 678 including vat.
The Mazda passenger vehicle range consists of the compact Mazda2 hatch and sedan, the C-segment Mazda3 in also hatch and sedan, the full seven-seat Mazda5 people carrier, the sporty and sophisticated CX-5 crossover SUV, the executive Mazda6 sedan and the world’s best-selling sports car – the MX-5. Meaning, no matter what your requirements are, Mazda has the perfect vehicle for you.
For those requiring a little more load-space and a lot more muscle, Mazda’s commercial vehicle range is up to the task. Previously the Mazda BT-50 range was offered with a 4 year/120 000km warranty, now customers can benefit from an extra year and 30 000km of peace of mind motoring.
Commercial buyers also have the option to extend their standard warranty to 7 year/200 000km for R8 675 including VAT
In Single-cab, Freestyle-cab and Double-Cab guise, there is a Mazda BT-50 flexible, and strong enough to suite your needs. Taking into consideration that business owners can claim the VAT back on all single cab/cab-and-a-half bakkies, the value across the Mazda commercial range has just got that much better.
Mazda Southern Africa Staff Rally to Give Back
Although, it has only been two months since official Mazda Southern Africa operations commenced on October 1st 2014, in line with the upcoming festive season, MSA staff embarked on an initiative to collect funds and donations on their personal capacity. The intention was to make a donation to a well deserving charity around the Midrand neighbourhood where Mazda Southern Africa office is based.
It took only a few weeks for MSA staff to collect donations and raise a humble but impressive amount that management matched. Contributions collected ranged from children’s toys, groceries, toiletries, baby supplies and clothes to dog and cat food, blankets and pillows.
Two organisations were selected amongst so many equally deserving institutions; the Thembisa Child Welfare and the SPCA Centurion. A handful of staff members then took time out and went to the institutions for the handovers and got to spend time with the children and the animals alike. The children and pets from these homes displayed the courage and challenger spirit that defies convention which resonated with Mazda staff.
The Thembisa Child Welfare is home to 87 neglected and abandoned children, ages from 0 to 23 years. The SPCA Centurion provides boarding to 63 kennels and an extensive list of services relating to critical animal care. Needs for both welfares include the very basic everyday items that so many take for granted.
Mazda Umhlanga Display – Ballito Mall
Mazda Umhlanga displayed the all-new Mazda 3 Hatch and Mazda 3 Sedan recently at the very busy Ballito Mall on KZNs North Coast. Ballito is popular holiday destination, however the town itself has showed and continues to show massive growth and popularity as the new town of choice on the North Coast.
Huge interest was shown in the all-new Mazda 3 Hatch and Sedan with many potential customers signing up for a test drive in this awesome new vehicle.
Mazda3 Scoops ‘Family Car’ SCOTY Award
The all-new, recently launched Mazda3 has scooped scooped the title of best ‘Family Car’ in the Scottish Car Of The Year.
Its victory in one of the most significant categories in the SCOTY awards reinforces just how compelling a proposition the all-new Mazda3 makes for both private buyers and company car drivers. The recently launched in South Africa, all-new Mazda3 received judge’s praise on styling, driving dynamics, quality, performance and efficiency.
“The efficient all-new Mazda3 has superior design, quality interiors and dynamic driving prowess. The new SKYACTIV* technology delivers solid performance and low emissions in both hatchback and sedan and the KODO-Soul of Motion design language merits that the Mazda3 impresses within a highly-competitive segment. We are very proud to be brand custodians of this now award winning compelling model in South Africa.” Says David Hughes – MD of Mazda South Africa
Mazda is no stranger to the SCOTY awards; in 2012, the Mazda CX-5 won the ‘Safety’ award, and in 2013 the Mazda6 2.2-litre topped the ‘Eco’ award honours list.
*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.Mazda2 Coupe Rendered
Automtoive Manipulator Theophilus Chin, who we’ve seen before with the Mazda2 Estate, has been back to the drawing board, literally, rendering what has to be said is a very pretty version of the new Mazda2.
Mazda has hinted at a possible sporty version of the Mazda2, which would likely be pitted against the Ford Fiesta ST, and while it’s unlikely to take on a coupe configuration, this rendering of a Mazda2 Coupe does leave asking the question, “Why not?”
He says nothing more than “…this is unlikely to happen. But this would have been a good spiritual successor to the
Would You Buy a New Mazda2 Estate?
Theophilus Chin who refers to himself as an ‘Automotive Manipulator’ has taken to the Photoshops and given us a glimpse of what the Mazda2 might look like in station wagon form.
Building off the recently released Mazda2 Sedan, Chin’s makeover leaves me for one, wondering why Mazda wouldn’t consider building a B-segment Estate. There is no Mazda3 C-Segment estate, so the chances of a Mazda2 Estate are remote to none.
Saying that, as a nation South African’s in general are not very keen on the idea of Estate cars, far rather enjoying the extra ground clearance and higher seating position offered by cross-overs and compact SUVs.
Pity, because to the automotive enthusiast, the estate wins hands down for practicality and driver involvement.
What do you think? Would you buy a Mazda2 Estate?
Mazda Umhlanga Displays – La Lucia and The Pavillion
As part of the CMH Group’s strategy to further grow the awareness of vehicle brands within the communities they operate, Mazda Umhlanga had two very successful displays over the weekend (2/10/2014 – 4/10/2014) at La Lucia Mall and The Pavillion.
Taking centre stage at La Lucia Mall’s bustling centre court area, which is an intersection of heavy foot traffic, was the Mazda CX-5 and Mazda3 Astina.
The Mazda Umhlanga team had a great response with positive feedback with regards to the two cars styling and comfort.
At The Pavillion’s main lower level showcase display area, again the Mazda CX-5 and Mazda3 were on display, and attracted a lot of intrigue and attention.
Responses were excellent overall, with many people commenting on the beautiful interior finishes of the new Mazda range, with numerous shoppers indicating that they would consider a Mazda when next in the market for a new car.
A busy morning at The Pavillion and La Lucia meant the Mazda Umhlanga team were inundated with requests for vehicle test drives.
La Lucia
The Pavillion
Mazda2 Wins in Germany
Mazda2 Wins! The soon to be launched in South Africa, all-new Mazda2 is racking up global awards by snagging a coveted 2014 Golden Steering Wheel in Germany, this just after recently winning Car Of The Year and the Good Design Gold Award in Japan.
Following the Mazda CX-5, Mazda6 and Mazda3 the soon to be launched in South Africa, all-new Mazda2 is the fourth in Mazda’s line-up of new-generation products which feature the full range of SKYACTIV technology and KODO-Soul of Motion design.
Essentially this little looker has won one of Germany’s most prestigious automotive awards, in the small cars category.
Established in 1976, the Golden Steering Wheel is an automotive award organized by German Sunday newspaper Bild am Sonntag and automotive magazine Auto Bild. The best new car in each category is determined through a combination of reader voting and evaluations by a panel of judges consisting of automotive journalists and others. The all-new Mazda2 was the only Japanese vehicle to take an award in any category this year.New Mazda CX-3 Sneak Peak
First official image of New Mazda CX-3
Production version of Mazda’s new Nissan Juke rival will be revealed next month.
Mazda has revealed the first official sketch of its new Mazda CX-3, a small SUV which will be unveiled at next month’s Los Angeles Auto Show.
The New Mazda CX-3 is likely to go on sale in the UK in late 2015, and will be priced to compete with the hugely successful Nissan Juke.
Under the skin, the New Mazda CX-3 uses the platform from the new Mazda 2 hatchback. And it’s likely to be powered by the same engines: a 1.5-litre petrol and 1.5-litre diesel, both of which feature Mazda’s Skyactiv efficiency technologies.
As for the looks, the sketch shows the New Mazda CX-3 uses the same styling themes as other Mazda models, but according to the company “evolved to produce a sharper form and an enhanced sense of speed”.
The Los Angeles Auto Show opens to the press on November 18, with the New Mazda CX-3 scheduled to be unveiled at 10:30am local time on the 19 November. The show will be open to the general public from November 21-23.
Mazda President Vision
Message from the Mazda President
“Mazda has developed its business by providing “Zoom-Zoom” cars that are fun to drive. To continue offering customers this “Zoom-Zoom” experience, we see it as our duty to make cars that also provide excellent environmental and safety performance.We aim to become a “premium” brand in the hearts and minds of our customers – Representitive Director, President and CEO, Masamichi Kogai – Mazda PresidentIn order to achieve this we have developed SKYACTIV TECHNOLOGY, a set of innovative new technologies which together realize an unprecedented balance of driving pleasure and environmental and safety performance. These same technologies also enable Mazda to remain profitable despite a strong-yen environment. Vehicles incorporating the full suite of SKYACTIV technologies have received high praise from around the globe. The Mazda CX-5 was named the 2012-2013 Car of the Year Japan and the all-new Mazda6 (Atenza) was chosen as a top-three finalist for the 2013 World Car Design of the Year award. Next, the all-new Mazda3 (Axela), fully redesigned to incorporate SKYACTIV technologies, will be launched globally with sales starting in North America in autumn this year. With successive launches of fantastic new products such as these, we will continue working to improve the value of the Mazda brand. The “challenger” spirit that has made us the world leader in rotary engines is still alive and well at Mazda. Retaining this “challenger” spirit, the entire Mazda group will work as one in the areas of product, quality, sales and service, to create a special bond with our customers and become a “premium” brand in their hearts and minds. We will also continue our efforts to meet our constantly changing responsibilities to society and be worthy the trust our stakeholders place in us. I greatly appreciate your continuing encouragement and support for us.” Representitive Director, President and CEO, Masamichi Kogai – Mazda President.
The Future of Mazda
From the Mazda6 to the RX-8.
From motion with soul to radically new engines, the future of mazda is exciting! Building on nearly a century of innovation, we will continue to find unique solutions to the challenges we face by doing things others wouldn’t dream of. Our new SKYACTIV TECHNOLOGY reduces fuel consumption while increasing driving pleasure and our new ‘KODO – Soul of Motion’ design gets the pulse racing like never before. The future of Mazda is about changing the way cars are made. Our aim is to make cars which are more powerful and responsive while reducing their fuel consumption and overall environmental impact. We want to make them more comfortable and agile by lowering their weight and making them more compact. The future of Mazda sounds like quite a challenge. One we happily accept.Mazda has its 90th Birthday in 2010
Mazda has its 90th Birthday
When looking at the cars Mazda has built over the last 90 years, it’s easy to see that thinking differently has led to exciting, innovative and fun-to-drive cars, made by a unique group of passionate individuals. From the best-selling MX-5 to the agile CX-5, Mazda has continued to make the most of its innovative engineering traditions and convention-defying spirit. Here’s to the next 90 years.New Generation 2002-2010
Mazda Zoom Zoom
Mazda receives a makeover and a new design and slogan to go with it – Mazda Zoom Zoom encapsulates the youthful joy of motion we feel as children. Translated into cars ‘Mazda Zoom Zoom’ provides a dynamic driving experience as well as an exciting design. Perfectly demonstrated by the groundbreaking, convention-defying RX-8 which debuted in 2003. A true driver’s car, it featured versatile “freestyle” doors, making ingress into the rear seats far easier and a modern interpretation of the rotary engine, winner of the “International Engine of the Year” and “Best New Engine” awards.Mazda Victory at Le Mans in 1991
Mazda Victory
No Japanese team had ever won Le Mans. Until 1991, that is. That was the year Mazda threw out the rulebook and entered its rotary-engined 787 racers in the world’s oldest and most prestigious endurance-racing event. Despite the 787s power deficit against the competition – the rotary engine proved to be more reliable than the compeitions regular inline and V configurated engines – Mazda managed to take the lead and win the race. This truly was a first for Mazda and a record that stands to this day: The only Japanese team ever to win and the only victory by a car not using a reciprocating engine design. All thanks to thinking differently and defying the conventions.Birth of Mazda MX-5 Roadster
Mazda MX-5 roadster makes its comeback.
In the 1980s, very few mainstream motor manufacturers where making roadsters anymore. Their heyday in 1950s and 1960s Britain seemed well and truly over. Until Mazda came into the picture that is.
The thinking was to create a sporting roadster, the Mazda MX-5 roadster for modern times that was reliable and fun to drive. To defy conventional thinking and to make a car that featured back-to-basics driving pleasure at its best.
The original Mazda MX-5 Roadster tipped the scales at just 955 kilograms proving to be a truly lightweight sports car. It boasted a front-engine, rear wheel-drive layout that featured exceptional driving dynamics.
This was the roadster of 1950s and 1960s reborn for a modern time. In fact, the Mazda MX-5 Roadster was so much fun to drive and such a pleasure to own that it became the best selling roadster of all time.
Mazda Rotary Engine 1961
