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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

  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.

  Mazda’s North American Operations (MNAO) has recently announced the launch of its Mazda Mobile Start smartphone app. With Mazda Mobile Start, owners will be able to control many of their cars settings through the smartphone interface. The only app of its kind, the Smartphone Remote Engine Start system as been engineered and designed specifically for Mazda vehicles and as such meets all exacting factory standards and specifications and will be available for purchase and installation at authorised Mazda dealers in the United States. Engine Start will allow owners to start and stop their car’s engine from virtually anywhere with their smartphones, as long as their adequate GPS coverage (and presumably cell phone data connection). With the app, owners can start their engine and allow it to idle for up to 30 minutes at a time to preheat or cool the car. The app also features a timer to show how long the car has been running and how much longer it will run. Once the vehicle is started using the app, the settings last used on the climate control system and defroster will activate to help ensure the car will be heated and cooled when ready to go. Door Lock and Panic Alarm will allow owners to check the door lock status and remotely lock or unlock doors leaving owners confident in knowing the car is securely locked. In addition, the panic alarm can be activated for increased security. Carfinder uses the smartphone camera and GPS technology to help owners find their car with the built in map features. This feature will help locate Mazda Mobile Start equipped vehicles in large open parking areas. The Mazda Mobile Start will sell for a recommended retail price of $500 and will include a one-year subscription to the smartphone app (available on the iOS App Store and Google Play) after which an annual renewal fee of $65 will apply. Currently, the system is currently only available in the US and is initially only compatible with the 2016 Mazda6 and CX-5 with further models expected to be added later this year.

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

Mazda MX3.” We agree Theo, we agree.