Mazda 3 (prototype) Review

 ■ What kind of car?

Mazda 3 New models of Mazda falls rival Volkswagen Golf and Ford Focus (Japan name: acceleration) is. Rival whereas the down sizing in the turbocharged engine, Mazda to counter it with a Sky active advanced technology. It is the introduction of Sky active full-scale second only to the Mazda 6 and CX-5.This time, we were able to test drive the model of pre-launch. Gasoline of 2.0 ℓ, the person engine power is low. It is a model that is expected to be a bestseller in the UK Mazda 3.

 ■ What kind of feeling?

Feel light as a whole is. And that it is lightweight generally by Sky active technology that feeling is something provided by the six-speed manual accurate determined short pedal, and touch, light steering.

New Mazda 3, feel quickly on the road in urban areas. Ride by (it can also be equipped with 16 inches) wheels 18-inch, is quite flexible.

Status and less load especially, the engine, is quiet exceptionally is in the cruising. Power delivery is linear in the feature, there is nothing that protrudes is 2.0 ℓ engine of this 118bhp, but it's the owner of a solid feel. By the way, the fuel consumption to mark the 19.4km / ℓ.
Torque-peak 4000rpm. There is no sense of turbo boosted with the rivals. 0-100km / h acceleration is not slow to 8.9 seconds that it's level, but this model is not a model for obtaining the thrill originally, it will say enough.

In the neutral handling, light steering force is also a plus point in the city. However, the lack of response slightly higher speeds zone. If anything, it's setting with an emphasis on the comfort.
The interior has excellent ergonomics, there is little problem. View of the front is good except for the A-pillar to block the view slightly. In addition, because of the line rear shoulder is going up, diagonal view behind also not good. But on the other hand, there is a feeling of being followed dwellers rear seat also is true.

Also widely cabin than previous models, can afford to leg space and shoulder space front seat especially. Average value of class and 350 ℓ, which is located in the middle of 316 ℓ and focus 380 ℓ of golf is kept also boot space.

                      Mazda 3

Price                                      £18,500 (278 million): forecastMaximum speed                      195km / h0-100km / h acceleration      8.9 secondsFuel consumption                      19.4km / ℓCO2 emissions                      119g/kmDry weight                              1280kgEngine                                      1998cc four-cylinder seriesMaximum output                      118bhp/6000rpmMaximum torque                      21.4kg-m/4000rpmGearbox                                      6-speed manual