Mazda3

[rj_tim]

anu-ano kaya ang mga improvements? sana madami improvements sa hatch... hope they release the 5sp manual tranny here...

the improvements should really be a cut above the rest in anticipation of the new corolla and lancer (and probably the sentra) which will be released this year.

According to someone I talked with who is from Mazda GH (Sales Mgr yata sya, can't remember), eto ang improvements (for the 2.0 R): new front and rear bumper design, new fog lamps design, new grille design, new side skirt design, new tail lamps with LED, new 5-spoke 17-inch wheels, new engine 147 HP at 6500 rpm w/ addition of SVT, adopted electronic throttle control, VICS incorporated w/ swirl control valve induction system, addition on roof insulation, new dark silver finish in the interior panels, new front and rear suspensions.

Price is at 1.089M (50K increase).

[rj_tim]

Available colors for the 2.0 R are red, black, silver, white and tonic blue (new color yata 'to).

[parakitoJDM]

sana eto yung bagong variant ilabas sa Pinas. high powered CRDi verion. with 6Speed MT! di naman masama mangarap ....

source "http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/carreviews/firstdrives/208272/mazda_3.html"



Mazda 3
Mazda 3 2.0 D Sport
Rating:

The Mazda 3 possesses a fine mix of subtle design, good economy and strong performance
By Dan Strong April 2007

We Brits adore our family cars - particularly if they are diesels. But until now, the choice has been limited, with market leaders such as the VW Golf TDI 140 and Ford's Focus TDCi 135 remaining largely unchallenged.

The smooth, refined unit is mated to a six-speed manual gearbox which makes the 3 a really enjoyable car on the open road


This week, however, Mazda is set to get in on the act with a fresh version of its sporty 3. Powered by a 2.0-litre turbodiesel borrowed from the larger 6, the newcomer offers strong performance and impressive economy.

Promising a 0-60mph sprint time of 9.9 seconds and a 126mph top speed, the latest model is clearly no slouch. However, bosses believe this version will account for up to a third of Mazda diesel sales, so customers will be given plenty of choice when it comes to equipment.

There are two trim levels - TS2 and Sport - and both are fitted with a CD player and climate control as standard. Sport spec adds a host of extra features such as 17-inch alloy wheels, xenon headlamps, a Bose audio system and rain-sensing wipers.

The smooth, refined unit is mated to a six-speed manual gearbox which makes the 3 a really enjoyable car on the open road. The engine is exceptionally quiet, and its power is delivered right through the rev range.

Being a diesel, it's very torquey, with peak power of 141bhp available at only 2,000rpm. This means you can complete overtaking moves swiftly, even if the gearchanges are rather sticky. Yet all this performance doesn't harm economy. The 2.0-litre model returns 47.1mpg on the combined cycle - not quite as frugal as the 1.6 variant, but still impressive.

The hydraulic power-steering is similar to the system used in the performance flagship version of the 3, the petrol-engined MPS. With a slightly heavier feel to the wheel, though, the diesel is actually much more relaxing and satisfying to drive.

In fact, with less power going through the front wheels, an engine overflowing with torque and decent fuel economy, the newcomer is easily our pick of the 3 range. It's responsive enough for enthusiastic motorists, yet equally happy to potter about in congested town traffic.

What's more, the derv model does without the deep front spoiler and aggressive bodykit fitted to the flagship MPS. So if you demand understated performance, this all-new high-power diesel from Mazda deserves to be on your shortlist.

[devdevlin]

nag-oofer ba ang mazda ng discounts? sabi kse nun SA sakin hndi dw nla gawain yun. ang taas pa ng interest rate. lumalabas mas mahal pa dp at monthly sa V variant kysa sa civic 1.8S. totoo ba to?

[rj_tim]

nag-oofer ba ang mazda ng discounts? sabi kse nun SA sakin hndi dw nla gawain yun. ang taas pa ng interest rate. lumalabas mas mahal pa dp at monthly sa V variant kysa sa civic 1.8S. totoo ba to?

Ang alam ko oo, nung nag-uubos sila ng mga old stock nila ng Mazda 3 to pave the way for the new ones. Not sure about this though.

[randyrivera]

They had a promo, 99k Downpayment only, tapos less 90k yung price from P1,039,000 then free na rin chattel, insurance 1 year, saka LTO reg. Got 1 unit of the 2.0R from them a week ago para makahabol sa promo. Also intrest rate is around 8% per year only. Kaso very limited lang daw nila ito inoffer (kung di pa ako nangulit ng promo di pa sasabihin), saka konti lang na approve daw. the promo ended yesterday May 31, 2007.

[devdevlin]

kamusta naman ang damage sa bulsa pag maintain ng mazda? kasing notorious ba ng honda? wla pa ako sasakyan pero thats what i heard about honda na mahal ang maintenance.

[niky]

Some parts at the casa are pretty expensive. Not sure about labor, though.

[mackieboy]

meron mabibilian ng orig mazda parts outside casa... chandler name ng shop..

[kyoots]

sana eto yung bagong variant ilabas sa Pinas. high powered CRDi verion. with 6Speed MT! di naman masama mangarap ....
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its very possible that 2008 will be a year when CRDi-equipped cars will be coming in. though there's no confirmation yet from the dealers, Ford will indeed release the Focus TDCi here soon, but they say it'll be much more expensive than the current Focus 2.0 HB since it has more features (like the 6sp tranny) and it'll be a CBU from Germany.

If the CRDi will be marketable in the ASEAN, Ford may decide to assemble the CRDi units here in the philippines; Mazda may most likely follow suite, coming from the same factory.

OT na ito pero while Hyundai has already pioneered the CRDi on their cars, most experts say that others, including auto giant Toyota, will also follow.

[parakitoJDM]

its very possible that 2008 will be a year when CRDi-equipped cars will be coming in. though there's no confirmation yet from the dealers, Ford will indeed release the Focus TDCi here soon, but they say it'll be much more expensive than the current Focus 2.0 HB since it has more features (like the 6sp tranny) and it'll be a CBU from Germany.

If the CRDi will be marketable in the ASEAN, Ford may decide to assemble the CRDi units here in the philippines; Mazda may most likely follow suite, coming from the same factory.

OT na ito pero while Hyundai has already pioneered the CRDi on their cars, most experts say that others, including auto giant Toyota, will also follow.

TDCi is no brainer, u get around 20-30% better Fuel economy and more Torque downlow the revs... initial cost nga lang medyo mas mahal. pero in the long run it should be cheaper to operate. pero dapat eh i-mandate din sa atin yung may particulate filters to reduce pollution fm. Diesel engines....

[docchris]

hey peeps... i have a little question...

was driving back to pick my my bro and his friends from breakfast over at tagaytay when i decided to dropby tagaytay starbuck to pick up a cup of coffee... so anyhow i saw a grey mazda 3 it looked different it had the same body shape but the tail lights were different it had tons of LED lights... i just saw the back end coz i was driving out of the parking lot... got out of parking lot and as i pulled out to the hway a car masked with white tape? or protective plastic (you know when theyre transporting new cars or trying to hide something underneath it, just like the new civics that were driving around tagaytay before they were officially released) so ok i recognized it as the same mazda 3 but then only part of the headlight was showing just enough maybe that when they turn on the headlights it would still be useful as it passed me the rear end was also covered by the protective white covering.
i wanted to know if they did some minor cosmetic changes on the 3? coz the new tail cluster or was it and aftermarket set? looks pretty cool!

Hi...i drive by tagaytay with my m3 becaue my gf's place is in batangas...i got the LED tail lights but i doubt it if im the one with the masked tape...hehe...probably a new variant or sumthing...dunno...hehe...

[docchris]

meron mabibilian ng orig mazda parts outside casa... chandler name ng shop..

san ung chandler? bumibili kc ako sa autobacs banawe e...

[mackieboy]

sa may banawe din..

[devdevlin]

meron ba pwde mag post ng pics ng face lifted na mazda 3? wla pa kse ako nakikita sa kalye recently eh. thanks.

[Lucius]

Onga ung pinaka-latest sana may mag-post na especially ung 2.0 variant

[a4Tech]

I just ordered a Mazda 3 2.0 Petrol Red.

Ang kinuha ko yung current version (not the facelifted), the big discounts are very hard to resist and bang for the buck kasi halos lahat ng features andun na...(sana may mazda na back-up sensor).

Hindi ganun ka evident yung facelift lalo na sa 2.0 versions. Pero the SUBLIME color is really cool (my wifey loves it).

[devdevlin]

I just ordered a Mazda 3 2.0 Petrol Red.

Ang kinuha ko yung current version (not the facelifted), the big discounts are very hard to resist and bang for the buck kasi halos lahat ng features andun na...(sana may mazda na back-up sensor).

Hindi ganun ka evident yung facelift lalo na sa 2.0 versions. Pero the SUBLIME color is really cool (my wifey loves it).

chief pwde ko ba hnggi nuber nun SA mo? kasi yun kausap ko sa mazda greenhills ayaw ako bigyan ng kahit ano discount kahit dami beses ko na kinukulit. wla daw sila inoofer na gnun. anu-ano discounts nakuha mo chief?

[niky]

It's 99% cosmetic. My cousin owns an old Mazda3 and says he prefers the old one better, as some of the new plastics and materials are kinda so-so (at medyo makapal daw ang leather steering wheel for him... kinda like BMW's new fatty steering wheels). He also says that the ride is softer (he prefers the stiffer ride of the older Mazda3).

Still looks really good inside... and I agree... sobrang cute ang Sublime Green...

[a4Tech]

chief pwde ko ba hnggi nuber nun SA mo? kasi yun kausap ko sa mazda greenhills ayaw ako bigyan ng kahit ano discount kahit dami beses ko na kinukulit. wla daw sila inoofer na gnun. anu-ano discounts nakuha mo chief?

Sent you PM sir. GH din yung unit ko.