In Japan, sales of the updated start sedans and hatchback Mazda 3

On Thursday, Japanese automobile company Mazda launched in the domestic market a new generation of sedans and hatchback Axela, to other markets, including Russia, known as the Mazda 3.

The company plans to sell 2 000 such vehicles a month.

The new "Mazda 3, equipped with proprietary system i-stop stopping and starting the engine. According to the developers, it is two times faster than those of competing technologies based on the motors to re-launch.

Unlike them, i-stop use of the engine fuel system volume MZR 2.0 liter direct injection and piezoelectric ignition (DISI) with a little help from starter motor. So, start the engine comes in just 0.35 seconds.

Mazda 3 with front drive and the 2.0-liter engine has become 15% more economical than the previous generation - at 100 km, it takes 8.3 liters of gasoline. Complete with a 1.5-liter engine is now equipped with infinitely transmission. Its fuel consumption - 5.4 liters per 100 kilometers - is the best in its class.

Total buyer offered two options for the car: 4-door sedan and 5-door hatchback. Both are available with the front and full of drive. Maximum power 1.5-liter engine - 111 hp, 2.0-liter - 150 hp

Mazda is also prepared for a complete turbo Mazdaspeed Axela, under the hood which is 2.3-liter engine MZR, developing 264 hp As the transmission were 4-and 5-speed "automatic", Variator and 6-speed "mechanics."

The interior of new items made in two versions, based on the material in black. All models are equipped with a telescopic tuning the provisions of the steering wheel, driver seat adjustment in two directions. Mazdaspeed Axela in the driver's seat is equipped with an electric drive with a memory function.

The car, except the most affordable complete 15C, was the system of access in the cabin without a key and start the engine with a button. As an option you can set the rear-view camera with wide viewing angle, which will facilitate the process of parking.

The cost of the new Mazda 3 in Japan range from 17 008 dollars - for this amount can be purchased sedan with 1.5-liter engine and вариатором. The most expensive hatchback with a 2.0-liter engine is 21 516 dollars. Mazdaspeed Axela cost 27 438 dollars.

New Mazda Biante minivan was branded system i-stop

Jun 25, 2009 Mazda Motor Group launched a renewed version of Mazda Biante minivan through its dealerships in Japan.

The most sold version Biante (peredneprivodny minivan with a 2.0-liter engine in a complete set of 20S) are now spending up to 7% less fuel - 7.35 liters per 100 kilometers. Improvement rate is a direct consequence of the use of a new proprietary system, i-stop (read more about it here).

In addition to the system stops the engine, minivan received a route the computer display which shows the fuel consumption and with a special Lama signals, if the driver has chosen the best in terms of saving driving style. The list of standard equipment peredneprivodnyh models 20S, 23S, and now includes Dynamic Stability Control DSC.

Also been upgrading the driver's sun visor - now it has pocket for storing receipts.

The cost of the car varies from 2 131 500 yen ($ 22 350) 2 788 000 yen ($ 29 200).