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N O R T H E AST V I C TO R I A
JULY 27 - AUGUST 2 | 2018
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AGGRESSIVE DESIGN: The Mazda3 maintains its position at the head of the Japanese company’s popularity parade.
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best of a good bunch By DEREK OGDEN headlamps, heated power mirrors, plus traffic sign recognition. It was the SP25 GT six-speed automatic, selling for $31,990 driveaway, that was on test. STYLING Coming to Australia at the beginning of 2014, the Mazda3 carries through the company’s Kodo – Soul of Motion design theme. The cabin is positioned toward the rear of the body, creating a sleek side view, rising toward the rear. A new deeper front grille adds a more aggressive design as do the shaping of the LED headlamps and foglights. The
Mazda symbol and number-plate holder are low on the front grille to give the sense of a lower centre of gravity according to Mazda. Large 18-inch wheels – the SP25 GT with unique design sig inside enhanced by flared fenders. Folding mirrors complete the highend character. INTERIOR Mazda’s Commander control features a layout focusing on the shift lever, while soft pads with double stitching are fixed to the sides of the console for added comfort. A colour Active Driving Display registers vehicle speed, information from the navigation system and other information on a clear head-up panel
directly in front of the driver. INFOTAINMENT A head-up style Mazda Human-Machine Interface, using a high-set full-colour screen, aims to help drivers maintain proper posture, concentrate on the road and drive more safely, even while handling larger amounts of information. However, drivers should still pay attention to the road and avoid dangerous distraction. Mazda’s MZD Connect, works in conjunction with a smartphone to provide an internet connection and communication functions. The system can read email and short messages aloud while the vehicle is in motion using text-to-voice technology.
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THE Mazda3 marches on as one of the most popular cars on the Australian market with upgrades to its lower end models for modest increases in price. A range of equipment has been added to Neo, Maxx and Touring grades across hatch and sedan variants. Buyers of the top-notch SP25 and SP25 GT are the big winners with driveaway matching the manufacturer’s figure before on-road costs. The Mazda3 SP25 continues to feature advanced keyless entry, dual-zone climatecontrol, electric parking brake, headlamps auto on / off and 18-inch alloy wheels, while the range-topping SP25 GT adds colour active driving display, LED daytime running lights, driver attention alert, adaptive LED
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