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SECOND GENERATION MAZDA3 MAKES ITS CANADIAN DEBUT AT THE 2009 MONTRÉAL INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOW

Posted on 15. Jan, 2009 by webmestre in North America, Uncategorized

SECOND GENERATION MAZDA3 MAKES ITS CANADIAN DEBUT AT THE 2009 MONTRÉAL
INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOW

– All-New Model Starts at $15,995 –

(Montréal, QC):  The highlight of the Mazda stand at the 2009 Montréal
International Auto Show is the Canadian premiere of the redesigned
best-selling Mazda3, in both 4-door sedan and 5-door hatchback body
styles. Launched in 2003 as a 2004 model, the compact Mazda3 has become
one of the best selling cars in Canada and over 2 million have been built.

The definitive fun-to-drive compact in its class, the 2010 Mazda3 will
continue to offer style, functionality, economy and safety to once again
lead its class. On sale in late January 2009, the 2010 Mazda3 has a
starting price of $15,995.

Trim levels for the 2010 Mazda3 remain identical to the outgoing model –
GX, GS and GT – but that’s about where the similarities end.  There are
more standard and optional features never before seen in this segment of
the market.

The entry-level Mazda3 sedan GX and unique-to-Canada Mazda3 Sport GX are
both powered by an economical 2.0-litre four-cylinder, 16-valve DOHC
engine that produces 148-horsepower mated to a five-speed manual
transmission, as well as a four wheel independent suspension and
power-assisted four-wheel disc brakes with ABS and EBFD. Passive safety
features include dual front smart airbags, side airbags, curtain airbags,
and front seat active headrests. A tilt and telescopic steering column is
standard, as is an AM/FM/CD player with MP3 capability and an auxiliary
input.  For 2010, power door mirrors, body-coloured door handles, power
door locks, power windows, and 16-inch wheels become standard equipment.
Standard equipment unique to the Mazda3 Sport GX include an anti-theft
alarm, rear intermittent wiper, a rear roof spoiler, and a jackknife key
fob with keyless entry.

The Mazda3 sedan GX starts at $15,995, while the Mazda3 Sport GX has a
manufacturer list price of $16,995. Air conditioning with a micron air
filter and a 5-speed automatic transmission with Sport mode are available
as options on the GX trim levels.

The mid-range Mazda3 sedan GS starts at $18,995 and retains the
148-horsepower 2.0-litre, four-cylinder, 16-valve, DOHC engine and
five-speed manual transmission of the GX model while adding a number of
convenient features such as air conditioning, anti-theft alarm, jackknife
key fob with keyless entry, heated door mirrors, 16-inch alloy wheels,
automatic headlight control, rain sensing windshield wipers, auto dimming
rear view mirror, steering wheel mounted audio and cruise controls,
Bluetooth® hands-free phone system with Audio Profile, two tweeters added
to the audio system, and silver decorative trim on the instrument panel.

A Comfort Package with a power moonroof and Traction Control System (TCS)
with Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) are optional, as is a five-speed
automatic transmission with Sport mode.

The 2010 Mazda3 Sport GS, with a starting price of $20,395, differs from
the sedan in that it is powered by the all new 167-horsepower, 2.5 litre
four-cylinder and six-speed manual gearbox taken from the Mazda6. The
Mazda3 Sport GS receives 16-inch alloy wheels with 205/55R16 tires,
sportier front and rear bumpers, fog lights, dual exhaust tips, heated
door mirrors, automatic headlight control, rain sensing windshield wipers,
auto dimming rear view mirror, steering wheel mounted audio and cruise
controls, Bluetooth® hands-free phone system with Audio Profile, and the
addition of two tweeters to the audio system.

As with the sedan, the optional Comfort Package consists of a power
moonroof and Traction Control System (TCS) with Dynamic Stability Control
(DSC). A five-speed Sport mode automatic transmission is also available.

The pinnacle model of the Mazda3 line up is the GT, which for 2010 offers
even more premium features than the outgoing car. Among them, the
167-horsepower, 2.5 litre four-cylinder and six-speed manual gearbox. The
list of standard equipment on the GT is lengthy and includes several
features not usually offered in the compact car class including 17-inch
alloy wheels with 205/50R17 performance tires, a Traction Control System
(TCS) with Dynamic Stability Control (DSC), sportier front and rear
bumpers, fog lights, a rear lip spoiler, exterior mirror mounted turn
signals, Bi-Xenon (HID) headlamps, LED taillights, dual exhaust tips,
cloth sports seats with adjustable heating, leather wrapped steering wheel
and shift knob, dual zone automatic climate control, Multi Information
Display (MID), and a 6-disc CD changer with MP3 capability.

The Mazda3 sedan GT starts at $ 22,595, while the Mazda3 Sport GT has a
manufacturer list price of $ 23,595. An optional Luxury Package on the GT
model, in both the sedan and Sport body configurations, includes leather
seats, a soft-feel sliding console lid, and an 8-way adjustable power
driver seat with memory positioning. One step above the Luxury Package is
the GT E Package that adds such class-leading features as a colour Multi
Information Display (MID) with Navigation, smart keyless entry with Smart
Start, a 10-speaker BOSE® audio system with Centerpoint and Audio Pilot,
SIRIUS satellite radio, and an Adaptive Front Lighting System with
self-levelling Bi-Xenon headlights.

A power moonroof and a 5-speed automatic transmission with Sport mode are
also available as options.

Since its introduction in 2003 the Mazda3 has earned more than 90
automobile awards around the globe including the highly coveted 2004
Canadian Car of the Year. For 2010, the new Mazda3 looks to build upon
that success with even more standard features and more high-end optional
features combined with the same dynamic performance and safety in an
attractive and expressive package.

Rounding out the Mazda display in Montréal is the full complement of
Mazda’s award-winning vehicles: Mazda5, Mazda6, RX-8, CX-7, CX-9, Tribute
and B Series pickup truck.

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