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By Ross Kiddie Mazda3 Limited sedan T’S TOO early to be talking about in the gearchange process. Shifts are the 2019 New Zealand Motoring smooth and satisfactorily quick, the IWriter’s Guild Car of the Year award, engine has no trouble filling the gaps the nominations have only just been between gears but with six cogs the released and judging won’t be complete ratios are quite close, so there are no until December. surprises there. However, I’m pleased to say the new The gearing is also structured so that Mazda3 is on the list of finalists. I say the engine isn’t loaded at highway this because the latest generation model speed, at 100km/h it is turning over has made quite an impact on me, it is at just 1900rpm, quite relaxed and one very fine vehicle. sipping fuel at the instantaneous rate of 5.5-litres per 100km (51mpg). That Effectively, I’ve driven three models contributes to the efficient 7.6l/100km back-to-back, two hatches and a (37mpg) dash panel average during my sedan, and each stands out as being time with the evaluation car. Mazda competent, quality built, efficient and claims a combined cycle average of purposeful, what’s more it’s such a darn 6.5l/100km (44mpg), which correlates nice car to drive and to be in. well with my figures. I’ve mentioned many times in these In terms of figures, the new 3 also has a columns how I’m very much a sedan good turn of speed, it’s no rocket, but buyer and although I’ve owned hatches with an 8.8sec time to make 100km/h and liftbacks over the years, I’m always from a standstill, it easily keeps pace drawn to the traditional concept. with traffic and disgraces cars with a This evaluation surrounds the Mazda3 far higher pedigree. A lot of that can sedan, and it would be the car for me if I be attributed to its relative lightweight, had funds to buy new in today’s market. at 1388kg, it’s not burdened, and is a I would settle for the entry level GSX tribute to the Mazda engineers who, at $36,595, but the evaluation car – a early in the company’s manufacturing Limited at $48,795 – is a model which process, realised how important it is borders on the luxury car class for just a to build cars minimising weight in all fraction of the cost. components. As opposed to the GSX with its 2-litre That also has a beneficial effect on engine, the GTX and Limited both handling. The Mazda3 is tight and get a 2.5-litre four-cylinder engine. composed when presented with quick Each has its merits, and both deliver corners. I took the test car on a short outstanding performance. The 2.5 is hilly burst and enjoyed its directional rated at 139kW and 252Nm, although accuracy and stability. Saying that, the the outputs are reached a little tall in new model doesn’t have the benefit of the rev band at 6000rpm and 4000rpm four-wheel independent suspension, respectively, the management protocols there are struts up front, but the rear is are structured so that effective torque is a torsion beam-type linking the two rear spread broadly. wheels. Nevertheless, I’m yet to find a reason why I don’t like it. Drive is carried to the front wheels through a traditional six-speed If today’s new car buyer isn’t hell-bent automatic transmission. In limited form on buying a sports utility vehicle, then the driver has the use of paddle shifters the next option would generally be a should he or she want to get involved hatch or liftback. That being the case, Price: Mazda3 Limited sedan, $48,795 Dimensions: – Length, 4460mm; width, 1795mm; height, 1440mm Configuration: Four-cylinder, front-wheel-drive, 2488cc, 139kW, 252Nm, six-speed automatic. Performance: 0-100km/h, 8.8sec Fuel usage: 6.5l/100km the Mazda3 sedan would probably be a final choice for many. However, it’s there for those like me who are drawn to having good boot space. Yes, the load space in the Mazda3 sedan is deep and cavernous – 444-litres of cargo can be carried there. That compares to 295-litres of the hatch with the rear seats upright. There’s no compromise in styling; while the hatchback is bold and daring around the C-pillar, the sedan is a little more conservative, but it still looks smart and desirable. Limited specification is Mazda’s high grade variant, and it misses out on nothing. All the traditional items are fitted including the latest generation i-Activesense suite of safety technologies. It’s been a big year for Mazda New Zealand, it has launched a raft of new models and I’ve evaluated all of those. Each stands out for varying reasons but the one thing common to all is the involvement and enjoyment that can be gleaned from being in the company’s line-up. It is indicative of the passion it has for making engaging, mainstream cars that punch well above their weight in terms of where they sit in the market. Page 30
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