Now it was time again. Our Mazda 323F went to the large 95 000-mile inspection. And so I do not again had rumplagen with the scrap quality Suzuki Alto, I asked in advance to the dealer if I could drive for the time of the inspection the new Mazda 3rd No problem. So it went on 19 October 2009 on our Mazda / Suzuki Dealer. After our 323F had been released into the custody of the workshop, so we got his successor to the second generation. The new sport is to aggressively the road and stands out with its wide grinning front grille and the piercing look clearly from the European competition. Particular emphasis is good design with the color Arktosblau Metallic, so that the Mazda 3 is a real eye-catcher. I found it remarkable how many people turn to the flashy Japanese. Interior and equipment
all respect, the interior is funny. Particularly high-tech freaks with the many switches all their money - I was personally too much, but well, that's just the 21 Century. The cockpit is the most part made of plastic, but is beautifully styled and processed Duch excellent. Are also beautiful the blue LEDs in the center console and the digital displays above the onboard computer. A little Star Trek is always with you. The demonstration had the equipment line High-Line, where is it all in, what makes you happy: CD radio sound system with a bomb sound, climate control, Dynamic Stability Control (DSC), traction control (TCS), 17-inch alloy wheels, cruise control , rear park assist and a lane change assistant. The seats are firm and long-distance cruising. Unfortunately, not much room back. Even people from 1,70 meters enjoy little leg room. The trunk is average and good enough for two to four people loose from the safety is very good. Besides the usual front and side airbags are head and shoulder airbags front and rear.
driving performance and driving experience
The sporty design mocks up strength and quickness, but under the hood of the demonstration, unfortunately performed only the basic engine is serving. The inline four-cylinder 1.6 liter engine capacity is the same as in the last 3 and 323, only just slightly modernized. It develops 105 hp and 145 Nm brings to the crankshaft. This is to say, was modernized in the aggregate 5 years ago - today it belongs in a museum. With 1.1 tons, the engine has to be balanced but less than 323, but are nevertheless still buttoned up. Over 12 seconds from zero to 100 are indeed sufficient in everyday life, on the acceleration lane or on hills, but it wants to more power. In addition, the same old five-speed gearbox in addition to the speed also drives up the thirst. At 130 are located at almost 4,000 rpm and rushing every 100 kilometers, according to onboard computer 7:00 to 9:00 liters of premium in the combustion chambers - for power and weight a bit (323F consumes even less) too much. Curve robbers should consider the Mazda 3 is definitely on the short list. This very spontaneous and neutral turn-in animated literally to sweep at high speed around the corner. Not later than one corner exit the grin goes away because the engine is not in the hooves comes. At best the 1.6er the cruise is on a low-level highway. One good thing about the ancient engine: Thanks to good insulation, it is pleasantly quiet and to about 120 because of the long construction period of a genuine long-distance runner. Returning to the comfort. Here are the ghosts. The Mazda 3 is tough as nails and that is even reported to the lane markings popometer. I'm at the dealer precaution asked if there's an extra charge, a suspension. On long distances or rough roads, but it just sucks. Especially older people who should use the Mazda 3 sedan like to consider the purchase carefully. The hops, bucks and that is rumbling on roadway patches or transverse joints, that it attracts all the teeth of the prosthesis. Moreover, even when the 5-door Overview absolutely lousy backwards - as with the sedan, I want to know.
costs
The vexed subject of the ... 1.6, there are four trim levels: Prime-Line (16 900 €), Center-Line (19,200 €), High-Line (20,700 Euro). The demonstration was with metallic paint for € 21 400 for sale. In a 2.0 liter operates with 150 hp and six-speed gearbox or 5-speed automatic (22,600 and 24,080 €). Also three diesel engines are available: a 1.6 with 109 hp (20,300 €) and five-speed gearbox and two 2.2 with 150 (24,800 euros) and 185 hp (27 800 €) both with six-speed gearbox. The latter spits on the front wheels and 400 nautical verbläst at the traffic lights just about everything in a compact size. The Mazda 3 is a total of € 5,000 under the Golf VI and also offers more features and design. Only the old 1.6 petrol should be replaced by a more modern unit.
Conclusion
Congratulations, Mazda. Apart from the entry-level engine, the new edition has been successful. Lots of design and equipment at fair prices and to a Nimbus Japanese reliability.
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