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Mazda Mazda3 Hatchback 2.0 Skyactiv X MHEV Sport 5dr Auto

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	SUPERCHARGER
Transmission	Auto
Fuel Type	Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	1998
Trim	Sport
Price	£25,895
Engine Power - BHP	180
Acceleration	8.6
Top Speed	134 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	45.6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	140
Length	4460 mm
Width	1795 mm
Height	1435 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	351 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1440 kg

Driver Convenience

7" colour TFT display
8.8" Colour centre touch screen display with Mazda Connect infotainment
Apple car play/Android Auto
Audio transfer from bluetooth devices
Blind spot monitoring with rear cross traffic alert
Colour active driving display inc Windscreen projected,Traffic Sign Recognition, turn-by- turn navigation and Mazda Radar Cruise Control information
Digital instrument cluster
Driver attention alert system
E-call with GPS
Emergency stop signalling system
Engine start/stop button
Head up Display
Integrated bluetooth with steering wheel mounted controls
Intelligent speed assist
Lane keep assist system (LAS) with Lane departure warning system (LDWS)
Mazda Navigation System with european mapping
Mazda Radar Cruise Control
Mobile App interface
Multimedia Commander
PAS
Rear parking sensor
Service indicator
Start/stop button chrome surround
Trip computer

Entertainment

Mazda Multimedia System with AM / FM / DAB radio with 8 speakers

Exterior Features

Adaptive LED Headlights
Coming/leaving home lighting function
Dark metallic finish signature wing
Daytime running lights
Dusk sensing headlights
Electric front/rear windows with one touch/auto up/down
Electrically adjustable/heated/auto power folding door mirrors with integrated indicators
Frameless auto dimming interior rear view mirror
Front body coloured bumper with black/bright lower bezel
Gloss black mesh grille
Gloss black rear roof spoiler
High beam assist
LED headlamps with auto levelling
LED indicator lights
LED third brake light
Piano black window garnish
Privacy glass with dark tinting on rear side windows and rear window
Rain sensing front wipers
Rear fog lights
Rear gloss black lower moulding
Signature LED lights
Signature LED rear combination lights with LED rear turn lights
Speed adjustable rear wash wiper with intermittent wipe

Interior Features

60/40 split fold down rear seats
Chrome centre bezel steering wheel
Chrome-plated glovebox handle
Cloth upholstery + front heated with 3 stage setting
Driver, Front passenger and two rear grab handles with coathooks
Driver/passenger sunvisors + vanity mirrors (drivers side with ticket holder)
Drivers seat manual slide recline and height adjustment
Electrical power outlet
Folding rear centre armrest with two cup holders
Front and rear courtesy lamps
Front armrest
Front centre console with storage box with tray, lid + 2 cupholders
Front head restraints
Front passengers seat manual slide, recline and height adjustment
Illuminated glovebox
ISOFIX child seat anchorage points attached on outer rear seats
Leather wrapped gear shift knob
Leather wrapped steering wheel
LED interior light
Luggage compartment light
Manual air conditioning
Paddle shift controls
Reach adjustable steering wheel
Storage - glovebox, driver and front passenger door pockets and roof mounted sunglasses holder
Three height adjustable rear head restraints
Tilt/height adjustable steering wheel
USB charging point

Passive Safety

3 point ELR front seatbelts with pretensioners
3 rear 3 point seatbelts with ELR
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
Drivers knee airbag
DSC - Dynamic Stability Control
Dual front airbags
EBD - Electronic brakeforce distribution
Electronic parking brake with auto disengage function and auto hold function
Front and rear curtain airbags
Front passenger airbag cut-off switch
Front side airbags
Front smart city brake support
G-Vectoring control plus
Hill launch assist
Intelligent Traction Control system
Mild Hybrid system with regenerative braking
Seatbelt reminder for driver/front passenger and rear seats
Tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS)

Security

Auto door lock when driving
Remote central locking + deadlocks
Thatcham accredited alarm and immobiliser

Wheels

16" Silver metallic alloy wheels
Emergency tyre repair kit

Emissions - ICE

Standard Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	140
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High	146
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High	121
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low	181
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium	132

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	1998
Compression Ratio	16.3:1
Cylinder Layout	IN-LINE
Cylinders	4
Cylinders - Bore (mm)	83.5
Cylinders - Stroke (mm)	91.2
Engine Layout	FRONT TRANSVERSE
Gears	6 SPEED
Number of Valves	12
Transmission	AUTO

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb	45.6
WLTP - MPG - Extra High	43.4
WLTP - MPG - High	53.3
WLTP - MPG - Low	35.3
WLTP - MPG - Medium	48.7

General

Generation Mark	3
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	22E
Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years	12
Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years	3
NCAP Adult Occupant Protection %	98
NCAP Child Occupant Protection %	87
NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09	5
NCAP Pedestrian Protection %	81
NCAP Safety Assist %	73
Service Interval Frequency - Months	12
Service Interval Mileage	12500
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage	60000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years	3
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 60 mph (secs)	8.6
Engine Power - BHP	180
Engine Power - RPM	6000
Engine Torque - NM	224
Engine Torque - RPM	3000
Top Speed	134 mph

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	205/60 R16
Tyre Size Rear	205/60 R16
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Type	16" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1435 mm
Length	4460 mm
Wheelbase	2725 mm
Width	1795 mm
Width (including mirrors)	2028 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	51
Gross Vehicle Weight	1952 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	865 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	351 l
Max. Loading Weight	512 kg
Max. Roof Load	75
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	1300
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	600
Minimum Kerbweight	1440 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	10.6 m

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