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Mazda Mazda3 Hatchback 2.0 e-Skyactiv X MHEV [186] SE-L Lux 5dr

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	SUPERCHARGER
Transmission	Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	1998
Trim	SE-L Lux
Price	£26,295
Engine Power - BHP	186
Acceleration	8.1
Top Speed	134 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	54.3
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	118
Length	4460 mm
Width	1795 mm
Height	1435 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	351 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1389 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
Front and rear parking sensor with audible and visual warning
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 connected services
Mazda Navigation System with european mapping
Mazda Radar Cruise Control
Mobile App interface
Multimedia Commander
PAS
Reversing camera
Service indicator
Tailgate
Traffic sign recognition (TSR)
Trip computer

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

i-stop

Entertainment

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

Exterior Features

Auto dimming driver's door mirrors
Auto dimming rear view mirror
B-pillar garnish in satin black
Body coloured, electrically adjustable, heated auto power folding door mirrors with integrated indicators
Coming/leaving home lighting function
Dark metallic finish signature wing
Daytime running lights
Dual chrome tailpipes tip
Dusk sensing headlights
Electric front/rear windows with one touch/auto up/down
Front body coloured bumper with black lower bezel
Front kodo turn signal
Gloss black finish front grille
Gloss black rear roof spoiler
High beam control
LED front fog lights
LED headlamps with auto levelling
LED indicator lights
LED rear combination lights
LED third brake light
Rain sensing front wipers with adjustable sensitivity and speed
Rear colour coded bumper with gloss black lower moulding
Rear fog lights
Rear side wing doors
Speed adjustable rear wash wiper with intermittent wipe

Interior Features

12v electrical power outlet
3 seat bench in 2nd row
60/40 split fold down rear seats
Black cloth door panel inserts
Cloth upholstery
Dark roof headlining, ceiling and pillars
Driver, front passenger and two rear door pockets
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
Dual zone climate control air conditioning
Folding rear centre armrest with two cup holders
Front and rear courtesy lamps
Front armrest
Front centre storage with two cupholders
Front head restraints
Front passenger seatback pocket
Front passengers seat manual slide, recline and height adjustment
Gear shift indicator
Heated front seats with 3 stage setting
Illuminated glovebox
Interior colouration dashboard and doorcards in black with dark stitching
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
Power outlet in luggage compartment
Roof mounted sunglasses holder
Single front passenger seat
Three height adjustable rear head restraints
Tilt/height adjustable steering wheel
USB input

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 stage driver and single stage passenger 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
Manual child lock in rear doors
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
Smart keyless entry
Thatcham accredited alarm and immobiliser

Wheels

16" Silver alloy wheels
Emergency tyre repair kit

Emissions - ICE

Standard Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	118
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH	121
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL	118
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High	122
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High	104
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low	145
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium	112

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	1998
Compression Ratio	15.0:1
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	16
Transmission	MANUAL

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb	54.3
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH	53.3
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL	54.3
WLTP - MPG - Extra High	52.3
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEH	50.4
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEL	52.3
WLTP - MPG - High	61.4
WLTP - MPG - High - TEH	60.1
WLTP - MPG - High - TEL	61.4
WLTP - MPG - Low	43.5
WLTP - MPG - Medium	57.6
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEH	56.5
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEL	57.6

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 62 mph (secs)	8.1
Engine Power - BHP	186
Engine Power - RPM	6000
Engine Torque - NM	240
Engine Torque - RPM	4000
Top Speed	134 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

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	1941 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	865 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	351 l
Max. Loading Weight	552 kg
Max. Roof Load	75
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	1300
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	600
Minimum Kerbweight	1389 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	10.6 m

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