New Mazda 3 Sport Black special edition hits the road

Mazda has announced a new Sport Black special edition for its 3 hatchback. Available to order from the 1st of April, it starts from £20,995 and is only available with the 118bhp 2.0-litre SKYACTIV-G petrol engine.

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The hatchback is marked out by both sporty styling additions and additional equipment. 18-inch Gunmetal alloys combine with a black styling kit that brings front and side skirts, a rear spoiler, splitter-style rear bumper and door mirrors all dressed in gloss black. Red and white pearlescent paint are the two (free) colour choices.

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Inside, you'll find unique black leather and suede upholstery and bespoke mats, while standard kit includes the BOSE sound system upgrade, keyless entry, dual-zone climate control, cruise control and Mazda's seven-inch touchscreen navigation system. 

Performance and economy figures are unaffected from the regular 3 2.0-litre petrol. Just 800 examples of the Sport Black will be sold in the UK, however, so you'll have to get your order in quick. 

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