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Mazda Mazda3 Saloon 2.0 e-Skyactiv X MHEV 186 Exclusive-Line 4dr Auto

Doors	4
Fuel Delivery	SUPERCHARGER
Transmission	Auto
Fuel Type	Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	1998
Trim	Exclusive-Line
Price	£32,410
Engine Power - BHP	186
Acceleration	8.5
Top Speed	134 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	46.3
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	135
Length	4660 mm
Width	1795 mm
Height	1440 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	450 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1521 kg

Driver Convenience

10.25" display with Mazda Connect infotainment
7" colour TFT display
Adjustable speed limiter
Advanced E-call with GPS
Alexa in-car voice assistant
Audio transfer from bluetooth devices
Blind spot monitoring with rear cross traffic alert
Car finder
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
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
Qi wireless charging
Reversing camera
Service indicator
Traffic sign recognition (TSR)
Trip computer
Wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

i-stop

Entertainment

2 USB-C ports in the front
Mazda Multimedia System with AM / FM / DAB radio with 12 Speaker Bose sound system, bose centerpoint, bassmatch+audiopilot technology

Exterior Features

Adaptive LED Headlights
Auto dimming driver's door mirrors
B-pillar garnish in piano black
Body coloured door mirrors
Chrome finished signature wing
Coming/leaving home lighting function
Dual chrome tailpipes tip
Dusk sensing headlights
Electric front/rear windows with one touch/auto up/down
Electrically adjustable, heated auto power folding door mirrors
Frameless auto dimming interior rear view mirror
Front body coloured bumper with chrome lower bezel accents
Front kodo turn signal
Gloss black finish front grille
LED auto headlight levelling
LED indicator lights
LED third brake light
Power tilt and slide sunroof
Privacy glass with dark tinting on rear side windows and rear window
Rain sensing front wipers with adjustable sensitivity and speed
Rear boot
Rear colour coded bumper
Rear fog lights
Rear side wing doors
Signature LED daytime running lights
Signature LED rear combination lights

Interior Features

12v electrical power outlet
3 seat bench in 2nd row
60/40 split fold down rear seats
Chrome interior trim accents with steering wheel centre bezel, surround of engine start / stop button and glove box handle
Cloth upholstery
Dark cloth door panel inserts
Driver seat manual slide, recline, height and seat tilt adjust
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)
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 drive selection switch sport mode
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
LED light in luggage compartment
Light roof headlining, ceiling and pillars
Paddle shift controls
Power outlet in luggage compartment
Roof mounted sunglasses holder
Single front passenger seat
Three height adjustable rear head restraints
Tilt/height adjustable steering wheel

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 audible warning for driver, 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

18" Bright alloy wheels
Emergency tyre repair kit

Emissions - ICE

Standard Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	135

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	AUTO

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb	46.3
WLTP - MPG - Extra High	44.1
WLTP - MPG - High	54.3
WLTP - MPG - Low	37.7
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	100000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years	6
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)	8.5
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	215/45 R18
Tyre Size Rear	215/45 R18
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Type	18" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1440 mm
Length	4660 mm
Wheelbase	2725 mm
Width	1795 mm
Width (including mirrors)	2028 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	51
Gross Vehicle Weight	1959 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	1138 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	450 l
Max. Loading Weight	438 kg
Max. Roof Load	75
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	1300
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	600
Minimum Kerbweight	1521 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	10.6 m

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