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Mazda Mazda3 Saloon 2.0 Skyactiv-X MHEV SE-L Lux 4dr

Doors	4
Fuel Delivery	SUPERCHARGER
Transmission	Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	1998
Trim	SE-L Lux
Price	£24,845
Engine Power - BHP	180
Acceleration	8.2
Top Speed	134 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	52.3
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	122
Length	4460 mm
Width	1795 mm
Height	1440 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	444 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1405 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 sensors
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
Reversing camera
Service indicator
Trip computer

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

i-stop

Entertainment

Auxiliary input socket
Mazda Multimedia System with AM / FM / DAB radio, single CD / MP3 with 8 speakers

Exterior Features

Auto dimming door mirrors
Auto dimming rear view mirror
Coming/leaving home lighting function
Dark metallic finish signature wing
Dusk sensing headlights
Electric front/rear windows with one touch/auto up/down
Electrically adjustable/heated/auto power folding door mirrors with integrated indicators
Front body coloured bumper with black/bright lower bezel
High beam assist
LED daytime running lights
LED front fog lights
LED headlamps with auto levelling
LED indicator lights
LED rear combination lights with LED rear turn lights
LED third brake light
Rain sensing front wipers
Rear fog lights
Rear gloss black lower moulding

Interior Features

60/40 split fold down rear seats
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
Dual zone climate control air conditioning
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
Gear shift indicator
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
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)
Collision mitigation braking system
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
ESP
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
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 metallic alloy wheels
Emergency tyre repair kit

Emissions - ICE

Standard Euro Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	122
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High	127
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High	106
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low	152
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium	119

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	MANUAL

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb	52.3
WLTP - MPG - Extra High	50.4
WLTP - MPG - High	60.1
WLTP - MPG - Low	41.5
WLTP - MPG - Medium	53.3

General

Generation Mark	3
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	21E
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)	8.2
Engine Power - BHP	180
Engine Power - RPM	6000
Engine Torque - NM	224
Engine Torque - RPM	3000
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	1440 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	1927 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	444 l
Max. Loading Weight	522 kg
Max. Roof Load	75
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	1300
Minimum Kerbweight	1405 kg
No. of Seats	5

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