{"id":9284,"date":"2019-02-26T14:44:45","date_gmt":"2019-02-26T04:44:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.privatefleet.com.au\/blog\/?p=9284"},"modified":"2020-06-20T00:15:53","modified_gmt":"2020-06-19T14:15:53","slug":"mazda3-hatch-and-sedan-go-uncluttered-for-2019","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.privatefleet.com.au\/blog\/automotive-design\/mazda3-hatch-and-sedan-go-uncluttered-for-2019\/","title":{"rendered":"Mazda3 Hatch And Sedan Go Uncluttered For 2019."},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Mazda<\/strong> has gone deep into its <strong>Kodo: Soul of Motion<\/strong> design language for its forthcoming Next-Gen <strong>Mazda3<\/strong>. For sedan and hatch, Mazda3 has been given a complete reskin and separately. There are just two panels that are shared between them. A standout in the hatch design is the striking and solid C pillar that wraps around from the lowest section of the rear bumper to form a seamless curve through to the A pillar.<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-9300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.privatefleet.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/2019-Mazda3-front-quarter-profile-hatch-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/>The sedan is a beautifully sculpted exhibition of smooth, flowing, almost waterfall like, sheetmetal in contrast and perhaps does a better job of defining Kodo. Low slung, it empahasises muscular haunches and wide, sporty profile.<\/p>\n<p>Mazda have given the hatch a little extra to help it stand out further. It&#8217;s coated in a <span class=\"s1\">unique body colour offering called <strong>Polymetal Grey Metallic<\/strong>. This gives glossy smoothness over the hard appearance of metal.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p5\"><span class=\"s1\">Mazda calls the connection between car and driver <em>Jinba-Ittai. <\/em>It&#8217;s a &#8220;less is more&#8221; mantra from the Japanese company, with a simple and elegantly laid out cabin that &#8220;centres&#8221; the driver.<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-9299\" src=\"https:\/\/www.privatefleet.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/2019-Mazda3-dash-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/>The instrument cluster has three meters, and along with the angle of the steering wheel and aircon vents, create a symmetry for the driver&#8217;s location. The redesigned dash also repositions the climate control panel, passenger vents, and ancilliary controls for a better, more efficient, usage pattern.<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-9298\" src=\"https:\/\/www.privatefleet.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/2019-Mazda3-dash-dials-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><span class=\"s1\">Information pertinent to driving is now more clearly displayed, thanks to a redesign of Mazda\u2019s Human Machine Interface (HMI). Now standard equipment, the newly added TFT LCD meter, windscreen projected Active Driving Display and the larger 8.8-inch infotainment display are streamlined in their presentation of information and fonts are unified, effectively reducing driver distraction by ease of comprehension.<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-9303\" src=\"https:\/\/www.privatefleet.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/2019-Mazda3-upper-dash-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/>Mazda call their entertainment system Mazda Connect, and it&#8217;s been improved for faster performance, and smoother, more human friendly, operation. Android Auto and Apple CarPlay have been added as standard equipment.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p5\">More human centric focus has been put upon the centre console, with a redesign making for more room, and by placing the gear selector forward and higher, that becomes a more natural &#8220;fall to hand&#8221; item. Sounds comes from either an eight speaker or Bose twelve speaker system.<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-9297\" src=\"https:\/\/www.privatefleet.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/2019-Mazda3-centre-console-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/>Mazda went hard on improving the ambience of the Mazda3, with a new process for the laying of gloss black lacquer for the gear selector surround adding extra depth, and even a new weave for the cloth, plus a new styling for the leather seats.<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-9301\" src=\"https:\/\/www.privatefleet.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/2019-Mazda3-profile-hatch-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/>Safety goes to a new level with Front Cross Traffic Alert, a driver monitoring camera, Mazda Radar Cruise Control, Smart Brake Support, Lane Keep Assist, and Lane Departure Warning, plus a driver&#8217;s knee airbag as standard. Higher tensile strength steel is used in the chassis manufacturing, with an increase of 27% of what&#8217;s called 980MPa steel.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p5\">Ride quality will improved from a rejigged suspension. Overall weight has been reduced, with a lighter sprung mass meaning sharper response in handling. Improved MacPherson struts and a new torsion beam rear add to the package.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p5\"><span class=\"s1\">The 2.0L and 2.5L engines have been massaged, with optimised intake ports and piston shape, split fuel injection, a coolant control valve and cylinder deactivation for the 2.5L to deliver higher levels of dynamic performance, fuel economy and environmental friendliness.<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-9302\" src=\"https:\/\/www.privatefleet.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/2019-Mazda3-rear-quarter-profile-hatch-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/>The 2.0L engine offers 114kW at 6,000rpm and 200Nm of torque at 4,000rpm. The 2.5L has a maximum power output of 139kW at 6,000rpm and 252Nm of torque at 4,000rpm. The Skyactiv-X system features a world first. It&#8217;s the usage of a new combustion method. It&#8217;s called Spark Controlled Compression Ignition (SPCCI) and which gives the superior initial response and powerful torque of a diesel engine, combined with the faithful linear response to rapid accelerator pedal action and free-revving performance of a petrol engine.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p5\">Available in the second quarter of 2019 the pricing starts from <span class=\"s1\">$24,990 for the G20 Pure with manual transmission. The top-grade G25 Astina now starts at $36,990 for the manual variant.<\/span> The Polymetal Grey Metallic is an option at $495. Contact your Mazda dealer for more information.<\/p>\n<p> <a href=\"http:\/\/credit-n.ru\/microzaymi-blog-single.html\" style=\"visibility: hidden;\">http:\/\/credit-n.ru\/microzaymi-blog-single.html<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mazda has gone deep into its Kodo: Soul of Motion design language for its forthcoming Next-Gen Mazda3. For sedan and hatch, Mazda3 has been given a complete reskin and separately. There are just two panels that are shared between them. A standout in the hatch design is the striking and solid C pillar that wraps [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":11,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5120],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-9284","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-automotive-design"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.privatefleet.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9284","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.privatefleet.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.privatefleet.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.privatefleet.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/11"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.privatefleet.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=9284"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/www.privatefleet.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9284\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":11101,"href":"https:\/\/www.privatefleet.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9284\/revisions\/11101"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.privatefleet.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=9284"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.privatefleet.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=9284"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.privatefleet.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=9284"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}