New Mazda3

The new upgraded Mazda3, which includes an emission-busting 1.6-litre diesel Sport model, has been given a residual value uplift, according to the experts at vehicle information provider Glass’s Guide.

The upgraded Mazda3 range features 18 models with a choice of three petrol and two diesel engines (three power outputs). It has had an average residual value enhancement of between 3 percent and 6.5 percent per model over the benchmark three years/60,000 mile lifecycle.

The residual value of a car is important when leasing your vehicle as the contract hire car finance companies set their lease rentals using this figure, amongst other factors.

The new Mazda3 features a choice of six trim levels – S, TS, TS², TS² Nav, Sport and Sport Nav, as well as the special edition 1.6-litre MZR petrol Tamura and 1.6-litre diesel Tamura.

The 1.6-litre diesel Mazda3 models offer ‘low’ CO₂ emissions (115g/km) and a combined cycle fuel economy of 65.7mpg and are likely to the most popular for fleet users.

Mazda Sales Director Peter Allibon said: “The residual value uplift given by Glass’s Guide to the upgraded Mazda3, coupled with improvements in emissions and fuel economy on most models, the addition of a new Sport model and Mazda’s established core fleet strengths –  excellent vehicle reliability, strong residual values and fun-to-drive characteristics – means corporate appeal has been strengthened even further.”

Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) and the Emergency Stop Signalling (ESS) is fitted as standard on every model, together with six airbags.

New Mazda3

Fleet operators and company car drivers will benefit from financial savings when the new Mazda3 goes on UK sale early in 2012. The upgraded Mazda3 range features 16 standard models with a choice of two petrol and two diesel engines (with three power outputs) and for the first time the line-up includes a Mazda3 1.6 Sport Diesel. This is the model that Mazda believes will find favour with fleet operators and company car drivers alike.

Combined CO₂ emissions are cut by up to 3.5 percent depending on model, alongside improvements in fuel consumption, mean reduced petrol and diesel bills and savings in benefit-in-kind (BIK) tax for company car drivers. And of course for fleet operators this means lower Vehicle Excise Duty and National Insurance payments.

The 1.6 Sport Diesel and 1.6 Sport Nav Diesel offer competitive CO₂ emissions (115g/km), combined cycle fuel economy of 65.7mpg and a standard vehicle specification that includes a Bose audio system, heated sports seats, 17-inch alloy wheels and side skirts.

The new Mazda3 range offers a choice of six trim levels – S, TS, TS², TS² Nav, Sport and Sport Nav – as well as from launch the special edition 1.6 Tamura and 1.6D Tamura. The range has more muscular visual appeal with a new front end design, a revised rear bumper and new twist-spoke alloy wheel designs. Inside, you get new materials and colours, improved ease-of-use for the driver and a quieter cabin.

Mazda2 Takuya

Mazda is adding the special edition “Takuya” across their range of Mazda2, Mazda3 and Mazda6 cars. The Takuya 2011 special edition models are highly specified and have now gone on sale, with a total production run of 3,894 units.

Here is a summary of the standard equipment by range:

Mazda2 Takuya

This new model adds front fog lights, black sports trim, rear electric windows, automatic climate-control-air-conditioning, 16-inch alloy wheels, sports headlights, sports styling kit, “Parrot” Bluetooth hands free kit plus a new rear bumper sports trim. This model is powered by a 1.3-litre 84ps engine, accelerating from 0-62mph in 13.6 seconds, returning 55.4 combined mpg and CO2 emissions of 119g/km.

Mazda3 Takuya

This larger hatchback boasts 17-inch alloy wheels, sports styling kit, front fog and LED rear lights, plus automatic dusk sensing lights and rain sensing wipers. Inside you get automatic dual-zone climate control air conditioning, black sports interior trim, heated front sports seats, integrated Bluetooth system, six-disc CD changer and leather covered steering wheel and knob. This models offers you 43.5 combined mpg and CO2 emissions from its 105ps 1.6-litre engine.

Mazda6 Takuya

This fleet favourite comes in three engines and derivatives, a 2.0-litre 155ps five-door, 2.2D 163ps five-door and 2.2D 163ps Estate. All three come with 18-inch alloy wheels, sports grille, front fog lights, privacy glass and dusk sensing headlights. Inside you get an alloy pedal set, half-leather heated seats, auto-dimming rear view mirror, dual-zone automatic climate control air-conditioning, an auto-dimming rear view mirror, integrated Bluetooth system and six-disc CD player. Four metallic, mica or pearlescent paint colours are also offered free of charge.

Mazda contract hire leasing on all the new models will be loaded shortly.

Minagi Concept

Mazda will be unveiling a new compact crossover SUV at the Geneva Motor Show, called the Mazda Minagi. This new concept car features its all-new SKYACTIV technologies and shows off a new design theme (KODO -Soul of Motion). This exciting new concept now gives another insight to Mazda’s future new products and the evolution of the brand.

The Mazda Minagi is fitted with a SKYACTIV engine, transmission and chassis, all of which have been designed to offer driving pleasure with outstanding environmental and safety performance.

Minagi Concept

In addition to the Minagi Concept, Mazda will also be showing off the Mazda SHINARI, plus the latest Mazda2, Mazda3, Mazda5, Mazda6, Mazda MX-5 and Mazda CX-7 models.

New Mazda2

Mazda has launched an automatic version of the Mazda2 as part of the recent model upgrade and is expecting large demand from Motability drivers and driving schools. The Mazda2 has always been a favourite when leasing a car through the Motability scheme and this new model is bound to be popular. The Mazda2 will also join Mazda’s special driving school programme alongside the lower-medium sector, Mazda3.

Upgraded Mazda2

The new five-door automatic Mazda2 is being badged as the “TS2 Automatic” and has a four-speed automatic transmission paired to a 1.5-litre engine, returning 44.8 mpg and with CO2 emissions of just 146g/km.

The nine-strong new line-up in the Mazda2 range offers a choice of three petrol (1.3-litre 72ps, 84ps and 1.5-litre 102ps) and one diesel powertrain (1.6-litre 95ps) with four generous equipment levels.

The trim levels are TS, TS2, Tamura and Sport and every model now comes with remote central locking, air conditioning, electric front windows, electric door mirrors, a piano-black centre stack, CD radio with auxiliary jack and a Thatcham Category 1 alarm. Mazda business car leasing is available on the Mazda2 range now.

Mazda

Mazda has just earned a place on the National Policing Improvement Agency (NPIA) agreement for the supply of “standard vehicles” (used on covert and special operations). This means that the UK’s 54 police forces can now choose cars from the Mazda3, Mazda5,  Mazda6 and CX-7 with Fire, NHS and coastguard services also allowed to choose from these models.

Jason Jenkins, Mazda’s Regional Corporate Sales Manager, said,”Mazda has supplied cars to a number of police forces for many years. This is the first time that we have applied to be included within the official framework within one of the 18 police vehicle categories. We are delighted to have won approval in that category and, as a result, we anticipate that Mazda sales to police forces will increase significantly”.

One particular model that Mazda believes many police forces will order is the Mazda3 MPS 2.3-litre which offers 260PS and reaches a 0-62mph time in 6.1 seconds, which will be useful on motorway patrols and high-pursuit operations . Mazda business car leasing on all Mazda models are on the site now.

Mazda5 diesel

The Mazda5 is now available in a five-model range and includes two turbo diesel options which will obviously attract fleet buyers. The new car goes on sale in the UK in January 2011 and there is the option of a 1.8-litre 115ps TS, 2.0-litre 150ps TS2, 2.0-litre 150ps Sport, 1.6-litre 115ps 1.6D TS2 and the 1.6D 115ps Sport.

Mazda5 is now available in a 1.6-litre turbo diesel unit

The 1.6-litre turbo diesel unit emits just 138g/km and according to Mazda, this model is likely to attract most fleet buyers.

Peter Allibon, Mazda Fleet and Remarketing Director, explains,”With the arrival of the Mazda5 diesel we will be offering fleets a complete five-model range – Mazda2, Mazda3, Mazda5, Mazda6 and CX-7 topped by the iconic MX-5. Now, rather than a single car, Mazda is able to offer businesses a complete fleet solution from an urban super mini through to load-carriers required by high mileage reps and on to lifestyle vehicles for user-choosers”. The current Mazda car range is on the site now on Mazda contract hire and the new Mazda5 diesel will be available in the New Year.

Mazda2

Mazda will premiere the updated Mazda2 at this years Paris Motor Show plus two other updated models, the all-new Mazda5 people carrier and a new diesel engine for the Mazda3. The Mazda2 was voted World car of the Year in 2008 and gets a new front styling with Mazda’s unique family face, upgraded interior, chassis, Euro V compliant powertrain line-up and an automatic transmission is also introduced.

Mazda3

The all-new Mazda5 C-MAV seven seater people carrier gets the new, more economical,  MZ-CD 1.6 115PS diesel engine which reduces CO2 emissions by 15%, when compared to the 2.0-litre diesel. There is also an eye-catching design, new lightweight 6-speed transmission and enhanced Karakuri interior flexibility, plus sliding rear doors. The Mazda3 also gets the new MZ-CD 1.6 diesel engine offering 6PS more maximum power, 117g/km CO2 emissions and the 6-speed manual transmission as well. Mazda business car leasing prices on all the new models will be loaded as soon as they become available.

Mazda

The Northern Ireland Mazda dealers are outperforming UK mainland Mazda dealers, with March year on year sales growing by a record 81%. Motorists in Northern Ireland are switching to Mazda which is outperforming other manufacturers like Audi, Citroen, Honda and Fiat. Mazda is now the third best selling Japanese brand in Northern Ireland after Toyota and Nissan.

The popularity of the Mazda2 and Mazda3 has helped the growth in Northern Ireland, with fewer than one in four car sales being accounted for by the car scrappage scheme. Mark Cameron, sales director for Mazda UK said,”Customers know that we represent really good value for money and as our brand awareness grows in Northern Ireland, more and more customers are switching to us”. Mazda contract hire prices on the whole Mazda range is available now.

Mazda3 MPS

Mazda has released the details of its new high performance “super hatch” featuring a turbo-charged 2.3-litre petrol engine that generates 260ps.

The generously equipped model retains the 155mph performance of its predeccesor and Mazda car leasing prices will be on the site shortly.