Option for all grades except for the 15F.Ī steering wheel-mounted gearshift switch that enables the driver to shift without moving his or her hand from the steering wheel. (This isĪvailable for all models except for the 15F and 15C grades.)Īn advanced keyless entry & engine starter system available as a factory-installed The following are newly adopted features.Ī Bose ® sound system that can accommodate MP3 files with subwooferĪnd seven speakers which are available as factory-installed option. (This is available on the 2.0-liter model.)Īn electronically-controlled throttle that brings out a more precise andīetter-controlled acceleration. Is available on the 2.0-liter and 2.3-liter models.)Ī sequential valve timing (S-VT) mechanism that improves the torque. That ensures linear acceleration and a smooth gearshift. *3 : If this color is selected as the body color, the price increases byĪxela Sport/Axela boasts improved driving performance thanks to the following new features:Įlectronically controlled five-speed automatic transmission (Activematic) Two new colors, Aurora Blue Mica and Crystal White Pearl Mica *3 have been added and two popular colors used on other Mazda models, Phantom Blue Mica and Galaxy Gray Mica, are among the total of 11 colors that can be selected for the Axela.
This feature is available on the 15F, 15C, 20F, and 20C grades. In addition, a white gauge meter with indirect blue lighting accentuates Axela's sportier interior look and enhances visibility. Genuine black leather is available as a factory-installed option for the 20S and the 23S grades. A sporty black interior color, along with an elegant beige and high-quality gray, are used for each grade. The interior features newly adopted materials for the seat and door trim, with a new resin panel that enhances the quality of the interior design.
*2 : This is available only for the Axela Sport 20S and 23S, and the *1 : This is available only for the Axela Sport 20S and 23S. The Axela 20S model comes newly-equipped with a light emitting diode (LED) rear combination lamp. The Mazda Axela received upgrades that resulted in more modern and high-quality design. Outline of the freshened Axela Sport/Axelaīy modifying the design of the front grille, fog lamp, front bumper, rear bumper, aluminum wheels (with three different designs ranging in size between 15 inches and 17 inches), rear roof spoiler,*1 and side underspoiler,*2 the Mazda Axela Sport appears even sportier than its predecessors. This figure includes plans for monthly sales of 200 Mazdaspeed Axela units.
The lifetime average sales target for the Axela series in the Japanese market is set at 2,000 units per month. The main features of the Axela Sport are a refined design that complements its fine driving feel, which results in an ideal balance of driving pleasure and everyday ease of use. Its 2.3-liter DISI turbo engine and lightweight compact body produces high-powered driving, with optimum control delivered by the responsive, specially-tuned body, suspension and brakes. Mazdaspeed Axela was updated to become a high performance compact and it achieves excellent driving performance that is among the leaders of the front-wheel-drive vehicle segment. The addition of the 20F grade four-wheel-drive (4WD) model also helps elevate the competitive edge of the entire Axela series.
Going a step further, the Axela was made even more competitive as a global compact car by improving its fuel economy and road quietness.
The concept behind this freshening of the Axela and Axela Sport models is to upgrade them to become "dynamic sporty compacts that further exceed your expectations." Mazda augmented the vehicles' existing strengths such as their highly-acclaimed exterior and interior styling, dynamic performance and craftsmanship. With a total global production volume of more than 920,000 units, as of the end of April 2006, this vehicle has emerged as a key product for Mazda. The Axela Sport (five-door) and Axela (four-door) body styles were launched in the Japanese market in October 2003 as Mazda's next generation sports compact car. The Mazdaspeed Axela comes newly equipped with a 2.3-liter Direct Injection Spark Ignition (DISI) turbo engine. Sales of a high performance model, the Mazdaspeed Axela (known as Mazdaspeed3 in North America and Mazda3 MPS in other key regions, including Europe, Australia and New Zealand) will commence on June 22. HIROSHIMA, Japan-Mazda Motor Corporation announced today that sales of the freshened Mazda Axela (known as Mazda3 in other markets), a sporty compact vehicle which has received rave reviews in markets around the world, have commencedĪt Mazda, Mazda Anfini and Mazda Autozam dealers throughout Japan.