"Mazda of Axel": technical specifications and reviews

“Mazda of Axel” is a compact car C-class, produced since 2003. The model came to replace the legendary 323f. Just like its predecessor, the new "Axel" quickly gained popularity and widespread recognition in the global market. In Russia this car is know as "Mazda 3" or «treshka». Well, let's take a closer look at this machine.

Car Design

2000 years got more and more popular Golf class. And if the West promoted the famous “Volkswagen Golf" (even then, the third and fourth generation), in the land of the Rising sun was created "Axel". In fairness, we note that not only «Mazda» engaged in the production of such cars in Japan – there is another not less popular “Honda civic". But we'll tell about it another time. And yet look how it looks “Mazda of Axel”. The photos of the car in our article. Compared with the model 323, «Mazda" has matured considerably. ‘the accelerator” a bright, stylish and dynamic appearance. Just remember the slogan: Zoom-Zoom. Particularly impressive it looks in blue and red color.

An Amazing feature – design “Akseli” not predisposed to a particular gender. This machine can be both female and male. Driving «Mazda» do not be ashamed even to retirees. The Japanese managed to create the most versatile design which would suit people of any age.

The Car features a striking front part – slanted optics, stylish fog lights and raised hood with integrated grille. Mirrors and door handles painted in body color have a basic configuration. The buyer offered a wide selection of wheels, which harmoniously look at the background of the car «Mazda of Axel”.

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After a while came a restyled version of the hatchback. A photo of the vehicle you can see below.Than this time stood out "Mazda of Axel”? The bumper, like the side-lines became more prominent. The hood is slightly lengthened. The radiator grille has acquired a new, large honeycombs. Color scheme has not changed. In addition to the basic colors (blue and red), lots of other – white, silver, pearl, gold, etc. the Car still has a tight and slightly aggressive look. Like the design especially the younger audience. «Mazda" has always been distinguished bold design solutions. So, “three” has been modified taillight. «Mazda of Axel” has such optics already from the factory. The design turned out very interesting – round the lamp, integrated into the slanted headlight with a black diffuser. Such bold ideas are not practiced even a single manufacturer. The rear part came out no less attractive. The tailgate on the hatchback (and there was also a sedan) is moderately convex glass. Remember how she looked “Nissan Primera” rear.

A Kind of “bloated orange”. What if it was negative towards Nissan... But back to our “three”. «Mazda of Axel” is one of the few Japanese cars that have really nice appearance. On several occasions the reviews say the owners of this vehicle.

As for the dimensions, machine, despite its compact appearance, has very large dimensions. So, the length of the hatchback “Mazda of Axel” is 4,49 meters (sedan is 6 inches longer), height-1,46 m, width-1,75 meters. Ground clearance-16 inches. What the owners say about the car «Mazda of Axel”? Reviews note the lack of clearance, especially in winter time. It seems that this is the problem of all the compact hatchbacks.

Interior of car

The Interior, compared to the 323f, it looks much better. «Mazda» got a new 3-spoke steering wheel with multimedia buttons, a smooth panel and a red instrument (a kind of a hint of sportiness). Each scale ‘drowned" in his well. In the door cards integrated powerful speakers. On the passenger side – big, roomy glove box, which is locked with a key. In the maximum configuration "Mazda of Axel” is equipped with a color display navigation, which leaves from the Central panel. Console – a rather wide and not crowded with unnecessary buttons. With the release of “Axela" radio now comes complete with air conditioner. This creates problems when you replace the head unit to the emergency. Despite belonging to a compact class, within no shortage of the free space, as stated in the reviews of many owners. On the back of the couch has three headrest and padded armrest. Each passenger has their seat belt. Speak well of the owners and the seats. They are moderately hard and have good lateral support. Depending on configuration, is regulated mechanically or electrically.

Technical specifications

What motors are staffed by “Mazda of Axel”? The engine here is basically gasoline, but there are diesel “boards”. About themwill tell in the end.

So the first in the line of petrol motors is a 1.6-liter 105 horsepower. On the Russian market this engine is most common.

There is Also the option and a two-liter 150 horsepower. The motor has good torque. Hundreds of “Mazda of Axel” accelerates in 9 seconds. The maximum speed is 200 kilometers per hour. Fuel consumption in the mixed cycle – the 8.2 liters. Recommended octane-95 octane.

On the American market had two engines with distributed injection fuel injection:

• The 1.4-litre engine, 84 horsepower. Pretty rare in the US. Illiquid due to poor dynamic performance. Disperse hundreds takes almost 15 seconds.
• 2.3-liter engine capacity of 170 horsepower. Acceleration to a hundred takes 7.5 seconds. Maximum speed-250 kilometers per hour.

Diesel "Mazda"

As for the diesel engines, the lineup includes only one “solid” Assembly. What technical characteristics? «Mazda of Axel’ TD has a capacity of 109 horsepower at a volume of 1.6 liters. The motor is turbocharged, so it has a good momentum. Hundreds of diesel ‘the accelerator’ accelerates in 11.5 seconds. Maximum speed-182 kilometers per hour.

Transmission

“Mazda of Axel” has a wide selection of CAT. Here installed 4 types of transmissions:

• Five-speed mechanics.
• Four-speed automatic.
• Six-speed mechanics.
• Five-speed automatic.

The Most popular – 6-speed manual transmission. In great demand both in Russian and in the American market. According to numerous reviews, does not cause problems during operation.

“of Axel T”

In limited series produced turbocharged version «Mazda». They equipped a gasoline 2.5-liter engine, 280 horsepower. To disperse hundreds took 6 seconds. Maximum speed limited by the software and is 250 kilometers per hour.

The Chassis of the car

‘the accelerator”, in contrast to the 323, has a fully independent suspension. However, the machine is rigidly behaves on the bumps. The reason for that sporty "Mazda" - low-profile tires and short travel shock absorbers. But in the corners does not heel, according to owner reviews.Front-McPherson, rear – “memorycache”. There are stabilizer bars. Brake system-disc on both axles. Front-ventilated. Some versions are fitted with ventilated discs and the rear. Drive – front only.

Conclusion

So, we found what has a “Mazda of Axel” specifications, design and interior. The car still stands out from the crowd. The machine is not deprived of dynamics (if not to consider the 1.4-litre engine) and cheap to maintain. This is its main advantages.