The all-new 2014 Mazda3 was today awarded a 2014 Residual Value Award for the Compact Car Segment by ALG,
the industry benchmark for residual values and depreciation data. The
Mazda brand held steady with its overall industry ranking by again
placing fifth among all brands for predicted resale value.
"We are honored to be recognized by ALG with a distinction that
speaks volumes not only to the quality, dependability, reliability and
value of the 2014 Mazda3 but also to the overall strength of the Mazda
brand," said Jim O'Sullivan, president
and CEO, Mazda North American Operations (MNAO). "With a slew of new
products in the pipeline to follow the success of our all-new SKYACTIV offerings the Mazda3, Mazda6 and CX-5, we're excited for what the future holds."
The annual ALG Residual Value Awards recognize automakers'
outstanding achievements for vehicles that are predicted to retain the
highest percentage of their original price after a conventional
three-year period. Awards are given in 24 vehicle categories and also
for the two brands with the highest overall predicted residual values
among all mainstream and all premium vehicles. This year's awards are
based on 2014 model year vehicles.
"The Mazda3's combination of style, technology, fuel economy and
fun-to-drive attitude makes it one of the most complete vehicles in the
segment," said Eric Lyman, Vice President
of Editorial, ALG. "With modest price increases, it's poised to have
the level of success that gave the first generation such incredible
retention."
Award winners are determined through careful study of the competition
in each segment, historical vehicle performance and industry trends.
Vehicle quality, production levels relative to demand as well as pricing
and marketing strategies present key factors that impact ALG's residual
value forecast.
Previous ALG Residual Value Awards winners for Mazda were the 2012 Mazdaspeed3 (Sporty Car), 2011 CX-9 (Mid-Size Utility) and 2010 Mazda3 (Compact Car).
On sale since September, the 2014 Mazda3 starts at $16,945[2]
MSRP and is offered with two engine choices, two transmissions, two
body styles (four- and five-door) and a cornucopia of features and
options not expected of the compact car segment, which will keep
consumers (and their pocketbooks) happily impressed.
Completely redesigned, the 2014 Mazda3 features the full suite
SKYACTIV technologies – an umbrella term for Mazda's proprietary
engineering of performance-oriented, fuel-saving engine, transmission,
body and chassis components. The brand's best-selling vehicle worldwide
with more than 3.5 million units sold, this third-generation model
continues to defy convention with an EPA-rated 41 MPG, one of the best
in the segment, as well as all-new technology with i-ACTIVSENSE safety-oriented segment-first features, the energy-conserving regenerative engine braking i-ELOOP and a savvy HMI/infotainment MAZDA CONNECT™ system.
The standard engine on i-designated trims (SV, Sport, Touring
and Grand Touring) is the SKYACTIV-G 2.0-liter gasoline engine, which
produces 155 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 150 lb-ft of torque at 4,000
rpm. For s-designated trims, the larger SKYACTIV-G 2.5-liter
gasoline engine will be standard equipment and boasts 184 horsepower at
5,700 rpm and 185 lb-ft of torque at 3,250 rpm.
Fuel economy for all four-door
models featuring the SKYACTIV-G 2.0-liter engine is rated by the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at 29 city/41 highway/33 combined
mpg (6MT) and 30 city/41 highway/34 combined mpg (6AT). Five-door
models are EPA-rated at 29 city/40 highway/33 combined mpg with a
manual transmission and 30 city/40 highway/33 combined mpg when equipped
with an automatic.
The SKYACTIV-G 2.5-liter gasoline engine is reserved for s
models, which are available only in Touring and Grand Touring trims. At
launch, the SKYACTIV-Drive six-speed automatic transmission will be the
only transmission available, but the SKYACTIV-MT six-speed manual is
confirmed to be offered at a later date.
EPA-estimated fuel economy for the s sedans is 28 city/39
highway/32 combined mpg. Five-doors are estimated to achieve 27 city/37
highway/31 combined mpg, or 28 city/38 highway/32 combined mpg with
i-ELOOP. All i and s Mazda3 vehicles deliver their fuel economies equipped with standard temporary spare tire.
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The completely redesigned 2014 Mazda6 mid-size sedan was today named "Car of the Year" by Popular Mechanics, an award-winning special interest magazine covering the best of today's technologies and beyond. Combined with SKYACTIV TECHNOLOGY
– the umbrella term for a host of performance-oriented, fuel-saving
engine, transmission, body and chassis components – this
third-generation Mazda6 features even more all-new groundbreaking
Mazda-engineered technology.
"To be named 'Car of the Year' by a publication as esteemed as Popular Mechanics is as flattering as it is humbling," said Jim O'Sullivan,
president & CEO, Mazda North American Operations (MNAO). "And the
continued success of the 2014 Mazda6 is a testament to the brand's
'clean slate' approach, where everyone from every team – R&D and
design to strategy and marketing – rolled up their proverbial sleeves to
answer the question 'If we could start all over, what can we do
better?' We believe in 'One Team, One Mazda' and it is a proud honor to share this accolade with the entire global Mazda family."
After a year of test driving the latest automotive offerings, PM's
automotive editors and contributors judged vehicles and selected the
Car of the Year for its overall excellence and their top 10 choices by
segment. The Car of the Year is the vehicle that best exemplifies
qualities that are most important to Popular Mechanics readers:
affordability, utility, fuel efficiency, performance, innovation and
bold design. The SKYACTIV family of engines garnered an Automotive
Excellence Award last year in the "Technical Innovation" bonus category.
"At Popular Mechanics, we love it when bold engineering and great design come together," said Jim Meigs, editor-in-chief, Popular Mechanics.
"The Mazda6 really impressed us with how well it delivers so many
things modern car owners want: great mileage, fun road-handling, upscale
features and looks – and remarkable value."
From the global debut of the capacitor-based regenerative engine braking system i-ELOOP to the North American introductions of the front collision-detecting Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) system and SKYACTIV-D
2.2-liter clean diesel engine, the 2014 Mazda6 has been the dynamic
brand ambassador to shake up the mid-size segment stasis by turning its
stifled amps to 11. By offering unmatched driving capability, excellent
performance, striking design, exceptional safety and best-in-class
highway fuel economy (40 MPG), this four-door family sedan thrives on
surpassing expectations.
Available in three trim levels – Sport, Touring and Grand Touring – all Mazda6 vehicles are currently fitted with a SKYACTIV-G 2.5-liter gasoline engine, which can be paired with a choice of transmissions: the SKYACTIV-MT six-speed manual or SKYACTIV-Drive six-speed automatic. Featuring the lean, muscular character lines of the KODO "Soul of Motion" design language, the 2014 Mazda6 touts 184 horsepower at 5,700 rpm and 185 lb-ft of torque at 3,250 rpm.
Shapely and sophisticated, Mazda6 also offers a best-in-class
coefficient of drag as low as 0.26 (Grand Touring only) as well as an
impressive EPA-rated fuel efficiency of 25 city/37 highway/29 combined
MPG when equipped with the standard manual transmission.
Automatic-equipped vehicles see fuel economy increased to an
EPA-estimate rating of 26 city/38 highway/30 combined. When coupled
with i-ELOOP, which is part of the Technology Package (Grand Touring
only), fuel economy is a best-in-class EPA rating of 28 city/40
highway/32 combined MPG.
The SKYACTIV-D 2.2L engine is expected to go on sale in North America
in late spring of 2014. Final specifications and packaging information
of the diesel engine and trim combinations will be announced closer to
its on-sale date.
Named a 2013 Top Safety Pick+ by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), the all-new i-ACTIVSENSE
suite of safety technologies utilizes sensing devices such as milliwave
radars and cameras to support the driver in recognizing hazards,
avoiding collisions and minimizing damage, should accidents occur.
While these systems will not eliminate accidents, their intent is to
minimize them and reduce the severity of a crash. Safety features vary
by trim level.
Standard safety features for all 2014 Mazda6 models include six
airbags (front, side and full side-curtain), whiplash-reducing front
headrests, power-assisted ventilated front and solid rear disc brakes,
anti-lock brakes (ABS) with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD) and
Brake Assist, daytime running lights, Dynamic Stability Control (DSC), a
Traction Control System (TCS), hill launch assist, a fold-away brake
pedal assembly, a trunk entrapment release system, a tire pressure
monitoring system (TPMS), three-point safety belts for all seating
positions, front seatbelt pretensioners with force limiters as well as
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH).
Touring models feature a Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system and Rear
Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) as standard equipment with the Smart City
Brake Support (SCBS) system available as part of an optional package.
Grand Touring models feature BSM, RCTA, SCBS and an Adaptive
Front-lighting System (AFS) as standard equipment. Forward Obstruction
Warning (FOW), Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) and High Beam
Control (HBC) are available as part of an optional package.
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Motorsports and Mazda are so synonymous one seemingly cannot live
without the other, less yin-and-yang and more peas-and-carrots. And
while the brand may never disconnect from its Zoom-Zoom roots (nor want
to), competitive aggression on the race track need not translate into
gritty, abrasive design. There can be finesse in fire, beauty in
brawn. This was the inspiration behind the latest concepts from Mazda
North American Operations' (MNAO) Irvine, Calif.-based
design team. The four vehicles made their official debuts today at the
annual Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show. All-new
2014 Mazda3 and Mazda6
vehicles were utilized to showcase distinctively fresh designs paying
homage to the brand's racing heritage and awakened design direction.
"It's no secret Mazda is going through a design evolution," said Derek Jenkins, design director, MNAO. "With bolder lines and stronger character features stemming from the 'KODO – Soul of Motion'
design language, Mazda's inherent driving dynamics are becoming more
and more visually clear. Instead of only being a behind-the-wheel
experience, the Zoom-Zoom genetic code is further being embraced, not
buried, through increasingly expressive vehicle design."
Club Sport Concepts
Both a Mazda3 and Mazda6 were given "Club Sport" treatments, a
motorsports-inspired motif of neutral grays, blacks and reds represented
in not-so-subtle angular lines reminiscent of a car speeding past your
line of sight. Featuring a Mazda Design-exclusive Composite Grey finish
and Brilliant Black rooftop, the Club Sport 6 Concept is outfitted with
a 14.0:1 low-compression SKYACTIV-D
2.2-liter clean diesel engine. Although this vehicle features a
European-specification engine with an output of 129 kW at 4,500 rpm and
420 nM of torque at 2,000 rpm, the North American clean diesel will be
available in late spring of next year. The SKYACTIV-D 2.2L engine was
most recently seen on U.S. shores during the final season of the
GRAND-AM Rolex GX Series,
where the rookie Mazda6 took the checkered flag nine straight times and
finished the year with manufacturers and rookie-of-the-year driver's
championship honors.
The exterior surface is painted with custom Club Sport graphics,
featuring varying line frequency and width to create a sense of
movement. A Mazda Design custom accessory aero kit was installed, which
features front, rear and side diffusers as well as a rear spoiler – all
in a contrasting Brilliant Black gloss. The Club Sport 6 sits on Rays
57 Motorsport G07FXX 20-inch Black and Machining-colored 10-spoke wheels
wrapped in sticky Yokohama S.drive® 245/35R20 tires. Suspension is
courtesy of an H&R spring kit while custom Brembo two-piece,
six-piston 380x32 drilled brake rotors and a Racing Beat exhaust add the
final sporty touches.
The Club Sport 3 Concept features many similarities with its Mazda6
big brother but with a few extra robust features. With a Mazda
Design-exclusive Slate White exterior finish, this five-door is
furnished with a more ambitious Club Sport paint scheme. Metallic
Silver lines trace along the arches of the wheels, the base of the side
skirts and the contours of the doors and C-pillars. Glossy Light Gray
and matte Black Mica mimic some of these patterns but with louder, wider
direction. Vibrant Red vinyl follows along with thin lines, providing
contrasting texture and dynamic flow. The only other non-painted
surfaces are the dramatic alpha and numeric Black vinyl call-outs of the
fuel door, tire size and SKYACTIV®[1] TECHNOLOGY pronounced across the hood.
Like the Club Sport 6, the Mazda3 variant features a Mazda
Design-developed accessory aero kit which adds the body
color-contrasting Brilliant Black front, rear and side diffusers along
with a new rear spoiler style. Designed in North America,
this aero kit will be made available for all 2014 Mazda3 vehicles sold
worldwide. Pricing will be announced closer to its on-sale date.
Equipped with a SKYACTIV-G
2.5-liter gasoline engine, the Club Sport 3 features a modified
SKYACTIV-Drive six-speed manual transmission derived from Mazda's CX-5
compact SUV. Using a short 4.7:1 final drive ratio, the gearing is 20
percent shorter than in a SKYACTIV-G 2.0-liter-equipped Mazda3. The
Club Sport 3 also utilizes a Wavetrac® helical limited-slip differential
for additional torque. Added performance features include a CUSCO
coilover kit, a Racing Beat performance exhaust and Brembo two-piece,
six-piston 380x32 drilled brake rotors. Rays 57 Motorsport G07FXX
20-inch Black and Machining-colored 10-spoke wheels are packaged with
Bridgestone Potenza™ RE-11 235/35R19 road-gripping performance tires.
Not to be outdone, the Club Sport 3's interior offers its own "pop"
with Red aniline leather throughout – seat trim, door panel inserts,
center console, IP decor and a steering wheel stripe. Premium Black
leather is reserved for the steering wheel, arm rest, emergency brake
and shifter boot. The front seats feature perforated leather within the
seat bolsters with a diffusing line pattern in the seat back creating a
"3," identical to the Metallic Silver numeral painted onto the
vehicle's driver's side door. Stitching patterns also spared no expense
with trapezoidal Momo-inspired contrast-Red stitching on the steering
wheel and double-stitched tonal deck seams on the doors, seats and IP.
The steering wheel features a single Red aniline leather strip at the
minimalist but top-of-mind high-noon position.
Vector 3 Concept
Shifting gears from fast to fashion, the Vector 3 Concept offers a
different take on controlled aggression. First on the exterior, the
base color is Soul Red, a stock Mazda hue as sultry and intense as the
certain little black dress that takes your breath away. Derived from
Soul Red is a Mazda Design custom blend of Deep Crimson in varying
shades of depth to highlight the "fractured line" treatment of the paint
finish's vector pattern. Following the form in which reflections
bounce off the vehicle's KODO design facets, the vector shapes of
variable length and width are identical on other side of the concept
car. Although a pattern inspired from the runways of the fashion elite,
the Vector 3 hones its attitude from the world of active lifestyle and
performance wear. Fitting like a stylish pair of cross-trainers, the
Vector 3 offers little fuss but commands plenty of attention.
A set of Rays Volk Racing Original G25 19-inch wheels are encased in
road-hugging Yokohama S.drive® 225/40R19 performance tires. Other
performance features include an H&R spring kit and Brembo two-piece
custom four-piston 365x29 drilled rotors.
Ceramic 6 Concept
Continuing on the theme of uncompromised performance draped with
unconventional yet beautiful design enters the Ceramic 6 Concept. While
similar to the Vector 3 in that its design pattern is identical on
either side, this also is where the likeness ends. And where the Club
Sport concept vehicles emphasized their racing heritage, the Ceramic 6
focuses on racing patterns.
The Ceramic 6's exterior finish is an eponymous Ceramic White
littered with Taupe Silver accent stripes. Such as the linear frequency
patterns found on the likes of couture dresses and flowing fabrics,
Ceramic 6's garb radiates a presence of serenity and pureness. Using a
base metallic followed by a satin quality clear paint, the vehicle's
matte white finish was achieved.
Matching its accent lines Ceramic 6 rides on Rays Volk Racing
Original G25 10-spoke, 20-inch wheels finished in Taupe Silver.
Performance accessories include an H&R spring kit, a Racing Beat
custom dual-exhaust and custom Brembo two-piece, six-piston 380x32
drilled rotors.
The interior resembles something out of a Milan
fashion studio with premium soft leathers, intricate stitching and
overlapping weave patterns. Easily an outfit that can be presented on
the runway, the Ceramic 6 further distances itself from the Club Sport
6. Where the Club Sport represented motorsports and historical drives,
the Ceramic 6 is reminiscent of Rodeo Drive. Yet as dissimilar in
design as the two mid-size sedans are, no one can deny that they remain
genetic twins – built to perform and handle roads with prowess,
regardless the exterior's cloak.
Featuring supple full-grain leather all around, the White presents a
canvas clean in appearance that boldly complements the dark interior
features such as the premium Black leather of the steering wheel, arm
rests, emergency brake and center console. Accented metallic details
provide a warm transition between the tones. Wrapped in Black leather,
the steering wheel displays Light White Momo-style stitching and
finished with a matching leather strip at the high-noon position.
Comprising the front and rear seat inserts are interwoven light and
dark White leather while hand-sewn Burgundy stitching further highlights
the dynamic contrasting design. Light White leather inserts featuring
the same hand-sewn Burgundy stitching pattern adorn the doors and is
featured along the instrument panel decor in the same fashion.
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