Mazda Launches Updated CX-3 in Japan
2018年5月17日 - 04:45PM
JCN Newswire (英)
Mazda Motor Corporation has begun accepting pre-orders for the
updated Mazda CX-3 at dealerships throughout Japan. An ideal
crossover SUV for singles or young couples, the CX-3 has received a
major update and a special edition named Exclusive Mods that
features deep red Nappa leather upholstery has been added to the
lineup. Sales start on May 31.(1)
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Mazda CX-3 XD Exclusive Mods
Working to a theme of "Exquisite & Edgy," the team made
improvements in design, engines, handling and safety. As a result,
the new model offers superior environmental and safety performance
and driving performance that engenders a sense of unity for all on
board in common driving situations
The redesigned model adopts parts of Mazda's next-generation
SKYACTIV-Vehicle Architecture(2) to retain the CX-3's excellent
handling as a compact car while offering comfortable driving around
town and on longer drives. Aiming to make the CX-3 even more fun to
drive while providing a quieter and more comfortable ride, the team
revised the suspension tuning, adopted newly developed tires(3) and
chose higher-damping urethane for the front seats.
For both engine options, efforts focused on realizing high levels
of both driving pleasure and environmental performance. A new
1.8-liter SKYACTIV-D diesel engine improves efficiency and
emissions performance in common driving situations. It also
enhances Mazda's responsive driving feel with strong torque at high
rpms for powerful and smooth acceleration. The SKYACTIV-G 2.0-liter
gasoline engine adopts the same innovations as in the updated Mazda
CX-5, including edge-cut piston heads and high-dispersion
injectors. These new technologies improve torque throughout the
entire rev range and contribute to better real-world fuel
efficiency.
Design improvements, including changes to the front grille, LED
rear combination lamps and aluminum wheels, are aimed at creating
the feeling of a higher-class vehicle. Inside, the center console
has been redesigned and the addition of an electric parking brake,
center armrest and multi-box enhance comfort and reduce
fatigue.
In terms of safety, the refreshed CX-3 is the first model to adopt
an updated version of Advanced Smart City Brake Support (Advanced
SCBS) with enhanced ability to detect pedestrians at night. This
and other safety features, such as Mazda Radar Cruise Control
(MRCC)(4) with Stop & Go,(5) a 360 degrees View Monitor,(6) and
an auto-dimming rearview mirror help the driver recognize potential
dangers both day and night.
The Exclusive Mods special edition features deep red Nappa leather
upholstery for a look of quality and maturity. In combination with
the white interior trim, it creates an edgy, urban atmosphere.
"The concept behind the CX-3 was to create the standard for the new
era, and we've worked hard to evolve the model in response to
customer feedback," said Michio Tomiyama, program manager for the
model. "Moving forward, we will continue efforts to improve our
product in ways that customers will appreciate in everyday driving
scenarios and enhance the essential value that cars offer. Working
to help create a future in which cars can co-exist with people,
society and the earth, we will enrich people's lives with an
experience of car-ownership that celebrates the joy of driving and
build a strong emotional connection with customers."
Updates to the Mazda CX-3
1. Advances in handling
- Aiming for reassuring, intuitive and responsive handling, the
team incorporated some of the technologies of Mazda's
next-generation SKYACTIV-Vehicle Architecture, which is firmly
grounded in the company's human-centered design philosophy and
draws out people's inherent capabilities. Improvements were made to
the front dampers, front stabilizers and coil springs, and the
G-Vectoring Control and electric power steering systems were
carefully tuned to achieve even smoother changes in vehicle
posture.
- Newly developed 18-inch tires with a softer vertical spring and
optimized rubber and tread combine with the more responsive
suspension to smoothly absorb any impact from the road surface.
Ride comfort is enhanced by greatly reducing the impact and
resulting oscillations of passing over a joint in the road.
- A quieter cabin has been achieved by increasing the thickness of
front- and rear-door outer panels, making the rear-door window
glass as thick as that of the front-door (4 mm), improving the door
seals and the sound-absorbing properties of the headliner. The new
tires also reduce unpleasant road noise by suppressing vibrations
from the road surface.
- Cushions in the front seats use the same high-damping urethane as
those in the Mazda CX-8, a high-end SUV. Its superior damping and
vibration-reducing properties ensure comfortable seating and
improve ride quality.
2. Advances in the engine lineup
- Aiming to provide true value to customers, efforts focused on
achieving even higher levels of driving pleasure and environmental
performance in situations drivers face on a daily basis. Advances
in both the gasoline and diesel engines aimed at achieving better
speed control and a response that better matches the driver's
operation of the accelerator pedal.
- The previous 1.5-liter diesel engine has been replaced by a newly
developed SKYACTIV-D 1.8-liter diesel engine to improve real-world
fuel economy and emissions performance. With ultra-high-response
multi-hole injectors and a variable-geometry turbocharger, it
produces strong torque at higher rpms for smooth and powerful
acceleration.
- Aiming to improve real-world economy, achieve an even faster
response and reduce noxious gases in exhaust emissions, the
SKYACTIV-G 2.0 has been updated with the same new technologies as
that in the recently updated CX-5. These include low-friction
pistons with edge-cut heads, new high-dispersion injectors and
other enhancements that improve torque throughout the entire rpm
range, contribute to better real-world fuel economy and allow
intuitive speed control in common driving situations.
3. Design enhancements
- The radical yet refined beauty of the CX-3 has been further
enhanced under the theme of "Exquisite & Edgy."
- For the exterior, enhancements were made to the grille, the LED
combination lamps and the aluminum wheels. Fog lamp bezels and
pillar garnishes in gloss black and chrome side garnish moldings
give the impression of a higher class vehicle.
- Changes in the cabin focused not only on improving the interior
design, but on enhancing overall ease-of-use based on the
human-centered philosophy. The adoption of an electric parking
brake allowed a complete redesign of the center console, including
the addition of an armrest and flexible storage box. A center
armrest with inbuilt cup holders was added to the rear seat for
comfort and convenience.
- Materials and colors for the instrument panel, seat upholstery
and door trim were chosen to create a mature cabin atmosphere
uncommon in vehicles of this size.
4. Advances in safety
- The refreshed CX-3 is the first model to adopt an updated version
of Advanced Smart City Brake Support (Advanced SCBS) with enhanced
ability to detect pedestrians in the dark. With the same lineup of
advanced safety technologies as Mazda's high-end models, the CX-3
supports safe driving both day and night.
- With Stop & Go functionality, Mazda Radar Cruise Control
(MRCC) can now bring the vehicle to a complete stop, allowing the
driver to relax and enjoy the drive.
- A 360 degrees View Monitor is available as a factory installed
option for all model grades, offering peace of mind even for less
confident drivers.
- An auto-dimming rearview mirror is standard equipment on all
model grades.
Overview of the Exclusive Mods Special Edition
Combining a premium feel with urban chic, the Exclusive Mods
special edition is the new flagship of the CX-3 lineup. Specially
selected materials and colors create an edgy and modern look.
Base model
20S L Package and XD L Package with SKYACTIV-Drive six-speed
automatic transmission
Special features
- Exclusive interior coordination, including deep red Nappa leather
upholstery and white dash trim
- 18-inch aluminum wheels with dark gloss paint
- Windscreen and front-door window glass that cuts ultra-violet and
infra-red rays
Body colors
A choice of six body colors, excluding Titanium Flash Mica and
Eternal Blue Mica
About Mazda
Mazda Motor Corporation (TSE:7261) started manufacturing tools in
1929 and soon branched out into production of trucks for commercial
use. In the early 1960s, Mazda launched its first passenger car
models and began developing rotary engines. Still headquartered in
Hiroshima in western Japan, Mazda today ranks as one of Japan's
leading automakers, and exports cars to the United States and
Europe for over 30 years. For more information, please visit
www.mazda.com
Source: Mazda
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