Mazda is the first manufacturer to use high-tensile steel

Mazda is the first manufacturer to use high-tensile steel - Mazda will be the first car manufacturer in series to implement the use of ultra high-tension steel of a conventional vehicle. So spokesmen have announced the signing to unveil the specifics of the new Mazda CX-5 crossover 2012 which will be released early next year.

The new steel used in this vehicle is not only much stronger than normal steel, it is also much lighter thanks to the expertise of Sumitomo Metal Industries in its plan to support the automotive industry in the quest for fuel economy through the development of lighter materials that do not compromise the safety and strength of the vehicle. Readmore Mazda 5 2.0 i-Stop 150 CV Luxury 2011: Complete analysis

Mazda will use the ultra high strength steel for the manufacture of defense beams shall be installed inside the front and rear bumpers in order to mitigate damage in case of collision, maintaining an appropriate degree of deformation but with a much more material Nothing ventured, lightweight passenger safety.

Source: Motor Authority

Defense bars are 20% stronger than those typically used and still is 5 kg lighter than previous versions. The novelty of this material is that the lighter materials tend to be less flexible and absorb less energy during collisions, but the ultra high tension steel has overcome this technical barrier with a deformable rigid as expected and a drop in the weight gives the car amazing dynamic possibilities.

Mazda 5 2.0 i-Stop 150 CV Luxury 2011: Complete analysis

Mazda 5 2.0 i-Stop 150 CV Luxury 2011: Complete analysis. On this occasion, making a quick assessment, it is clear that this new Mazda is part of a new design language which is based on a set of undulating and flowing. As a result the family car and yet despite its size, reveals a nice silhouette with simple lines which accentuate its sporty nature while distinguishing it from other competitors.

Inside as we had the opportunity to check the compartment has increased the perception of quality, although admittedly that is currently still using many plastics, the environment now presents a more luxurious. Ergonomics has changed because now the driver has an easy and intuitive access to all elements of control, pleasure being able to handle even the multifunction steering wheel is standard on this version. Mazda 5 2.0 i-Stop 150 CV Luxury 2011

In the test that we could do, we can assess it positively in general terms, indeed in terms of practicality we can say that stands out for its modularity and simplicity of the compartment is configured so that it can adapt to the needs of everyone. Your access to rear seats easier is of special thanks to his two automatic sliding doors, which have anti-entrapment sensors that detect if an obstacle stop at the closing to the starting position back. On the other hand, the second row of seats can be moved lengthwise, and can be done either to increase trunk space itself or to allow more legroom for the occupants of the third row, and even for the simple fact facilitate access to the third row. It also has the possibility of removing the center seat at the same time to keep it under the seat left with what you get to leave a huge hole as access corridor to the last row of seats.

As for his behavior, to be honest we can say that is most satisfactory, in fact the driving position offered is very good and high while making it easy maneuverability in urban routes not to mention the visibility it provides. It also offers much comfort on long trips, it makes you earn points over its rivals because it shows a fairly high levels of comfort. In general terms we can say that we have a good family car.

Within its standard equipment, the manufacturer offers endless things like, front airbags, side and head for driver and passenger airbags, head for second and third row of seats, TCS traction control, antilock brakes ABS, dealer electronic brake force EBD, Emergency Brake Assist EBA, DSC stability control system, automatic start and stop the engine isotope, lighting and rain sensors, rear parking sensors, power steering, alloy wheels 17-inch, dual-zone automatic climate control, trip computer, xenon headlamps, front fog lamps, mirrors electric and heated exterior mirrors, automatic rear sliding doors, control of the cruise, sound system with CD player, MP3, AUX , Bluetooth and six speakers, steering column adjustable for height and depth and sensor loss of tire pressure TPMS. Optionally, the metallic paint is an extra 400 euros.

As for its mechanics, its engine is a 2-liter gasoline four-cylinder atmospheric offers 150 hp at 6,200 rpm and maximum torque of 191 Nm at 4,500 rpm, coupled to a six-speed manual gearbox. With all that can speed from 0 to 100 km / h in 11.2 seconds and its top speed stands at 194 km / h, with a combined consumption of 6.9 l/100 km.

In terms of its size, its length reaches 4585 mm, its width is 1,750 mm and a height of 1,615 mm. Its empty weight of 1,410 kg is.

This year its base price is 24,470 euros.

The Mazda CX-5 will be in Frankfurt next to the new Mazda3

The Mazda CX-5 will be in Frankfurt next to the new Mazda3
The Mazda CX-5 is a crossover that will be sold from 2012 throughout most of the world. It is the first model of the brand that will combine its new design language (Kodo) with a revolution that affects its mechanical heart to be more efficient (SKYACTIV). We will see in mid-September in Frankfurt.

This SUV will be offered with front-or all, with manual or automatic boxes. Have a gasoline engine 2.0 (SKYACTIV-G, 150 hp or more) and two diesel 2.2 (SKYACTIV-D). For the first time will combine the i-stop with diesel engines, to date only be combined with the 2.0 DISI 150 hp.

We promise a very fineness consumption for the 2.2 diesel, front wheel drive and manual gearbox: 4.5 l/100 km diesel. We will indicate how much power, but if we look at the current range of diesel Mazda could have 150 or 163 hp (maybe more).

One of the secrets of SKYACTIV-D engine in its two variants, the compression ratio is 14:1, lower than the average diesel. That has been done to reduce the formation of nitrogen oxides (NOx). For example, the 2.2 CRTD 150 hp Mazda3 has a 16:1 compression ratio.

They tell us if this new engine runs on urea (AdBlue) and the 2.2 CRTD Mazda CX-7, his older brother. I think for this new generation of engines will not need additives to meet the Euro 5 and Euro 6 in fact anticipated just that. Remember that this additive also reduces NOx happy.

The new Mazda CX-5 was anticipated by the Concept Minagi, and found that the well respected production model prototype lines. The interior is a little continuity with the current Mazda, and I think it is sin to be too dark and even bland.

Of course, we also anticipate that we will see a new version of the Mazda3. Since the current generation dates back to 2008, what we will see a restyling. They promise better performance (more sports), more quality, less power consumption and updated inside and out. We have pictures of him.

Mazda gives five years of maintenance if ...

Mazda has just put up an aggressive campaign to attract customers. For any model of the range, if purchased between June and July and financed the operation, maintenance give away five years or 100,000 km if they arrive earlier. If it is a Mazda CX-7 (2.3 DISI Turbo) Mazda3 MPS or the deadline is the 75,000 km.

It covers all preventative maintenance, labor and parts, and any official award of the mark. The warranty remains three years or 100,000 km, with the first two years with unlimited mileage. The downside, obviously, is that finance plays, but most purchases are financed.

They give the example of cheapie model they have, the Active Mazda2 1.3 of 72 hp. It costs 12,950 euros, but will be added to the equation 2740.46 euros in financial expenses. I do not know how much it costs to keep that car for five years, but thinking coldly, is good business.

We are not obliged to cover the whole car, if it is a Mazda2 Mazda3 or, at least 10,000 euros, 15,000 euros any model at best. The competition typically offers more guarantees, or financing, or paying for, but not exempt from maintenance. And now the big but ... if the Santander bank says no, there was a "pa ná. "

Mazda MX-5 GT a racing version

Mazda has just introduced the MX-5 lighter and more powerful of all time, a race car built in collaboration with Jota Sport. The Mazda MX-5 GT image will compete in the British Resistance against opponents from the likes of Aston Martin, Porsche or BMW, but says the brand will rise.

THE MX-5 GT is powered by a four-cylinder 2-liter Mazda after various modifications reaches about 280 hp. Combining with a sequential gearbox with six-speed cam, Mazda says it is capable of accelerating from 0 to 100 km / h in 3 seconds and reach 257 km / h. The suspension, wheels and brake system have also been adapted to the competition.

With Mazda3, graduation to the big leagues

With Mazda3, graduation to the big leagues  - During this season of graduations it may be that Mazda is marking an achievement of its own: promotion out of the morass of mass-market brands and into the realm of aspirational brands. No, Mazda isn’t poised to challenge Mercedes or Cadillac for valet prestige at Spago. But with new models like the Mazda3, the company is clawing its way upward into the territory occupied by brands such as Saab, Volvo, Acura and, until its own recent promotion into the big leagues, Audi.

The Mazda3 is available as either a taut five-door hatchback or as traditional four-door sedan. The sedan outsells the hatch by about 2:1, but the mini-wagon hatch is probably the image leader with younger buyers. It would be interesting to see what the market’s reaction would be to a sportier three-door version with a sloping hatchback.

The new model’s styling is only mildly revised from its popular predecessor, the car which showed Mazda meant business in its assault on perennial small car market leaders Toyota Corolla and Honda Civic.

Nice as the old car was, it wore an icebreaker’s bluff prow, so the new car’s “wedgier” leading edge is filed down, contributing to a drag coefficient that has been shaved to 0.29 for the sedan and 0.31 for the hatchback.

However, the changes bring a new drawback, and that is the car’s execution of Mazda’s new signature corporate grille style, which unfortunately apes the grotesque grin of Batman’s adversarial clown. On the Mazda3, at least, the bumper is low enough that having a distortedly silly grille aperture below it keeps the miscue mostly out of sight. The company’s crossover SUVs, however, weren’t so lucky and now appear to have been defaced by the Joker’s henchmen. Or are they his minions? Hard to be sure.

Identifiable styling and a deserved reputation for sporty driving dynamics have boosted Mazda3 sales by 9 percent over last year, as cash register receipts are beginning to reflect the car’s appeal.  Canadians have been faster to catch on to the Mazda3’s combination of affordability, efficiency, excitement and refinement, as they have made the car the best-selling model in that country, according to Mazda. That’s not the best-selling car in its segment, it is the best-selling car overall in the market, and in some months its sales have topped even the mighty Ford F-150 for title of best-selling vehicle.

The Mazda3’s cabin enjoys more soft surfaces than most of its competitors in the small car segment and it can be outfitted with many of the features typically associated with upmarket models such as heated leather seats (with 8-way power adjustments on the driver’s side), dual-zone climate control, power moonroof, push-button keyless start, a navigation system and a 10-speaker Bose sound system.

Unlike past half-hearted efforts, Mazda did more than just include these features, it made the extra effort to see that they work properly. The seat heaters now use a five-position thumbwheel to set the heat level and the heating elements are usefully distributed through the seat bottom and lower back area. Previous Mazda seat heaters, in contrast, were simple on-off affairs with skimpy heating coils that failed to include the thighs and lower back, so it is nice to see improved attention to the details that make the difference between a spec sheet check-off item and an actual useful accessory.

Less successfully executed is Mazda’s take on accessory controls.  BMW introduced the despicable iDrive central controller system to combat the plague of buttons in cars, and while that cure proved worse than the disease, the Mazda reminds us that a profusion of buttons whose operation is not obvious is still a problem worthy of solution.

Recognizing that in this price segment most owners would consider an aftermarket GPS device rather than a costly, large-screen factory navigation system, Mazda built in a more affordable small screen GPS device. Full credit to Mazda for thinking outside the cliché, but the steering wheel-mounted buttons for this device only add to the excess of controls. This might be acceptable if the stereo controls weren’t so obtuse. Fortunately none of this interferes with the Mazda3’s delightful driving dynamics.

Both the front and back rows offer plenty of space for two adults.  Three in the back would get a little snug for grown-ups, and the rear door openings are set so far back it can be a challenge to get feet into and out of the car. The voluminous cargo hatch area reminds us of the benefit of the mini-wagon roofline with its resulting tall cargo space.

The company offers similarly lavish exterior accoutrements; not just high-intensity discharge headlights, but active high- and low-beam lights that steer as much as 15 degrees into corners to shine light around upcoming bends. There are also rain-sensing wipers, heated outside mirrors and turn signal repeaters for lane changes.

Under the hood, Mazda offers either a 2.0-liter or 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine, and either a six-speed manual or five-speed automatic transmission. The manual is obviously the enthusiast’s choice, and Mazda’s is a good one, with short, accurate shifts and a light clutch pedal.

The more popular automatic transmission is well programmed so drivers won’t find themselves constantly at odds with their car’s decision making about gear selection. The automatic also includes the pointless opportunity to move the shifter into a manual gate and change up or down by hand, but drivers who want to shift manually tend to want the real thing and not an impersonation of a manual trans. Better to just leave it in “D” and drive.

It all works impressively on the road, which is no accident. The old Mazda3 was already appreciated for its handling prowess, so rather than figuring it was “good enough” or that customers wouldn’t mind if they trimmed a little cost out of the car at the expense of handling, Mazda upgraded it further. Made the front end stiffer by using “structural adhesive” as well as welding in its construction.

Yeah, that’s pretty much just epoxy from Napa (the auto parts store, not the wine-producing region of California), but it is well proven to enhance rigidity even if it enjoys all the glamour of duct tape.

And the engineers mounted the steering rack more firmly, for improved steering feel. They also bucked the trend of switching to electric power steering for its cost and fuel economy benefits.  Instead, the power steering is the usually much better hydraulic variety, but its pump is spun as-needed by an electric motor rather than an accessory belt on the engine.

That means the car enjoys both the fuel savings of electric steering and the dynamic benefits of hydraulic steering. Naturally, this best-of-both approach exacts a price in terms of cost and complexity, but for the “zoom-zoom” company to preserve and even extend its credibility, these are the kinds of decisions that are necessary.

Such decisions also look good on the Mazda3’s transcript as graduates from the “cheap car” segment into the premium car arena, where some of its would-be competitors may be resting on reputations cultivated when the market was less competitive and upstarts like Mazda knew their place. Unfortunately for them, it seems the Mazda3’s place is among the premium small cars.

All-New Mazda BT-50 Futuristic and Sportif

The new model Mazda BT-50 on the mat Australian International Motor Show (AIMS) 2010, this Japanese car show off the latest generation of double cabinnya.

All-new BT-50 brings futuristic design of sportsmanship. It can be shown in front lamp design elegantly model with a sharp angle to follow the curve of the line agencies such as the one with the grille and bonnet and front bumper.

Mazda BT-50

see the cabin of modern nuance displayed in a new dashboard design. In the center console, the audio has been integrated with the dashboard to display an aura of luxury. Silver line in the middle to give the feel of elegance, style bars steering combined three.

Unfortunately there is still no explanation in more detail about the mechanics behind the bonnet will be installed at the front. We'll wait the official explanation of Mazda Australia at the opening of AIMS 2010.

Mazda2 Sedan Pricing and Specifications

Mazda2 sedan to the sporty sedan for young people who want to look stylish in this modern era. Mazda2 Sedan is also considered cool by the back of a car that went up slightly compared with similar sedans in its class. Mazda2 Sedan on the outside, straight line on the left and right side body displays an aura of racing cars and parts at the rear of the car a bit up and spoiler so Mazda2 sedan is as if ready to be encouraged in the path of the circuit.

Specification Mazda2 Sedan R variants automatically transmit the cool white color is also classified as fuel-efficient, which is a liter of gasoline for the distance of 13 kilometers (km) with an average speed of 55 km per hour. Sound machine MZR DOHC 1.5-liter four-cylinder 16-valve when digeber at speeds above 100 km per hour on any highway sounds fine with gearshift barely felt.

This sedan acceleration is quite good because it supported the application steering system EPAS (electric power steering assistance). Looking into the inside of the cabin, the dashboard design and appearance of the Multi Information Display (MID) which provides detailed information about fuel consumption up to the mileage was not much different from the minimalist Mazda2 hatchback version. Use the audio system allows the driver through the steering wheel when driving.

Aux-in features that are in the center console between the driver and front passenger are also increasingly clarify the relationship of young people with music that can be played through a digital music player (mp3). Ease of drivers who have stature and short height for driving a car is no longer a constraint because the steering wheel can be adjusted up or down as far as 50 millimeters (mm).

Storage places such as magazines or drinking water at the front door panels are also quite extensive. The legs are equipped with independent front MacPherson struts quite comfortable for front passengers and driver. However, turbulence when passing a speed bump and the gravel road, rear torsion beam suspension is directly beneath the rear passenger seat is still quite pronounced.

Standard safety features Anti-lock Brake Systems (ABS) and Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) more complete sedan that has a luggage capacity of 450 liters, equivalent to a European-made sedans. Overall, the long dimension sedan 4244 mm, width 1695 mm, height 1476 mm and is suited to be the first car college kids and couples who want an elegant and sporty sedans. PT Mazda Motor Indonesia issued Mazda2 Sedan prices are starting price of Rp220 million.

Mazda MX-5 Released Miyako

Mazda MX-5 Released Miyako. In order to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Mazda Miata, Mazda MX-5 Miyako released a limited 500 units it sold in the UK, recently. Name taken from one of Miyako island in Japan commonly used as a vacation place, namely the island of Miyako-Jima, which, according to the Japanese island is most appropriate for a convertible car roof open alias.

Miyako able to achieve the maximum power to 124 hp 1.8L variant soft top and 157 hp for the 2.0L version of the roadster coupe.

Variant 1.8L soft top capable of reaching 000-100 km per hour acceleration in 9.9 seconds, while the 2.0L version of the roadster coupe can reach within 7.9 seconds. Each can reach a maximum speed of 194 km per hour and 212 km per hour.