Norton Way Mazda Newsletter - November 2016

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FORECAST

Autumn is definitely here

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PRE-ORDER:

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CONTACT DEALER

Pre-Order your MX-5 RF

MX-5 MK1 VS MK4 TOP GEAR REVIEW

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MX-5 RF

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MAZDA HERITAGE

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Specs & Prices Revealed A trip down memory lane

MX-5 MK1 VS MK4 Top Gear Review

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WHO YOU GONNA CALL? Mazda First, everytime

CONTACT THE DEALERSHIP

SPECIAL OFFER CX-3 and CX-5

CAKE, COFFEE & CHARITY MacMillan Coffee Morning Success

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MazdaMX-5 RF Available in March 2017

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Following the success of the 2016 world car of the year, the soft top MX-5, it only made sense to produce a retractable fastback.

The sporty icon will be produced in Mazda’s production plant in Japan and is due to go on sale in the UK around the 4th of March 2017 with an OTR price from £22,195!

Designed to offer a new dimension of open-top driving, while staying true to the things that we loved about the previous generation RF MX-5. The new styling gives a really classic 50’s speedster vibe while the sharp lines keep it modern and sleek.

The retractable hard top has been developed to enhance cabin comfort and a refined ride while maintaining the agility, performance and driver engagement of the soft top version. The sound absorbing headliner and wheel housings delivery a significantly quieter cabin when the roof’s up, but you can still get that spine tingling throaty burble with the roof down.V “If we consider the convertible model to represent the purist of lightweight sports car appeal, the new Retractable Fastback epitomises a new type of MX-5 that aims to be a compact sports car with a natural charm that everyone will find beautiful”, commented Masashi Nakayama, Mazda MX-5 Chief Designer.

Pre order is now open with the car due to land March 4th 2017, contact our sales team now to find out more!

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MAZDA HERITAGE: A TRIP DOWN MEMORY LANE  CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION

Defying convention means more to Mazda then standing out from the crowd. It’s about being brave, creative and unique.

Being mainstream is not an option, as we pride ourselves on achieving things that others wouldn’t achieve. Mazda are clear on one important message... If it’s not worth driving then it’s not worth building.

There are three core principles that are at the heart of Mazda that shapes our dreams, drives work and inspires ideas and above all defy convention:

1972 Fuji Grand Prix RX-3

1992 IMSA GTP-Mazda RX792

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• Stylish – with our new design theme KODO; the soul of motion • Insightful - like our rotary engines, our iconic Mazda MX-5, our convention defying gram strategy or our ground breaking SKYACTIV Technology • Spirited – believing every car we make should be fun to drive

track record of pushing performance levels and engineering convention, through to the iconic and famous Mazda MX-5 which took the automotive world by storm with its instant success of producing 115ps and a 0-62mph time of 8.8 seconds... Mazda continues to achieve high and continue to renown the title of developing the world’s most fuel efficient cars and satisfying out customers with extraordinary levels of performance and outstanding economy.

Defying convention then and defying convention now. At Mazda we will strive to continue to defy convention in everything we do.

Mazda haven’t looked back since 1931 – the birth of Mazda as an automotive manufacturer. Their progression has been outstanding and their quest to defy convention has been continuous. From the development of the R360 and the rotary engine in 1960 which has a legendary 1991 787B Le Mans Winner

R360, 1960

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Mazda MX-5 MK1 vs MK4

TOP GEAR RECENTLY REVIEWED THE MX-5 MK1 VS MK4, HERE’S WHAT THEY THOUGHT:

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he birth of the millionth MX-5 has been a miraculous level of success. The MX-5 doesn’t just take the lion’s share of the rather bijou roadster market it is the roadster market.

Simplicity has been the key ingredient for Mazda. With a focused approach and centring its energies and resources on the things that matter such as the way it rides and keeping the price down – an entirely normal engine will suffice.

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THE MK1

Reacquainting myself with a MkI, it’s staggering how Mazda took an idea and nailed it straight out of the box. Pop-up headlights – dropped for the MkII due to crash regulations – were genius (I can confirm that raising and retracting them several times for no reason hasn’t lost its novelty), but it’s the touchpoints – the stubby gearlever with its snappy shifts, the interactive steering and the smart throttle response – that still have a wonderful clarity. And at 950kg you can really throw it around without pesky inertia spoiling the fun. Admittedly, the 140bhp 1.8-litre engine in this 1996 model – enough for 0–62mph in 8.1 and a top speed of 126mph – is hardly muscular, but with its hunger for revs and your head surrounded by fresh air, it feels quick enough to blow your hair back.

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THE MK4

Step from that into the MkIV, and never before has a manufacturer managed to thread DNA through the best part of three decades and four distinct models with such aplomb.

The engine, even the brawnier 158bhp 2.0-litre model here, is authentically underpowered and unturboed. Personally I’d go for the 129bhp 1.5 – it’s the one Mazda’s engineers claim the car was set up for in the first place, and there’s an even greater sense of satisfaction from building the revs, and then trying to maintain your speed.

That the new one, at around 1,000kg, is about 100kg heavier than the MkI (and 100kg less than the MkIII) is remarkable, especially considering the list of standard equipment that today’s customers demand compared to their early Nineties counterparts. Cleverer still is that it has a 15mm shorter wheelbase, and is 45mm shorter overall than the MkIII, yet there’s more legroom, headroom and a bigger boot. Now that’s just voodoo, surely?

THE MK1 INTERIOR

THE MK4 INTERIOR

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WHO YOU GONNA CA Mazda is widely recognised for nurturing ideas that creates satisfied customers. In 2009, Mazda launched their campaign called “Call Mazda first” to benefit their customers and help maximise loyalty.

Of course it didn’t stop there, as in 2013 they also relaunched their Mazda insurance programme to ensure their customers receive the best possible service and experience.

Research shows that 15-20% of Mazda drivers would look to sell their cars within 12 months of a vehicle collision with a high likelihood of buying from another car manufacturer – Bad news for Mazda right? However the launch of Call Mazda first has provided customers with a stress free aftercare service.

The service caters for all types of accidents ranging from the smallest scrapes to severe causes such a vehicle being declared a write off. Mazda continues to strive for high customer satisfaction by providing free courtesy cars and a delivery of their customer’s original car which has been repaired within their specialist network of Mazda approved accident repair centres – something which direct insurers would steer away from.

This approach gives customers high assurance that their Mazda vehicle is just as good as they day it came off the production line. So genuine that it would score the same Euro

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ALL? MAZDA. FIRST. NCAP crash test safety result as the equivalent model when new. In perspective this gives customers the confidence to keep their Mazda vehicle.

Further to this, it is common that many customers now purchase cars through finance in which the agreement states that in the event of an accident, the car should be fixed by the manufacturers approved network of accident repair centers or the customer could be held for liable costs.

Happy customers are likely to transform to loyal customers. Mazda’s after sales director, David-Wilson Green clarifies that drivers are increasingly satisfied by the service offered by Call Mazda First as there has been a significant rise in the volume of customers using Mazda approved Accident Repair Centers. Mazda’s credible reputation continues to thrive as customers using

these services can attain genuine confidence that their vehicle has been repaired to the safest standard.

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MACMILLAN COFFEE MORNING SUCCESS

As we all know Cancer is a tragic epidemic that currently takes the lives of over 160,000 of our loved ones each year with over 350,000 new cases being diagnosed, that’s almost 1000 a day in the UK alone.

Macmillan are a charity run to provide cancer support to those in need through various channels to those at all stages of the disease.

One of the incredible schemes that are held across the country are the Macmillan coffee mornings where volunteers have the chance to bake and raise money in a bid to stand up to cancer. Our Letchworth branches managed to raise an incredible £167 while Chiswick Honda raised £134.22 for a combined total of £301.22 – not bad for a mornings work!

With an unbelievable £8,641,243.02 raised by Macmillan coffee mornings alone, we stand a real chance of supporting those who need it most.

If you fancy hosting your own Macmillan coffee mornings or simply wish do make a donation, big or small visit the Macmillan Coffee Morning website and register/donate today.

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Everything you want, For Less

The impressive Mazda SUV range is available to view at Norton Way Mazda.

Both vehicles are available with 3.9% APR~ Represenative and £1,500 Mazda Deposit Contribution on Mazda Personal Contract Purchase

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£17,595

A new kind of stylish, compact SUV that’s great fun to drive.

Combining stylish KODO: Soul of Motion design with our award-winning SKYACTIV Technology the car offers a no compromise driving experience whether negotiating inner city roads or touring the countryside.

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£23,195

Mazda CX-5, the mid-size SUV encompassing style, advanced technology, safety and spirit

Mazda CX-5 165PS 2WD SE-L Nav 36 Monthly Payments of

£325.00

Total Amount Payable

£25,548.25

On The Road Price inc Metallic Paint

£23,865.00

Fixed Rate of Interest

2.01%

Mazda Deposit Contribution

£1,500

Duration of Agreement

37 Months

Customer Deposit

£3,189.50

Annual Mileage

9,000

Amount of Credit

£19,175.50

Excess Mileage charge per mile

14.9p

Interest Charges

£1,683.25

% APR

3.9% APR~ Representative

Optional Final Payment

£9,158.75

Retail sales only, subject to availability for vehicles registered between 01.10.16 and 31.12.16 at participating dealers. T&C apply. ~3.9% APR Mazda Personal Contract Purchase available on all Mazda CX-3 and CX-5 models. At the end of the agreement there are 3 options: (i) Part exchange the vehicle. (ii) Pay the Optional Final Payment to own the vehicle or (iii) Return the vehicle. Further charges may be made subject to the condition or mileage of the vehicle. Finance subject to status, 18s or over. Guarantee may be required. Mazda Financial Services RH1 1SR. Channel Islands excluded. Not available in conjunction with any other offer unless specified.

Read more at https://www.mazda.co.uk/offers/mazda-cx-5/#MtPsEvte7h3bEw1I.99

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