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MAZDA3: Sleek styling of the XD Astina turbo-diesel certainly suits its sporting nature.
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ther than using less fuel we haven’t seen any real need to buy turbodiesel engines in small or midsize cars - until now. That sudden change of mind happened within seconds of us getting behind the wheel of a Mazda3 with a 2.2-litre SkyActive-D diesel engine. The engine is smooth, has minimal lag and revs far more readily than diesels from all other marques. A sports diesel? Yes, it certainly is. The big-grille that’s such a feature of Mazda’s latest styling theme plays a major part in its sales success on every model on which it’s used. The all-new Mazda3 is the best iteration yet of this interesting style, at least in my humble opinion. While it’s lower than its predecessors, the third generation Mazda3 is longer overall in its wheelbase.
By EWAN KENNEDY The resulting shorter overhangs give it a sportier look. The longer wheelbase makes for more interior space. The sleek new body not only looks good, but also provides best-in-class coefficient of drag, at 0.28 for the hatch. Part of this low number is due to an ‘active’ radiator grille shutter that opens just enough to provide just the correct amount of cooling no matter what the outside air temperature. The exciting new Mazda turbo-diesel engine puts out 129 kW of power and 420 Nm of torque, numbers that are well above those we normally see in an engine of this type. Response is spread throughout the rev range by using twin turbochargers. A small unit operates at low engine speeds, it then works with a large turbo at mid-range speeds.
At higher speeds the large unit takes over to supply boost to the greater mass of air the engine demands. This, coupled with a very low compression ratio, it’s just 14:1 compared with conventional units that require at least 17:1, to give a nice balance between performance and economy. The new turbo-diesel shows an improvement of up to 12 per cent in fuel efficiency over the previous diesel engine. Mazda’s brake energy regeneration system plays its part in this drop in fuel use and emissions. The i-stop system automatically cuts out the engine after the vehicle comes to a stop. When the brake is released, fuel is injected into the cylinder to make for a smoother restart of the engine than is normal in other fourcylinder units, petrol or diesel. Six-speed manual and automatic transmissions are offered, our test car had the automatic. Tagged SkyActive-Drive, the auto has a computer link to the engine and cuts engine
torque during changes so the car has quick gear changes with minimal shift shock. In addition to crash protection items this Mazda three does its best to stop you crashing in the first place. Major features included Dynamic Stability Control, Anti-lock Braking and Electronic Brakeforce Distribution. Then there is Blind Spot Monitoring, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, High Lane Departure Warning, Forward Obstruction Warning and City Brake Support. A reversing camera cuts the risk of running over someone or something in the driveway. Mazda3 has a head-up display that projects driving information onto the windscreen directly. We are told the focal point is about 1.5 metres in front of the driver’s eye point, we can certainly report that it requires minimal eye movement to focus.
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CLASSIFIEDS FORD Focus LV Hatch 2009, 2L auto, cruise, new tyres, Vic reg Dec 2014 (XKX807), exccellent condition, 168,000km. $7250. Phone Michael 0401 660 830.
HOLDEN Jackaroo SE 1998, petrol V6 3.5L, green and silver, 301,000 kms, excel cond, reg ’til 15/10/14 (TDT883), Manual. Service records, clean vehicle, good tyres. $3000 with RWC. Ph. 0429 072 340 or (03) 5755 1414.
TOYOTA Prado Grande 2006, diesel, auto, towbar, bullbar, 103,000 k's, 5 mths reg TZR-098, RWC, regularly serviced, $33,000 ono. 0417 820 835.
TOYOTA Celica 1992 black coupe, 2.2l, twin cam, 5 speed, new tyres, JVC music system, sports exhaust, both rear strutts replaced, battery and terminals, front parking lens. Just serviced, all receipts, detailed inside andout.Drivesverynicely. 298,000km. No rego. No. RWC. Eng. No. VIN JT763STJ400130908 $2490 ono. Ph 0429 072 340 Bright.
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MAZDA 626 SDX 1996, reg no. (YK9999) full 12 months rego, auto, cruise control, electric windows, doors central locking, one female owner, impeccable condition, mechanical A1, RWC great 1s car r/about $4200. An inspection won't disappoint, LMCT11086. Ph 0407 505 040.
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1983 Toyota Coaster Motorhome Campervan, 5-speed manual, diesel, double bed, large fridge, freezer, microwave, TV/DVD, stove, reverse camera, lots of cupboards, towbar, security door. (UOT669). No RWC. $12,000 ono. Ph 0414 268 182.
2007 K.L.X. 250, 4000km, extras, pipe bars, jetting, bash plate, bark busters, one owner. Not registered or roadworthy, $2700 ÂżUP 3K
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2000 Hyundai Elantra, original owner, reg. 31/7/2015, auto., 73,000km, full service history, new tyres, RWC, remote locking (1CJ4HE). $4250. Ph 0418 516 636.
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HONDA Shadow 750cc, 5000km, mint condition, rides as new, absolutely beautiful bike. Quick sale, $5950. Ph 0418 524 152.
JAYCO Finch Pop Top 2004, very good cond., 12 months reg., elec. brakes, LED lights, new gas bottle and regulator, new Toyo light truck tyres, awnings and annexe, microwave, camp cupboard and TV. Everything in good working order, spotlessly clean. Genuine sale. $13,500 neg. Ph 5729 7613.
2013 Honda CB400. ABS Learner approved motorbike. As new, 850km. Reg (1K8ET) to Oct. 15. Warranty to June 15. $9200. Contact Angelica 0403 033 390.
POLARIS Quad Bike, 500 HO, ATP on demand AWD, tipping tray, front boot, tow bar, 925 hours. Very good condition. $4350. Ph 0418 375 934.
1990 Jayco Poptop, 15’6�, 2 single beds, „ From page 1 brand new awning, 2 The display includes new gas bottles, in very vehicle speed, automatic good condition, $8700 cruise control speed ono. Ph 0431 251 095. 2001 Hyundai Accent. Great condition, good rubber, rear spoiler, driving lights, nudge bar, ac, ps, manual, 5speed. No reg, no rw. Vin No. KMHCF31BR1U121726. $2500 ono. Ph 0410 389 448.
settings, and navigation. Also aboard a Mazda3 for the first time is ‘commander control’, with a central knob and cluster of switches, it’s linked to the 7-inch display screen on the central dashboard. Operation requires minimum hand and eye movement and some of the functions also come with voice control. As usual, voice control is in its early days and seldom works well. Body rigidity on the third generation ‘3 has been increased by 30 per cent compared to the previous Mazda3. This shows in a solid feel that’s almost to the standard of the best Germans in this class. Indeed, you could slot the Mazda into the next size up in sophistication and luxury. However, on some surfaces tyre noise intrusions – a longtime problem in some Mazdas –spoils cabin ambience. Try for yourself if you’re going to be doing a lot of work on
QUINTREX 375 Explorer Trophy, reg JL383, 25hp, 2 stroke Yamaha, gal trailer reg R20307, 4 months rego, Eagle ďŹ sh ďŹ nder, boat cover, Bimini cover, vgc, $8500. Ph 0408 229 279. YAMAHA Big Bear 350 year 2000 four wheeler, good condition, $2800 ono. Ph 5721 9106.
MERIDIAN Legacy 2012, 19’6�. Double axle, full ensuite, separate shower, air cond/ heater, CD radio, digital TV/DVD, battery pack, 3-way fridge, gas/electric HWS, 3-way cook top, queen bed, roll-out awning, 2 water tanks, many extras, immaculate cond. Vic. reg. (U69242) May 2015. $44,000. Ph 0408 573 170. FORD Falcon XR6, 2007, ute, Craig Lowndes Sports, auto, dual fuel, black, 109,000km, hard top to tub with spoiler, always garaged, great condition, (WIY364), $14,000. Ph 0407 344 624.
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VISCOUNT Poptop 14 foot, excellent condition, registered until July 2015, aluminium frame, very clean van. $6000. Ph. 5729 3641.
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FORD Festiva WF GLXi, Hatch, low kms 1998 (PHF092), good condition, RWC, $3200. Ph (03) 5721 8231.
coarse-chip surfaces. Handling is sharp and positive, a further benefit of a stronger chassis on which the suspension components are mounted. You wouldn’t call this diesel Mazda3 a sports sedan, but it comes a lot closer than anticipated. Mazda says the XD is capable of getting fuel consumption as low as 5.0 litres per 100 kilometres on the combined urban / highway cycle. However, in real life driving we found the figures to be around eight to nine litres per hundred during around town driving, while five to sixes were the norm on the open road. Not bad numbers when you keep in mind this is a sporting vehicle, not an economy special. Attractive to look at, with good handling and plenty of engine performance, the Mazda3 XD turbo-diesel hatch showcases the amount of technical skill coming from the Japanese maker of quality small-medium cars.
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Honda Jazz swings into centre stage BY DEREK OGDEN
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uel frugality, a highly versatile cargo carrying capacity and high-tech driving aids have the new Honda Jazz giving a compact-car masterclass. The third generation Honda hatchback scales the heights of the light passenger car segment. The new five-door Honda Jazz boasts more interior space, especially rear leg room, maintains Honda’s unique Magic Seat system and is kitted out with a 7-inch color touchscreen and multi-mode reversing camera. Jazz comes in four variants – VTi manual and automatic, and VTi-S and VTi -L automatic (our test car) – ranging in price from $14,990 to $22,490, with the option of metallic paint. A three-year / 100,000 kilometre warranty can be extended to five years as a cost option. The new Honda Jazz holds its own among the latest rivals with a steeply raked windscreen and smooth curved roof dipping to a sharp looking rear. A tall stance makes for ample headroom front and back, while the wedge shape profile and a flatter underbody contribute to improved aerodynamics, hence fuel economy. An extended wheelbase compared with the last Jazz gives more legroom in the back, while interior space is made use of by the Honda Magic Seat set-up which can be configured in up to 18 different ways. Modes include normal five-seater; utility, in which the rear seat backs are folded flat; tall, with the back seat bases flipped up to give floor-toceiling space for carrying tall objects; long, with the front passenger seat back folded forward flat; and refresh, where the same seat back is folded back against the second row allowing the occupant to stretch out flat. The interior has been completely redesigned to give greater ergonomic performance, new instruments and controls oriented to the driver for quick action.
THE COMPLETE HONDA JAZZ RANGE, WITH PRICES (EXCLUDING DEALER AND GOVERNMENT CHARGES) IS: HONDA JAZZ VTI: $14,990 (MANUAL), $16,990 (AUTOMATIC) HONDA JAZZ VTI-S: $19,790 (AUTOMATIC) HONDA JAZZ VTI-L: $22,490 (AUTOMATIC)
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Focus of the instrument cluster is a large speedometer circled by Eco Assist lighting, the color changing from blue to green as the driver achieves greater driving efficiency. A multi-information display lets you scroll through information such as estimated fel consumption, clock, outside temperature, fuel remaining and transmission gear selector position. The touch screen display audio is centrally positioned for driver or front passenger to control. New-style steering wheelmounted controls provide quick and easy access to various functions and information without the driver
having to remove their hands from the wheel. The 7.0-inch touchscreen supplies a link to Bluetooth connectivity for Apple and Android systems, including audio streaming and Siri integration via Apple iPhone through voice commands by holding down the ‘Talk’ button on the steering wheel. There’s HDMI audio and video playback. Cleverly, the centre console armrest in the Jazz VTi-S and VTi-L folds up to reveal storage big enough for an Apple iPad or similarly sized tablet. Included are a 12-volt power socket and USB port.
The armrest lid has an indent to allow wires to pass through with the lid closed. The upgraded 1.5-litre i-VTEC engine has had a number of upgrades to improve combustion, reduce weight and minimise friction, resulting in increased power and fuel efficiency, the latter further enhanced on CVT models by engaging a green, dash-mounted ‘ECON’ button, optimising system control of the transmission, engine and other powertrain elements. Honda rates the combined urban / extra urban fuel consumption of this powertrain combination at 5.8 litres per 100 kilometres, with carbon
dioxide emissions of 135 grams per kilometre. The Honda CVT automatic transmission is new and has ‘G-design shift’ logic designed to offer more immediate acceleration response than conventional automatics or other CVTs. Key features of the Jazz safety systems include six airbags (front, side and full length curtain); Vehicle Stability Assist with Traction Control, plus Hill Start Assist. The brake lights flash when hard emergency stopping is applied by the driver. There are seat belt reminders for all occupant positions and a driverselected multi-angle rearview camera with dynamic guidelines helps when reversing the vehicle. Keyless entry and engine start / stop are straight off the premium car equipment shelf and add to the ease of getting in, loading and setting off in the new Jazz. The Honda Jazz platform is lighter yet more rigid than before, providing nimble, semi-sporty handling and smoother steering that gives the driver a sense of complete control of the vehicle. The automatic’s ‘S’ mode provides seven manually-selectable ratios using steering wheel-mounted paddles. The system is nicely capable during spirited driving. In Normal mode the test Jazz topped 10 litres per 100 kilometres in the urban environment, while at motorway speeds had a much more respectable best figure of 4.1 litres per 100 kilometres.
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