Mazda Roadster (2009) Launched

Mazda Roadster (2009) has been launched in Japan by Mazda. As we both know that 2009 Mazda Roadster is well known as Mazda MX-5 outside its home market.

Powered by a 2.0-liter double overhead cam (DOHC) engine, 2009 Mazda Roadster features a new forged crankshaft and is coupled with either a 5-speed or 6-speed manual or a 6-speed automatic gearbox.

2009 Mazda Roadster comes with the 6-speed manual transmission that features an Induction Sound Enhancer that amplifies the throbbing noise generated as air is sucked into the engine.

Mazda Roadster (2009) will be priced between 2,330,000 - 2,600,000 yen for the soft top models. While for the Power Retractable Hard Top (RHT) models, the 2009 Mazda Roadster will be priced between 2,680,000 - 2,950,000 yen.

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2010 Mazda3 Sedan

2010 Mazda3 Sedan has been unveiled at the LA Auto Show. 2010 Mazda3 Sedan comes with two engines available to be choose: a 2.0L 4-cylinder that outputs 148 hp at 6500 rpm and 135 ft-lb of torque at 4500 rpm and a 2.5 liter engine that delivers 167 hp at 6000 rpm and 168 lb-ft of torque at 4000 rpm. Additionally, 2010 Mazda3 Sedan also offers gearbox choices between a 5-speed and 6-speed manual and a 5-speed automatic transmission.

Mazda3 Sedan (2010) may run at 25 mpg in the city for the 2.0 liter version, while for the 2.5 liter model is 21 mpg in an urban cycle.

2010 Mazda3 Sedan comes with new safety and environmental features, a more dynamic exterior design, and also a higher level of standard and optional equipment.

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Mazda Will Produce More Economic Vehicles by 2015

Mazda has made announcement that more economic vehicles will be produced by year 2015. Aiming to reduce the fuel consumption of its cars by 30% in the following seven years, the Japanese brand will give a renewed powertrain lineup.

Mazda also announced, starting from 2011 they will reduce the weight of its models by 100 kg or more. The new models will also feature from next year a Smart Idle Stop System with fast, quiet restart. Next year Mazda will also bring on the market a more advanced version of the Three Layer Wet Paint System.

Mazda will put vehicles that utilize carbon neutral bioplastics into production starting from 2013.

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