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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Mazda Biante Mini Van in Japan

Mazda has launched their latest minivan in Japan - the Mazda Biante. The new Mazda Biante offers a choice between front-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive, also a choice between two DOHC engines - a 2.0 liter and a 2.3 liter.

Mazda Biante comes with a nanoe ion generator that neutralizes bacteria, odors and allergens such as pollen and anti-bacterial deodorizing seat covers.

Mazda Biante also equipped with dual power sliding doors, a third row seat with a bench-type design, back baskets, and floor mats.

Mazda Biante price will be start at 2,199,000 YEN, while target for a sale volume for Mazda Biante is 3000 units a month.

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Honda Civic SE Plus

The Honda Civic SE+ comes with an enhanced exterior styling that includes body-colored skirts, 16-inch alloys, and spoiler.

Powered by the 1.4-litre i-DSi engine, The Honda Civic SE+ is priced at 14,900 pounds and sold on the British market.

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CRACKING NEW CIVIC KICK-STARTS THE YEAR

A new variant of the Honda Civic goes on sale in the UK today with enhanced exterior styling that represents excellent value for money.

Called the SE+, the new model’s distinctive 16-inch alloys, body-coloured skirts and spoiler
give it sporty looks, designed to appeal to the Civic’s increasingly youthful customer. It is powered by Honda’s 1.4-litre i-DSi engine and costs just £14,900 on-the-road.

“The market has responded well to the new Civic, and the 5-door is drawing a younger audience than ever before, but customers wanted a higher spec, entry level model that looked even more sporting,” said Tom Gardner, Head of Marketing, Honda (UK). “The SE+ looks great, offers fantastic value for money and represents the success of our UK manufacturing plant at Swindon, where all European Civics are built.”
In 2007, Honda of the UK Manufacturing (HUM) reached its full production rate of 250,000 units per annum, of which 140,000 were Civics. Last year in the UK, 30,772 Civic 5-doors were sold.

On top of the standard SE grade specifications, the new Civic 1.4 i-DSI SE + includes:

- 16-inch Atlas alloy wheels
- Image pack - which includes painted front, rear and side skirts and painted rear spoiler
- Metallic paint

The Honda Civic SE + is available in Vivid Blue or Alabaster Silver. Only 1,000 units will be made.