A46 The Delta Optimist December 7, 2012
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Technology drives new Mazdas
SkyActiv advancements include better fuel efficiency without going electric route in an industry that’s looking for cars with better technology and fuel efficiency. The SkyActiv technology is now available on the popular Mazda3 models as well.
DAVID CHAO
Optimist contributor
Mazda has a long history of innovation, and its recent focus on its new SkyActiv technology is making waves
A top seller car in Canada, the Mazda3 Sport edition is an upscale fivedoor hatchback version of the sedan. Its last complete redesign was for the 2010 model year and the big
news stories for 2012 are the introduction of new SkyActiv technologies and lower prices. Trim level prices have been reduced by about $600 to $1,500 across
SO MUCH PERFORMANCE. SO LITTLE FUEL. 2013 MAZDA 3 SKYACTIV sedan BEST NEW SMALL CAR (under $21,000)
GT model shown from $34,640
SKYACTIV TECHNOLOGY 2013 CX-5 Finance from
$157† bi-weekly
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Starting from $24,990*
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On finance price from $24,890
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PURCHASE FINANCING† FOR UP TO
2012 MAZDA 2
2012 MAZDA 5 with AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
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2012 MAZDA 3 SKYACTIV
Delivering up to
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Starting from
$18,995* including $2,000
per tank of gas.♦
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GS model shown from $19,790
ecoENERGY for Vehicles Award! Starting from
$21,995* including $3,000 CASH DISCOUNT
GT model shown from $26,540
2012 MAZDA 6
Starting from
$18,940* including $6,000 CASH DISCOUNT
2012 CX-9 AWD
GT-V6 model shown from $39,385
Starting from
$34,995*including $4,000 CASH DISCOUNT
GT model shown from $47,740
††No payments for 90 Days (payment deferral) offer is available on all new in-stock 2012 or 2013 Mazda models and applies to purchase finance offers on approved credit. No interest will accrue during the first 60 days of the finance contract. After this period interest will begin to accrue and the purchaser will repay the principal and interest monthly over the term of the contract. #Cash Discount Offers available on select 2012 Mazda models and cannot be combined with finance offers. Cash discounts vary by model/trim level. †0% APR purchase financing for up to 84 months is available on select new 2012 Mazda vehicles. Terms vary by model. Using a finance price of $15,590 for 2012 Mazda2 GX (B5XB52AA00)/$21,040 for 2012 Mazda3 GS-SKY (D4SK62AA00)/$25,045 for 2012 Mazda5 GS (E6SD82AA00)/$24,840 for 2012 Mazda6 GS-I4 (G4SY62AA00)/$34,465 for 2012 CX-9 GS AWD (QXSB82AA00)/$24,890 for 2013 CX-5 GX (NVXK63AA00) at a rate of 0.99%/1.99%/0%/0%/0%/3.99% APR, the cost of borrowing for an 84-month term is $553/$1,517/$0/$0/$0/$3,679, bi-weekly payment is $89/$124/$138/$136/$189/$157, total finance obligation is $16,143/ $22,557/$25,045/$24,840/$34,465/$28,569. CX-9 price includes $4,825 down payment. Finance price includes freight & PDI. Taxes are extra and required at the time of purchase. Other terms available and vary by model. *The advertised price of $13,590/$18,995/$21,995/$18,940/$34,995/$24,990 for 2012 Mazda2 GX (B5XB52AA00)/2012 Mazda3 GX (D4SK62AA00)/2012 Mazda5 GS (E6SD82AA00)/2012 Mazda6 GS-I4 (G4SY62AA00)/2012 CX-9 GS AWD (QXSB82AA00)/2013 CX-5 GX (NVXK63AA00) includes freight & PDI, plus a cash discount of $2,000/$2,000/$3,000/$6,000/$4,000/$0. The selling price adjustment applies to the purchase and is deducted from the negotiated pre-tax price and cannot be combined with subsidized purchase financing or leasing rates. All prices include freight & PDI of $1,495/$1,695/$1,895 for Mazda2/Mazda3, Mazda6/Mazda5, CX-9/CX-5. PPSA, licence, insurance, taxes, down payment and other dealer charges are extra and may be required at the time of purchase. Dealer may sell/lease for less. Dealer trade may be necessary on certain vehicles. Lease and Finance on approved credit for qualified customers only. Offers valid November 1st – 30th, 2012 while supplies last. Prices and rates subject to change without notice. Visit mazda.ca or see your dealer for complete details. ‡5.7 L/100 km (50 MPG) Highway/7.8 L/100 km (36 MPG) City – Based on ENERGUIDE Fuel Consumption Rating for the 2013 Mazda CX-5 with 6-speed manual transmission. 4.9 L/100 km (58 MPG) Highway/7.1 L/100 km (40 MPG) City. Based on ENERGUIDE Fuel Consumption Rating for the 2012 Mazda3 GS-SKY sedan with 6-speed automatic transmission. These estimates are based on Government of Canada approved criteria and testing methods. Actual fuel consumption may vary. MPG is listed in Imperial gallons. ♦Based on highway driving only. !Based on 2012 fuel consumption ratings published by Natural Resources Canada.
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A front facelift has given the 2012 Mazda3 a more dignified appearance. the lineup and the Sport editions are priced about $1,000 above their sedan counterparts. The Mazda3 Sport now comes in four trim levels: GX ($16,895), GS ($19,495), the new GS-Sky ($20,345) and GT ($24,845). The base GX is powered by a 148-horsepower, 2.0-litre engine with a five-speed manual transmission, while the GS and GT trims both come with a 167-horsepower, 2.5-litre four-cylinder and a sixspeed manual gearbox. An optional five-speed automatic with a distinctively Mazda manual shift mode is also offered. SkyActiv is actually a collection of technology and design advancements that squeeze more usable energy out of every drop of gasoline that goes to the engine. And since most gasoline engines are less than 30 per cent efficient, there’s probably room for improvement. Mazda challenged its engineers and designers to question conventional industry wisdom and adopt a “sky is the limit” mentality ... hence the name. So, without resorting to higher-cost electrification solutions, Mazda was able to achieve near hybrid-like fuel economy results. The added bonus for Mazda is that if, and more likely when, it adds electrification features, it will again be ahead of the pack. While the GS-Sky edition of the Mazda3 doesn’t have a complete SkyActiv package (the new Mazda CX-5 does), yet it still offers significantly better fuel economy, without sacrificing performance. In fact, power output is higher, in addition to the fuel economy benefit. The 2.0-litre SkyActiv
engine can produce 155 horsepower and 148 footpounds of torque, and it runs on regular gasoline. That’s surprising as it’s an ultra-high (about 13:1) compression ratio engine (10:1 or less is the norm). When sold in countries (mostly European) with higher octane regular gasoline the ratio can be even higher and that translates to even more power. This engine is mated to either a new six-speed manual or automatic transmission. My test GS-Sky came with the new automatic, which is a lightweight design with fewer components and a more active lock-up feature that provides better fuel economy. Style: Wipe that grin off its face, or something to that effect, must have been a priority order to designers. The front facelift definitely gives the 2012 Mazda3 a more dignified appearance, even though the new front side air intakes in the fascia are fakes. You’ve no doubt see lots of Mazda3s on the road, yet it’s a design that still looks fresh and modern as well as being aerodynamic. Mazda claims a highly slippery 0.29 coefficient of drag number for the five-door body style. Inside: My test GS-Sky came with cloth upholstery and manual adjustments on the front seats. The driver gets a crank-type cushion height adjustment to help find that optimal drive position and every Mazda3 comes with a tilt and telescopic steering wheel. Some extra meat on the leather-covered steering wheel would be nice, but I did like the selection See MAZDA3 page 38