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LATEST MAZDA6: It not only looks tougher but has improved driving dynamics.
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or those who think the current batch of mid-size sedans – Mazda6, Subaru Liberty, Volkswagen Passat – may be able to capitalise on the home grown Holden Commodore’s demise, Mazda has a word of advice: that trend has already started, and it does not include the mid-size segment car in any dominant form. The question was asked of Mazda’s marketing manager Alistair Doak at this month’s launch of the 2015 Mazda6. His response came out of left field. “Besides people coming into Mazda3 from other Mazda products, Holden Commodore is easily the most popular vehicle that people are getting out of into Mazda3,” he said.
BY MURRAY HUBBARD With Mazda3 a major seller in the small car market, along with Toyota Corolla, the shift from large car Commodore to a car in the small car segment defies the logic buyers would come down one rung only to cars in the medium segment. No doubt former Commodore buyers have also hopped into medium and small SUVs, a segment that has been booming for almost as long as large car sales have been on the wane. Mr Doak’s comments came as Mazda launched its upgraded Mazda6, the current model of which was released here in
December 2012 as the company’s flagship passenger vehicle. Mazda6 is Australia’s second most popular car in the medium segment, the title of most popular held by Toyota’s Camry – a car that has significant fleet sales in addition to private buyers. More than 120,000 Mazda6s have found their way into Australian homes. Mazda6 now comes in seven specification levels with a choice of petrol or diesel engines. We will say one thing after driving the new Mazda6, don’t limit your options to Mazda3 if you are downsizing. Mazda have made vast improvements to the model launched in 2012 that includes
a vast improvement in noise intrusion into the cabin; a new front where the headlights resemble the eyes of an angry Bob Hawke; replacement of the conventional handbrake with a small electric park brake; and changes to the instrument panel and centre console that give the interior a fresh appearance. While mechanical components are unaltered the suspension has been tweaked with a new structure for the front and rear dampers and optimising bushing shapes for the lower front arms. These changes are a lot more than cosmetic improvements and have a real world impact on the old model.
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CLASSIFIEDS DODGE Journey Wagon, 2011, V6, automatic, low kilometres, 7 seats with two built-in booster seats, great family vehicle, 9 months registration. (YRC762). $25,000 ono. Ph 0438 377 422 after 4pm.
1995 VS Commodore sedan, 1 owner female. Reg serviced, mech excellent, reg Sept (NKP714), immaculate condition, genuine sale $3700 with RWC. Ph 5729 7613.
MAJESTIC Knight 2011 19'6", ensuite, 3-way fridge, queen bed, washing machine, many other extras. $44,000 ono. Ph 0412 573 650.
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2004 Suzuki SV650S. Immaculate condition, 18,300km, Staintune pipe, runs beautifully, always garaged, regretful sale. $4200. Contact Julie 0429 140 557.
HONDA Civic Gli 1995. Reg no (IF026), one owner, non smoker, auto, climate control, elect wind / mirrors, radio, beaut con, mech A1, full serv hist avail. Great little r/about 1st car. RWC, A bargain $2950. Ph 0407 505 040. LMCT11086.
2008 Volkswagen Crafter TDI auto/manual 6 speed campervan. Toilet/shower, 2 single or 1 double bed, 12V fridge, 3 burner stove and sink, TV, microwave, air conditioner, good tyres. Forced sale (health matters), (1BP5ZM). $39,500. Ph 5722 2869.
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FORD ute 2008, RWC, 1 year rego (ZOU075), low 135,000km, full electrics, extra large tray with ladder rack. Regularly serviced, alloys. $10,800 ono. Ph 0449 088 044 anytime.
HOLDEN Barina Spark, 2011 CDX model, 65,000km, manual, leather seats, reliable, excellent condition, (YEY964). $8800. Ph 0477 913 941.
1993 Daihatsu Charade (SZE282) July 15, 149,000km, auto., serviced regularly, $900 ono. Ph 57214967, 0419 005 788. Sell as is must go.
1997 Subaru Impreza 5 door hatch (SZD471). June 2015, manual,184,000km.Two owners, full service history, good reliable first car. $3490 Ph 0428 424 626.
2014 ToyoTa Corolla asCenT sporT 6 speed manual, Inferno Orange, 5600km, cruise control, reverse camera, rego to September 2015 (1CC6FL), excellent condition. $19,500 neg.
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LANDROVER Defender 2013. 19,000 k's, 130 dual cab, rooftop tent, awnings, solar panel, dual batteries, aux battery, long range tank, bullbar, winches, driving lights, BFG tyres, many extras, reg (1AP4EN), as new condition, cost $85,000 sell $69,500 ono. Ph Chris 0419 946 555.
MOTORHOME Toyota Coaster 1983, diesel, large fridge/freezer, stove/oven, double bed, lots of storage, drives well, body needs work, reg. until July. (UOT669). $6500 ono. Ph 0414 268 182
2001 Holden Vectra auto, 230,000km, rego till Mar 2015 (WVD711), tinted windows, alloy wheels, cruise control, towbar, well looked after, regularly serviced. New tyres (10,000km). $2500 ono. Ph 0447 588 833.
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FORD Falcon classic 1999, 239,000km. Air cond., pwr. steer., alloy wheels, boot spoiler. In great condition. Reg. no. (PZX 162), no RWC. Ph (03) 5725 1590 or 0421 965 047 Mick.
HONDA HRV Sport 1999, (PQW970) reg. till June 2015, 5 speed manual, 3 door hatch, AWD, 290k km, RWC. $3000. Ph 0407 901 409.
FORD Laser, 1989, no roadworthy, new tyres, r eg o u n t i l O c t o b e r (RBC936), $800 ono. Ph 5725 1662 or 0408 351 662.
2005 Mitsubishi Lancer ES, sedan, auto, only 51,000km, (TZM980), very good condition, 12 months rego, RWC, $8500. Ph 0481 356 176.
2011 Holden Barina, 5 door, auto, silver, travelled only 9000 kms, immaculate condition, (YLS994), $11,990 ono. Ph 5721 6982 or 0408 556 627.
T OY O TA C o r o l l a Ascent 2001, 5 door, manual, 92,000km, To y o t a s e r v i c e s , o n e o w n e r, RW C , (QYT657), $3500. Ph 5727 3434. T O Y O TA C a m r y, 2002 model, 226,000 kms, 4 cyl. auto, full service history, a/c, c/c, elderly owners, VGC, (RQV981), $3500. Ph 0419 614 150.
JAY C O S u n w a g o n c a m p e r va n , 3 w a y fridge, gas stove and griller, canvas/flyscreen VGC, new tyres and brakes, full annexe, tool box, tent pole carrier, bike carrier, $4200. Ph 5766 2314.
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ELECTRIC Scooter – E-Puri Big Box XL series. Unwanted gift, as new, $900 FIRM and first to see will buy. 100KLM on 1 charge, No reg or licence required. Ph 0408 088 180.
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2001 VX Equipe, one owner since new, goes well, minor work for RWC. No reg (XXT252). $900 ono. Ph 0429 324 509.
2001 AUII Ford Falcon Forte. Full service history, original 137,000 kilometres, AM/FM radio & CD player, automatic, cruise control, 2 airbags, electrical aerial, electric mirrors, electric windows, remote control locking, towbar, air conditioning, economy drive button, 4 wheel disc brakes, rear wind spoiler, 6 months reg, includes RWC (QWM523). $4290 ono. Ph 0402 746 434.
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PICANTO: This pretty little five-door hatchback from Kia is to be bargain priced.
Kia Picanto micro-car may be coming downunder BY EWAN KENNEDY
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ia is seriously considering getting into the lowest cost segment of the Australian car market with a cute little fivedoor hatchback called Picanto. A so-called micro car, Kia Picanto would come to us with a probable price tag of $11,990 to $12,990 plus on-road costs. It would compete with the likes of the Holden Barina Spark, Mitsubishi Mirage and Suzuki Alto (soon to be replaced by a new model called Suzuki Celerio). Picanto has been around for four years on many other markets, but Kia’s chief operating officer,
Damien Meredith, likes the look of the recently facelifted model and is seriously considering it for Australia. On the other hand, he tells us he may wait until the all-new Picanto is launched in the first half of 2016. So the plans are still fluid. Kia styling has improved out of sight in the last few years and the latest Picanto carries the signature ‘Schreyer’ grille, named for the German stylist who penned it. This is the sort of pretty little car that would sell on its shape alone. A range of bright colors would suit it nicely, hopefully Kia would see it that way and put a bit of life back into the Australian street
scene that’s looking decidedly drab and grey (literally) at the moment. Overseas Picantos are powered by either a 1.0-litre three-cylinder engine or a 1.2-litre four-cylinder. If / when the Picanto comes downunder it’s likely both powerplants would be on offer. Transmission choices are fivespeed manual and four-speed automatic, but there has to be a good chance these would be raised to six-speed units when the 2016 Picanto is launched. Kia Picanto is also sold overseas as a three-door hatch, at an even lower price than the five-door, but Australian buyers have shown a distinct lack of interest in passenger
cars without back doors in recent years. So it’s likely only the five-door will make it here. It’s known that Hyundai Australia has been considering its micro car, the i10 hatch, for some time. Hyundai controls Kia these days and the Picanto and i10 share quite a few out of sight components. It would be interesting to see the two very ambitious Korean companies at it hammer and tongs. As is always the way when the big boys battle the buyers are the winners. Keep an eye out for a possible stoush between these micro models.
Mazda claim a 10 per cent reduction in NVH (noise, vibration, harshness) on rough chip roads and 25 per cent on highways. We found on the good and not-so-good roads around Albury the Mazda6 has NVH closer to an expensive European marque than any garden-variety Japanese car (not including Lexus and Infiniti) we have driven. A dramatic improvement over the previous model. Changes to the suspension have also changed the car’s driving dynamics. It handles corners at speed with a flatter stance giving the driver more confidence in the car’s capability and improved passenger comfort. Once again we thought European marque as Mazda6 lapped up the sweeping bends. We drove two sedan variants: 2.5-litre petrol GT and 2.2-litre diesel Touring Safety. Mazda6 comes standard with six-speed auto shifters. For our money the diesel is the pick of the two engines. It is quieter under load, has more torque and is less likely to drop back a gear on steep hills. It feels effortless doing work – acceleration or climbing hills – which the petrol engine audibly lets you know it is toiling to achieve. Mazda’s MZD Connect infotainment system that includes internet connectivity has been added to Mazda6 as well as active driving display – a heads up screen that displays vital information such as speed meaning that the driver does not have to take their eyes off the road. The new front is described by Mazda as bold, some would call it aggressive, but to us it looks intentionally angry because of the headlamps. We like it. Mazda also added new I-Activsense technologies that include Adaptive LED headlights for improved night visibility, Lane Assist, DAA (Driver Attention Alert) system for tired drivers and Smart City Brake that now includes rearward detection as well as forward. Mazda6 wagon was launched at the same time.
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