2014 Mazda3 Pricing starts at $16,945

All-New 2014 Mazda3 Makes Global Debut.
(Mazda North American Operations)

BY GERRY MILES

If you want a positive “take away” for hitting the Dog Days of August, consider that you’re within a month of the 2014 Mazda3 officially go on sale in September.

The 2014 Mazda3 will be offered with two SKYACTIV engine choices:

• 2.0-liter, 155 hp at 6,000 rpm/150 lb-ft of torque at 4,000 rpm
• 2.5-liter. 184 hp at 5,700 rpm/185 lb-ft of toque at 3,250 rpm

The smaller mill will be the standard engine on i trim levels (SV, Sport, Touring and Grand Touring).

As expected, the 2.5-liter motor is standard fare for s designated models.

The sedan-only i SV is available with either the SKYACTIV-MT 6-speed manual ($16,945 MSRP) or SKYACTIV-Drive 6-speed automatic ($17,995 MSRP) transmissions.

The 2014 Mazda3 i SV model offers such new standard features as: push-button start, automatic power door locks, a remote keyless entry system, daytime running lights and a USB connection port. Also standard are a matte-finish front grille, 16-inch full-cover steel wheels, body-color door handles and bumpers, dual-power folding outside mirrors, power windows with driver-side one-touch down/up, a tilt-and-telescopic adjustable steering column, air conditioning with a pollen filter, trim-specific cloth sport seats, a fold-down rear seat, a four-speaker AM/FM audio system and an auxiliary input jack.

Opting for an i Sport adds: illuminated steering wheel controls, a 60/40-split fold-flat rear seat, Bluetooth® hands-free phone and audio connectivity, cruise control, a trip computer, a CD player, map lights, body-colored side mirrors and a tachometer.

Sport models are available in either sedan or new-for-2014 five-door form and can be fitted with either transmission. The Mazda3 i Sport 4-door  starts at $18,445 MSRP while an identically equipped 5-door adds another $500 to boost the MSRP to $18,945.

Optioning for the 6-speed automatic adds $1,050 for either sedan or five-door model.

2014 Mazda3

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2014 Mazda3 Dash

A full laundry list of features and their prices follows below.

2014 Mazda3 4-DOOR
Effective Date: July 23, 2013
TRIM	PRICE **
i SV MT	SKYACTIV-G 2.0L ENGINE WITH SKYACTIV-MT 6-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION	16,945$
i SV AT	SKYACTIV-G 2.0L ENGINE WITH SKYACTIV-DRIVE 6-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION	17,995
i Sport MT	SKYACTIV-G 2.0L ENGINE WITH SKYACTIV-MT 6-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION	18,445
i Sport AT	SKYACTIV-G 2.0L ENGINE WITH SKYACTIV-DRIVE 6-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION	19,495
i Touring MT	SKYACTIV-G 2.0L ENGINE WITH SKYACTIV-MT 6-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION	19,595
i Touring AT	SKYACTIV-G 2.0L ENGINE WITH SKYACTIV-DRIVE 6-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION	20,645
i Grand Touring MT	SKYACTIV-G 2.0L ENGINE WITH SKYACTIV-MT 6-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION	22,745
i Grand Touring AT	SKYACTIV-G 2.0L ENGINE WITH SKYACTIV-DRIVE 6-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION	23,795
s Touring AT	SKYACTIV-G 2.5L ENGINE WITH SKYACTIV-DRIVE 6-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION	24,595
s Grand Touring AT	SKYACTIV-G 2.5L ENGINE WITH SKYACTIV-DRIVE 6-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION	25,995
PACKAGES AND OPTIONS
CODE	DESCRIPTION	AVAILABILITY
1TE	Technology Package (1)	i Touring	1,600$
2TE	Technology Package (2)	s Grand Touring	1,600
JCP	Paint Charge (Snowflake White Pearl 25D)	All	200
JCR	Paint Charge (Soul Red 41V)	All	300
ACCESSORIES
CODE	DESCRIPTION	APPLICATION ***
CFD	N/A w/ RBS	95$	Door Edge & Rear Bumper Top Paint Protection Film (3)
CFH	Hood & Front Fender Paint Protection Film (4)	All	325
CGM	Cargo Mat	All	70
CGN	Cargo Net	All	50
CGT	Cargo Tray	All	75
FLA	Floor Mats, All-Weather	All	100
FOG	Fog Lights	N/A on s Touring and s Grand Touring trims	370
ILK	Interior Lighting Kit (5)	All	250
MRC	Mirror, Auto-Dim w/ Compass	N/A w/ s Grand Touring trim; N/A w/ MRH	175
MRH	Mirror, Auto-Dim w/ Compass & Homelink	N/A w/ s Grand Touring trim; N/A w/ MRC	300
PSR	Parking Sensors, Rear	All	450
RBS	Rear Bumper Guard	N/A w/ Door / Rear Bumper Paint Protection Film – CFD	100
RSE	Remote Engine Start	A/T only	575
RSP	Rear Lip Spoiler	Requires i SV or i Sport trim	375
SCP	Door Sill Trim Plates	All	125
WLK	Wheel Locks	N/A w/ i SV or i Sport trim	55
(1)	Technology Package (1TE): 7″ full-color touchscreen display, GPS navigation, multi-function Commander control, rearview camera, Bose® 9 speaker surround sound audio system with Centerpoint® 2 and AudioPilot® 2, HD radio, SiriusXM satellite radio w/ 4 month subscription, Aha Radio internet radio integration, Pandora internet radio integration, Stitcher internet radio integration, SMS text message audio delivery and reply, infotainment system voice command, E911 automatic emergency notification, dual zone (driver & front passenger) automatic climate control system, overhead console w/ sunglasses holder, illuminated vanity mirrors (driver and passenger), shark fin antenna
(2)	Technology Package (2TE): i-ELOOP regenerative engine braking system, active grille shutters, High Beam Control (HBC), Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS), Smart City Brake Support (SCBS)
(3)	Door Edge & Rear Bumper Top Paint Protection Film (CFD): Coverage for all door edges, all door handle cups, and rear bumper top surface
(4)	Hood & Front Fender Paint Protection Film (CFH): Coverage for hood leading edge, front fender leading edges, and door mirror painted surfaces
(5)	Interior Lighting Kit (ILK): White LED footwell area illumination for driver and front passenger
**	Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price, including Dealer Preparation and Check Up required by Manufacturer.Vehicle M.S.R.P. does not include Destination Charge $795.00 (Alaska $840.00), State and Local Taxes or Fees or any other charges.

TRIM	PRICE **
i Sport MT	SKYACTIV-G 2.0L ENGINE WITH SKYACTIV-MT 6-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION	18,945 $
i Sport AT	SKYACTIV-G 2.0L ENGINE WITH SKYACTIV-DRIVE 6-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION	19,995
i Touring MT	SKYACTIV-G 2.0L ENGINE WITH SKYACTIV-MT 6-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION	20,095
i Touring AT	SKYACTIV-G 2.0L ENGINE WITH SKYACTIV-DRIVE 6-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION	21,145
i Grand Touring MT	SKYACTIV-G 2.0L ENGINE WITH SKYACTIV-MT 6-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION	23,245
i Grand Touring AT	SKYACTIV-G 2.0L ENGINE WITH SKYACTIV-DRIVE 6-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION	24,295
s Touring AT	SKYACTIV-G 2.5L ENGINE WITH SKYACTIV-DRIVE 6-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION	25,095
s Grand Touring AT	SKYACTIV-G 2.5L ENGINE WITH SKYACTIV-DRIVE 6-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION	26,495
PACKAGES AND OPTIONS
CODE	DESCRIPTION	AVAILABILITY
1TE	Technology Package (1)	i Touring	1,600 $
2TE	Technology Package (2)	s Grand Touring	1,600
JCP	Paint Charge (Snowflake White Pearl 25D)	All	200
JCR	Paint Charge (Soul Red 41V)	All	300
ACCESSORIES
CODE	DESCRIPTION	APPLICATION ***
CFD	N/A w/ Rear Bumper Guard – RBS	95 $
CFH	Hood & Front Fender Paint Protection Film (4)	All	325
CGM	Cargo Mat	All	70
CGN	Cargo Net	All (includes Cargo Tie Down Hooks)	60
CGT	Cargo Tray	All	75
FLA	Floor Mats, All-Weather	All	100
FOG	Fog Lights	N/A on s Touring and s Grand Touring trim	370
ILK	Interior Lighting Kit (5)	All	250
MRC	Mirror, Auto-Dim w/ Compass	N/A w/ s Grand Touring trim; N/A w/ MRH	175
MRH	Mirror, Auto-Dim w/ Compass & Homelink	N/A w/ s Grand Touring trim; N/A w/ MRC	300
PSR	Parking Sensors, Rear	All	450
RBS	Rear Bumper Guard	N/A w/ Door / Rear Bumper Paint Protection Film – CFD	100
RSE	Remote Engine Start	A/T only	575
SCP	Door Sill Trim Plates	All	125
WLK	Wheel Locks	N/A w/ i Sport trim	55
(1)	Technology Package (1TE): 7″ full-color touchscreen display, GPS navigation, multi-function Commander control, rearview camera, Bose® 9 speaker surround sound audio system with Centerpoint® 2 and AudioPilot® 2, HD radio, SiriusXM satellite radio w/ 4 month subscription, Aha Radio internet radio integration, Pandora internet radio integration, Stitcher internet radio integration, SMS text message audio delivery and reply, infotainment system voice command, E911 automatic emergency notification, dual zone (driver & front passenger) automatic climate control system, overhead console w/ sunglasses holder, illuminated vanity mirrors (driver and
(2)	Technology Package (2TE): i-ELOOP regenerative engine braking system, active grille shutters, High Beam Control (HBC), Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS), Smart City Brake Support (SCBS)
(3)
(4)
(5)
**	Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price, including Dealer Preparation and Check Up required by Manufacturer. Vehicle M.S.R.P. does not include Destination Charge $795.00 (Alaska $840.00), State and Local Taxes or Fees or any other charges.

All-new 2014 Mazda3 debuts globally

All-New 2014 Mazda3 Makes Global Debut.                              (Mazda North American Operations)

MAZDA3 takes now as compact car celebrating 10th year in production

BY GERRY MILES

Mazda took the wraps off its all-new, third generation, Mazda3 for 2014 with a global reveal, 10 years after the first iteration was produced, with same-day events in New York, London, Istanbul, Melbourne and St. Petersburg.

Slated to arrive this fall, the new 3 will offer two engine choices:  a SKYACTIV-G 2.0-liter,  or the SKYACTIV-G 2.5-liter. If the motors have the same output as previous iterations, the 2-liter would made 155 hp and the 2.5-liter, similar to that in the 6, would produce 184 hp. However in a statement a spokesman said pricing, official engine outputs, transmission choices, fuel economy and options would be made available and confirmed at a later date.

The car’s “infotainment system” is what Mazda calls an HMI or human-machine interface (HMI) will debut.  This HMI is meant to broaden the scope of the driving experience, and was designed with ease of use and safety as top priorities, as well as ensuring the driver’s focus remains on the job at hand: driving.

Mazda will also introduce new safety systems to be called i-ACTIVSENSE.  These technologies use milliwave radars and cameras to recognize hazards, reducing the possibility of collisions and minimizing damage if accidents occur.

New safety technologies for the Mazda3 include a Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS), Forward Obstruction Warning (FOW), Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) and Smart City Brake Support (SCBS).

“We are proud to mark 10 years of the Mazda3’s success with the global debut of the next-generation vehicle,” said Jim O’Sullivan, president and CEO, Mazda North American Operations (MNAO).  “There is no doubt that the all-new Mazda3 arrives with all-new expectations.  Yet as its track record has shown, we look forward to not only meeting those expectations, but exceeding them in the way only Mazda can.”

In production since June 25, 2003, more than 3.5 million Mazda3s have been sold in more than 120 countries around the world, and 136 global awards have been received.  The best-selling model in the brand’s lineup, Mazda3 accounts for nearly a third of the company’s annual global sales.

2006 Mazda3

The first generation (2003-09) – with its unexpected design, performance and quality – changed assumptions about the compact car segment consisting of low-cost, throw-away vehicles.  By being the dynamic sports compact leader, more than two million units were sold.

2010 Mazda3

The second generation (2010-13) further enhanced the Mazda3’s sporty driving essence, as well as improved its fuel economy consumption with the introduction of SKYACTIV TECHNOLOGY.  Also not taking a backseat was safety, in which the second-generation Mazda3 received the highest five-star rating from Euro NCAP and was named a Top Safety Pick by the U.S.’s Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).