Mazda 3 will be written into the classic &; Sales volume ",that is, 65438+20201October 30th, Mazda from Japan celebrated its centenary. Speaking of Mazda brand, we should start with 1920, when a company founded Toyo Cork Industry Company in Hiroshima.
Of course, it is necessary to mention the emergence of Jujiro Matsuda, the founder of Mazda, with extraordinary mechanical talent. 1927, the company was renamed Toyo industrial company. 193 1 year, Toyo Industry officially entered the field of motor vehicle manufacturing-the first three-wheeled motorcycle Mazda -Go was launched, and the trademark of Mazda appeared for the first time. This name is similar to Matsuda in Jujiro Matsuda, which opened the way for Mazda to make cars. We also talked about the origin of Mazda Familia/323 above. Mazda 3, which has now entered ordinary families. Both show the strict concept of Mazda brand.
From 2003 to 2009, the first generation Mazda 3/Axela
The new car was released in Japan in June 2003 under the new name of Axela. The first generation Mazda 3 comes from Mazda BK platform and is called Mazda 3 in overseas markets. "Know the Way of Cars" understands that Mazda BK platform (also called Ford C 1 platform) is a compact car platform jointly developed by Mazda, Volvo and Ford.
This Mazda 3 has been listed as a global car. June 5438 +20031October, Mazda presented a five-door hatchback concept car named MX Sportif at the Geneva Motor Show, and the production version was Mazda 3. In design, it adopts the same design language as the new generation Mazda products, showing the brand essence of "good feeling, rich creativity and dynamic vitality". The new car has two body structures. In terms of body size, the length, width and height are 4539mm (sedan) /4485mm (hatchback) × 1755mm× 1465mm respectively, and the wheelbase is 2640 mm. In terms of interiors, innovative and pragmatic "Technology Mazda" design concepts and technologies are everywhere. The configuration is also richer.
In terms of power, it is equipped with MZR series * * * four-cylinder naturally aspirated gasoline engine with five displacements (1.4 liter, 1.5 liter, 1.6 liter, 2.0 liter, 2.3 liter), and there are three other models (1.6 liter,. The engine was initially matched with a 5-speed manual transmission and a 4-speed automatic transmission, and later upgraded to a 6-speed manual transmission and a 5-speed automatic transmission.
2008-20 13, the second generation Mazda 3/Axela
Time came in 2008. At the Los Angeles Auto Show in the same year of 1 1, Mazda officially released the second generation Mazda 3 sedan version. 65438+ In February of the same year, Mazda brought the second generation Mazda 3 hatchback version at the Bologna Auto Show. "Know the Way of Cars" learned that the second generation Mazda 3 was built based on Mazda BL compact car platform (internationally known as Ford Global C platform). In 2004, new car research and development began, and from early 2005 to August 2006, the styling design was completed under the leadership of chief designer kuri su kuni hiko.
It is worth mentioning that, in appearance, the air intake grille design of the second-generation Mazda 3 "New Family Face", combined with willow headlights and fog lights, outlines a strong visual effect. In terms of body size, the second-generation Mazda 3 is slightly longer and taller than the previous generation, with the length, width and height of 4595mm (sedan) /4490mm (hatchback) × 1755mm× 1475mm (sedan)/1470mm (hatchback), and the wheelbase is 2695 mm.
At this time, the new car has been improved in configuration and safety, especially in safety. The new car got a five-star safety rating in the NCAP test in Europe and a double five-star rating in the crash test of the American Highway Safety Administration.
In terms of power, the second-generation Mazda 3 provides five types of naturally aspirated gasoline engines (1.5L, 1.6L, 2.0L, 2.3L, 2.5L) and three types of diesel engines (1.6L, 2.2L, 2.2L), including two newly equipped engines: 2.2l. Matching the engine are 5-speed and 6-speed manual gearboxes and 4-speed and 5-speed automatic gearboxes, which were later upgraded to 6-speed automatic gearboxes.
20 13 -20 19, 3rd generation Mazda 3/Axela.
On June 20th/kloc-3rd, the third generation Mazda 3 was officially released. Like Familia and Mazda 3 cars in previous dynasties, the third generation Mazda 3 has adopted different naming methods in different markets. Among them, the overseas market is named after Mazda 3, and the domestic market in Japan is called Axela. In China, the third generation Mazda 3 imported from Changan Mazda is named Mazda 3 Angkeira, which is the Chinese transliteration of Axela.
It can be seen that the third generation Mazda 3 is a brand-new model. The design team led by chief designer tabata Koji completed the modeling design of the third generation Mazda 3 in 20 1 1. This car is the third model designed by Mazda 3 for the first time after CX-5 and the third generation mazda 6. With the brand-new "Soul Moving" family design language and "Creating Blue Sky" technology, the third generation Mazda 3 has become the most interesting vehicle in the history of this car series.
In terms of body size, the length, width and height of Mazda 3 Axela are 4582mm (sedan) /446 1mm (hatchback) × 1795mm× 1458mm (sedan)/1474mm (hatchback) respectively, and the wheelbase is increased. Mazda 3 Axela also has a wealth of practicality and safety configuration.
In terms of power, it is equipped with SKYACTIV-G series gasoline engines (1.5L, high power 2.0L, low power 2.0L, 2.5L). According to "Know Your Car", this is the ultra-high compression ratio achieved by Mazda through a series of innovative technologies of "creating blue sky", supplemented by dual variable valve timing control technology, and the torque at middle and low speeds is increased by 65,438. In addition, Mazda 3 Axela also provides SKYACTIV-D series (1.5L, 2.2L) diesel engines with two-stage turbocharging and variable valve lift technology.
Matching the engine is a 6-speed manual transmission and a 6-speed automatic transmission, in which the automatic transmission model has "full speed range locking technology", which has significantly improved the shift smoothness, direct driving experience and fuel economy. In the chassis part, Mazda 3 Axela still adopts the front McPherson independent suspension and the rear multi-link independent suspension, but the size and strength of the suspension subframe have been improved a lot, which is helpful to improve the limit and comfort of the suspension.
20 19 till now, the fourth generation Mazda 3/Axela
Today, the Mazda 3 Angkeira model equipped with Mazda's new generation of Chuangchi SKYACTIV-X engine technology was officially listed in Japan on February 5, 65438. The new generation of Chuangchi SKYACTIV-X engine has Mazda's unique "SPCCI" technology, which can realize seamless switching between spark ignition and compression ignition, and improve power output and fuel consumption performance.
Previously, the official said that the price range of Mazda brand models equipped with this engine was 365,438+09.81-36,888,500 yen (about 20.71-2,388,900 RMB), of which the price range of cars (new Mazda 3 Angkor Sera) was 365,438+09.88.
The relationship between Mazda 3 and China;
2006-20 1 1, the first generation Mazda 3 is in China.
It has been many years since the last Hainan Mazda to today's Changan Mazda. Let's talk about this. Let's briefly talk about the brand. Changan Mazda Automobile Co., Ltd. was formerly Nanjing Company of Changan Ford Mazda Automobile Co., Ltd., which was established on April 19, 2005 and completed and put into operation on April 9, 2007. Changan Mazda is jointly funded by Chongqing Changan Automobile Co., Ltd. and Japan Mazda Automobile Co., Ltd., each holding 50% of the shares.
On February 27th, 2006, the first generation Mazda 3 manufactured by Changan Mazda officially rolled off the assembly line in Chongqing, which means that the domestic Mazda models at this time are still coming out of the Ford factory. Judging from the shares of the parent company, Ford did not completely sell Mazda's shares until 20 15, so there is no relationship between the two parties.
On March 25, 2006, the first batch of two domestic Mazda 3 models went on the market, both equipped with 2.0-liter engines. The maximum output power of the engine reaches 150 horsepower, the peak torque is 182 Nm, the acceleration time of 0- 100 km/h is 9.2 seconds, and the top speed exceeds 200 km/h.
At the beginning of 2007, the domestic Mazda 3 2.0 liter displacement increased by two low-profile models. On March 9th, 2008, Mazda 3 hatchback version entered China as an import. The new car offers the same 1.6-liter and 2.0-liter engines as the sedan version, and comes with a 4-speed automatic transmission as standard. There are three models.
On June 2, 2065438, KLOC-0, Changan Mazda changed the Mazda 3 sedan version to the market and named it "Mazda 3 Classic", and the production place of the new car was also transferred from Chongqing to Nanjing.
While domestic models continue to upgrade, the first generation Mazda 3 in overseas markets was discontinued in 2009, but the domestic Mazda 3 sedan models continued to introduce 20 12 models, forming a strategy of selling new and old models on the same platform in China market.
20 10-20 17, the second generation Mazda 3 is in China.
2065 438+00 65438+ 10/8, the second generation Mazda 3 took the lead in introducing the hatchback version into China in the form of import. The first batch of imported models are 1.6-liter and 2.0-liter displacement models and ***4 models. Both engines adopt advanced technologies such as variable valve timing control system, variable intake manifold system and electronically controlled throttle valve.
On the 20th11September16th, Mazda 3 Star, a domestic model of Changan Mazda, went on sale, which is the second generation Mazda 3 sedan version. The new car includes five models with displacement of 65,438+0.6 liter and 2.0 liter * *. "The way to know the car" also understands that the Chinese name "Starlight Glimmer" was taken by ZTE, which means that forward-looking design gives new products the beauty of mobility; Take the word "addiction" for example. Mazda 3 star continues to be produced in Chang 'an Mazda Nanjing factory.
On October 2011101October 2 1 day, Changan Mazda launched a Mazda 3-star hatchback version, which is the first time that the Mazda 3 hatchback version has been sold in the form of import. The new car includes four models with displacement of 1.6 liter and 2.0 liter. Mazda's 3-star hatchback version is not much different from the imported version except for the tail label.
20 12, 10, changan Mazda 3-star 1.6 liter new elite series officially listed. The new elite series includes three models, namely hatchback automatic gearbox, sedan manual gearbox and sedan automatic gearbox. After a careful look, the new car is just different in configuration.
On September 28th, 20 14, the brand-new Mazda was launched with 3 stars, offering 8 models of hatchback version and sedan version. In addition to configuration optimization, the interior of the new car has also been redesigned to provide better seating space. However, compared with peers, the rear performance is still not brilliant. In terms of power, the 2.0L+6MT model was cancelled.
20 14-20 19, the third generation Mazda 3 is in China.
2065438+On May 2, 20041day, Changan Mazda announced the listing of Mazda 3 Axela Angkeira. The launch of new cars includes 6 sedan models and 5 hatchback models * *11models, and the price range is11.49-159900 yuan.
Axela's name is taken from the English words "Accelerate" and "Excellent", which contains the meaning of acceleration, Excellence and infinite possibilities. The Chinese name "Angkaila" is a direct transliteration of Axela. As the second domestic model of Changan Mazda that fully applies Mazda's "Chuangchi Blue Sky" technology, Mazda 3 Axela is equipped with 1.5 liter and 2.0 liter gasoline direct injection engines with high compression ratio. In the crash test of the fourth batch of C-NCAP vehicles on 20 14, Mazda 3 Axela Angkeira received a 5-star rating.
2065438+In August, 2005, Mazda 3 Axela Angkeira launched an annual modified model, adding sedan 1.5L 6MT luxury model and hatchback 1.5L 6AT comfort model, with the prices of 127900 yuan and 125900 yuan respectively. At the same time, the original 1 1 model has been upgraded in configuration, while the price remains unchanged.
2065438+On February 4th, 2007, the brand-new Mazda 3 Axela Angkeira was released, with 12 models, and the price range was1.29-162900 yuan. The new car provides hatchback version and sedan version as mid-term modified models, and the design of the new car's appearance and interior has been optimized and adjusted. In terms of configuration, G-Vectoring Control acceleration vector control technology is added in the whole system to reduce the number of times the driver corrects the steering wheel in corners. In terms of power, the new car continues to be equipped with 1.5-liter and 2.0-liter engines.
2065438+On June 0, 2009 10, Changan Mazda launched the limited edition model of Mazda 3 Axela Angkela 20 19 cloud control, and added a remote start system on the basis of the original configuration. The price range is 12.39- 162900 yuan, and the national limit is 10000 yuan.
2065 438+09- Up to now, the fourth generation Mazda 3 is in China.
Changan Mazda's domestic fourth-generation Mazda 3, officially named as the next-generation Changan Mazda 3 Angkeira, was born on the brand-new SKYACTIV-VEHICLE architecture (also known as "SKY-VA") platform. In terms of body size, the length, width and height of the new car are 4662/ 1797/ 1445mm, and the wheelbase is 2726mm, in which the length, width, height and wheelbase are increased by 80mm, 2mm and 26mm respectively compared with the current Mazda 3 Axela. In terms of power, the new car will continue to be equipped with 1.5L or 2.0L naturally aspirated engines, with the maximum power of 1 17 horsepower and 158 horsepower respectively. For the chassis, the front McPherson independent suspension and torsion beam dependent rear suspension are adopted.
In terms of power, it is equipped with a familiar powertrain, a 2.0-liter SKYACTIV-G engine and a 6-speed automatic manual transmission. It is not equipped with Mazda's new generation Chuangchi Blue Sky SKYACTIV-X engine technology. "How to Know a Car" understands that the new generation of Chuangchi SKYACTIV-X engine has Mazda's unique "SPCCI (Spark Controlled Compression Ignition)" technology, which can realize seamless switching between spark ignition and compression ignition and improve power output and fuel consumption performance.
Although the technology is not the most cutting-edge of Mazda, the new car has also made many improvements. For example, the engine of the new car has optimized the piston shape and adopted a new type of high diffusion injector, and the injection pressure has risen to 30Mpa. The purpose of adding the above-mentioned cutting-edge technology is to make the fuel and air mix more fully, and the combustion efficiency is higher, and at the same time, it can also meet the strict national six B standard. As for the gearbox, the final transmission ratio has been optimized and a more detailed acceleration spectrum has been made, all of which are improving, and the driving control of the whole vehicle should be better.
On April 5, 2020 15, Mazda 3 Angkeira launched two new cars with the price range of12.99-139,900 yuan. With the launch of new cars, the product matrix of Mazda 3 Angkeira will be further improved. 1.5L quality yue skylight version model has an i-stop intelligent idle stop system compared with the current model; The 2.0L dazzle model has been further optimized in configuration.
Previously, Mo Shuai, editor-in-chief of "Know the Way of Cars", also conducted a test drive evaluation of the new car. Friends who want to know can click to see: Video: Mazda 3 Angkor Sela is a car that should have bought food, but it is uncompromising in sports!
Bian Xiao has something to say:
As a compact car with global strategy, Mazda 3/Axela has undergone four innovations from 2003 to 2020, which has fascinated countless Mazda fans.
Back in the China market, Changan Mazda launched the first generation of domestic Mazda 3 in 2006, and the 20 10 was replaced by Mazda 3 stars. From 20 14 to 20 19, the third-generation Mazda 3 Axela was produced and sold, and the fourth-generation domestic Mazda 3ancela appeared. With touching soul modeling, creative blue sky technology and good driving experience.
"Know the way of the car" has always believed that Mazda 3 Angkeira has a good market performance in the highly competitive compact car market in China. At present, Mazda 3 Angkeira is also the main sales force of Changan Mazda. (Figure: Source network; Text: Know how to drive, edited by Li Guohui Huang Zhenyu)
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