Great Savings with Autmun offers from Victoria Park Mazda

This autumn, Mazda is offering a selection of great value special prices and low-rate finance packages on its award-winning range of cars available from Victoria Park Mazda in Cardiff. Customers who purchase a new car at the Hadfield Road showroom, complete with the new ‘61’ registration plate, can drive away a brand new Mazda from just £8,995.

“Mazda cars are renowned for their styling, comfort, reliability and thrilling driving experience,” explains Gareth Jones, Dealer Principal at Victoria Park Mazda. “With so many models to choose from, there really is a Mazda for everyone. We encourage motorists to call and discuss our great value autumn offers, and enjoy a test drive to experience first-hand the exciting Mazda range for themselves.”

Currently Victoria Park Mazda is offering ‘customer-savings’ off the official Mazda list price across the range from £350 up to £3,005 – depending on model. There is also a variety of finance packages available with a 0-to-50% minimum deposit, and choice of 0%, 3.9% or 6.9% APR over two or three years. Until the end of 2011, a ‘deposit contribution’ of up to £1,750 is also available to customers purchasing their new car with Mazda finance.

Available now at the Hadfield Road showroom is the compact 3.9-metre long Mazda2. Every model in the three- and five-door hatchback range has air-conditioning and prices start from just £8,995 for the TS 1.3 (saving £1,310), with TS2 models from £10,780 and Sport models from £12,595 (on-the-road). Victoria Park Mazda is also offering the larger Mazda3 model, starting from just £12,995 (saving £2,560) for the generously equipped TS 1.6-litre hatchback.

Practical and stylish, the hugely popular Mazda6 range presents a 21-strong line-up of hatchbacks and estates to customers offering a rare combination of performance, fuel economy and low emissions. At Victoria Park Mazda Prices start from £15,995 (saving £2,860) for the TS 1.8-litre, 120ps hatchback.

The iconic Mazda MX-5 sportscar continues to be the world’s best-selling roadster, offering open-top driving thrills with the added benefits of refinement, security and affordability. The Roadster Coupé version, with its powered folding roof, makes a great all-year-round sportscar and the legendary MX-5 range is currently priced from just £16,990.

‘Special edition’ models with a host of extra equipment also represent great value at
Victoria Park Mazda. The Mazda2 Tamura is priced from £11,480, the Mazda3 Takuya costs £16,200 and the Mazda6 Takuya hatchbacks and estate start from an impressive £20,005.

To enjoy a brand new Mazda this autumn at a great value price, to find out more about the Mazda range or to book a test drive, please call Victoria Park Mazda on 0800 0214370 or visit the showroom on Hadfield Road, Cardiff.

Limited Edition ‘Black’ model boosts Mazda2 range

• Limited Edition ‘Mazda2 Black’ model from only £12,395 (OTR)

• Choice of eight three-door and five-door models, priced from just £8,995^ (OTR)

• Fuel economy up to 67.3mpg combined cycle and CO2 emissions from as low as 110g/km

• Generous standard equipment with air-conditioning on every model

• Automatic model featuring the 1.5-litre engine with a four-speed transmission

The Mazda2 line-up this winter features an eight-strong model range with three-door and five-door hatchback body styles, priced from just £8,995^ (OTR) including current customer-savings. Customers have a choice of three petrol and one diesel powertrain, an automatic transmission, four generous equipment levels (TS Air Con, TS2, Tamura and Sport) and low-rate finance on every model, until 31 December 2011.

For a limited period, the line-up is joined by the new ‘Mazda2 Black’ an 84ps, 1.3-litre 5-door model based on the Tamura. This model brings a darker, edgy attitude to Mazda’s small car line-up while offering great value, plus a choice of three striking colours – Spirited Green, Crystal White and True Red. Additional features include a black wrapped roof, 16-inch matt black alloy wheels, front fog lamps, privacy glass, rear electric windows, climate-control air-conditioning, a Parrot Bluetooth® hands-free kit and a new rear bumper sports trim. Just 618 examples of the Mazda2 Black will be made, with prices starting from £12,395 (OTR).

Alongside the Mazda2 Black is the highly successful Mazda2 1.3 5-door Takuya, available for a limited period. This model offers truly remarkable value, plus a choice of five colours, including the unique Aluminium Silver and Burgundy Red. Additional features include front fog lamps, black sports interior trim, electric rear windows, climate-control air-conditioning, a Parrot Bluetooth® hands-free kit and a new rear bumper sports trim – for just £11,940 (OTR).
The Mazda2 range boasts a high quality interior, good ride comfort, superb handling and refinement. Outside, the Mazda2 carries an exquisite and dynamic design, which blends the brand’s ‘family face’ with a large five-point grille and large Mazda badge.
Inside, finishes and decorative parts give a high quality feel throughout the cabin thanks to the design of the instrument panel, ‘blackout’ finish dials with chrome rings, the centre stack – finished in piano black – and sporty seats. A stiffer bodyshell, softer mountings for the rear trailing arms and re-tuned rear dampers give the Mazda2 good road holding and ride comfort.

“In its latest form, Mazda2 combines superior ride comfort, superb handling and quality with stylish, spirited and fun attributes that Mazda is renowned for. It is therefore no surprise it is the best selling model in the Mazda range,” comments Peter Allibon, Sales Director, Mazda UK. “The arrival of the Mazda2 Black will expand the appeal of our already popular model, attracting different kinds of consumers with its Defy Convention appearance.”
Owing to its lightweight construction, the Mazda2 combines spirited performance and remarkable fuel economy with outstanding handling and dynamics, for a truly spirited sporty drive.

For the 2011 powertrain line-up, the petrol engines have been retuned and the manual transmission’s gearing raised – resulting in improved fuel consumption (better by 2 percent) and reduced CO2 emissions (down 4.8 percent), so that five Mazda2 cars now qualify for zero road tax (first year rate).
The 1.3-litre engine is available with 75ps and 84ps outputs, while the 1.5-litre generates 102ps and the 1.6-litre turbo-diesel produces 95ps. The Mazda2 TS2 Automatic combines the powerful 1.5-litre petrol engine from the Sport version with a four-speed automatic transmission. Fuel economy varies between 44.8 and 67.3mpg (combined cycle), while CO2 ratings spread from 110g/km to 145g/km.

Prices for the Mazda2 range start from only £8,995^ (OTR) for the Mazda2 TS Air Con, whilst TS2 models begin at £10,780^ with Sport models from £12,595^ (including current customer-savings). Equipment levels on the Mazda2 range are extremely generous. Every model comes with dual front airbags, air-conditioning, electric front windows, CD radio with Auxiliary jack and a Thatcham Category 1 alarm.

Special customer offers until 31 December 2011

The Mazda2 TS Air Con is now available from just £8,995 including a customer-saving of £1,310. Buyers of this model can also benefit from Representative 6.9% APR** finance when purchasing on either Personal Contract Purchase, or Conditional Sale contracts over 36 months.
Mazda dealers are offering buyers of all other Mazda2 models two finance packages: 1) 0% APR* finance on Mazda Conditional Sale (with a 50% minimum deposit) up to 36 months (excluding TS Air Con). 2) Representative 6.9% APR** finance on Mazda Conditional Sale and Mazda Personal Contract Purchase (no minimum deposit) up to 36 months. In addition to the special finance offers, customers purchasing Mazda2 models on Mazda Personal Contract Purchase with 6.9% APR** finance can benefit from a deposit contribution of £650 (excluding TS Air Con).
Currently, all Mazda2 models (excluding TS Air Con, Takuya and Black) are also available with a customer saving of £350 off the retail list price. All offers are for retail customers only and for cars registered before 31 December 2011. Limited Edition ‘Black’ model boosts Mazda2 rang Prices with this symbol ^ include current customer-saving.

Finance offers are for retail sales only. Subject to availability at participating dealers only on vehicles registered until 31 December 2011. *0% finance available on Mazda Conditional Sale with minimum 50% deposit required. **6.9% finance available on Mazda Conditional Sale and Mazda Personal Contract Purchase. Finance subject to status. Terms and conditions apply. Applicants must be 18 or over. Guarantees/Indemnities may be required. Mazda Financial Services RH1 1SR.

Mazda Announces New Compact SUV Will be Mazda CX-5

Mazda Motor Corporation has announced that its all-new compact crossover SUV, which is scheduled to launch in the UK in 2012, will be called the Mazda CX-5.

All-new, the Mazda CX-5 is the production model derived from the Mazda MINAGI concept car, which made its debut at the Geneva Motor Show in March 2011, and has also been shown at the New York International Auto Show in April 2011.

The CX-5 will be the first production vehicle to incorporate Mazda’s ‘KODO – Soul of Motion’ design theme that premiered on the Mazda SHINARI concept car last year. When it appears in Mazda showrooms around the world next year, the compact SUV will feature a full range of Mazda’s breakthrough SKYACTIV technologies, including new-generation engines, transmissions, bodyshell design and chassis engineering.

The “CX” in CX-5 is Mazda’s official designation for its global line-up of crossover SUV vehicles, which also includes the Mazda CX-7 and Mazda CX-9 – depending on individual markets. The
CX-5 will be the compact model in the series.

In production form, the Mazda CX-5 has made its international debut at this year’s Frankfurt International Motor Show held in Germany in September – before going on sale in the U.K. in May 2012.

Mazda drives into the future with SKYACTIV for U.K. in late 2011/ early 2012

• SKYACTIV petrol and diesel engines with record compression ratios
• New manual and automatic transmissions
• SKYACTIV bodyshell and chassis much lighter and more agile

Mazda Motor Corporation has published new details about its next-generation powertrain technologies with the name SKYACTIV. These include completely new engines, transmissions, bodyshells and platforms that will be launched in 2011 making major reductions in fuel consumption and CO2 emissions for all Mazda models possible. This process will initially concentrate on lightweight construction as a core value of the brand, along with the optimisation of conventional powertrain technologies. In further phases, efficiency improving technologies, such as regenerative brake systems and hybrid power systems, will be successively introduced. Mazda’s goal is to lower the fuel consumption of its global fleet by 30 percent by 2015 (compared to 2008).

Mazda’s SKYACTIV-G petrol engine, for instance, will achieve fuel consumption levels (without the use of electric components) that until now have been the reserve of hybrid powertrains. This high-efficiency direct-injection petrol engine employs a compression ratio of 14.0:1, the highest compression ratio ever used in a production petrol engine anywhere in the world. This enables the engine to use 15 percent less fuel and also contributes to a 15 percent increase in torque output. Higher torque at low and mid-range engine speeds means better driveability with less fuel consumption in everyday driving.

The new SKYACTIV-D diesel engine also sets a new record for compression ratio at 14.0:1, which is the lowest ever employed for a diesel engine. This results in a drop in fuel consumption of 20 percent and especially clean combustion. Without expensive after-treatment to reduce NOx, the new Mazda SKYACTIV-D engine will meet future Euro 6 emission standards. A two-phase turbocharger delivers smooth and linear responses from low to high engine speeds and increases low and high-end torque up to the rev limit of 5,200 rpm.

Mazda has developed a new SKYACTIV-Drive automatic transmission as part of its SKYACTIV technology that combines the advantages of a conventional automatic transmission, a continuously-variable transmission and a double-clutch transmission. The dramatically widened lock-up range increases the efficiency of the torque converter, improves torque transfer efficiency, and gives a direct driving feel that is comparable to a manual transmission. The new SKYACTIV-Drive delivers improved fuel economy of up to 7 percent compared to a current, conventional torque-converter automatic transmission.

The new SKYACTIV-MT is an especially lightweight and compact manual transmission with reduced internal friction that contributes to lowering fuel consumption. Its compact size allows for efficient vehicle packaging, while its short selector stroke and light shift feel are reminiscent of a sportscar.

Mazda is convinced that lowering vehicle weight is a key factor in lowering fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. A central role in this will be played by the new body structure SKYACTIV-Body and the vehicle platform SKYACTIV-Chassis. The newly-developed, high-strength bodyshell is 8 percent lighter and 30 percent stiffer, and combines outstanding crash safety with an excellent foundation for agile handling attributes. Less weight is achieved for the most part by increased use of high-tensile steels and optimised bonding materials. The new SKYACTIV-Chassis comes with a newly-developed suspension that is 14 percent lighter than the current suspension and delivers precise handling and high quality ride comfort.

Mazda announces New Design Theme: ‘KODO – Soul of Motion’

Mazda Motor Corporation today announced Mazda’s new design theme, ‘KODO – Soul of Motion’, and revealed the Mazda Shinari concept car, the first vehicle to embody this new theme. Since launching its first passenger car, the Mazda R360 Coupe, exactly 50 years ago, Mazda has spent many years exploring the concept of ‘motion,’ offering customers designs that were exciting both to view and to drive.

Since the launch of the ‘Zoom-Zoom’ brand message in 2000, Mazda has pursued the concept of more athletic and sporty motion, and has adopted dynamic designs for all Mazda models starting with the Mazda6 and followed by the RX-8 sports coupe and the lightweight Mazda2. In recent years, this motion-based design philosophy has been further extended to incorporate the theme of ‘motion inspired by nature’, featured in the Mazda Nagare concept car series and the new Mazda5 now reaching UK dealer showrooms.

As a result of these initiatives, since the launch of the first Mazda6 in 2002, Mazda design has been widely acclaimed, receiving 30 major accolades together with a variety of prestigious automotive awards.

Ikuo Maeda, the head of Mazda’s Design Division, explains the new KODO design theme in this way: “In our work to further evolve the expression of motion, Mazda Design has focused on the strength, beauty and tension found in the ‘instantaneous movement’ of animals at the very moment that the motion begins. This motion is so full of vitality that it stirs the emotions of those who see it. We have named it ‘KODO – Soul of Motion’, and our aim is to express movement with forceful vitality and speed, embodying this design theme in Mazda’s upcoming models.”

Maeda continues, “Mazda’s four design studios located in Japan (Hiroshima and Yokohama), Europe (Frankfurt, Germany), and North America (Irvine, California) are currently combining to
take up the challenge we have set them to achieve a breakthrough in the expression of motion in car design, and to incorporate this expression into our future products.”

Mazda SHINARI
Mazda Shinari is a four-door, four-seater, sports coupe and a pure expression of the new design theme in its idealised form. Mazda Shinari showcases several new design elements that will carry forward into production, and represents the first initiative by Mazda Design to express ‘KODO – Soul of Motion’.

The Japanese word shinari describes the powerful yet supple appearance of great resilient force when objects of high tensile strength, such as steel or bamboo, are twisted or bent. It also refers to the appearance of a person or animal as it flexes its muscles in preparation for a fast movement, and it is these images that form the basis for the name of this concept car.

With a feeling of strength flowing across every panel and part, the Mazda Shinari looks ready to leap forwards at any second. Its form incorporates the expression of a strong backbone running through the body, the sudden release of pent-up energy, and the interplay of beautiful, supple movements. The distinctive front fenders represent the further evolution of the prominent fenders introduced on the RX-8. They highlight the dynamic movement expressed in the sides of Shinari , in a style that is both sporty and elegant.

Together with the further three-dimensional sculpting of the front grille, the Shinari design proudly emphasises the Mazda lineage. There is a powerful line of movement originating at the grille and continuing through the bonnet, fender, front lamp modules and bumper. Finally, an aluminium floating bar linking the grille with the headlights enhances the three-dimensional expression of speed.

In the interior, Mazda Design has created the ‘ultimate athletic space’ focused on linking ergonomics with basic mechanical functions. It has designed the optimum space for the driver’s cockpit, to enable the driver to focus on the task of driving, as well as the passenger environment, creating a sense of openness. In this model, Mazda offers new ideas for the human-machine interface in cockpit design, enabling the driver to switch at will between three modes: Business, Pleasure and Sport, to obtain the maximum enjoyment from driving – whatever the purpose of the journey.

Victoria Park Mazda Celebrates 25th Anniversary With Mazda in March 2007

In March 2007 Victoria Park Mazda in Cardiff celebrated its 25th anniversary as a Mazda dealer. The dealership’s commitment to Mazda UK was applauded by senior Mazda staff who visited the showroom in Hadfield Road to celebrate it's 25th Anniversary. Victoria Park Mazda was congratulated for its milestone anniversary and presented with a commemorative plaque by Floyd Timms, Mazda UK national sales manager.

“I am delighted to receive this award on behalf of Victoria Park Mazda,” commented Gareth Jones, dealer principal at Victoria Park Mazda. “We have been a Mazda dealer for 25 years and have seen the company grow into one of the UK’s most successful car manufacturers. Mazda is an exciting brand to work with and I’m not surprised it was named ‘Best Carmaker 2008’ by consumer organisation Which? I look forward to many more years as a Mazda dealer serving our local community.”

On presenting the plaque, Floyd Timms, Mazda UK national sales manager commented: “It gives me great pleasure to present this plaque to Victoria Park Mazda. The team here is fantastic and has consistently offered a high level of service to customers in Cardiff over the years. Victoria Park Mazda really is a great asset to Mazda UK.”

Mazda UK managing director Jeremy Thomson also congratulated the team on their anniversary, adding: “This plaque is in recognition of Victoria Park Mazda’s hard work and dedication over the years. Victoria Park Mazda’s loyalty and commitment is much appreciated by Mazda UK. I wish the team every success in the future.”

To find out more about the Mazda range or to arrange a test-drive, please call Victoria Park Mazda on (029) 20387461 or visit the showroom at Hadfield Road, Cardiff.