Mazda 3 2019 – a new generation of Mazda 3

The new Mazda 3 model is officially unveiled on November 28, 2018 and scored its world premiere at the Los Angeles Auto Show. In our review of the 2019-2020 Mazda 3 sedan and hatchback – news, photos and videos, price and full specifications of the new 4th super popular generation model, Mazda 3. Sales of the new generation Mazda 3 will begin in January 2019, but only in the US market at a price of $18,990 for a 4-door sedan and $20,240 for a 5-door hatchback. Next year, the Mazda 3 sedan and hatchback will reach other markets, including the market.

When developing a new generation of Mazda 3, the designers and technical staff of the Japanese company Mazda Motor Corporation tried to take advantage of all the positive qualities of the family, which made it possible to achieve a high level of sales. Since the release of the first generation Mazda 3 in 2003, which was replaced in turn by the very boring Mazda 323 models, as of today, more than 6 million have been sold in the world!!! previous machines 3 generations. The main advantage for buyers who love Mazda triples is undoubtedly a bright and stylish appearance, a comfortable and high-quality interior, and most importantly, the Jinba Effey philosophy (“unity of horse and rider”). Sitting behind the wheel, the driver of the Mazda 3 literally merge with the car.

For the higher demands of modern Mazda buyers, specialists have significantly improved and improved the body and interior, chassis and transmissions, and even equipped with a new i-Activ all-wheel drive transmission with a clutch that connects the rear axle (in the past generation, Mazda 3 with all-wheel drive was offered exclusively in Japan).

Representatives of the Japanese company hinted that the new Mazda 3 has taken a big step in one direction to the premium class, after the Mazda crossover CX-5 and the high-ranking model Mazda 6.

The new look of the Mazda 3 model family is based on a more meaningful and mature take on the Kodo brand design language, but with a new philosophy of “less is more” (loosely translated as “less is more”). Leaving aside the philosophical treatises of Japanese designers, just explain that you were trying to remove everything unnecessary from the car body. The body of the novelty has many stylish lines and details that provide a unique play of light, shadows and reflections on the steel body of the car. Everything would seem complicated, but in fact we have before us, perhaps, the most attractive representative of the European C-class.

Competitors and rivals from the new “troika” in the face of compact sedans and hatchbacks from other manufacturers just look boring and faceless, but the new generation Mazda 3 looks super. And how cool, the appearance of a simple and concise headlights and taillights with LED rings is a feast for the eyes.

• The external body dimensions of the Mazda 3 hatchback (Mazda 3 sedan) 2019-2020 will be 4459 mm (4662 mm) long, 1797 mm wide, 1440 mm (1445 mm) high 2725 mm wheelbase.
• The new generation sedan and hatchback come standard with 16-inch wheels with 205/60R16 tires, with larger 18-inch 215/45R18 tires available as an option.

The body of the 4th generation of the Japanese compact car Mazda 3 has become significantly stronger and stiffer than the 3rd generation models. In the presence of loop sets of reinforcements, which increases the rigidity of the body, the new parts are better, absorbing the kinetic energy of impact in a collision, increasing the proportion of high and ultra-high strength steel to 30%.

Also worth noting is the new front bumper and hood with shock absorption structures (all to ensure the safety of pedestrians in the event of an accident). A knee airbag for the driver is standard, as well as dual-chamber side airbags.

The philosophy in the style of minimalism: “less is more” in full and found itself in the interior of the new generation Mazda 3, where the most important thing is simplicity, coupled with high functionality, received in the name of Mazda Skyactiv, in car architecture. All controls are simple and comfortable, from the steering wheel and dashboard, ending with a multimedia system with an 8.8-inch color display, an air conditioning unit and a seat.

Air vents and ventilation units for climate control are seamlessly integrated into the front panel, the gear lever moves forward to an excellent position (minimum distance from the steering wheel), the steering column is now height adjustable by 70 mm, the front seats with a new structure have cushion tilt adjustment, with improved visibility, sound and noise insulation of the cabin.

The new Trinity will have a standard 8-speaker audio system and a 12-speaker Bose premium audio system as standard and optional equipment, a suite of i-safety systems above, complemented by monitoring the driver's condition using an infrared sensor (infrared camera with infrared illumination), cloth or leather interior trim and even the innovative finish of the central tunnel (black bottom layer, decorated with laser engraving, covered, in turn, with a transparent varnish).

Specifications Mazda 3 2019-2020.
Frankly, the fourth generation Mazda 3 was a surprise semi-rear torsion beam suspension (3rd generation model with fully independent MacPherson strut front and multi-link rear). New “troika” in the front McPherson and rear beams. Mazda representatives claim that this mechanism provides perfect smoothness. What about handling and stability when cornering at high speed? After all, that's what drivers love about the Mazda 3. Apparently, the Japanese engineers at Mazda Motor Corporation think wind-driven enthusiasts opt for the all-wheel-drive version of the new products, but here I'm a transmission-active four-wheel drive working in tandem with g-vectoring plus control, combined with a torsion beam.

Perhaps under the hood of the 4th generation Mazda 3 there are surprises for motorists?

Indeed, in the engine bay of the 2019-2020 Mazda 3 sedan and hatchback there will be a new Skyactiv's 2.0-liter petrol engine with supercharger drive and spark plug technology, controlled compression ignition. The letters SPCCI are hidden compression ignition technology, but operate spark plugs. The characteristics of the new engine have not yet been disclosed, but according to preliminary information, the new engine with a capacity of 187 liters. with. and 230 Nm. The Japanese only claim that the innovative engine power is comparable to the impact of a 2.5-liter naturally aspirated engine, and the fuel consumption of a 1.5-liter turbodiesel.
From the very beginning of sales of the new Mazda 3 will be offered to customers with gasoline engines of the SkyActiv-g family (themselves Skyactiv 1.5 (120 hp) Skyactiv, from 2.0 (150 hp) Skyactiv, to 2.5 (194 hp)), as well as the new Skyactiv turbodiesel, V-D 1.8 (115 hp 270 Nm), previously registered for the new Mazda CX-3 SUV. Transmission for the new 6-speed manual, choice of manual and automatic.