LA Mazda in Edmonton, Alberta is very excited to share the all new redesigned Mazda3. The top selling North American sedan is due for a redesign for the 2014 model year, and we now have an idea of what to expect for the next generation of Mazda’s #1 selling model: a lighter, more efficient ride.
According to a Car and Driver report, the new Mazda 3 will deliver the same lightweight platform as the industry leading CX-5. This car has been taking it's slimfast shakes and you will notice the difference the minute you get behind the wheel Mazda’s SkyActiv technology philosophy, which stresses reducing weight and increasing rigidity to improve fuel economy, handling and performance.

• 20% better fuel efficiency thanks to the low compression ratio of 14.0:1.
• A new two-stage turbocharger realizes smooth and linear response from low to highend speeds, and greatly increases low and high-end torque (up to 5,200 rpm rev limit) Complies with global emissions regulations (Euro6 in Europe, Tier2Bin5 in North America, and the Post New Long-Term Regulations in Japan), without expensive NOx after treatment.

The recently-introduced 2.0-liter SkyActiv four-cylinder will continue to out-perform the Toyota and Honda models in their segment. The weight savings will most likely push highway fuel economy past the 40-mpg mark. Diesel advocates will be pleasantly surprised to hear that the U.S. spec Mazda3 could join the CX-5 in offering an oil-burning mill, although Mazda has not announced a final decision as of yet.
As we wrote about in a previous post about the 2014 Mazda 6 featuring Mazda’s latest “KODO” design language will grace the exterior, with details similar to those of the new Mazda 6 and CX-9.The interior will be represented by mainly the same that Mazda owner's have been used to.
The Mazda 3 will be a major model for Mazda’s U.S. fortunes. At present, the company builds its entire U.S. lineup in Japan, leaving it extremely vulnerable to the profit-eroding strength of the yen. However, the next Mazda3 will be produced in a new factory in Mexico, resulting in higher profits that could prove imperitive should the company start to show red on the built-in-Japan models.
Either way you look at it folks Mazda is here to stay and with the recent announcements to their 2014 lineup I would have to simply state that they are here to play as well. Till next time thanks for reading and sharing!

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2014 Mazda 6 Coming to L.A. Mazda Soon

The 2014 Mazda 6 was announced in August. The Japanese automaker has released detailed information about its new ‘i-ACTIVSENSE’ safety technologies which will be found on its new model.
When shopping for a new car in Edmonton, be sure to have this 2014 Mazda 6 on your short list for cars you must drive before you buy. L.A. Mazda is proud to be part of the unveiling of the 2014 Mazda 6.

The all-new Mazda 6 will feature the full range of i-ACTIVSENSE technologies. The safety features are categorized into three different support groups – Driving Support, Hazard Recognition Support and Collision Avoidance/Damage Reduction Support.

The Driving Support category equips the Mazda 6 with its Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC).

TheHazard Recognition Support provides the vehicle with Forward Obstruction Warning (FOW), Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS), Rear Vehicle Monitoring (RVM), High Beam Control System (HBC) and Adaptive Front-Lighting System (AFS).These features help the driver avoid accidents.

The Collision Avoidance/Damage Reduction Support consists of Smart Brake Support (SBS), Smart City Brake Support (SCBS), and Acceleration Control for Automatic Transmission. These features help by automatically applying the brakes in the situation of an accident. The Acceleration Control for Automatic Transmission will curb engine power output and alerts the driver if the accelerator pedal is pressed excessively when there’s an obstacle in front of the car. These new safety features were developed with the aid of millimeter wave radars and cameras. Information has not yet been revealed if all of these technology features will be available on the 2014 Mazda 6 in North America.

At L.A. Mazda we are happy to provide consumer's with a product that provides world class safety with as well as the exclusive Mazda Kudo Design