Mazda has announced the launch of the 2017 Axela/Mazda3 on the Japanese market. This is an updated version of the popular compact model from Mazda, which has been sold in over five million units since its launch.
For the 2017 model year, Mazda has improved the Axela/Mazda3 with more usability and practicality, with minute design changes. The modifications performed include redesigning the front grille, new front and rear bumpers, different ornaments for the foglights, and new headlamp and taillamp graphics.
All of the modifications were done while following “Jinba Ittai,” Mazda’s rider-and-horse-as-one philosophy, which was the guiding principle of the original MX-5 Miata.
Not only does the 2017 Mazda3/Axela come with torque vectoring, but it also has improvements to the diesel engine range. The latter has an enhanced accelerator response thanks to “high-precision boost control,” along with a diesel knock reduction system called “Natural Sound Frequency Control.”
The second system is meant to dampen vibrations that cause knocking in diesel engines during three rev ranges. Furthermore, Mazda introduced its “Natural Sound Smoother” system to all of the diesel versions.
The Japanese automaker has no taken the time to describe how each of these systems operates, but we expect more information once the 2017 Mazda3 will be available on the European market.
Once inside, drivers will notice a high-quality full-color display for the enhanced Active Driving Display. It is a piece of glass which is raised above the instrument cluster, and is Mazda’s interpretation of a head-up display system. The drivers of the 2017 Axela will also benefit from an improved ergonomic level of the steering wheel.
Also on the technology chapter, Mazda has introduced Adaptive LED Headlamps as optional equipment in the range, and they include automatic leveling, as well as wide-range low beams and high-beam assistant.
The Mazda Axela’s European twin, the 2017 Mazda3, is expected in showrooms on the Old Continent later this year. Like before, Mazda will offer three gasoline engine options, along with two diesel engines.
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