Advanced aerodynamics

Developers of the Mazda3 facelift used advanced aerodynamic simulation technology to test and identify the most suitable underbody shapes to control wind turbulence and eddies under the car at high speeds. The upgraded underbody has been smoothed out at the front, which reduces turbulence under and along the side of the car. This not only makes the Mazda3 facelift more stable during high-speed, straight ahead driving, but lowers overall fuel consumption by reducing aerodynamic drag and allows better acceleration at high speeds.


Enhanced passenger safety technologies

Mazda3 has always been safe, controllable and predictable to drive under normal conditions. Its standard active safety package includes ventilated 278 mm disc breaks at the front and solid 265 mm discs at rear (for the MZR 2.0-litre, 300 mm at the front and 280 mm at the rear), ABS, EBD and emergency brake assist. Dynamic stability control (DSC) is also available for controllable and stable handling, along with auto light and rain-sensing wiper systems for clear visibility of the road in bad weather and during night driving. For the upgraded model, the suspension updates mentioned above contribute to making the car safer to drive in the straight-ahead position and to provide improved cornering stability. The Mazda3 facelift body shell is now more rigid than the outgoing model with the front suspension housings 36 now bracketed to the fender frame and a new tunnel cross member now extended to the frame side members on both sides.

On the passive side, Mazda3 has front airbags, front side airbags, optional curtain airbags (depending on market), seatbelt pretensioners with load-limiters and a collapsible brake pedal. Two new updates are introduced with the Mazda3 facelift that make the car even safer. The steering column has been completely redesigned with energy- absorbing padding and the shape of the steering wheel adjustment lever modified, both of which will help reduce the risk of driver knee injury in a serious frontal impact. Also new is a seatbelt reminder system that now includes passenger seat and the rear seats. A display above the rear view mirror indicates if all seatbelts are buckled and an audible buzzer sounds if someone anywhere in the car is not buckled up.

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