Body Colors

Two new colors, Aurora Blue Mica and Crystal White Pearl Mica*3 have been added and two popular colors used on other Mazda models, Phantom Blue Mica and Galaxy Gray Mica, are among the total of 11 colors that can be selected for the Axela.

*3:  If this color is selected as the body color, the price increases by 31,500 yen (with tax).


Powertrain

Mazda Axela Sport / Mazda Axela boasts improved driving performance thanks to the following new features: 

-  Electronically controlled five-speed automatic transmission (Activematic) that ensures linear acceleration and a smooth gearshift. (This is available on the 2.0-liter and 2.3-liter models.) 
-  A sequential valve timing (S-VT) mechanism that improves torque. (This is available on the 2.0-liter model.) 
-  An electronically-controlled throttle that brings out a more precise and better-controlled acceleration. (This is available for all models.) 


Equipment

The following are newly adopted features: 

-  A Bose sound system that can accommodate MP3 files with a subwoofer and seven speakers which are available as a factory-installed option. (This is available for all models except for the 15F and 15C grades) 
-  An advanced keyless entry & engine starter system available as a factory-installed option for all grades except for the 15F. 
-  A steering wheel-mounted gearshift switch that enables the driver to shift without moving his or her hand from the steering wheel. (Standard equipment on the 20S and the 23S.) 
-  An immobilizer that is an effective theft deterrent. (Standard equipment for all models except for the 15F.) 
-  A three-point seatbelt for the middle seat in the rear seat area and headrests. (Standard equipment for all models) 



Other features

-  Mazda Axela's steering and handling capabilities are well-recognized advantages and they have been further enhanced by increasing the body stiffness and improving the suspension. The driving has become even more agile and exciting. 
-  The vibration characteristics of the rear suspension have been reviewed to reduce road noise and noise-absorbent materials were embedded inside the ceiling to reduce wind noise. The result: quietness has been improved, for a better, more comfortable driving environment. 
-  A four-wheel-drive (4WD) version, the 20F grade, has been newly-added to the lineup. The 4WD model features an Active Torque Split All-Wheel-Drive System that adjusts the front/rear wheel torque distribution to deliver optimum drive power depending on road surface and driving conditions. 
-  The front-wheel-drive (FWD) model is certified for the Japanese government's 2005 emission standard 75% reduction level (SU-LEV). (The 4WD model is certified for the 2005 emission standard 50% reduction level.) All models have achieved a three-to-five percent improvement in fuel economy. 
 
 


Main features of the Mazdaspeed Axela

Exterior

Functioning as an air intake, the Mazdaspeed Axela's sporty grille and bold front fender lines, large aerodynamically-shaped front bumper with lower grille, 18-inch aluminum wheels and floating roof spoilers, all serve to accentuate Mazda Axela's styling presence and are design cues that hint of its high-level driving performance.

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