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Una vez entrado en el último trimestre del año, el constructor japonés dota al Mazda5 con nuevo equipamiento de serie, tanto de seguridad como de confort. Su precio parte de los 22.000 €.

Hasta ahora, el Mazda5 montaba un completo equipamiento de serie: control de estabilidad (DSC) y tracción (TSC), 10 airbags, Isofix, aire acondicionado, elevalunas eléctricos delanteros y traseros, cierre global, puertas traseras deslizantes, 45 huecos portaobjetos, 7 plazas con sistema de plegado de asientos Karakuri, mesas tipo picnic tras los asientos delanteros, radio CD-mp3 con conexión AUX y 6 altavoces, ordenador de a bordo, volante y pomo del cambio en cuero, entre otros elementos. Pero a partir de octubre, Mazda otorga a su monovolumen un mayor equipamiento que, dependiendo del acabado elegido, consiste:

Equipamiento:
Acabado Active
- Espejos eléctricos plegables

Style (sustituye al actual Active Pack Top)
- Espejos eléctricos plegables
- Ópticas traseras tipo LED
- Cristales traseros tintados
- Control de crucero (sólo en diésel)

Style Plus (sustituye al actual Sportive)
- Espejos eléctricos plegables
- Ópticas traseras tipo LED
- Puertas traseras eléctricas
- Bluetooth

También los acabados Sportive Xenón y Active+ Automático cambian de nombre por Style Plus Xenón y Style Plus Xenón AT, respectivamente.

Precios
Mazda5 Active 1.8 115 CV: 22.200 €
Mazda5 Style 1.8 115 CV MAV: 23.400 €
Mazda5 Style+ 2.0 146 CV: 25.950 €
Mazda5 Style+ 2.0 AUT. 146 CV: 27.800 €
Mazda5 Active 2.0 CRTD 110 CV: 23.700 €
Mazda5 Style 2.0 CRTD 110 CV: 25.000 €
Mazda5 Style+ 2.0 CRTD 143 CV: 27.550 €

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Just five days ago I became the proud owner of a new Mazda5. Today I needed gas, but was surprised to discover that I was utterly and completely unable to unscrew the gas cap.

After a number of failed attempts, I asked the woman at the next pump — her name was Sarah — if she had any suggestions. As we both tried to loosen the cap, it suddenly broke off in her hand.

To recap: I desperately needed gas, the gas cap on my brand new car just broke off and I still couldn’t fill up.

Fortunately, I found another customer willing to help out. But when the Toolman’s vise grips failed to turn it loose, he pulled out a hammer. A HAMMER!? It was silly to doubt him, because a moment later he freed the gas plug with a single blow.

Thanks to my Good Samaritans — Sarah and the Toolman — I was able to fill up and get on with my evening. Tomorrow I’ll be calling the dealer to replace my broken gas cap.

I’ve never been one to dicker with a car dealer. Not my thing. That’s why, when I discovered my leasing agent, I never turned back. Finding a new car is a whole new ballgame for me.

I begin my search online then take time to drive the contenders. This time around I visited a number of dealers including, Mazda, Chevy, Honda and Jeep.  I go. I drive. I get out. Once I’ve made my choice (or choices), I make the phone call.

That’s where I am today. I made the phone call and had my agent run the numbers. The result? Well, he found my first choice (a black Mazda5 with tan leather interior) and provided me the best deal to consider. He did his part. Now the ball’s in my court. Is it the right choice? The right price? The right car? I’ll likely make a decision over the next few days. Stay tuned!

Lester Moultrie was a very good sales rep. I told him what I was looking for and wanted in a car. I drove a Mazda5 when my car was in the shop and decided I would get one the next time I bought a car. However, I really didn’t expect it as soon as I had to buy, but I came looking for my Mazda, and was lucky enough to find it on my first visit. I looked at several other dealers and kinds, but I still liked Mazda5 the best, so returned to purchase. I’m sure I will enjoy it very much, and the attention and service has been very good.

Thanks!

Better Sivgletary

Ok, most of you have probably seen it: the Honda Odyssey “Respect the Van” commercial.

I’m trying to decide whether our next vehicle needs to be a Honda minivan, or if I should be extremely concerned as a father . . .

Because EVERY time this commercial comes on the TV, it doesn’t matter what Katie is doing, she will freeze and watch the commercial.

Maybe she likes the 80’s A-Team style retro music.

I don’t know, but it’s just a wee bit disturbing.

I pity the fool who messes with my daughter.  (Just had to throw that in there.)

For now, we’re sticking with our not-quite-a-minivan Mazda 5.

Mazda refuerza el equipamiento de su monovolumen con un DVD de techo para las plazas traseras. La oferta estará disponible esta el 31 de julio.

La firma japonesa amplía el equipamiento de serie del Mazda5 con un DVD de última generación. Tiene un diseño ultrafino y pantalla abatible TFT LCD de 8,5 pulgadas. Lee la mayoría de los formatos de vídeo y dispone de función multilenguaje. Además, integra dos altavoces y entradas de audio/video para dispositivos externos. El DVD equipa mando a distancia, luces de cortesía y dos juegos de auriculares inalámbricos.

Toda la gama Mazda5 se beneficia de esta oferta, que estará disponible sólo hasta el 31 de julio.

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The facelift MX-5 embodies the purest form of Zoom-Zoom. With evolved sensory qualities, it continues to deliver the unchanging value of ‘Jinba-Ittai’ (oneness between driver and car) despite the changing world. Marking its 20th anniversary next year, the new MX-5 offers a ‘lots of fun’ driving experience underpinned by the untiring passion of Mazda’s engineers since 1989.

Updates at a Glance

Newly evolved look that’s functional and instantly recognizable, as Mazda, and as MX-5
• Exterior styling with greater dynamism & athleticism, which contributes to superior aerodynamics
• Strongly emphasized a premium identity in the look and feel of the Roadster Coupe

Enhanced engineering to enable the driver to enjoy the full potential of the engine performance
• 500 rpm higher rev limit and the raised engine speed at max power
• Introduced a forged crankshaft, fully floating pistons and newly designed valve springs

Sportier engine sound that responds more crisply to accelerator inputs
• Surge tank rigidity optimization, new forged crankshaft and ISE , Induction Sound Enhancer (for 6MT)
Smoother shifting feel with brisk and high-quality steering feel
• With 6MT, the meshing surfaces of the 1st–4th triple-cone synchronizers are now carbon coated, and the 3rd–4th synchronizer diameter has been increased.
• Linear & sporty 6AT that’s newly available for Europe incorporates two new control technologies, Direct Activematic (DAM) and Active Adaptive Shift (AAS).
• A lower front roll centre and retuned suspension make the car’s response to steering inputs more linear and enable the driver to precisely trace desired lines. The yaw and roll also feel more natural, producing a higher-quality ride
Improved quietness
• Roadster Coupe cockpit road noise with the roof closed is 2.1dB lower than before. Improvements include urethane filling in the front suspension member and damping material in the front roof section.
• Quietness is further promoted in the Roadster Coupe and soft-top version by stiffer door modules and by newly added reinforcements on the No. 2 crossmember.
Environmental, safety and conformability
• More convenient features, ie., improved Bose®sound system, 5 step adjustable seat heater, etc.
• Average fuel consumption display and outside air temperature is equipped
• More models featuring DSC as standard equipment

All information in this press copy is based on the specifications of the freshened Mazda MX-5 at the time of writing. Mazda’s product development is ongoing, so certain details of the vehicle may change. For confirmation, please contact the nearest Mazda public relations representative.

At the 2008 Paris Motor Show, Mazda is unveiling the freshened Mazda MX-5 and Mazda MX-5 Roadster Coupe.* Both versions of the facelifted MX-5 been reined for an even purer experience of Jinba Ittai – the unique feeling of oneness between driver and car that has distinguished the MX-5 since its inception.

Since launching the first-generation MX-5 in 1989, Mazda has stuck to the concept that driving enjoyment is the key value offered by the MX-5. Through two full redesigns and countless improvements, we’ve continued to heighten and improve the MX-5’s Jinba Ittai- focused ‘lots of fun’ character. We expanded the MX-5’s appeal to an even broader audience in 2006 with the launch of the MX-5 Roadster Coupe. As demands for safety and environmental compatibility have grown amid major changes in the automotive environment, we’ve continued to incorporate new technologies and innovations without compromising the MX-5’s inherent lightness.

*The version with a retractable hard top has various names according to market. In Europe, it’s called the Mazda MX-5 Roadster Coupe. In North America, it’s called the Mazda MX-5 Power Retractable Hard Top. And in Japan, it’s called the Mazda Roadster Power Retractable Hard Top.

With the latest MX-5 facelift, Mazda engineers set out to combine an enhanced Jinba Ittai feeling with revisions that would further cement the MX-5’s reputation as the most enjoyable lightweight two-seat sports car in the world. The designers retained the well- known friendly facial expression while incorporating elements of Mazda’s latest design themes for a dynamic, athletic look that embodies the MX-5’s function and purpose as a sports car. With the Roadster Coupe, they strongly emphasized a premium identity in the look and feel of the body and cabin.

With regard to dynamic performance, the engineers enhanced characteristics that appeal to the emotions yet cannot be expressed in terms of catalogue specifications. For example, they optimized the engine potential for greater enjoyment, created a sportier engine sound that responds more crisply to accelerator inputs, and realized a brisk, high-quality steering feel that gives a more linear response to movements of the steering wheel. And at the same time, they enhanced the MX-5 in terms of comfort, convenience, fuel economy, and safety.

MX-5 Programme Manager Takao Kijima says: ‘Although the kind of driving experience that people find enjoyable in a lightweight sports car never really changes, maintaining it in a vehicle that must also meet the continually changing demands of society is a daily challenge for Mazda engineers, and a particularly vital mission with the MX-5. Speaking as the engineer in charge of MX-5 development, I’m convinced that the MX-5 is-and will remain-more enjoyable than any competing car. I’m delighted that the new MX-5 and the newly evolved Jinba Ittai fun that it offers will soon be thrilling customers who already embrace the MX-5 philosophy, and those who are about to encounter the MX-5 for the first time.’

Heritage : Worldwide Acclaim and More than 850,000 Units of Production
The MX-5 has enjoyed worldwide popularity since its first-generation debut in 1989. Indeed, it is recognized by Guinness World Records as the world’s highest-selling two-seat convertible sports car in history. Since the launch of the third-generation model, the MX-5 has won more than 175 accolades including the 2005–2006 Japan Car of the Year award; Wheels magazine’s 2005 Car of the Year award; Top Gear magazine’s Roadster of the Year 2005 award; a place in Car and Driver magazine’s 2006 Ten Best Cars list; and selection by Consumer Reports as the best 2008 car in the ‘fun to drive’ category. Aggregate MX-5 production stood at 852,682 units at the end of July 2008, which looks set to be recognized again by Guinness World Records as the highest-ever production volume for a two-seat convertible sports car.

MX-5’s ‘Lots of Fun’ Character
The ‘lots of fun’ character conceived by Mazda for the MX-5 encompasses several kinds of fun: the fun of driving it, the fun of seeing its great styling, the fun of personalizing it, the fun of using it to get together with friends, and the fun of owning and using the MX-5 on a day-to-day basis. And underpinning this ‘lots of fun’ character is the feeling that Mazda calls Jinba Ittai. In developing the third-generation MX-5, Mazda engineers clearly defined Jinba Ittai by creating a fishbone chart with six categories (styling, touching, listening, driving, cornering, and braking) which were then broken down into individual attributes. With reference to the fishbone chart, they then used techniques based on Mazda’s unique philosophy of Kansei engineering to conduct development with a focus on enjoyment, beauty, and emotional attachment (values that can’t be measured in numerical terms). With the latest facelift, all members of the development team used the fishbone chart again as a way to keep their goals consistent while evolving the MX-5 to meet new social demands and customer expectations.

An Uncompromising Focus on Lightness
In the third-generation MX-5’s development, Mazda engineers pursued the ‘gram’ strategy (a programme of weight minimizationon a component-by-component basis), used cutting-edge technologies to make the body light and rigid, and adopted materials that were stronger and lighter than those used in the second-generation MX-5. As a result, they were able to limit the overall weight increase to just 10 kg (22 lb) and enhance performance at the same time. With the latest facelift, the development team adopted new mechanicals and equipment throughout the MX-5 but again kept the overall weight increase to an absolute minimum. The MX-5’s ideal 50:50 front/rear weight distribution and the reduced yaw-inertia moment achieved by Mazda with the third-generation MX-5 are totally uncompromised.

Design
A Newly Evolved Look that’s Functional and Instantly Recognizable
Design and craftsmanship, which are encompassed, respectively, by the ’styling’ and ‘touching’ categories in the fishbone chart, are particularly crucial to a sports car since they’re the main source of the car’s ‘fun to own’ and ‘fun to use’ characteristics. They must complement and underpin the car’s functionality. With the latest MX-5 facelift, the development team incorporated elements of Mazda’s newest design themes while carefully carrying forward the simple and instantly recognizable personality that Mazda established with the first-generation MX-5. The updated exterior styling reflects an evolution toward greater dynamism and athleticism, and it contributes to superior aerodynamic performance. The updated interior design realizes significantly enhanced quality and a more functional, driver-friendly sports-car cockpit.

Exterior Design: A Fusion of New Mazda Elements and an Unmistakable MX-5 Look
The front grille has been enlarged and changed from an oval shape to the five-point grille that forms part of the well-known Mazda family face. Combined with tautly styled headlights and lowing fog- lamp bezels, the new grille creates a reined and athletic expression. To preserve the character that has always been a hallmark of the MX-5, the five points of the grille are slightly rounded. Also, the new shape of the front bumper, with corners that extend downwards, enhances the dynamic look and improves the aerodynamics.

Viewed from the side, newly designed side sills form a character line that lows to the rear bumper in a way that emphasizes speed and stability. The reshaped side sills deflect air away from the rear wheels, and thereby contribute to superior aerodynamic performance.

The rear bumper has a new design that makes the rear look wider, sportier, and more integrated into the body. The rear combination lamps inherit the traditional MX-5 elliptical motif, and protrude further outboard for greater aerodynamic efficiency.

The Roadster Coupe’s more Upscale Identity
The MX-5 Roadster Coupe, which features a groundbreaking powered roof system, also incorporates several design changes that further emphasize its more upscale identity and distinguish it from the soft-top version.
• Front grille: Whereas the soft-top version has a in-type grille, the Roadster Coupe has a mesh grille that is framed by a chrome ring.
• Headlamp inner bezels: The headlamp inner bezels are painted silver on the soft-top version, but have a chrome finish on the Roadster Coupe. • Fog-lamp inner bezels: The fog lamp inner bezels are black on the soft-top version, but are painted silver on the Roadster Coupe.
• Outer door handles: The outer door handles are body-coloured on the soft-top version, but have a chrome finish on the Roadster Coupe.
• High-mounted stop lamp: The high-mounted stop lamp has a red lens on the soft-top version, but a clear lens on the Roadster Coupe.

New Wheel Designs
The MX-5 is available with 16-inch and 17-inch aluminium wheels. The 16-inch wheels have five sets of twin spokes for a lightweight look. The 17-inch wheels have 10 twisted spokes for a stronger impression of power and dynamism.

Interior Design: Higher Than Ever Quality and Driver- Friendliness
The interior design delivers the MX-5’s traditional combination of comfortable snugness below shoulder level and openness above shoulder level. It also reflects customer feedback in the form of enhanced quality and driver-friendly features.

The decorative surfaces on the instrument panel have been changed from glossy piano black to dark silver, which has a subtler, higher- quality look befitting a sports car. The meters have new graphics for higher legibility. The climate-control dials on the centre stack have each been given a silver-coloured ring for a higher-quality look. A protrusion has been eliminated from the outer surface of each door pocket to create more leg space. And the door and centre-console armrests have each been given a soft pad for a better feel.

Recaro seats designed exclusively for the MX-5 are available in certain regions. They are upholstered in leather and perforated Alcantara® for a sporty look, and they combine excellent support with easy ingress and egress.

Colour Variations
The MX-5 for Europe has a lineup of seven body colours including two new choices: Aluminium Metallic (a mix of sportiness and refinement) and Metropolitan Grey Mica. The soft top is black. Non- Recaro seats in the MX-5 for Europe are upholstered with black fabric or with black or Dune Beige (not available in Europe) leather depending on grade. The leather and perforated Alcantara* on the Recaro seats have a black-based two-tone colour scheme. The full lineup of body colours is as follows:
• Aluminium Metallic (new)
• Metropolitan Grey Mica (new)
• Sunflower Yellow (new; not available in Europe)
• Copper Red Mica
• Stormy Blue Mica
• True Red
• Brilliant Black
• Marble White (soft-top version only)

Dynamic Performance
Evolved Jinba Ittai for Enhanced Fun-To-Drive
The Jinba Ittai feeling on which Mazda has always focused with the MX-5 defines the kind of spontaneous car-and-driver interaction that anyone can experience whether they’re driving the MX-5 in town, on twisty roads, or on an open highway. With the latest facelift, Mazda engineers evolved the attributes in the ‘driving’, ‘cornering’, ‘braking’, and ‘listening’ categories in the fishbone chart to realize performance that lets drivers enjoy the feeling of oneness with the car to an even greater degree.

*Alcantara® is a Registered Trademark owned by Alcantara S.p.A

A 500 rpm Higher Rev Limit Maximizes Engine Potential for Greater Enjoyment
The powertrain has been enhanced to enable the driver to enjoy the full potential of the engine’s performance (a key ‘fun to drive’ aspect of the MX-5). Specifically, the speed at which the engine delivers maximum power has been raised from 6,700 rpm to 7,000 rpm (2.0-litre M/T version) and the rev limit has been raised from 7,000 rpm to 7,500 rpm (all 2.0-litre versions). Without these enhancements, the engine feels smooth and linear right up to the rev limit, even with the throttle wide open. With them, however, the driver can really experience the sensation of extracting every single horsepower out of the engine (the enhancements described here apply to the 2.0-litre grades with a manual transmission). The crucial 500 rpm increase in the rev limit is enabled by greater precision in the engine, namely: a forged crankshaft (this ensures the required rigidity at high engine speeds), fully floating pistons and newly designed valve springs.

A Sportier Engine Sound that Responds More Crisply to Accelerator Inputs
The engine sound (a key element in the ‘listening’ category of the MX-5 fishbone chart) is a big part of the sports car experience. With the latest facelift, Mazda engineers made the MX-5 engine sound even better without causing aural discomfort for people outside the car. Notably, they increased the rigidity of the plastic surge tank in the intake manifold. The optimized surge tank combines with the new forged crankshaft to realize a clearer engine sound throughout the rev range. In vehicles with the six-speed manual transmission, the engineers also adopted a newly developed device called an Induction Sound Enhancer (ISE). This amplifies the pulses that occur when an accelerator input opens the throttle valve to increase air low into the engine, thereby delivering a more exciting sound to the cockpit. The intake sound created by the ISE feels synchronized with the driver’s accelerator inputs, so the driver enjoys a crisp, thrilling engine sound even when using the accelerator pedal gently to adjust the revs for a downshift.

Newly Evolved and Reined Transmissions
With the six-speed manual transmission, the meshing surfaces of the 1st–4th triple-cone synchronizers are now carbon coated, and the 3rd–4th synchronizer diameter has been increased. These improvements enable smoother shifts up to the engine’s heightened rev limit of 7,500 rpm.

A six-speed Activematic automatic transmission that’s newly available with the MX-5 for Europe incorporates two new control technologies. One is Direct Activematic (DAM), which allows the driver to quickly change gears using paddles on the steering wheel while still driving in the ‘D’ range. It was developed to enable quick downshifts for three common situations: decelerating using engine braking on a downhill road; accelerating after decelerating into a corner; and overtaking another vehicle. (The driver does not need to select the ‘M’ range before shifting down.) Since Direct Activematic enables engine braking and acceleration more quickly and easily, it makes driving easier and more fun. The other new technology is Active Adaptive Shift (AAS), by means of which the transmission control system evaluates the driving situation from factors such as the road’s gradient and twistiness and the accelerator and brake inputs. When the system recognizes enthusiastic driving, it actively promotes upshifts and downshifts to realize a linear and sporty response that matches the driver’s intentions.

Handling that Further Heightens the Jinba Ittai Feeling
The MX-5 development team also heightened the Jinba Ittai feeling by comprehensively reining attributes in the category that’s called ‘cornering’ on the fishbone chart. A key refinement was made to the front suspension knuckles. The ball joints’ vertical pivot position was changed to reduce the height of the front roll centre by 26 mm. This decreased fluctuations in the vertical loading on the outer wheel during cornering manoeuvres. Consequently, roll movements caused by steering inputs feel more natural and the car’s response to steering inputs is more linear. In combination with newly tuned suspension components, the revision improves the Jinba Ittai steering feel whereby the driver can precisely trace desired lines. It also realizes a higher-quality ride by making the yaw and roll feel more natural.

An Athletic Design that Heightens Aerodynamic Performance
To improve handling stability, quietness, and high-speed fuel economy, the MX-5 development team drew on Mazda’s expertise in incorporating aerodynamic improvements into styling that’s faithful to a design theme. The main aerodynamic improvements are as follows:
• air guides that protrude downward from the left and right corners of the front bumper
• specification vehicles, except some specific markets)
• protruding rear combination lamps
• wider front tyre deflectors

As a result of these improvements, both the soft-top version and Roadster Coupe have top class aerodynamics for their class.

Comfort and Utility
A Quieter Ride in the Roadster Coupe
Given the Roadster Coupe’s more upscale positioning, the development team produced a quieter ride by reducing wheel resonance and adding damping and sound-insulating materials, such as urethane filling in the front suspension crossmember and damping material in the front part of the roof. Thanks to these improvements, road noise in the cockpit on a coarse road surface with the roof closed is 2.1dB lower than before. Quietness is further promoted in the Roadster Coupe and soft-top version by stiffer door modules and by newly added reinforcements on the No. 2 crossmember.

New Equipment for Comfort and Convenience
• Bose® sound system (optional): New features such as a six channel equalizer (with separate channels for the woofers and the door-mounted mid-to-high frequency speakers) achieve clearer, more dynamic sound reproduction.
• AUX jack: Third-party audio devices can be connected to the car’s audio system. There is also a 12V power socket.
• Bluetooth telephone system (optional): Hands-free communication is possible without even having to physically plug in Bluetooth-capable mobile telephones. The driver can make and accept calls using voice commands or controls mounted on the steering wheel.
• Improved seat heaters (optional): Shorter warmup times are complemented by five levels of adjustability (as opposed to the previous on/off control) for greater comfort.
• Storage for small items: The divider that forms cupholders in the centre-console can be removed to create a handy box for small items. There is also a net pocket on each door.

Ecology and Safety
Enhanced Environmental Performance for Greater Enjoyment
Mazda regards efforts to reduce fuel economy and exhaust emissions not only as a vital way to protect the environment but also as a way to make sports cars more fun to drive.

With the latest MX-5 facelift, Mazda engineers addressed fuel economy by reducing the rolling resistance of the tyres, reducing engine friction, and revising the transmission gear ratios. Lower exhaust emissions were achieved through upgraded precious metals in the catalytic converter. The MX-5’s improved emission performance complies with Japan’s SU-LEV standard, the European Union’s Stage 4 standard, and the United States’ ULEV2 standard.

To promote eco-driving, the digital display on the instrument panel can show the average fuel consumption (The display can be toggled between average fuel consumption, a double tripmeter, and the outside air temperature.)

Rigorous Attention to Safety
Improved active safety on the European MX-5 is realized by expanded availability of a tyre pressure monitoring system and by more models featuring Dynamic Stability Control as standard equipment. The MX-5 facelift will be introduced on the European market in early spring 2009.

Source: Mazda International

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Competing in one of the most popular and competitive automotive segments, the Mazda CX-9 is a clear class leader with its three-row, seven-passenger interior and powerful V6 engine. Named the 2008 North American Truck of the Year, CX-9 deftly blends sporty driving spirit with crossover SUV practicality.

In addition to a long list of awards, CX-9 has also received the top rating of five stars in frontal and side impact crashes from the U.S. government’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) vehicle safety tests and a top rating of Good from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) for front and side crash protection.

The Mazda CX-9 is the insightful solution not only to the modern family’s complex needs but also to the enthusiast driver’s desires. Mazda CX-9 is geared towards young couples and modern families. These outwardly-focused families have not lost their desire for high-intensity leisure activities, learning experiences or social interaction. The CX-9 is also ideal for couples with grown children who pursue an active lifestyle.

For the 2009 model year, enhancements are made including standard trip computer on all models, Bluetooth® phone capability added to Sport model, Sirius® satellite radio added to Moonroof and BOSE® Audio package and Rear Seat Entertainment System Package, heated seats and heated outside mirrors added to Sport Power Seat Package and auto-dimming rearview mirror with Homelink® added to the Grand Touring model.

AMPLE POWER, REFINED PERFORMANCE

The 2009 CX-9 is powered by a 273-horsepower 3.7-liter V6 engine, making the most complex pursuits as easy and as pleasurable as possible. The 60-degree short-stroke V6 is state-of-the-art throughout. Advanced features include a die-cast aluminum block with cast-in iron cylinder liners and aluminum cylinder heads for minimal weight. The valvetrain includes chain-driven dual overhead camshafts for minimal maintenance, four valves-per-cylinder with direct acting bucket-type actuators, and variable intake valve timing. A high 10.3:1 compression ratio maximizes efficiency and power output while the throttle is electronically controlled for instantaneous response. Two close-coupled catalytic converters cleanse the exhaust without inhibiting power.

Computer-aided-engineering analysis was extensively used to configure the cylinder block casting, to shape intake and exhaust ports, and to design the high-volume exhaust system fitted with three large mufflers. Very low back pressure is one of the reasons why the power curve is still ascending at the 6500-rpm redline. In addition, the forged-steel crankshaft is fitted with induction-hardened journals, a full complement of counterweights and a dual-mass damper. Engineering details even extend to a roller-chain cam-drive sprocket lined with rubber for quiet operation.

A power peak of 273 horsepower at 6,250 rpm provides CX-9 with sparkling accelerating and passing performance. The torque curve shows a strong curve rising from 3,000 to 6,000 rpm and peaking with 270 lb-ft at 4,250 rpm. Regular fuel (87 octane) is suitable for use in the CX-9 without power loss.

To combine excellent acceleration and high fuel mileage, CX-9 includes an Aisin-supplied six-speed Sport AT automatic transmission with manual-mode as standard equipment. Broad ratios maximize flexibility by providing enthusiastic launch acceleration with quiet cruising. The top two gears are both overdrive ratios.

Front-wheel drive is standard in the Mazda CX-9 for excellent drivability, with Mazda’s Active Torque Split All-Wheel Drive optionally available. Also used in the CX-7 crossover SUV, this system rapidly adjusts to changing traction needs by monitoring wheel slippage, steering angle, yaw rate, lateral acceleration and available driveline torque. In normal driving, 100-percent of the driving torque is delivered to the front wheels. During aggressive acceleration or when one front wheel is on the verge of slip, a controlled percentage of the available torque is directed to the rear axle.

A power take-off device integrated with the CX-9’s transaxle spins a drive shaft attached to an active coupling built into the rear differential. Commanded by a control module, the servo-controlled multi-plate coupling can route up to 50 percent of the available torque to the rear wheels.

CHASSIS ENGINEERED FOR SAFETY AND PERFORMANCE

The Mazda CX-9 has received the U.S. government’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) highest possible ratings in frontal and side impact crashes – five stars. In addition, both the FWD and AWD versions of the CX-9 received four-star rollover resistance ratings. With five stars to back it up, it comes as no surprise that Mazda’s advanced engineering provides CX-9 with one of the safest unibodies on the market. Guiding development principles are:

• Front frame rails that are large in section and as straight as possible.

• A front subframe (supporting the powertrain, suspension, and steering equipment) attached to the unibody at six widely separated points. A forward extension integral to the subframe helps it to more effectively absorb collision energy.

• B-pillars securely anchored to members in the floor and rocker areas with increased cross-section for all load-bearing members.

• Rear frame rails positioned higher and configured as straight as possible.

• Bumper attachments manufactured using a hot-stamping technique.

• More than a dozen structural members in the floor and roof pillars made of high-tensile steel. Multiple steel reinforcements in the roof and a triple-H-shaped floor structure help absorb side-impact energy.

• A fuel tank positioned near the middle of the vehicle and surrounded by multiple torque boxes and crossmembers.

• A spare tire positioned horizontally in the cargo area to help absorb rear collision energy.

• Maximum overlap between the doors and the unibody to minimize side-impact intrusion. Added energy absorbing material on front and rear door trim diminishes the transfer of impact loads to occupants.

• Extra spot welds, laser welding in high-stress areas, and weld bonding (combination of welding and structural adhesives) to improve unibody stiffness and its ability to absorb collision energy.

• Acoustical foam filler applied to internal cavities to block noise transmission from underbody into cabin areas.

• Highly rigid damping sheet added to large expanses of the floor pan to eliminate resonance and to block road noise.

For CX-9 to wear the Mazda Winged-M symbol, it had to be more than just another crossover SUV. It had to be a true Mazda, embodying the company’s trademark ‘Soul of a Sports Car.’ And so engineers determined CX-9 had to have an independent suspension on all four corners.

In front, the perimeter frame mounted to the unibody through six rubber isolators supports the powertrain, the engine-speed-sensitive rack-and-pinion power steering, and a low friction strut-type suspension system using coil springs. The multilink rear suspension consists of one trailing arm and two lateral locating members per side. To minimize cargo-compartment intrusion and permit a wider load space, the rear coil spring is positioned between the lower lateral member and the unibody. A damper is located as close as possible to each rear wheel to provide excellent motion control with minimal friction. Anti-roll bars at each end maximize agility and control during assertive driving.

Twenty-inch, V-rated, low-profile radial tires (P245/50R-20) are standard equipment on the top Grand Touring model while Sport and Touring editions roll on P245/60R-18 tires. As a result, CX-9 looks and feels unusually nimble for its size and is the clear class leader for driving pleasure.

EYES IN THE BACK OF YOUR HEAD

The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system monitors the detection areas on both sides of the vehicle to the rear when vehicle speed is about 20 mph or greater. BSM will alert the driver to possible vehicles in these areas in certain situations such as when changing lanes on roads and freeways. The BSM system notifies the driver of vehicles in the detection areas by illuminating the BSM warning light located in the mirror. If the turn signal lever is operated in the direction of the BSM warning light is illuminated, the warning light will flash and the system will also warn the driver of the vehicle in the detection area with the sound of a beep.

ROOM ENOUGH FOR KIDS AND THEIR FRIENDS

The Mazda CX-9 rides on a 113.2-inch wheelbase, one of the longest in the segment, providing easy access to its three-row seating. There’s ample room for adults in every position and sufficient cargo space to accommodate modern American families. Under the sleek exterior is an interior that will impress demanding customers with its space, utility, versatility, and premium features.

To ease accommodations for all drivers, the driver’s seat and steering column move quickly and easily over a long range of adjustment. The 60-40 split second row carries three in comfort and offers approximately five-inches of fore-and-aft slide travel and a reclining backrest. In the 50-50-split third row, the seating position and leg room are among the leaders in the class in numbers and real comfort. Entry to the third row is easy, with nearly 26 inches of access space between the folded second-row seat and the C-pillar. Even with the third row occupied, the CX-9 provides 17.2 cubic feet of cargo capacity, eclipsing many large sedan trunks. Both second- and third-row seats fold flat to allow additional storage all the way up to the back of the front seats.

Extra thought is invested in small details, such as how the CX-9’s seat releases are configured. For example, releasing the second row seat in order to enter the third row requires only one simple hand motion to unlatch the seat and move it forward. Likewise, a clever strap attached behind the third row seat’s backrest serves as both a release for folding the seat and a means of pulling it back erect again.

A DESIGN THAT EVOKES EMOTION

Many mid-sized crossover SUVs strive for the utilitarian look. The Mazda CX-9, however, is designed to evoke a strong pride of ownership. Without sacrificing versatility or efficiency, the CX-9 strives for the sophisticated appearance of a vehicle costing two to three times as much. Its smooth and flowing silhouette, prominent wheels and tires, muscular fenders and steeply angled windshield and backlight give the CX-9 a dramatic-but-refined look.

CX-9’s front end is unmistakably Mazda, with its elegantly sculpted sporty five-point grille and wide, bold bumper. A horizontal streak of chrome floats on the front grille bar, giving a distinctive and high-quality feel. Side windows form a flowing, open and modern greenhouse, allowing clear vision from all seating positions. The unique, trapezoid, dual chrome exhaust pipes accentuate the fine detail put into the design.

CRAFTED AND REFINED INTERIOR STYLING

Once inside the CX-9, the driver is greeted by a neatly organized combination of cylindrical shapes and blacked-out instruments on a T-shaped instrument panel. Brightly edged gauges with metal-look trim and indirect blue illumination set a cool mood. Indirect lighting also is embedded in the front and rear door trim and ceiling for a warm glow. Horizontal elements in areas such as the center panel, door trim and seat design intersect with vertical accents to create the same harmony present in fine furniture.

Interior craftsmanship and attention to detail is visible everywhere. Soft trim is elegantly configured and constructed of top-quality materials and seats have an inviting yet sporty look and feel appropriate to this type of vehicle. The dash panel houses large, clearly marked entertainment and climate controls. Delicate stitching and the metallic look of the floating door trim-grips reveal the designer’s fine eye for detail.

SAFETY WITH ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY

The Mazda CX-9’s safety features are highlighted by an advanced Roll Stability Control

(RSC) system that uses both body-roll rate and wheel speed sensors to determine when

corrective action is necessary. A momentary torque reduction, combined with an automatic brake application, assists in restoring the CX-9 to an even keel.

Four-wheel ventilated disc-brakes include an Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) to prevent lockup during emergency use. Dual-piston front brake calipers operate in conjunction with 12.6-inch diameter by 1.1-inch thick ventilated rotors. Single-piston rear calipers squeeze 12.8-inch diameter by 0.71-inch thick rotors, also ventilated. Front-to-rear distribution of braking force is electronically controlled to take full advantage of available traction during stops. In the event the driver applies the brakes rapidly in an emergency but with insufficient force to engage the ABS function, a brake assist function takes over to stop the vehicle as quickly as possible. To provide drivers with a confident feel during stops, the CX-9’s braking system is extra-rigid so that deceleration is more directly proportional to pedal pressure than pedal travel. The payoff with this more linear response is enhanced controllability.

When excessive wheel slippage is detected, a Traction Control System (TCS) automatically reduces driveline torque to help restore traction. Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) reduces driveline torque and automatically applies one or more brakes to minimize under- or over-steer during emergency maneuvers.

Additional protection is provided by sensor-activated side-curtain airbags which extend from the first to the third row. These inflatable restraints deploy in the event of a lateral collision or a rollover to reduce the likelihood of injury and limb or head ejection. Inflation is maintained for approximately six seconds for maximum effectiveness, although the only way these systems work properly is when used in combination with seatbelts. Pretensioner devices automatically remove slack from the belt system immediately after a moderate or greater frontal collision and load limiters are incorporated to provide some give as the occupant moves forward. The CX-9’s front headrests incorporate new design features, which are designed primarily to reduce neck injuries during rear impacts.

CX-9’s robust unibody uses the Mazda Advanced Impact-Energy Distribution and Absorption System to help protect its cabin from deformation harm in the event of a collision.

A combination of large-section members, some made from high-tensile steel, envelope the passenger compartment to absorb impact energy while guarding against intrusion.

TRIM AND ENTERTAINMENT FEATURES

CX-9 is offered in three trim levels: Sport, Touring and Grand Touring. All models include air conditioning, power windows, power door locks with remote keyless entry, trip computer, cruise control, six air bags, and a choice of black or beige interior hues.

The CX-9 Sport is equipped with 18-inch aluminum wheels and tires, halogen headlamps, Bluetooth® hands-free phone capability and cloth upholstery. Power front seat adjusters are optional. Stepping up to the Touring model adds leather seat trim, power front-seat adjusters. The top Grand Touring edition rolls on 20-inch brightly finished aluminum wheels. It’s also equipped with the aforementioned Touring equipment plus bright exterior door handles, rain-sensing wipers, an anti-theft alarm system, exterior mirrors with turn indicators, a three-position memory driver’s seat, Blind Spot Monitoring system, Homelink® auto-dimming rearview mirror, the Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System, wood instrument panel trim, indirect blue interior lighting and a silver finish for the side surfaces of the rear console.

CX-9 will offer as optional features a factory towing package, power sunroof, BOSE® audio system, and a rear-seat entertainment system. (The rear-seat entertainment system is packaged with the upgraded BOSE® audio system and includes a 115-volt AC power outlet.) An Assistant Package – including a DVD navigation system, back-up monitor, and power lift gate – is available as an option with Touring and Grand Touring trim.

All 2009 Mazdas come with a roadside assistance program. With a call to a toll-free number, owners can access roadside assistance 24 hours a day, 365 days a year throughout the United States and Canada. In addition, a comprehensive three-year/36,000-mile warranty covers every part on the vehicle except those subject to normal wear. Also, all 2009 models receive a five-year/60,000 mile powertrain warranty and a five-year/unlimited-mileage corrosion warranty.

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MAZDA6: The Evolution of Zoom-ZoomThe original MAZDA6, introduced in late 2002 for the 2003 model year, made Zoom-Zoom the two most evocative words in the automotive lexicon. This sport sedan was the first Mazda vehicle to benefit from the spirit of a true sports car infused in a five-passenger, 4-door sedan. That revolutionary combination created a commotion in the mid-size class where strict practicality, affordability, and economy of operation usually leave no room for driving enjoyment. The original MAZDA6’s vitality is what set it apart from competitors.

Times and tastes change. The all-new 2009 MAZDA6 takes everything learned in that first-generation car, as well as lessons learned from volumes of customer feedback, and proves Mazda’s commitment to continuous improvement. Most important, though, this is the first Mazda vehicle designed, engineered, developed, and manufactured on US soil with the intention of surpassing American customer needs in countless categories.

Hiroshi Kajiyama served as program engineer for the new MAZDA6. Kajiyama, who graduated in electrical engineering at the Hiroshima Institute of Technology, brings 21 years of service at Mazda, ample experience with the first generation MAZDA6, and several years of program management to the project. Unlike most engineers, Kajiyama treats the MAZDA6 as a work of art rather than an inanimate machine. That attitude was key to instilling the soul of a sports car in the new MAZDA6.

Kajiyama established ambitious goals and high standards. To be widely recognized as the best vehicle available in the mid-size market, the MAZDA6’s underlying concept rests solidly on three fundamental pillars:

A Sporty Appearance Integrated With A Highly Dynamic Character. Mazda’s Zoom-Zoom spirit influences every aspect of the MAZDA6’s visual appearance, driving personality, and core disposition. Kajiyama explains, ‘We sought an exterior design capable of stirring any observer’s emotions and distinguishing the MAZDA6 from the competition. We also strived to achieve a dynamic character that encourages a strong level of interaction with the driver.’

A Unique Experience. The MAZDA6 inspires pride of ownership. Notes Kajiyama, ‘By elevating the quality level with exquisite craftsmanship, each MAZDA6 will form a strong bond and a powerful emotional connection with its owner. This relationship is reinforced by driving pleasure keyed to adult tastes, comfort that the driver and every passenger can feel and appreciate, and numerous special features that make every trip, long or short, a highly memorable and pleasurable experience.’

An Insightful Package. The MAZDA6 goes beyond existing mid-size sedan solutions to provide innovative packaging inside a larger envelope, highly flexible seating and storage space, and an unusually attractive appearance. Kajiyama adds, ‘By building on our strengths and accomplishments, we’re able to make the MAZDA6 the most versatile, comfortable, and enjoyable automobile this company has ever produced. This is what we mean by the evolution of Zoom-Zoom.’

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Jakata, 3 Maret 2009 – Untuk ketiga kalinya sepanjang tahun 2009 ini, PT Mazda Motor Indonesia (MMI)–pemegang mereka Mazda di Indonesia–melakukan perubahan harga pada produk-produknya. Sebelumnya Mazda pertama kali melakukan penyesuaian pada awal tahun di bulan Januari dan yang kedua pada bulan Maret kemarin.

Berikut tabel harga baru produk-prosuk Mazda:

Kendaraan Pertama Mazda Premacy Hydrogen RE Hybrid didaftarkan di Jepang

Hiroshima, Jepang, 31 Maret 2009 - Mazda Motor Corporation hari mulai mulai menyewakan kendaraan Mazda Premacy Hydrogen RE Hybrid (Mazda Premacy dikenal di dunia sebagai Mazda5), sebuah kendaraan hydrogen hybrid yang menawarkan performa yang jauh lebih baik berkat penambahan sistem hybrid.

Mazda adalah pabrikan mobil pertama di dunia yang memulai penyewaan secara komersil sebuah kendaraan hydrogen hybrid; unit pertama akan diberikan kepada pemerintah setempat dan perusahaan-perusahaan yang bergerak di bidang energi selama tahun 2009.

Premacy Hydrogen RE Hybrid adalah kendaraan kedua dari Mazda yang menggunakan mesin bersistem rotary hydrogen yang disewakan; yang pertama adalah Mazda RX-8 Hydrogen RE yang unik. Spesifikasi final dari Premacy Hydrogen RE Hybrid ini disetujui oleh Department Sarana, Prasarana, Transportasi, dan Kepariwisataan Jepang pada tanggal 5 Maret 2009. Unit kendaraan pertama telah menerima nomor pendaftaran dari cabang Hiroshima (Chugoku District Transport Bureau) pada tanggal 25 Maret.

Mazda Premacy Hydrogen RE Hybrid menggunakan mesin hibrida yang mengkombinasikan mesin rotary hydrogen Mazda secara seri dengan motor listrik. Tenaga yang dihasilkan oleh mesin diubah menjadi daya listrik, yang kemudian menjadi sumber tenaga motor listrik untuk menggerakkan roda. Sistem hibrida ini menambah jarak tempuh dari mesin rotary hydrogen di Premacy Hydrogen RE menjadi 200 kilometer, dua kali lebih panjang dari jarak tempuh RX-8 Hydrogen RE dan meningkatkan tenaga maksimum sampai dengan 40 persen ke 110 kilowatt. Kendaraan yang dikembangkan Mazda ini juga dilengkapi dengan fitur-fitur teknologi masa depan dan ramah lingkungan lainnya, seperti sistem bahan bakar ganda buatan Mazda yang memungkinkan pemakaian bensin jika bahan bakar hidrogen tidak tersedia; dan panel interior-nya terbuat dari bahan alami (bersumber dari tanaman) yang dikembangkan oleh Mazda.

Berdasarkan perencanaan Sustainable Zoom-Zoom, Mazda berkomitmen untuk menciptakan harmonisasi antara fitur kenikmatan berkendara yang tetap ramah lingkungan & aman, dan pencarian dunia Zoom-Zoom yang lebih maju. Mazda bertujuan untuk menawarkan mobil yang “terlihat mengundang untuk dikendarai, menyenangkan untuk dikendarai, dan menimbulkan keinginan untuk mengendarai kembali.”

Spesifikasi Utama dari Mazda Premacy Hydrogen RE Hybrid

Panjang keseluruhan: 4,565 mm
Lebar keseluruhan: 1,745 mm
Tinggi keseluruhan: 1,620 mm
Mesin: Mesin rotary hydrogen Mazda (dengan sistem bahan bakar ganda)
Motor listrik: Motor synchronous tipe alternating current (listrik bolak-balik)
Tenaga maksimum: 110 kW
Generator: Generator synchronous tipe alternating current (listrik bolak-balik)
Aki: Lithium-ion (Li-ion)
Kapasitas tempat duduk: 5-seat
Bahan bakar: Bensin dan hydrogen
Tangki hydrogen: Tangki tekanan tinggi dengan rating 35 MPa

Sejarah dari pengembangan mobil hydrogen Mazda
1991: Mengembangkan mobil dengan mesin rotary hydrogen pertama, HR-X
1992: Melakukan pengetesan dengan menggunakan golf cart yang dilengkapi dengan fuel cell
1993: Mengembangkan mobil dengan mesin rotary hydrogen yang kedua, HR-X2.Mengembangkan mobil MX-5 yang dilengkapi dengan mesin rotary hydrogen
1995: Melakukan uji coba mobil rotary hydrogen dengan nama Capella Cargo di lingkungan jalan umum di Jepang
1997: Mengembangkan Demio FC-EV
2001: Mengembangkan Premacy FC-EV, melakukan uji coba pertama di lingkungan jalan umum di Jepang
2003: Mengumumkan pengembangan RX-8 dengan mesin rotary hydrogen
2004: Menerima persetujuan dari MLIT terkait dengan uji coba RX-8 Hydrogen RE di lingkungan jalan umum di Jepang
2006: Memulai peminjaman (leasing) komersil RX-8 Hydrogen RE di Jepang (sampai dengan saat ini sudah terkirim 8 unit tes)
2007: Menandatangani perjanjian untuk menyediakan unit RX-8 Hydrogen RE untuk Hynor, sebuah proyek nasional Norwegia
2008: Memulai uji coba unit tes RX-8 Hydrogen RE di lingkungan jalan umum di Norwegia
2009: Memulai peminjaman (leasing) komersil Premacy Hydrogen RE Hybrid di Jepang

Untuk informasi lebih lanjut mengenai mesin rotary hydrogen Mazda, silahkan kunjungi: http://www.mazda.com/mazdaspirit/env/

PT. Mazda Motor Indonesia (MMI) kembali melakukan perubahan harga kendaraannya per 1 Maret kemarin. Ini adalah yang kedua kalinya dilakukan Mazda dalam tahun ini setelah penyesuaian bulan Januari lalu. Tapi jangan kaget dulu, tidak semua produk Mazda yang naik harga.

Mazda3, baik yang hatchback maupun sedan tidak mengalami perubahan. Demikian juga dengan Mazda Tribute. Mazda5 naik Rp 5 juta menjadi Rp 339 juta, Mazda6 kini dibanderol Rp 448 juta, dan RX8 menjadi Rp 613,6 juta.

Nah dua SUV Mazda–yang baru saja melakukan pergantian Presiden Direkturnya dari Yoshinori Nishihara ke Yoshia Horigome–mengalami kenaikan bervariasi. CX-7 naik Rp 10 juta menjadi Rp 573,5 juta dan CX-9 menjadi Rp 735 juta atau naik Rp 15 juta. Sedangkan pick-up BT-50, berbagai varian, mengalami kenaikan sekitar Rp 10 juta.

Ini dia daftar lengkapnya:

Jakarta, 25 Februari 2009 - Memasuki tahun 2009, Mazda kembali mendapatkan pengakuan dari industri otomotif Indonesia. Top Gear Choice Awards 2008 – sebuah kompetisi industri tahunan yang melibatkan seluruh pemain brand otomotif, yang dihelat oleh Majalah Top Gear Indonesia – mengumumkan tiga mobil Mazda sebagai peraih penghargaan berikut ini:

• Mazda RX-8 sebagai Best Sports Car
• Mazda5 sebagai Best Premium MPV
• Mazda6 sebagai Car of the Year

Tim penilai Top Gear Indonesia mengevaluasi setiap mobil (dikelompokan sesuai kategori) berdasarkan pengalaman berkendara dengan kriteria sebagai berikut: berkendara dalam berbagai situasi sehari-hari yang berbeda, desain, fitur, performa mesin, serta juga pertimbangan-pertimbangan non-teknis seperti santernya pembicaraan dari mulut ke mulut, komentar-komentar pada mailing list dan komunitas-komunitas maya, dan bahkan hasil analisa yang dipublikasikan media yang lain. Reza Puspo, Editor in Chief Majalah Top Gear Indonesia berkata, “Mazda telah mengambil langkah-langkah yang tepat dalam membangun keberadaan brand-nya di Indonesia – mereka melakukan apa yang seharusnya dilakukan oleh sebuah brand ATPM.”

Mazda5 dan Mazda RX-8

Yoshinori Nishihara, Presiden Direktur PT. Mazda Motor Indonesia, menyambut gembira pengakuan Top Gear Indonesia atas kesuksesan brand Mazda, “Mazda tentunya bangga mendapat penghargaan dari Top Gear, yang merupakan referensi otomotif terpercaya bagi pecinta otomotif di tanah air. Mazda RX-8, Mazda5, dan Mazda6 telah menjadi jawara jalan raya Indonesia juga – masing-masing memiliki penggemarnya sendiri.”

Reza menjelaskan alasan dibalik keputusan tim untuk memilih Mazda6 sebagai Car of the Year versi Top Gear Indonesia, “Mazda6 melebihi ekspektasi kami dalam segala aspek. Tampilan eksteriornya, interiornya, dan performa mesinnya menawarkan impresi yang baru.”

Belum lama ini, New Mazda6 dengan spesifikasi Eropa mendapatkan peringkat tertinggi yakni 5 bintang dari European New Car Assessment Programme (Euro NCAP) dalam penghargaan uji performa keamanan kombinasi di tahun 2009. Keputusan Mazda dalam meningkatkan standar performa keamanan lebih tinggi yang mengikuti standar keamanan dunia telah secara resmi menjadikan Mazda6 sebagai salah satu mobil teraman di dunia.

Untuk melanjutkan usahanya menyebarkan semangat Zoom-Zoom di tahun 2009, PT. Mazda Motor Indonesia akan memperkenalkan model-model terbarunya di Indonesia, termasuk Mazda2 yang telah memancing banyak perhatian. “Walaupun saat ini kita sedang menghadapi situasi ekonomi yang berbeda, PT. Mazda Motor Indonesia tetap yakin bahwa industri otomotif Indonesia masih cukup kuat menghadapi tantangan. Maka dari itu, Mazda akan tetap melaju dengan rencana kami menyebarkan semangat Zoom-Zoom di Indonesia,” Nishihara-san menyimpulkan.

I came across this post on Cars for Girls that includes copy from a NADA Guides news release indicating that top 5 vans for 2009. Here’s the copy from the release. I’ve only had a chance to drive the Odyssey and Routan. The Odyssey is band on. It’s a smooth ride and well appointed. But the Routan. Sure, the interior is a step up from its Chrysler-born siblings, but it drives like a stodgy old van. The Odyssey Touring model was a far more luxurious ride.

1. 2009 Honda Odyssey

NADAguides says the 2009 Honda Odyssey is “one of the best all-around minivans on the market,” and they like it because it comes with 244-hp V6, seating for up to eight passengers, a smooth ride and “quality fit and finish.” They also note the Odyssey is safe too, with side-curtain airbags for all three rows, anti-lock brakes, electronic stability control and traction control.

2. 2009 Toyota Sienna

NADAguides says the 2009 Toyota Sienna is quiet on the road and offers a “beautiful ride in a spacious and well-equipped cabin.”  The optional AWD Toyota Sienna also made the list.  NADAguides likes the powerful 266 horsepower 3.5-liter V6, sleek exterior styling and list of optional equipment, including navigation, a back-up camera and rear seat DVD entertainment.

3. 2009 Volkswagen Routan

A Volkswagen and Chrysler pair-up created the 2009 Volkswagen Routan, a seven-passenger minivan with VW-inspired styling.  The Routan made the NADAguides list because they love the amenities, including a power lift gate and two power sliding side doors, rear DVD entertainment with screens for the second and third rows, touch screen navigation and more cup holders than you’ll know what to do with.

4. 2009 Mazda MAZDA5

The smallest van on the list, the 2009 Mazda MAZDA5 still comes with six-passenger seating, a nice size cargo area and second and third-row folding seats. The MAZDA5 also includes such safety features as side-curtain airbags on all three rows.

5. 2009 Chrysler Town and Country

The 2009 Chrysler Town and Country features optional Swivel ‘n Go seating and a Stow ‘n Go system with folding second and third rows, which are great features for people who enjoy or need flexible seating and cargo space.

On Saturday night I did it. I did the one thing that I said I would NEVER do. With the Husband by my side, we did it together. I am still a bit shocked that we did it, but the proof is right there in front of my face.

We traded in my Jeep and bought a minivan. Yes, that’s right, we bough a mom-mobile, I said I would never drive one, but damnit the thing is practical and really nice to drive. I cannot believe that I just wrote that.

You see my mom had one of the first ever created minivans when I was in Junior High. She would drive me to school in the hideous, faux-wood paneled gold Caravan. I vowed from those early days to never drive a minivan.

I don’t know exactly what happened in my brain. Well I suppose it was the fact that gas for my 14-MPG Jeep costs about a jillion dollars each month. And that every other week I cuss and yell as I try to load up all of the junk that we take down to San Diego when we visit. {Not to mention the nails that I invariably break while trying to pack said stuff in the Jeep}.

The Husband’s been trying to convince me to get another Mazda5 like he drives. Yes, the 26-MPG is inviting. The problem with the Mazda5 is that it’s a bit small when it comes to the distance between the Big One’s feet and the back of the passenger seat. Her incessant kicking drives me batty.

The minivan solves most of our problems. It’s got cargo space up the wazoo, the Big One’s legs don’t reach the back of the passenger seat {yes I know they will someday, but I’m not ready for it yet}. It’s supposed to get about 17 and 23 MPG, so that helps a little bit. And honestly it’s about 800 times more comfortable than the Jeep. So yes, we did it.

By the way, we got a 2008 Toyota Sienna. Now all I need to do is go get a DVD player installed {another thing I said I would never do} and then maybe the 3.5 hour drive to San Diego won’t seem to painful. I love visiting the family, but man that’s a long drive with my kids.

Pintu samping takkan menjepit.

Sudah sepantasnya memperbaiki sesuatu yang diterima banyak kalangan. Itulah yang dilakukan PT Mazda Motor Indonesia (MMI), pemegang merek Mazda di Indonesia, yang memperkenalkan Multi-Activity Vehicle terbarunya; New Mazda5.

“Mazda menyempurnakan lagi produk ini, yang berarti bahwa secara tidak langsung kami mencanangkan standar baru di segmen Multi-Activity Vehicle ukuran menengah,” kata Yoshinori Nishihara, Presiden Direktur PT. MMI, saat peluncuran di Senayan City, Kamis pekan lalu,

Meski hanya facelift, banyak perubahan yang dilakukan pada Mazda5 baru ini. Oke, dari sisi bodi, memang tak banyak yang berubah. Paling hanya panjangnya yang bertambah 10 mm menjadi 4.565 mm. Lebar tetap 1.755 mm, tinggi sama 1.615 mm, pun jarak sumbu rodanya tak berubah 2.750 mm.

Mesin juga tetap menggunakan seri MZR 2.0L, tapi mengalami sedikit perubahan. Teknologi In-line 4-cylinder DOHC 16 valve tetap dipertahankan namun diperbaharui dengan penambahan teknologi Swquential Valve Timing (S-VT). Pedal gas tidak lagi menggunakan kabel, tapi sudah Electronic Throttle Control (ETC).

Tambahan lain adalah jika persneling varian lama yang hanya empat percepatan kini menggunakan lima percepatan Activematic. Saya sempat menguji mobil ini merasakan “nafas” New Mazda5 ini lebih panjang dari pendahulunya.

Maklum, teknologi-teknologi ini membuat tenaga New Mazda5 naik sekitar 8 PS menjadi 144 PS di 6500 rpm. Torsi bertambah 5 Nm menjadi 180 Nm di putaran mesin yang lebih tinggi 4500 rpm.

Namun Mazda mengklaim peningkatan ini tidak mengurangi efisiensi penggunaan bahan bakar. Bila model terdahulunya konsumsi bahan bakat tercatat 1:8, kini lebih baik menjadi 1:10.

Soal kemudi, New Mazda5 ini sedikit lebih ringan dibandingkan model Mazda lainnya seperti Tribute, Mazda3, Mazda6, CX-7, dan BT-50. Tapi penguasaannya cukup baik karena radius putarnya mencapai 5,3 meter.

Ciri khas Mazda5, dua pintu samping double electric sliding doors, tak berubah namun mengalami perbaikan. Pintu yang bisa menutup secara otomatis ini akan berhenti pula secara otomatis begitu ada benda yang mengganjal.

Hal ini dibuktikan dengan menempatkan balon sebagai pengganjal. Pintu tak mau tertutup dan balon tidak pecah. “Sehingga anak-anak aman dan takkan terjepit,” kata Astrid Ariani Wijana, Brand Communication Manager PT MMI.

Sedangkan untuk harga naik ’sedikit’ dari Rp 299 juta menjadi Rp 301,5 juta (on the road Jakarta). Soal harga ini memang sedikit di atas rivalnya seperti Mitsubishi Grandis, Nissan Serena, dan Honda Stream.

Menurut data Gabungan Industri Kendaraan Bermotor Indonesia (Gaikindo), hingga bula Mei 2008 lalu, Mazda5 terjual sebanyak 44 unit atau 4,7% dari total penjualan Mazda yang mencapai 921 unit. Untuk model baru ini Mazda menargetkan angka 20 unit per bulan atau 120 setahun.

SPESIFIKASI

Mesin: MZR 2.0 In-line 4-cylinder DOHC 16-valve with S-VT (Swquential Valve Timing) and ETC (Electronic Throttle Control)
Kapasitas: 1999 cc
Tenaga: 144 PS/6500 rpm
Torsi: 180 Nm/4500 rpm
Panjang: 4.565 mm
Lebar: 1.755 mm
Tinggi: 1.615 mm
Wheelbase: 2.750 mm
Turning radius: 5.300 mm
Harga: Rp 301,5 juta (on-the-road Jakarta)

Lebih sporty dan semakin lengkap, Mazda5 membawa keceriaan untuk seluruh anggota keluarga

Jakarta, 19 Juni 2008 - PT. Mazda Motor Indonesia pada hari ini mengumumkan hadirnya Mazda5 yang telah disempurnakan, semakin mengukuhkan posisi kendaraan Multi-Activity ukuran menengah ini sebagai pilihan yang lebih menarik dan lebih Zoom-Zoom bagi konsumen Indonesia.

Penyempurnaan pada Mazda5 membuat kendaraan ini semakin praktis dan semakin menyenangkan untuk dikendarai. Lebih penting lagi, perubahan-perubahan tersebut memperkuat konsep Mazda5 sebagai produk yang komunikatif dan dinamis. Perubahan-perubahan yang mendetail di eksterior dan di interior, pada performa dinamisnya dan pada kualitas rakitannya membuat Mazda5 semakin menawan hati para pecinta Zoom-Zoom.

Yoshinori Nishihara, Presiden Direktur PT. Mazda Motor Indonesia, berkata, “Selama ini. Mazda5 telah mendapat respon yang positif dari para penggemar otomotif di tanah air. Kini, Mazda menyempurnakan lagi produk ini, yang berarti bahwa secara tidak langsung kami mencanangkan standar baru di segmen Multi-Activity Vehicle ukuran menengah. Keputusan untuk mendatangkan Mazda5 yang telah disempurnakan ini sejalan dengan komitmen PT. Mazda Motor Indonesia untuk senantiasa menawarkan produk yang inovatif dan berkualitas tinggi bagi para konsumen kami.”

Nishihara melanjutkan, “Mazda5 yang disempurnakan ini diperuntukkan bagi mereka yang tidak hanya berfokus pada kepraktisan dan performa, tetapi juga memiliki selera tinggi. Seperti pendahulunya, dia dirancang untuk menjadi mitra setia setiap anggota keluarga dalam menunaikan tugas-tugas kesehariannya.”

Perubahan-perubahan yang dilakukan tidak hanya bersifat kosmetik. Contohnya, lampu depan dan lampu belakang yang berubah tampilannya tidak hanya untuk menghasilkan bentuk yang lebih aerodinamis dan kesan yang lebih agresif, namun juga untuk menghasilkan pencahayaan yang lebih terang merata. Hal ini tentunya meningkatkan keamanan baik bagi pengemudi maupun sesama pengguna jalan.

Tampilan keseluruhan yang lebih dinamis ditunjang dengan interior Mazda5 yang juga telah disesuaikan dengan nuansa kendaraan secara keseluruhan. Perubahan yang paling kentara adalah interior bernuansa beige yang lebih cerah. Pada area dashboard, penunjuk kecepatan tipe ‘black-out’ hadir dengan penanda putih untuk indikasi yang lebih jelas. Penumpang pada baris kedua dimanjakan dengan adanya controller dan blower penyejuk udara. Kesan keseluruhan yang ditimbulkan menjadi lebih bergaya dan mewah.

Untuk pasar Indonesia, Mazda5 yang telah disempurnakan menggunakan mesin MZR 2.0L karya Mazda versi termutakhir yang kini dilengkapi pula dengan Sequential Valve Timing (S-VT) dan Electronic Throttle Control (ETC), sehingga performanya meningkat tanpa mengurangi efisiensi penggunaan bahan bakar.

Mesin MZR 2.0L ini dikawinkan dengan transmisi 5 percepatan ActiveMatic, mempertegas semangat Zoom-Zoom, sekaligus mampu menghasilkan emisi yang lebih rendah. Sensor oksigen juga ditambahkan pada katalis-katalis (pada close coupling catalyst dan under-floor catalyst) yang terdapat pada sistem pembuangan, membantu mesin mengkombinasikan udara dan bensin secara lebih optimal, sehingga emisi gas buangan bisa ditekan serendah mungkin.

Dengan tidak mengesampingkan kepraktisan, Mazda5 yang telah disempurnakan tetap menghadirkan pengaturan tempat duduk ‘Karakuri’ 6+1, penyesuaian tilt-and-reach untuk kolom setir, dan pintu geser elektris ganda – fitur unik yang tidak ditemui di mobil-mobil lain dalam kelasnya.

Sesuai dengan perannya sebagai mitra setia setiap keluarga Zoom-Zoom di Indonesia, Mazda5 yang telah disempurnakan ini kaya akan fitur-fitur keselamatan. Diantaranya adalah ABS dengan Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD), enam airbag, struktur kerangka Triple-H yang unik, dan Mazda Advanced Impact Distribution and Absorption System (MAIDAS) yang menghasilkan tingkat rigiditas dan kemampuan menyerap benturan yang maksimum. Berkat fitur-fitur ini dan berkat kualitas rakitannya yang tinggi, maka Mazda5 dianugerahi lima bintang dalam skala NCAP.

Untuk meningkatkan kualitas berkendara, Mazda5 yang telah disempurnakan menawarkan suasana kabin tersenyap di segmennya, yang dicapai berkat peredaman suara tambahan dan suara mesin yang lebih halus.

Mazda5 2.0L, yang diimpor secara utuh (CBU) dari Jepang tersedia di Indonesia mulai hari ini, dengan harga Rp 301.500.000 (on-the-road, Jakarta).

Doesn’t it just irk you that I get more money than you cuz I decided to have a bunch of kids? Don’t fret- they’ll be the ones paying it all back someday.

Now, what to do with all this moola? Some of it already went into the kids’ savings accounts naturally. Some will go into my IRA, and the rest will go to what it was designed for: an economic stimulus purchase. I’ll use part of it for a downpayment on a new car.
I still haven’t made up my mind, but right now it’s between a Saturn Vue and a Mazda5. Right now, gas mileage is the biggest issue. …that, and a bangin’ sound system. Kidding.

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