"Mazda Axela": technical characteristics and reviews

"Mazda Axela" is a compact C-class car, produced serially since 2003. The model came to replace the legendary 323f. Just like its predecessor, the new "Aksela" quickly gained popularity and wide acceptance in the world market. In Russia this car is known as "Mazda 3" or "treshka". Well, let's get acquainted with this machine.

Car Design

Since the 2000s, the golf class has become very popular. And if in the West promoted the famous "Volkswagen Golf" (already then the third and fourth generation), then in the Land of the Rising Sun, Axela was created. In fairness, we note that not only Mazda is engaged in the production of such cars in Japan - there is still no less popular Honda Civic. But we'll tell about it another time. In the meantime, take a look at what Mazda Axela looks like. There is a photo of the car in our article. Compared with the 323 model, Mazda has grown considerably. "Aksela" has a bright, stylish and dynamic appearance. Just remember the slogan: Zoom-Zoom. Especially effectively, the car looks in blue and red.

A surprising feature - the design of "Axels" is not predisposed to a certain sex. This machine can be both female and male. Behind the wheel of Mazda, even pensioners will not be ashamed. The Japanese managed to create the most universal design that would suit people of any age.

The machine has a bright front part - slanting optics, stylish fog lights and a relief hood with integrated radiator grille. Mirrors and door handles are painted in the color of the body already with the basic configuration. The buyer is offered a wide choice of wheel disks, which look harmoniously on the background of the Mazda Axela car.

After a while, a restyled version of the hatchback came out. You can see the car photo below. What this time was allocated "Mazda Axela"? The bumper, like the lateral lines, became more embossed. The hood is slightly elongated. The grille has new, large honeycombs. The color scheme did not change. In addition to the basic colors (blue and red), a lot of others are available - white, silver, pearl, golden, etc. The machine still has a smart and slightly aggressive look. Especially the design is like a young audience. Mazda has always had bold design solutions. So, on the "treshke" the tail lamp was changed. "Mazda Axela" has such optics already from the factory. The design turned out to be very interesting - round lamps integrated into a staple with a black diffuser. Such bold ideas have not been practiced by any other manufacturer. The back part was no less attractive. The boot lid on the hatchbacks (and there were also sedans) has a moderately convex glass. Remember how, at this time, looked "Nissan Primera" behind.

A kind of bloated orange. How much was the negative in the direction of "Nissan" ... But back to our "troika". "Mazda Axela" is one of the few Japanese cars that have a really nice appearance. This is repeatedly said reviews of the owners of this car.

As for dimensions, the machine, despite its compact appearance, has very large dimensions. Thus, the length of the hatchback Mazda Axela is 4.49 meters (the sedan is 6 cm higher), the height is 1.46 meters, the width is 1.75 meters. Ground clearance - 16 centimeters. What do the owners say about Mazda Axela? The reviews indicate a lack of ground clearance, especially in the winter period. It seems that this is the problem of all compact hatchbacks.

Vehicle interior

The interior, in comparison with 323f, looks much better. "Mazda" got a new 3-spoke steering wheel with multimedia buttons, a smooth panel and a red instrument panel (a hint of sportiness). Each scale is "drowned" in its well. In the door maps integrated powerful speakers. From the passenger side - a large, roomy glove compartment, which is locked with a key. In the maximum trim levels, Mazda Axela is equipped with a color navigation display that leaves the central panel. The console is quite wide and is not full of extra buttons. With the release of "Axel", the radio is now being assembled with an air conditioner. This creates problems when replacing the radio cassette recorder to a non-standard one. Despite belonging to a compact class, inside you do not lack a free space, as the reviews of many owners say. On the back sofa there are three headrests and a soft armrest. Each passenger has his own seat belt. The owners speak well of the seats. They are moderately tough and have good lateral support. Depending on the configuration, are regulated mechanically, or on the electric drive.

Vehicle Specification

What engines were equipped with "Mazda Axela"? The engine here is mostly gasoline, but there are also diesel "treshki". About them we will tell in the end.

So, the first in the line of gasoline engines is the 1.6-liter unit for 105 horsepower. In the Russian market this engine is found most often.

Also there is a two-liter version for 150 horsepower. The motor has a good torque. Up to a hundred "Mazda Axel" accelerates in 9 seconds. The maximum speed is 200 kilometers per hour. The fuel consumption in the mixed cycle is 8.2 liters. The recommended octane number is AI-95.

On the American market there were two power units with injector distributed injection:

• 1.4-liter engine for 84 horsepower. It is quite rare in the USA. Due to weak dynamic characteristics, it is illiquid. Overclocking to a hundred takes almost 15 seconds.
• 2.3-liter engine capacity of 170 horsepower. Overclocking to a hundred takes 7.5 seconds. The maximum speed is 250 kilometers per hour.

Diesel "Mazda"

As for diesel engines, there is only one "solid fuel" unit in the line. What is his technical specification? "Mazda Axela" TD has a capacity of 109 horsepower with a volume of 1.6 liters. The engine is turbocharged, thanks to which it has good dynamics. Up to a hundred diesel "Axela" accelerates in 11.5 seconds. The maximum speed is 182 kilometers per hour.

Transmission of the car

"Mazda Axela" has a wide choice of gearbox. Four types of transmissions were installed here:

• Five-step mechanic.
• Four-speed automatic.
• Six-step mechanics.
• Five-speed automatic.

The most popular is the 6-speed manual transmission. It is in great demand both on the Russian and American markets. According to numerous reviews, there is no problem in the operation.

"Aksela T"

In limited series, turbocharged versions of Mazda were produced. They were manned by a petrol 2.5-liter engine for 280 horsepower. Acceleration to a hundred took 6 seconds. The maximum speed is limited programmatically and is 250 kilometers per hour.

Chassis of the car

"Axela", in contrast to the 323rd, has a completely independent suspension. However, the machine behaves stiffly in pits. The reason for this is the sportiness of Mazda - low-profile rubber and short stroke of shock absorbers. But in the turns does not heel, as the owners say. In front - "McPherson", from behind - "mnogorychazhka." There are stabilizers of lateral stability. The brake system is a disk system on both axes. Front - vented. Some versions are equipped with ventilated discs and rear. The drive is front only.

Conclusion

So, we found out what the "Mazda Axela" has technical characteristics, design and interior. The car still stands out from the crowd. The car is not deprived of the dynamics (unless you consider a 1.4-liter engine) and is cheap in maintenance. This is its main advantages.