New cars launched in January: Part 2
- Source: Global Times
- [10:53 February 09 2010]
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Imported Mazda3 hatchback (January 18, 2010)
Price: 139,800 – 175,800 yuan
The new Mazda3 was launched with two new engines, a 147hp (110kW) 2.0L four-cylinder with 135lb-ft (182Nm) of torque and a 107hp 1.6L unit with 145Nm of torque.
A slick-shifting five-speed and six-speed manual transmission as well as a five-speed electronically controlled Sport-AT automatic transmission are also available depending on the model. The most frugal of the petrol units is the 2.0L unit equipped with a manual transmission, and it is rated at 25mpg (9.4L/100km) in the city.