the all new Mazda 2

Mazda is the best selling (fully imported) brand in Australia, with the huge success of the Mazda 3 and the Mazda 6, Mazda has continued its dominance with new cars such as the CX-7 and the MPS range.

The new range of Mazda cars is on its way, with the all new Mazda 2 the first to be replaced, the Mazda 3 and the Mazda 6 are all in set for an upgrade. With that in mind, Mazda Australia has added some value to the current Mazda6 shape to help sales going.

Previously the the top-selling Mazda6 came in �Limited�, �Classic�, �Luxury� variants, however since two weeks ago the sedan, hatch and wagon range is available in �Sports�, �Classic Sports� and �Diesel� variants. Meanwhile the 190 kilowatt turbocharged, all-wheel drive Mazda6 MPS range remains the same.

The Sports models, which is a replacement for the classic models, sees a price drop from $31,980 to a very respectable $28,990 for for the six-speed manual sedan. But the price difference isn�t the only benefit, the new Sports model gets

• new cloth seat trim with blue highlights (depending on the car�s exterior color),
• black brush centre console and door switch trim panels,
• high gloss finish 16 inch alloy wheels,
• chrome door handles and a rear spoiler on the sedan and hatch variants.

As far as safety goes, Mazda is one of the best, and the entire Mazda6 range comes with six airbags � dual front, front side for driver and passenger and head protecting curtain airbags and ABS anti-lock brakes with Electronic Brake-force Distribution

Some other innovative safety features include

• a breakaway brake pedal to reduce possible foot,ankle and lower leg injury;
• anti-whiplash head restraints for the front seats while all three rear-seat passengers get a head restraints and a lap/sash seatbelt.

The car is powered by a 122 kilowatt and 207Nm of torque 2.3-litre MZR engine and mated to a new six speed manual or five-speed Activematic automatic transmission with manual gear selection mode.

The Classic Sports, which replaces the Luxury Sports, drops in price from $40,995 to $39,990, and with the $1,000 saving you also get Dynamic Stability Control and chrome door handles.

Other features include

• 17-inch alloys,
• power sunroof,
• leather seats,
• Bose sound system with seven speakers,
• a power-operated driver�s seat with three position memory,
• full body kit, �straight-through� twin exhaust outlets and alloy pedals