14 Mazda3 hatchbacks and saloon prices 'fixed'

Mazda3 have 'fixed' the prices for 14 models with a choice of six powertrains until April 30th 2009.

The price of the Mazda3, which starts at £11,201, has not risen since mid-2008, with a selection of Typical 0%, 4.9 per cent and 5.9 per cent APR finance packages now available.

Four specification levels, S, Takara, 1.6 Sport and 2.0 Sport, will be available, with prices from £11,201 (Mazda3 1.4 S hatchback) to £17,626 for the Mazda3 2.0 Sport Diesel (143ps) hatchback with standard leather trim and a seven-speaker premium BOSE audio system.

All six engines, three petrol and three diesel, available in the Mazda3 are Euro stage 4 compliant. CO2 emissions range from 157 to 189g/km (petrol) and from 125 to 162g/km (diesel).

Mark Cameron, sales & marketing director, Mazda UK, said: "Today, as customers focus even more sharply on exactly what car they can get for their money, the Mazda3 line-up presents 14 truly great buys.

"The introduction of the upgraded Mazda3 range last year saw a host of previous options fitted as standard which made the popular hatchback and saloon even more appealing. While competitor cars are suffering price hikes this Spring, Mazda's core attributes, specifications and 'fixed' prices stand out as uniquely attractive.

"As well as offering consumers exceptional standard equipment on each Mazda3, we are also maintaining extremely competitive pricing. The 2009 Mazda3 range represents outstanding value-for-money and is sure to prove the right choice - the right car at the right time at the right price - for customers in the hugely competitive family car market."

Mazda3 entry-level models come with four airbags, remote central locking with deadlocks, electric front windows, electric heated door mirrors, single CD player with four speakers, jack-knife key and a Thatcham Category 1 alarm among their standard equipment. They also feature an MP3 compatible CD player, auxiliary (AUX) input jack for MP3 connectivity and 12V power socket.