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Mazda 3

The Mazda3 is a compact automobile manufactured by the Mazda Motor Corporation. The name "Mazda3" is used only in non-Japanese markets; at home, the model is called the Axela. The Mazda3 was introduced for the 2004 model year, replacing the Mazda Protegé. The first car rolled off the assembly line on December 8, 2003. The Mazda3 has been very well-received in all markets, and in 2004 was the third best-selling car in Canada. Mazda is increasing production of the Axela/Mazda3 at its Hofu 1 and 2 factories to meet heavy worldwide demand of over 300,000 units per year.

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The Mazda3/Axela is based on Ford's global C1 Platform, which was developed by Volvo and which is shared with the latest European Ford Focus and Volvo S40. Chassis development was carried out by Mazda and suspension designed by Ford. Based on the styling of the MX-Sportif concept car, the Mazda3/Axela is available in two body style, a four-door sedan, marketed as "coupé style" in Europe, and a five-door hatchback, branded the Sport version in America and Japan.

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