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Mazda 3 Sport
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.
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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