REVISED MAZDA6 TO DRIVE FLEET SALES IN EUROPE

2010-08-24 16:38:16 Author: admin Source:

Mazda Motor Europe GmbH has set a higher sales objective for the revised Mazda6 which delivers lower CO₂ emissions and improved fuel economy.

The Mazda6 is the car that leads Mazda’s fleet sales in Europe, and the new range features a refreshed exterior and interior styling improvements, additional equipment and a range of significant technical enhancements that improve fuel economy by up to 6.4 percent per model. These advancements, in addition to reduced CO₂ emissions of up to 6 percent per model are set to win more converts, particularly from user-choosers within the company car sector.

In the 12 months to 31 March 2011, Mazda expects to sell more than 50,000 Mazda6 models of which about 50% are predicted to be fleet sales - more than in Mazda’s current fiscal year. Meanwhile, for fleet decision-makers, competitive whole life cost or total cost of ownership figures are crucial in choosing the most cost-effective vehicles. Traditionally, the Mazda model range, and the Mazda6 particularly, have enjoyed strong whole life cost figures, specifically as a consequence of robust residual values.

New data from pan-European fleet data provider Autofutura suggests that the revised model will continue to enjoy first-class residual values and thus contribute to a strong whole life cost package as low depreciation rates are the most significant figure when calculating overall total cost of ownership numbers.

The three 2.2-litre diesel engine options remain from the original second-generation Mazda6, but power output on the standard level engine rises from 125 PS to 129 PS, although CO₂ emissions are reduced from 147g/km to 138g/km (Wagon (above, from 148 g/km to 139 g/km). Emissions on the 163 PS output diesel option drop to 142g/km (from 147g/km), while power on the third diesel engine option reduces from 185 PS to 180 PS but performance is not impacted and emissions also drop to 142g/km from 149g/km (Wagon from 149 g/km to 143 g/km).

Upgraded equipment for the new Mazda6 encompasses ‘smart’ turn indicators and Emergency Stop Signal (ESS) for the entry grade and all other models. Additional items moving up the range include: front and rear parking sensors, Hill Launch Assist (HLA), and swivel-type Adaptive Frontlighting System (AFS).  All these new features contribute to driver safety
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