- Features new parts including alloy wheels and side spoilers for a sportier external appearance; qualifies for 50 percent eco-car tax reductions -
HIROSHIMA, Japan—As part of celebrations marking its 90th anniversary, Mazda Motor Corporation today launched a special edition Axela Sport (known overseas as the Mazda3 hatchback) outfitted with performance accessories. The Mazda Axela Sport 1.5 S Style goes on sale today at all Mazda, Mazda Anfini and Mazda Autozam dealerships throughout Japan.
The 1.5 S Style is based on the 1.5-liter Axela Sport and qualifies for Japan’s eco-car incentive program and 50 percent tax reductions under the government’s tax reduction program. New features include 15- or 16-inch alloy wheels, side spoilers, LED rear combination lights and dark tinted glass.
The version with 16-inch wheels also boasts attractive features such as discharge headlights, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and a 4.1-inch multi-information display. The color liquid crystal screen displays information for the audio, climate control, trip computer and other systems.
This 90th anniversary commemorative special edition Axela offers outstanding eco-friendly and safety features as well as Mazda’s hallmark fun-to-drive dynamic performance.
90th Anniversary Special Edition Mazda Axela Sport 1.5 S Style
Main features of the 90th Anniversary Special Edition Mazda Axela Sport 1.5 S Style
Base models
Mazda Axela Sport 15C
Special features
- 15-inch (195/65R15) or 16-inch (205/55R16) alloy wheels
Special features on both model grades
Side spoilers
LED rear combinations lights
Dark tinted glass (rear door and rear quarter panel windows, rear liftgate glass)
- Bi-xenon discharge headlights (with high- and low-beam auto leveling function)
Multi-information display (4.1-inch color liquid crystal display)
Leather-wrapped steering wheel
Leather-wrapped shift knob
Drive: FWD
Engine: 1.5L
Transmission: CVT (7-speed Activematic)
Price (yen) With Tax: 1,760,000
Price (yen) Without tax: 1,676,191
Tax reduction: 50%
Grade: 16-inch wheels*
Drive: FWD
Engine: 1.5L
Transmission: CVT (7-speed Activematic)
Price (yen) With Tax: 1,850,000
Price (yen) Without tax: 1,761,905
Tax reduction: 50%
