Mazda3 MPS - a new city car

I would like to share with you my feelings on the Mazda3 MPS - the new city car that represents the current trends in the automotive industry. With what to compare this high-speed wonder ... Is that a super-fast trains that cut expanses of the continent. But perhaps, for Russia, such a comparison is not entirely relevant and appropriate. What does it mean leisurely course Russian trains in comparison to racing at speeds of 250 km / h, the new Mazda. If you delve into the history of the first Mazda MPS, we see that it was based on the 2001 Mazda Speed ??Protege, and in 2007 performed the first edition so popular Mazda3 MPS - the new city car. And finally, in 2009, to the public was presented Mazda3 MPS - a new city car, which marked the second generation of these cars. Even a cursory glance at this car, allows us to understand that European and Japanese engineers have put soul into every detail, to consider every nuance. The car just designed for a dizzying ride. Flew on German highways at a speed of 250 km / h is aware of this idea very clearly. And as any Russian, who adored high-speed driving, suddenly there is an overwhelming desire to add the gas and race even faster. And the windows flicker, as if toys, villages, as illustrations of the fairy tale world volant quickly through surrounding reality missiles. And although technically Mazda3 MPS is able to develop greater speed, but the electronics set a limit of 250 km / h. Once inside the car, we are in terms of comparable comfort, except that the train ICE3 (Germany Intercity Express), to deliver passengers to all corners of Germany, as well as in countries across continental Europe. At maximum speed Mazda goes so smoothly and firmly, that does not cause the slightest discomfort, the driver and you do not have to make the slightest effort to keep the car even at a very rapid movement. Setting most comfortable for you the temperature and sitting on the seat, repeating bends your back, you realize that most dreams have a tendency to run. Generally, the technical characteristics of the new MPS need to focus special attention. A car weighing less than 1400 kg installed 2.3-liter turbocharged engine. Designers managed to achieve increase in torque to 380 Nm at 3000 rpm. Acceleration to 100 km / h at the Mazda3 MPS takes only 6.1 sec. MPS standard, designed specifically for the U.S. and Japan. If we talk about Europe, then, based on data from the first six months of the crisis of 2009, the sales results we can see that Mazda takes only 1,8% of automobile market, ie exports to Europe only a fifth of the total production of MPS. Entirely different picture, we can observe analyzing Russian market, where the share of the campaign have been 3,5%, which gives it hit on 13 in the field of automotive sales. In the Russian version of the Mazda3 MPS made some design changes to meet the realities of our society and has been operating the car on our roads without causing any discomfort. The car incorporates many innovations. These changes include the use of multi-link rear suspension, modified spring constant MacPherson struts in the front suspension, the use of special shock absorbers, the resistance of the compression stroke which has been increased. Referred to our shock absorbers help reduce roll when cornering. There is also a significant design decisions include increasing the distance between the front legs, give the car stability at maximum speeds. Neither the first-generation Mazda3 MPS or a new production car does not have such an improvement. Together with bus Dunlop concern for Mazda3 MPS - the new city car was developed by the 18 newest special-inch tires. The width of the profile reaches a size from 215 to 225 mm. The distinctive design features include a large sidewall stiffness and greater damping capacity. Referring to the bus, you can not avoid their attention, and the wheels themselves, fitted in this model, larger diameter wheels. Their size reached 320 mm front and 280 mm rear. Japanese designers have made every effort to ensure driver comfort in the governance process. In the first three speeds to prevent permanent probuksovok traction was specifically limited, were installed convenient to use the parking assistance system. Cruise control and bi-xenon headlights, having backlight function turns, will please the most demanding customer. Salon also has not been overlooked developers in the design which took into account the latest trends in the automotive industry. Illuminated soft glow of red and blue colors, wooden handles, flooring, appliances and a center console create an atmosphere of peace and unobtrusive. An important detail is the possibility of changes in light intensity when the music volume and temperature inside the car. Such illumination is active and is known as Mazda3 MPS Action Illumination. A dozen speakers and digital amplifier audio system Bosec, providing total immersion in the musical rhythms certainly not leave you indifferent. And yet, despite the many obvious advantages, Mazda3 MPS can not be positioned as a standard "family" car. Parameters such as size of the luggage compartment, the width of the rear seats, interior trim is not a fundamental of his characteristics. This is a car designed for speed and appearance of its kind pays tribute to the original destination. And since the speed of its motion was supposed to be a leading feature of his, all promotional solutions were developed with the preservation qualities of MPS. So for sport driving style, lever handle six-speed manual gearbox, it was decided to place a 60 mm above, inclining towards the driver. Striking a huge rear spoiler, banned by the underbody plastic apron pattern grille, reminiscent of the gills. The air intake is located on the hood of the car serves turbine. The sports car aerodynamics is not used to reduce fuel consumption, and creating force clamping the car to the asphalt. Calls attention to itself on front panel with bright, catchy instrumentation, with their logos placed on the MPS, and located between the main scale new supercharged air pressure indicator. In the front seat closer look might consider a hint of sportiness and enhanced lateral support compared to the old MPS. If you deal with issues of acquisition of the described model in Russia, for 1,230,000 rubles you can get it in the undivided use. When added to a basic set of navigation and have I mentioned above Bosec audio system with ten speakers and digital amplifier, you have to pay another approximately 70 000.