Mazda3 Hybrid Unveiled for Japanese Market
Mazda has unveiled its hybrid Mazda3 model, which will be heading to dealerships in Japan next month.
For now, Mazda hasn’t announced if the car be heading to other markets. What it did brag about however is that the Mazda3 hybrid will be the first time that a Japanese automaker is offering three different powertrains for a single model: gasoline, diesel and hybrid.
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The Mazda3 hybrid features a SkyActiv-G 2.0-liter engine mated to an electric motor though performance figures weren’t announced. Pricing however is around $24,100 (2.37-million yen). It’ll be interesting to see if Mazda finds it advantageous to offer the Mazda3 hybrid in other markets, including North America.
Currently the most efficient Mazda3 model sold in America gets 41 MPG highway.
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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