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The Mazda brand, which is rumored to stop launching new models and replacement models for two years, recently added two new upgrades to the Mazda 3 Uncella model, including the 1.5L AT quality skylight version and the 2.0L AT quality version upgraded to a dazzling version, priced at 129900 and 139900 respectively. Although the eye-catching hatchback version has not been brought this time, it is also the first time for 2.0L power to enter the 140000.

For the launch of the two models have not made any changes in the appearance, mainly reflected in the configuration. Among them, 1.5L AT skylight version is a new model, and only skylight design has been added in terms of configuration. And 2.0L AT quality version is upgraded to dazzling version, the price is not unchanged, but the configuration in addition to leather adjustment, but also increased outside the rearview mirror electric folding heating, remote control keys (with four-door window lift function), intelligent keyless entry system, dual-zone independent automatic constant temperature air conditioning and other configurations, mainly to enhance the competitiveness of 2.0L entry models.

In appearance, the new car still uses Mazda's family-style "soul" design language, a large area of forward gas grille is blackened, with sharp LED headlights on both sides, and chrome decoration is added between the middle net and the headlight group. The side lines maintain the design of the modern Mazda 3 Oncella. On the tail side, there is a reflector on both sides of the simple rear bumper and a round tail row on both sides.

Although the size of the whole vehicle is higher than that of Corolla, Xuanyi and Civic models of the same level, the length, width and height are 4662/1797/1445mm, and the wheelbase has reached 2726mm. But it is obviously not enough to compete in the space.

The interior features a simple design that is "the opposite" of mainstream models, with a 7-inch dashboard display and an 8.8-inch central control screen, or to make drivers pay more attention to driving.

In terms of power, the new model continues to carry 1.5L and 2.0L naturally aspirated engines with maximum power of 117 horsepower and 158 horsepower respectively, matching a six-speed manual self-integrated gearbox, while the chassis still uses the front McPherson independent suspension + torque beam non-independent rear suspension.

In fact, many netizens would like to see the return of the hatchback version of the new Uncaila model brought by Mazda. However, it is reported that the upcoming domestic CX-30 will become a cross-border version of the hatchback Mazda 3, so there will be no hatchback version of Mazda 3.

According to the latest news, the CX-30 front bumper codenamed J559 has been exposed, which means the new car is a step further from the launch and will be officially launched in June.

The body size of the Mazda CX-30 is between the CX-3 and the CX-5, and the new car is positioned as a compact SUV, which will be matched with the CX-5 when it goes on sale.

In appearance, it follows the design concept of Mazda Soul 2.0, and the overall shape is similar to that of Mazda 3 Oncella. According to Mazda dealers, the new car will still be equipped with Skyactiv-G series 2.0L engines.

In fact, the plan that Mazda will not launch any important models until March 2022 will undoubtedly have a great impact on Mazda and its dealers. after all, because of its small number of models, niche positioning and "firm" prices, it has deterred many consumers, resulting in frequent sales. With the withdrawal of brands such as Suzuki and Dongfeng Renault, I wonder if niche brands like Mazda can survive.

Looking at its January-March sales figures, Mazda sold only 36351 units in China, down 30.7% from a year earlier, compared with 52466 in the same period last year. Of course, no car companies sold well under the epidemic, but it also fell 16.37 per cent to 227700 in 2019, far less than other Japanese brands.

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