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There is no doubt that the most popular model of Mazda is the new generation of Mazda 3. Since its launch at the Los Angeles Auto Show in 2018, the new Mazda 3 has received a lot of attention. The price of Taiwan's New Mazda 3 has been announced: NT $79.9-98.9 million (RMB 17.65-218400).

The new Mazda 3 is the same as the old one. It is divided into hatchback version and car version. There is no doubt that the new car design is more radical and has a higher eye-catching index than the previous generation. According to data posted by Mazda on Taiwan's official website, the new car has a size of 4660 (4460) * 1795 * 1440 (1435) mm and a wheelbase of 2725 mm.

With regard to the new Mazda 3, everyone is most concerned about the SKYACTIV-X engine using SPCCI (Spark plug Ignition Control Compression Ignition) technology, which combines the characteristics of diesel and gasoline engines. Excellent power and fuel economy. However, according to information posted on Mazda's official website in Taiwan, the new Mazda 3 is equipped with an upgraded SKYACTIV-G 2.0L engine. No information about the SKYACTIV-X engine is mentioned.

For the SKYACTIV-G 2.0L engine, the maximum horsepower is 165hp, the compression ratio is 13:1, and the 4-2-1 exhaust system is used. Although 165 has improved horsepower compared with older models, looking at the performance of competitors, we can't help but worry about Mazda 3. It's hard to say? First of all, the Civic, the 1.5T 177 horsepower engine is very familiar to everyone, and its power performance is still at the upstream level, so it is difficult to find competitors at the same level.

If the new Mazda 3 is still equipped with this SKYACTIV-G 2.0L engine, we can only hope that Mazda fans will not pay so much attention to maximum horsepower.

The price of Taiwan Xinma 3 is about 17.65-218400 yuan. Considering the import situation, the price may fall after domestic production, and the starting price of the current model 112900 is still a bit embarrassing. Then compare Civic and Festa, with starting prices of 115900 and 119800, respectively. If the price of the domestic new generation Mazda 3 is very high, it is difficult to guarantee whether consumers will buy other models with the same price. Even if the new generation of domestic Mazda 3 can use SKYACTIV-X engines, it is estimated that the price will be affected. Imagine that if the price of an A-Class car reaches 170000, then consumers have more choices. Of course, if the SKYACTIV-X engine is as powerful and fuel-efficient as previously advertised, then the high price is still worth it. After all, hybrid models are not cheap.

All in all, "black technology" is often accompanied by high prices. However, the previous generation of Mazda 3 has many problems that need to be improved. The most striking thing is the narrow space in the back row, which is completely inconsistent with Chinese car habits. The second point is that the power start of the electric entry version is very poor, although this problem can be solved after the later speed comes up, but it also affects the daily use. In addition, the stiff suspension is also a problem vomited by many Mazda 3 owners, while the new model is replaced by torque beam suspension, coupled with the high-profile SKYACTIV-X engine has not yet been time tested, as for the competitiveness of the new generation of domestic Mazda 3 and sales in the Chinese market, we will wait and see.

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