Mazda 3 Axela

$12,000.00

*Guide Price

 

The Mazda 3 Axela is a sedan manufactured by Changan Mazda. As the third model to adopt the new-generation “Kodo” design philosophy, it made its debut at the 2014 Beijing Auto Show.

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Exterior Design

The Mazda 3 Axela inherits the brand’s iconic “Kodo” design philosophy, evolving into a more refined and dynamic style that perfectly balances sportiness and daily practicality. It features a sleek compact sedan silhouette with a low and wide stance, a smoothly curved hood, and sharp double waistlines that run from the front fenders to the rear taillights, creating a dynamic and ready-to-move posture. The front fascia adopts a prominent shield-shaped grille, which is filled with a smoked dot-matrix texture and surrounded by thin chrome trim, seamlessly connecting with the sharp boomerang-shaped LED headlight units with integrated daytime running lights, enhancing both family recognition and a strong sense of sportiness.
The front bumper has a sleek and layered design, with aerodynamic air deflectors on both sides that not only optimize aerodynamic performance but also add a touch of sharpness to the overall front-end look. The rear is equipped with slender LED taillights with a smoked finish, presenting a circular light effect when lit at night, which echoes the front headlight shape and ensures high recognition. A subtle ducktail spoiler enhances the sporty appeal, while the bilateral single-exhaust layout and black lower cladding create a cohesive visual effect with the front fascia. The body is available in multiple color options to cater to different aesthetic preferences, and entry-level models are equipped with 16-inch alloy wheels (205/60 R16), while mid-to-high-spec models come with 18-inch multi-spoke alloy wheels (215/45 R18), balancing practicality and stylish design.
In terms of dimensions, the vehicle measures 4,662 mm in length, 1,797 mm in width, and 1,445 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2,726 mm. As a compact sedan, this dimension offers sufficient interior space for both front and rear passengers, ensuring a comfortable riding experience. The luggage compartment has a regular and practical capacity, and the rear seats feature a flexible folding design, which increases storage flexibility to meet diverse daily usage needs such as carrying luggage and small items.

Interior Design

The Mazda 3 Axela features a cockpit-centered design with a clean and layered dashboard layout, where the instrument panel and door panels are seamlessly connected to create a comfortable and immersive driving environment. It is equipped with a 7-inch LCD instrument display and an 8.8-inch full-color central display, with a user-friendly multifunction commander control for convenient operation of navigation and multimedia functions. The interior is wrapped in a large number of high-grade soft materials and leather, paired with horizontal extended decorative strips, delivering a delicate touch and excellent texture, and the leather-wrapped three-spoke steering wheel has a comfortable grip, integrating various control buttons.
Interior color schemes include elegant options such as black and beige, catering to personalized preferences, with most mid-to-high-spec models offering high-quality leather seats. The seats adopt an advanced ergonomic design, providing excellent support and wrapping to reduce fatigue during long-distance driving. The driver’s seat is equipped with multi-way power adjustment and power lumbar support, while some high-spec models add heated front seats for enhanced comfort. In terms of features, the standard model comes equipped with 16-inch alloy wheels, front and rear side airbags, rear parking sensors, a rearview camera, cruise control, and other practical functions. The higher-spec version adds advanced configurations such as Mazda Radar Cruise Control, blind spot monitoring, rear cross traffic alert, and a premium audio system, delivering a more luxurious and comfortable driving experience.

Powertrain

The Mazda 3 Axela offers multiple powertrain options, all paired with a 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic transmission (SKYACTIV-DRIVE) that features smooth shifting and responsive performance, continuing Mazda’s “Jinba Ittai” driving DNA. The base version is equipped with a 1.5L SKYACTIV-G naturally aspirated four-cylinder engine, which has a displacement of 1,496 cc and a high compression ratio of 13.0:1, adopting in-cylinder direct injection technology and Dual S-VT dual variable valve timing control system, with an aluminum cylinder head and block for lightweight design.
The mid-to-high-spec version is equipped with a 2.0L SKYACTIV-G naturally aspirated four-cylinder engine with a displacement of 1,998 cc, delivering a maximum power output of 116 kW (158 hp @ 6,000 rpm) and peak torque of 202 Nm @ 4,000 rpm, with a comprehensive fuel consumption of 5.6 L/100km. The high-performance version is equipped with a 2.0L SKYACTIV-X compression-ignition engine, with a high compression ratio of 15.0:1, delivering a maximum power output of 132 kW (180 hp @ 6,000 rpm) and peak torque of 230 Nm @ 4,000 rpm. The vehicle adopts SKYACTIV-CHASSIS chassis technology, including MacPherson independent front suspension and SEB butterfly bionic rear suspension, ensuring linear power output and sensitive handling, combining daily practicality with excellent driving performance.

 

 

 

 

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Basic vehicle parameters
Level:compact car modelcompact car modelcompact car modelcompact car modelcompact car modelcompact car modelcompact car modelcompact car model
Time to market:Jul-23Jul-23Jul-23Jul-23Jul-23Jul-23Jul-23Jul-23
Body form:4-door, 5-seat sedan4-door, 5-seat sedan4-door, 5-seat sedan4-door, 5-seat sedan4-door, 5-seat sedan4-door, 5-seat sedan4-door, 5-seat sedan4-door, 5-seat sedan
L x W x H (mm):4662x1797x14454662x1797x14454662x1797x14454662x1797x14454662x1797x14454662x1797x14454662x1797x14454662x1797x1445
Wheelbase (mm):27262726272627262726272627262726
Power Type:gasoline enginegasoline enginegasoline enginegasoline enginegasoline enginegasoline enginegasoline enginegasoline engine
Maximum power of the whole vehicle (kW):8686116116116116116116
Maximum torque of the whole vehicle (N-m):148148202202202202202202
Official top speed (km/h):196197213213213213213213
Engine:1.5L 117hp L41.5L 117hp L42.0L 158hp L42.0L 158hp L42.0L 158hp L42.0L 158hp L42.0L 158hp L42.0L 158hp L4
Transmission:6-speed manual6-speed manual6-speed manual6-speed manual6-speed manual6-speed manual6-speed manual6-speed manual
Fuel Consumption(L/100km)--/--/5.86.7/4.6/5.67.5/4.9/5.87.5/4.9/5.87.5/4.9/5.87.5/4.9/5.87.5/4.9/5.87.5/4.9/5.8
(urban/suburban/integrated):
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Fuel tank volume (L):5050505050505050
Overall mass (kg):12971337138513851385138513851385
Approach angle (°):1919181818181819
Departure angle (°):1818191919191918
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Engine Model:P5P5PEPEPEPEPEPE
Displacement (L):1.51.5222222
Cylinder volume (cc):14961496199819981998199819981998
Intake form:naturally aspiratednaturally aspiratednaturally aspiratednaturally aspiratednaturally aspiratednaturally aspiratednaturally aspiratednaturally aspirated
Number of cylinders (pcs):44444444
Cylinder arrangement:inlineinlineinlineinlineinlineinlineinlineinline
Number of valves per cylinder (pcs):44444444
Valve Structure:double overheaddouble overheaddouble overheaddouble overheaddouble overheaddouble overheaddouble overheaddouble overhead
Compression ratio:1313131313131313
Maximum horsepower (ps):117117158158158158158158
Maximum power (kW/rpm):8686116116116116116116
Maximum torque (N-m/rpm):148148202202202202202202
Fuel:Gasoline 92Gasoline 92Gasoline 92Gasoline 92Gasoline 92Gasoline 92Gasoline 92Gasoline 92
Oil supply method:direct injectiondirect injectiondirect injectiondirect injectiondirect injectiondirect injectiondirect injectiondirect injection
Cylinder head material:aluminumaluminumaluminumaluminumaluminumaluminumaluminumaluminum
Cylinder material:aluminumaluminumaluminumaluminumaluminumaluminumaluminumaluminum
Engine start-stop technology:
Emission standards:Country VICountry VICountry VICountry VICountry VICountry VICountry VICountry VI
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Number of gears:66666666
Transmission Type:manually operatedautomated manual transmission (e.g. gas and electricity supply)automated manual transmission (e.g. gas and electricity supply)automated manual transmission (e.g. gas and electricity supply)automated manual transmission (e.g. gas and electricity supply)automated manual transmission (e.g. gas and electricity supply)automated manual transmission (e.g. gas and electricity supply)automated manual transmission (e.g. gas and electricity supply)
Chassis steering-----Front ●/Rear ●-
Drive method:front drivefront drivefront drivefront drivefront drivefront drivefront drivefront drive
Body Structure:Load-bearing bodyLoad-bearing bodyLoad-bearing bodyLoad-bearing bodyLoad-bearing bodyLoad-bearing bodyLoad-bearing bodyLoad-bearing body
Steering Assist:electric power assistelectric power assistelectric power assistelectric power assistelectric power assistelectric power assistelectric power assistelectric power assist
Front suspension type:MacPherson independent suspensionMacPherson independent suspensionMacPherson independent suspensionMacPherson independent suspensionMacPherson independent suspensionMacPherson independent suspensionMacPherson independent suspensionMacPherson independent suspension
Rear suspension type:Torsion beam non-independent suspensionTorsion beam non-independent suspensionTorsion beam non-independent suspensionTorsion beam non-independent suspensionTorsion beam non-independent suspensionTorsion beam non-independent suspensionTorsion beam non-independent suspensionTorsion beam non-independent suspension
Wheel brakes
Front brake type:Ventilated tray typeVentilated tray typeVentilated tray typeVentilated tray typeVentilated tray typeVentilated tray typeVentilated tray typeVentilated tray type
Rear brake type:diskdiskdiskdiskdiskdiskdiskdisk
Parking brake type:electronic handbrakeelectronic handbrakeelectronic handbrakeelectronic handbrakeelectronic handbrakeelectronic handbrakeelectronic handbrakeelectronic handbrake
Front Tire Specifications:205/60 R16205/60 R16205/60 R16215/45 R18215/45 R18215/45 R18215/45 R18215/45 R18
Rear Tire Specifications:205/60 R16205/60 R16205/60 R16215/45 R18215/45 R18215/45 R18215/45 R18215/45 R18
Wheel material:aluminumaluminumaluminumaluminumaluminumaluminumaluminumaluminum
Spare tire specification:Non-full-size spare tireNon-full-size spare tireNon-full-size spare tireNon-full-size spare tireNon-full-size spare tireNon-full-size spare tireNon-full-size spare tireNon-full-size spare tire
safety equipment
Primary/passenger airbags:Main ●/Sub ●Main ●/Sub ●Main ●/Sub ●Main ●/Sub ●Main ●/Sub ●Main ●/Sub ●Main ●/Sub ●Main ●/Sub ●
Front/rear side airbags:Front ● / Back -Front ● / Back -Front ● / Back -Front ● / Back -Front ● / Back -Front ● / Back -Front ● / Back -Front ● / Back -
Front/rear head air curtains:Front ●/Rear ●Front ●/Rear ●Front ●/Rear ●Front ●/Rear ●Front ●/Rear ●Front ●/Rear ●Front ●/Rear ●Front ●/Rear ●
Knee airbags:
Seatbelt not fastened tip:
ISO FIX child seat interface:
Tire pressure monitoring device:Tire Pressure AlarmTire Pressure AlarmTire Pressure AlarmTire Pressure AlarmTire Pressure AlarmTire Pressure AlarmTire Pressure AlarmTire Pressure Alarm
Automatic anti-lock (ABS, etc.):
Brake force distribution
(EBD/CBC, etc.):
Brake Assist
(EBA/BAS/BA, etc.):
traction control
(ASR/TCS/TRC, etc.):
stability control
(ESP/DSC/VSC, etc.):
Parallel Assist:---character used in Taiwan as a substitute for a real name (like "X" in English)character used in Taiwan as a substitute for a real name (like "X" in English)
Lane Departure Warning System:---character used in Taiwan as a substitute for a real name (like "X" in English)character used in Taiwan as a substitute for a real name (like "X" in English)-
Lane Keeping Assist:---character used in Taiwan as a substitute for a real name (like "X" in English)character used in Taiwan as a substitute for a real name (like "X" in English)-
Active braking/active safety systems:---character used in Taiwan as a substitute for a real name (like "X" in English)character used in Taiwan as a substitute for a real name (like "X" in English)-
Auto Park:
Uphill Assist:
Steep slopes slow down:--------
Electronic engine immobilization:
Center lock in the car:
Remote key:
Keyless start system:
Keyless entry system:---
Body Features/Configurations-
Skylight type:-●Electric sunroof-●Electric sunroof●Electric sunroof●Electric sunroof●Electric sunroof●Electric sunroof
Active Closed Grille:
Interior Features/Configurations
Steering wheel material::: Plastics:: Plastics:: Plastics● Leather● Leather● Leather● Leather● Leather
Steering wheel position adjustment::: Up and down:: Up and down:: Up and down:: Up and down:: Up and down:: Up and down:: Up and down:: Up and down
●Before and after●Before and after●Before and after●Before and after●Before and after●Before and after●Before and after●Before and after
Multi-function steering wheel:
Steering wheel shift:---
Front/rear back-up radar:Front -/back ●Front -/back ●Front -/back ●Front -/back ●Front -/back ●Front -/back ●Front -/back ●Front ●/Rear ●
Driver Assistance Imaging:● Backup camera● Backup camera● Backup camera● Backup camera● Backup camera● Backup camera● Backup camera●360-degree panoramic image
Reverse vehicle side warning system:---character used in Taiwan as a substitute for a real name (like "X" in English)character used in Taiwan as a substitute for a real name (like "X" in English)
Cruise control:---●Cruise control●Cruise control●Cruise control●Adaptive cruise at all speeds●Adaptive cruise at all speeds
○Adaptive cruise at all speeds○Adaptive cruise at all speeds● Assisted driving class L2● Assisted driving class L2
○Assisted driving level L2○Assisted driving level L2
Separate power connector in the car:●12V●12V●12V●12V●12V●12V●12V●12V
The trip computer display:
LCD gauge size:●7 inches●7 inches●7 inches●7 inches●7 inches●7 inches●7 inches●7 inches
HUD heads-up digital display:-------
Seat Configuration●Manual anti-glare●Manual anti-glare●Manual anti-glare●Manual anti-glare●Manual anti-glare●Manual anti-glare●Manual anti-glare
Seat Material::: Fabrics:: Fabrics:: Fabrics:: Fabrics● Leather● Leather● Leather● Leather
Main driver's seat adjustment direction:●Forward and backward adjustment●Forward and backward adjustment●Forward and backward adjustment●Forward and backward adjustment●Forward and backward adjustment●Forward and backward adjustment●Forward and backward adjustment●Forward and backward adjustment
Backrest adjustmentBackrest adjustmentBackrest adjustmentBackrest adjustmentBackrest adjustmentBackrest adjustmentBackrest adjustmentBackrest adjustment
●High and low adjustment●High and low adjustment●High and low adjustment●High and low adjustment●High and low adjustment●High and low adjustment●High and low adjustment●High and low adjustment
●Lumbar support●Lumbar support●Lumbar support
Passenger seat adjustment direction:●Forward and backward adjustment●Forward and backward adjustment●Forward and backward adjustment●Forward and backward adjustment●Forward and backward adjustment●Forward and backward adjustment●Forward and backward adjustment●Forward and backward adjustment
Backrest adjustmentBackrest adjustmentBackrest adjustmentBackrest adjustmentBackrest adjustmentBackrest adjustmentBackrest adjustmentBackrest adjustment
Power-adjustable driver's/passenger's seat:-----Main ●/Sub-Main ●/Sub-Main ●/Sub-
Power seat memory:-----●Main driver's seat●Main driver's seat●Main driver's seat
The way the rear seats are lowered:● Proportionally lowerable● Proportionally lowerable● Proportionally lowerable● Proportionally lowerable● Proportionally lowerable● Proportionally lowerable● Proportionally lowerable● Proportionally lowerable
Front/rear seat center armrests:Front ●/Rear ●Front ●/Rear ●Front ●/Rear ●Front ●/Rear ●Front ●/Rear ●Front ●/Rear ●Front ●/Rear ●Front ●/Rear ●
Rear cup holders:
Multimedia Configuration
GPS navigation system:-------character used in Taiwan as a substitute for a real name (like "X" in English)
Navigate the road information display:-------character used in Taiwan as a substitute for a real name (like "X" in English)
Center console LCD:●General LCD screen●General LCD screen●General LCD screen●General LCD screen●General LCD screen●General LCD screen●General LCD screen●General LCD screen
Center console LCD screen size:●8.8 inches●8.8 inches●8.8 inches●8.8 inches●8.8 inches●8.8 inches●8.8 inches●8.8 inches
Bluetooth/car phone:
Cell phone connectivity/mapping:● Support Apple CarPlay● Support Apple CarPlay● Support Apple CarPlay● Support Apple CarPlay● Support Apple CarPlay● Support Apple CarPlay● Support Apple CarPlay● Support Apple CarPlay
●Support Baidu CarLife●Support Baidu CarLife●Support Baidu CarLife●Support Baidu CarLife●Support Baidu CarLife●Support Baidu CarLife●Support Baidu CarLife●Support Baidu CarLife
Voice Control:-------● Controllable multimedia systems
○Controlled navigation
:: Controllable telephones
External audio interface:●USB●USB●USB●USB●USB●USB●USB●USB
● SD card● SD card● SD card● SD card● SD card● SD card● SD card● SD card
USB/Type-C port::: 2 in the front row:: 2 in the front row:: 2 in the front row:: 2 in the front row:: 2 in the front row:: 2 in the front row:: 2 in the front row:: 2 in the front row
Number of speaker horns (pcs):●8 speakers●8 speakers●8 speakers●8 speakers●8 speakers●8 speakers●8 speakers●8 speakers
Lighting Configuration
Low beam light source:●LED●LED●LED●LED●LED●LED●LED●LED
High beam light source:●LED●LED●LED●LED●LED●LED●LED●LED
Daytime running lights:---character used in Taiwan as a substitute for a real name (like "X" in English)character used in Taiwan as a substitute for a real name (like "X" in English)
Adaptive high and low beams:---character used in Taiwan as a substitute for a real name (like "X" in English)character used in Taiwan as a substitute for a real name (like "X" in English)--
Headlights turn on and off automatically:---
Height adjustable headlights:
Windows and mirrors
Front/rear power windows:Front ●/Rear ●Front ●/Rear ●Front ●/Rear ●Front ●/Rear ●Front ●/Rear ●Front ●/Rear ●Front ●/Rear ●Front ●/Rear ●
One-touch window up/down function:● Full vehicle● Full vehicle● Full vehicle● Full vehicle● Full vehicle● Full vehicle● Full vehicle● Full vehicle
Window anti-pinch feature:
Outside rearview mirror function:●Motorized adjustment●Motorized adjustment●Motorized adjustment●Motorized adjustment●Motorized adjustment●Motorized adjustment●Motorized adjustment●Motorized adjustment
:: Electric folding:: Electric folding:: Electric folding:: Electric folding:: Electric folding
●Heated mirrors●Heated mirrors●Heated mirrors●Heated mirrors●Heated mirrors
●Automatic folding for locking the car●Automatic folding for locking the car●Rearview mirror memory●Rearview mirror memory●Rearview mirror memory
●Automatic reversing down●Automatic reversing down●Automatic reversing down
●Automatic folding for locking the car●Automatic folding for locking the car●Automatic folding for locking the car
Inside rearview mirror function:●Manual anti-glare●Manual anti-glare●Manual anti-glare●Manual anti-glare●Manual anti-glare●Manual anti-glare●Manual anti-glare●Automatic anti-glare
Interior vanity mirrors:●Main driver's seat●Main driver's seat●Main driver's seat●Main driver's seat + lighting●Main driver's seat + lighting●Main driver's seat + lighting●Main driver's seat + lighting●Main driver's seat + lighting
●Passenger seat●Passenger seat●Passenger seat●Passenger seat + lighting●Passenger seat + lighting●Passenger seat + lighting●Passenger seat + lighting●Passenger seat + lighting
Front sensing wipers:---
Air conditioners/refrigerators
Air conditioning temperature control method:●Manual air conditioning●Manual air conditioning●Manual air conditioning●Automatic air conditioning●Automatic air conditioning●Automatic air conditioning●Automatic air conditioning●Automatic air conditioning
Temperature zoned control:---
Rear air vents:
PM2.5 filter or pollen filter:-------

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