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Mazda Axela BK, 1 generation, restyling 06.2006 - 05.2009

1 generation, restyling
(BK) 06.2006 - 05.2009
CBA-BKEP, DBA-BK3P, DBA-BK5P, DBA-BKEP
1 generation, restyling
Hatchback
Sedan
For several decades, the word Mazda has traditionally been associated with the name Familia, the most popular model of this brand, which was known under the 323 index in the European market. Its successor - the car that opened a new family - was given the name Mazda3 in Europe, with an emphasis on the same number “ three, as before. And for the domestic market, the successor of Familia was called Axela - a derivative of the English words “accelerate” and “excellent”. Of course, just a stroke of the pen in order for the Familia family car to become the founder of the compact sports car line was not enough. His birth was preceded by a thorough work to create a new technical filling, to ensure better security. After the publication of the Mazda Atenza / Mazda6 model of the 2002 model, the Mazda style was determined and became quite recognizable. And the nature of the cars of this brand as well. In a nutshell: I saw, sat down, and realized that the car belongs to the category of sports. The same can be said of the Mazda Axela / Mazda3. The car is designed for young lovers of fast, fashionable and stylish cars.
 The first-generation Mazda Axela was offered with a body of two types: a compact 5-door hatchback and a sedan that gravitates in shape to a “coupe”. The main component of the entire exterior is “muscularity” - deep stampings on the front and rear wings, a bright design of the front of the body, in which the features of the larger Atenza and sports RX-8 are easily visible. The Axela hatchback against the background of the sedan of the same model looks like a purely sports car - short overhangs and a large wheelbase, as well as an unusual shape of the rear pillar, which enhances the similarity of the car with the station wagon. Inside, the bet is also made on sportiness. The overall design of the dashboard is stylish and tasteful, the quality of the materials is at a high level. The combined type of interior decoration is noteworthy - a dark top and a light bottom, which creates the feeling of an expensive car and at the same time visually expands the interior space. The simplest equipment is called 15F and offers air conditioning, a radio and a CD player, power windows and a central lock, a steering column with tilt and reach adjustment. At the other end of a rich range of trim levels is the Axela Sport 23HS version - fog lights, xenon, front and rear spoilers, 17 "alloy wheels, climate control, DVD, leather interior, navigation and more. There are three engines for the hatchback. Unlike Familia, there are no more 1.3-liter engines. The base level is now installed by a 1.5-liter DOCH engine with 16 valves, producing 114 hp. and offered with a 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic. The next engine is a two-liter power of 150 hp. front-wheel drive and 143 hp in all-wheel drive, combined with a 5-speed automatic. In addition - sports modification 23S with an engine of 2.3 liters (171 hp). Here the choice is “mechanics” or “automatic”. Well, the hottest and nontrivial, stand-alone version of the hatchback is called the MazdaSpeed ​​Axela. Under the hood of this car is a motor that uses a turbocharger with an intercooler, so the maximum power of the 2.3-liter unit is 264 hp. at 5500 rpm., the highest torque - 38.7 kg / m at 3000 rpm. This version is equipped with only 6-speed manual.

 The front suspension of the Mazda Axela is independent, such as MacPherson strut, the rear suspension is independent Multilink with four levers per wheel and anti-roll bar. Front ventilated disc brakes, rear disc brakes. The wheelbase has been increased, so that the interior has become more spacious, the body structure itself inspires a sense of reliability and safety.

 By the way, in terms of the actual security of the hatchback, the Mazda Axela also offers a more progressive approach. Standard equipment includes front airbags, ABS (anti-lock braking system), EBD electronic brake force distribution system and auxiliary braking system, seat belts with pretensioners and load limiters. Optionally, or in expensive trim levels, there are side airbags, child seat mounts, a DSC dynamic stabilization system.

 In the used car market, the Mazda Axela is a reasonable alternative to the Mazda3 - for those who don’t care about the location of the steering wheel. In addition, the “Japanese” are traditionally characterized by a higher level of equipment, and in addition, there are differences in engines (say, in the basic version - 1.5 liters and 114 liters. with. against 1.6 and 105 hp at the three rubles). We can note more affordable prices for the same years. It should be noted that in 2006 the car underwent minor changes, more related to the design, and the 2.3-liter engine disappeared from the motor range of the sedan.
For several decades, the word Mazda has traditionally been associated with the name Familia, the most popular model of this brand, which was known under the 323 index in the European market. Its successor - the car that opened a new family - was given the name Mazda3 in Europe, with an emphasis on the same number “ three, as before. And for the domestic market, the successor of Familia was called Axela - a derivative of the English words “accelerate” and “excellent”. Of course, just a stroke of the pen in order for the Familia family car to become the founder of the compact sports car line was not enough. His birth was preceded by a thorough work to create a new technical filling, to ensure better security. After the publication of the Mazda Atenza / Mazda6 model of the 2002 model, the Mazda style was determined and became quite recognizable. And the nature of the cars of this brand as well. In a nutshell: I saw, sat down, and realized that the car belongs to the category of sports. The same can be said of the Mazda Axela / Mazda3. The car is designed for young lovers of fast, fashionable and stylish cars.
 The first-generation Mazda Axela was offered with a body of two types: a compact 5-door hatchback and a sedan that gravitates in shape to a “coupe”. The main component of the entire exterior is “muscularity” - deep stampings on the front and rear wings, a bright design of the front of the body, in which the features of the larger Atenza and sports RX-8 are easily visible. Inside, the bet is also made on sportiness. The overall design of the dashboard is stylish and tasteful, the quality of the materials is at a high level. The combined type of interior decoration is noteworthy - a dark top and a light bottom, which creates the feeling of an expensive car and at the same time visually expands the interior space. The simplest equipment is called 15F and offers air conditioning, a radio and a CD player, power windows and a central lock, a steering column with tilt and reach adjustment. At the other end of a rich range of trim levels is the Axela Sport 23HS version - fog lights, xenon, front and rear spoilers, 17 "alloy wheels, climate control, DVD, leather interior, navigation and more.

 There are three engines for the sedan. Unlike Familia, there are no more 1.3-liter engines. The base level is now installed by a 1.5-liter DOCH engine with 16 valves, delivering 114 liters. with. and offered with a 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic. The next engine is a two-liter power of 150 hp. front-wheel drive and 143 hp in all-wheel drive, combined with a 5-speed automatic. In addition - sports modification 23S with an engine of 2.3 liters (171 hp). Here the choice is “mechanics” or “automatic”. Well, the hottest and nontrivial, stand-alone version of the hatchback is called the MazdaSpeed ​​Axela. Under the hood of this car is a motor that uses a turbocharger with an intercooler, so the maximum power of the 2.3-liter unit is 264 hp. at 5500 rpm., the highest torque - 38.7 kg / m at 3000 rpm. This version is equipped with only 6-speed manual.

 The front suspension of the Mazda Axela is independent, such as MacPherson strut, the rear suspension is independent Multilink with four levers per wheel and anti-roll bar. Front ventilated disc brakes, rear disc brakes. The wheelbase has been increased, so that the interior has become more spacious, the body structure itself inspires a sense of reliability and safety.

 By the way, in terms of actual safety, the Mazda Axela sedan also offers a more progressive approach. Standard equipment includes front airbags, ABS (anti-lock braking system), EBD electronic brake force distribution system and auxiliary braking system, seat belts with pretensioners and load limiters. Optionally, or in expensive trim levels, there are side airbags, child seat mounts, a DSC dynamic stabilization system.

 In the used car market, the Mazda Axela is a reasonable alternative to the Mazda3 - for those who don’t care about the location of the steering wheel. In addition, the “Japanese” are traditionally characterized by a higher level of equipment, and in addition, there are differences in engines (say, in the basic version - 1.5 liters and 114 liters. with. against 1.6 and 105 hp at the three rubles). We can note more affordable prices for the same years. It should be noted that in 2006 the car underwent minor changes, more related to the design, and the 2.3-liter engine disappeared from the motor range of the sedan.