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2013 Mazda2 Venture Edition

Mazda has announced a new special edition Mazda2. The small hatchback is one of the best-selling models in the UK. Mazda Venture Edition will be offered for £13,295 OTR.

It is powered by a 1.3 liter petrol with 84HP (62 kW). It boasts a set of 16” Bright Finish alloy wheels, black mirror housings, rear parking sensors, dusk-sensing lights and rain-sensing wipers, new sporty seat trim with red stitching, two unique exterior colours (Zeal Red Mica and Meteor Grey Mica) and special ‘Venture Edition’ badges.

Among the standard equipment you will find a sports styling kit, front fog lamps, privacy glass and a rear bumper sports trim. Inside, there are front, side and curtain airbags, leather steering wheel with audio controls, CD radio with Auxiliary jack and four speakers, plus a TomTom^® navigation with a 5.8” touch screen, integrated Bluetooth^® hands-free kit, climate control air-conditioning and electric rear windows to create a genuine premium car ambience.

The model will be offered until the end of March 2013.

Source: Mazda

February 22, 2013

2013 Mazda MX-5 Venture Edition

A special edition Mazda MX-5 Venture will be available until the end of March 2013 in the UK. The roadster is priced from £18,895 for the 1.8 liter version.

The highlights include a set of new 17” Bright Finish alloy wheels, heated tan leather sports seats, tan leather door inserts and (on the soft-top model) a tan fabric roof. A choice of four exterior colours is offered – Brilliant Black, Copper Red Mica, Meteor Grey Mica and Stormy Blue Mica – plus Venture Edition badges.

The 1.8 liter delivers 126HP (93 kW), while the powerful 2.0 liter variant has 160HP (118 kW). Both are mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox. The 2.0 liter Venture Edition Roadster is priced from £22,295.

Source: Mazda

February 22, 2013

Mazda3 and Mazda5 Venture Edition – Pricing and Specifications Announced

Mazda has just introduced four special edition models of the popular Mazda3 and one Mazda5 carrying the name “Venture Edition”. The vehicles include generous levels of specification such as: front fog lights, gun metal alloy wheels, sports front grille, side skirts and rear spoiler and privacy glass.

Furthermore, inside can be found a Sanyo TomTom navigation with 5.8-inch touch-screen display and integrated Bluetooth®, plus climate control air-conditioning and cruise control.

Both the Mazda3 and Mazda5 will satisfy their customers with more than appealing styling and will offer a dynamic and engaging drive. The latter will be assured by the strongly performing petrol and diesel engines.

In addition, the Venture Edition models include finely tuned suspension and steering, and offer competitive fuel consumption and CO2 emission.

The lucky future customers buying the Venture Edition model have a choice of responsive and powerful engines. First, the Mazda3 is being offered with a 1.6-litre MZR (105 hp/77 kW) petrol engine at £17 495, or a 1.6-litre (115ps) diesel priced at £18,995. The Mazda5 comes with a 2.0-litre (150ps) MZR petrol engine for £19,995 or a 1.6-litre (115 hp/85 kW) diesel costing £21 290.

The fuel economy of the diesel version for instance can be as high as 65.7mpg (combined cycle) and CO2 emissions as low as 115 g/km.

To go even further into details the Mazda standard equipment range is extremely generous and includes: front, side and curtain airbags, Dynamic Stability Control, Traction Control System, Cruise control, remote central locking and dead locks.

In addition, the cabin’s feature driver’s seat height adjustment, leather steering wheel with audio controls, CD radio with iPod® connectivity, six audio speakers and a Thatcham Category 1 alarm to keep everything secure.

Mazda5 Venture Edition - Front Angle View

Next highlight is that the Mazda5 has unusually long wheelbase (2,750mm) and sliding rear doors. This makes the Mazda5 Venture Edition a perfect family car with seating for up to seven persons.

What makes it even more attractive is that it is a good load carrier, thanks to the Mazda’s unique Karakuri cabin versatility, third row seats which split 50/50 and fold flat to the floor, and a cargo volume of 857 litres when loaded to the belt line and 1,485 litres loaded to the roof.

The starting price of the Venture Edition models begins at £17 495.

Mazda3 Venture Edition Standard Equipment

Exterior: Body-coloured bumpers, door handles and door mirror housings, Electric, heated and power folding door mirrors, 17-inch Gun metal alloy wheels with 205/50 R17 tyres, Unique large roof spoiler, Side skirts, Sports grille, Front fog lights, Privacy glass, Comfort & Convenience, Remote central locking with dead locks, Folding jack-knife key, Electric front windows with one-touch auto down (driver’s side), Electric rear windows, Dual-zone climate control air-conditioning, Dusk-sensing lights & rain-sensing front wipers, Auto-dimming rear view mirror, Integrated Bluetooth®, Remote fuel filler flap & boot release, Enhanced interactive interior lighting, Sanyo TomTom satellite navigation, Cruise control

Interior: Black sports cloth trim, Multi-Information Display (MID) with trip computer, Leather steering wheel with audio controls and leather gear knob, Height adjustable driver’s seat with lumbar adjustment, 5-stage heated front Sport seats, Front centre console with armrest, storage and cup holders, Radio/single CD audio system with 6 speakers, iPod® connectivity, Illuminated glovebox, Twin sun visors with vanity mirrors, Overhead console with sunglasses holder, Passenger seatback storage pocket, 60/40 split folding rear seat, Rear central armrest with cup holders

Performance & Economy

Model	Power (ps)	Torque (Nm)	0-62mph (sec)	Top speed (mph)	Combined (mpg)
Mazda3 1.6 5dr MZR Venture	105	145	12.2	112	44.8
Diesel
Mazda3 1.6 5dr Venture Diesel	115	270	11.0	116	65.7

Price List – August 2012

Model	‘On the road’ Retail	CO2 (g/km)	RFL Band	Insurance Group	P11D Value	Monthly BIK 20% / 40%
Mazda3 1.6 5dr MZR Venture	£14,495	144	F	13 E	19%	£55 / £110
Diesel
Mazda3 1.6 5dr Venture Diesel	£18,995	115	C	18 E	17%	£54 / £107

Mazda5 Venture Edition Standard Equipment

Exterior: Body-coloured bumpers, door handles & door mirror housings, Electric heated door mirrors, 16-inch Gun metal alloy wheels with 205/55 R16 tyres, Dark silver front grille, Side skirts, Roof spoiler, Front fog lights, Privacy glass (all glass behind B-pillars), Comfort & Convenience, Remote central locking with dead locks, Folding jack-knife key, Electric front windows with one-touch auto down and up on driver’s side, Electric rear windows, Climate control air-conditioning, Rear parking sensors, Hands-free kit, with voice control and integrated Bluetooth®, Dusk-sensing headlights and rain-sensing front wipers, Trip computer, Remote release fuel filler flap, Sanyo TomTom satellite navigation, Cruise control

Interior: Black cloth trim, Height & reach adjustable steering wheel, Height adjustable driver’s seat with armrest, Driver’s seat adjustable lumbar support, Karakuri folding, sliding second row seats, Karakuri storage box, Folding picnic tables (back of front seats), Leather steering wheel and gear knob, Piano black centre console, Front centre console with storage and cup holders, Radio/Single CD audio system with 6 speakers, Steering wheel-mounted audio controls, iPod® connectivity, Outside temperature gauge, Front passenger seat back storage pocket, Digital clock, Underboot floor storage box, Luggage area cover

Performance & Economy

Model	Power (ps)	Torque (Nm)	0-62mph (sec)	Top Speed (mph)	Combined (mpg)
Mazda5 2.0 Venture	150	191	11.0	120	40.9
Diesel
Mazda5 1.6Venture Diesel	115	270	13.7	111	54.3

Price List – August 2012

Model	‘On the road’ Retail	CO2 (g/km)	RFL Band	Insurance Group	P11D Value	Monthly BIK 20% / 40%
2.0 MZR Venture	£19,995	159	G	16 E	22%	£72 / £145
Diesel
1.6D MZ-CD Venture	£21,290	138	E	16 E	21%	£74 / £148

Source: Mazda

August 14, 2012

Pricing Announced for the Mazda MX-5 Venture Edition

Mazda MX-5 Venture Edition – the world’s best-selling two-seater sportscar will go on sale with a starting price of £18 995. In addition to that, the other news that goes around the model is that it was named ‘Most Popular Convertible’ at the 2012 Honest John Awards.

The list included vehicles such as Volkswagen Eos, BMW 3-Series Convertible, BMW Z4 and Fiat 500C. The Mazda model however, was unsurpassed. It was chosen as a winner, because it has handling abilities, ease of use and low running costs.

The new special edition of the praised car Mazda MX-5 Venture Edition includes a Soft-top or can be purchase as a Roadster Coupe (a retractable hard-top). It includes upgraded luxurious specification, advanced technology, premium interior trim and exclusive exterior colours.

In particular, the Venture Edition comes equipped with 1.8-litre MZR engine for the Soft top (SE), and with a 2.0-litre MZR engine for the Roadster Coupe (Sport Tech).

The sportscar of course keeps the great dynamic attributes, low running costs and in addition offer open-top thrills. Exclusive highlights from the outside include light gun metal 17-inch alloy wheels, front fog lights and a chrome front grille.

Inside a leather feast unfolds itself as you enter. The steering wheel, seats and the leather lever are all wrapped in Havana Brown leather. A matching door trim on the side and piano black dashboard accents at the front appease you. Technology includes climate control air-conditioning, cruise control, Dynamic Stability Control, TCS and airbags, lots of them.

The prices of Mazda MX-5 Venture Edition vary between £18 995 and £22 295.

Source: Mazda

May 31, 2012

2012 Mazda2 Venture Edition Goes On Sale

The new 2012 Mazda2 Venture Edition is based on the best-selling five-door hatchback Tamura model. It now comes with enhanced technologies and a high-quality cabin feel.

The redesigned model features several new additional items of equipment and a choice of six special exterior colours, two of which are unique: Dolphin Grey and Burgundy Red.

What is more, the Venture Edition features 16-inch gunmetal alloy wheels, sports styling kit, front fog lamps, privacy glass and a rear bumper sports trim.

The interior is also modified, and includes new technologies as well. For instance such are the Sanyo TomTom navigation system with a 5.8-inch touch screen, integrated Bluetooth® hands-free kit, climate control air-conditioning and electric rear windows.

In short, this latest and significant model of Mazda2 combines superior ride comfort, superb handling and quality with the stylish, spirited and fun-to-drive attributes. And may be this is why it is one of the best-selling cars in its class.

Only 1500 examples of the new 2012 Mazda Venture Edition will be manufactured. They will come win two one-of-a-kind colours: Dolphin Grey Mica and Burgundy Red Mica, as well as the regular colours from Mazda2’s range: Crystal White Pearlescent, Brilliant Black, Aquatic Blue Mica and True Red.

Furthermore the Venture Edition model benefits from the standard equipment which includes plenty of features like: front, side and curtain airbags, remote central locking and dead locks, driver’s seat height adjustment, leather steering wheel with audio controls, CD radio with Auxiliary jack and four speakers, 60/40 split folding rear seats and a Thatcham Category 1 alarm.

Next to be mentioned is that the vehicle has a lightweight construction. This contributes to excellent fuel economy and remarkable performance.

The new 2012 Venture Edition also stands out with its exceptional handling and driving dynamics.

The model is also to offer a stiff bodyshell, softer mountings for the rear trailing arms and re-tuned rear dampers.

What is more to be highlighted is that the vehicle is powered by a 84 hp (62 kW) 1.3-litre MZR petrol engine. Thank to it, the Mazda2 is able to accelerate the 0 – 100 km/h sprint for 13.6 seconds. In addition the new model offers 56.5mpg (combined cycle) and has a CO2 emission rating of just 115g/km.

2012 Mazda2 Venture Edition prices start from £12 995.