Four Record Months in a Row for Mazda

Last month’s result was up 306 vehicles or 7.2 per cent on last year’s benchmark April retail performance.

The all-new Mazda3 again topped 2000 sales (2057) and was the company’s bestseller. Other strong results came from the Mazda6 (894), B Series (486), Tribute (411) and the Mazda2 (358).

Mazda Australia managing director, Malcolm Gough, said: “Mazda3 has quickly established itself as leader for style, dynamics, value and quality in the small car market and this is reflected in its great sales numbers.

“The Mazda3 is a smash hit globally and we expect the sedan and hatch range to deliver our best small car performance ever and lead our charge to an overall sales record of 55,000 in 2004 and another sales record in May”.

Mazda Tribute From $33,990 Driveaway

The 2.3-litre four-cylinder Limited Sport and Limited Sport V6 are, from this week, $1000 cheaper with the four-cylinder model $33,990 and the Limited Sport V6 $35,990.

The Tribute Classic V6 is $39,990, while the leather-trimmed Luxury model is $250 cheaper at $43,100.

And for a limited time, all Tributes feature driveaway pricing, saving customers about $3000 depending on state taxes and charges.

Safety comes standard on the facelifted Tribute, which went on sale in January.

It is the only 4WD wagon in its class with dual front and side airbags and ABS anti-lock brakes with Electronic Brake force Distribution as standard.

The larger than normal, 15-litre front seat mounted airbags are triggered by a sensor located on each side of the vehicle. During a collision the affected side airbag inflates between the seat and the door trim, protecting both the chest and the head.

Standard equipment on the Limited Sport four-cylinder also includes air conditioning, CD player, remote central locking, power windows and mirrors, alloy wheels, automatic transmission, a cargo cover, front fog lamps, roof rails, power aerial and a lidded storage bin between the front seats.

Powered by Mazda’s 2.3-litre four-cylinder MZR engine it developes108 kilowatts at 6000rpm and 201Nm of torque at 4500rpm, increases of 11 per cent more power and 10 per cent more torque over the superseded 2.0-litre engine.

Six cylinder Tributes are powered by an all-alloy, 3.0-litre engine that develops 152kW at 6000rpm and 276Nm at 4750rpm. The V6 also mates to a four-speed automatic transmission.

The $35,990 driveaway Limited Sport V6 adds cruise control with wheel-mounted switches and audio wheel controls to the already generous Limited Sport four cylinder’s equipment list.

The Classic model features more luxurious seat trim, a sunroof, larger alloy wheels and tyres, painted body cladding and a six-stack CD player.

Luxury Tributes also boast leather trim and a leather covered steering wheel.

The updated Tribute range, which is built in Hofu, Japan, is identified by styling revisions that refine and enhance the 4WD’s athletic design cues. They include new head and tail lamps and five new body colours. Metallic paint is a no cost option.

The facelifted Tribute features a number of mechanical upgrades including improvements to the suspension, steering and lower levels of noise, vibration and harshness.

”The revised pricing and driveaway offer makes the value-packed Tribute an outstanding buy in what is a very competitive segment,” said Mazda Australia managing director, Malcolm Gough.

“And Tribute is the only vehicle in its class with four airbags and ABS anti-lock brakes as standard. It makes the spacious Tribute a great, family 4WD wagon”.

Mazda Australia expects to sell more than 6000 Tributes this year, with the two Limited Sport models making up 40 per cent of the sales mix, the Classic 40 per cent and the Luxury 20 per cent.

The Tribute range is protected by Mazda’s three-year/unlimited kilometre warranty.