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Mazda to release 'greener' 1.6 Tamura model
Britons wanting to upgrade their car to a greener model may be interested to take note of a new model set to be released by Mazda.
As the firm gears up for the launch of the Mazda3 1.6 Tamura next month, those wanting a set of wheels that will not only look great on the road but be kind to the environment may wish to make note of the fact it has a combined fuel economy of 44.8 mpg.
With the vehicle an upgrade from previous Tamura models, the five-door hatchback has a CO2 output of 149 g per km, making it a significantly more eco-friendly choice than the 162 g per km that the previous generation of 1.6 Mazadas had.
Such a reduction was partially attributed to a retuned powertrain, while the automobile's shape is deemed to have "lowered aerodynamic drag to a class-leading Cd0.30".
Powered by a 1.6-petrol and capable of going from zero to 62 miles per hour in 12.2 seconds, this particular vehicle could also offer significant performance to those keen on an eco-friendly vehicle.
With the vehicle going on sale at UK showrooms on February 1st, those seeking out green cars may be interested to hear it costs £14,995 on the road.
But drivers keen on green cars may also want to base their vehicle selection on features other than environmental performance and they could take note that the Mazda3 1.6 Tamura comes with 17-inch alloy wheels, dynamic stability control and dual-zone climate control air-conditioning.
Mark Cameron, sales and marketing director for Mazda UK, points out: "The Mazda3 Tamura brings the sophistication, style, technology and refinement of the Mazda6 to the compact family car market."
He adds that the new vehicle "will bring extra appeal to a broader range of customers, including younger drivers, with its unique sports styling and great value for money".
However, there are a variety of other new green cars set to come on to the UK market this year, with WhatGreenCar recently pointing out that Citroen's forthcoming DS3 HDi - which offers a CO2 rate as low as 99 per kg - will have an "extensive level of customisation".
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