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mazda 3 / axela hatchback

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MAZDA 3 / Axela Hatchback

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MAZDA 3 / Axela Hatchback
Years: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 Review: 2020 Mazda3 Skyactiv-X

Introduction: Mazda introduced the fourth generation of the 3/Axela at the 2018 Los Angeles Auto Show and was offered as a 2019 model-year worldwide.

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MAZDA 3 / Axela Hatchback
Years: 2016, 2017, 2018

Introduction: The 2016 Mazda 3 is one of the most important contenders in the compact hatchback market. It has a lot of things to offer and a few things to ask. Its name in the JDM market and China is Axela, but basically, it is the same car. It has a nice, fluid, look, called Kodo design in the Mazda's family. Now, the Mazda 3 has separated itself from the Ford's C platforms and came with its platform that features a McPherson strut up front and a semi-independent system in the rear. But even if they tried their best to make that rear suspension behave good, it is still not an independent suspension.

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MAZDA 3 / Axela Hatchback
Years: 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 Review: 2017 Mazda3 Hatchback

Introduction: After Ford's era, Mazda rejoiced its freedom again and put passion back in its cars. Even though the 3 was not exactly the kind of car that should inspire some emotions, it did. And the 2013 model proved it.

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MAZDA 3 / Axela Hatchback
Years: 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013

Introduction: Mazda took its own path after splitting with Ford due to the world financial crisis when the blue-oval brand sold most of its stakes in the Japanese carmaker.

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MAZDA 3 / Axela Hatchback
Years: 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009

Introduction: Mazda replaced the 323 lineup with the 3/Axela in 2003 for the JDM market, and in the following year, it launched it for international customers.

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