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Style, pCrrOI'lIl:J.IlCC and '>;'lrl:[), have lifted rhe new Mazda Astina above its rivals. h comcs ns :l Hardtop or a Hatchback. with either a 2.0 litre V6 or a 1.8 litre engine. Both manual and automatic transmission arc avmlablc. Everything from a Scspcakcr stereo system to a rear window heoecr.Zderuisrer are n r (he push of a dashboard button, Luxuries like central Locking, electrically operated side mirrors and windows are standard. Safety has also been built into the design. The Frontal Impact Moderating System (FIMS) helps absorb impact. as do (he side door impact boxes. Tn the 2.0 litre Astina dual airbags and AI~S arc standard; and the 1.8 hrrc hns a standard dr-iver's airbag. So why not look into the Asn na) Where style isn't nr the \'xpcnsc of p racaicalrry, and p racncal i ry isn't at the expense of sryle.

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The Astina Hatchback and d1l' Asrina Hardtop are so bC:iutiflllly d~'sigrll~d. you could forger just how practical they both arc. The- Hatchback has the style and silhouette or a sportr coupe: a slanted nose with c: xrra CQl1lpa":l prcjccror ht::,dlights; ':1 ullIquc raised '"C:1l" edge on [he roof: and :1 stylish spoiler which is option . .! all the 1,8 litre model. But it also has the down to earth convenience of a

S-door hnech, so 1,'5 pcrfecr (0]' d:J.}' ro (by d."iving.

The: Hardtop is for those who W,iIH ;l -l-door car with exciring cOIlIcmpol:,try H:.Jit1g. Elcg;lIH curvc s , :1. sfanrcd nose and stylish rear lights :11'(" all parr of the

Th{~ Ascma Hard top .1nd Harchbsck come wirh :1 1.3 litre 4 cylinder, 16-valvc DOHC. or a 2.0 lira: V6 001-1 24-\'~Jvc engine, born are electronically fuel injected and feature the- Variable Resonance Induction Sysrem (VI-US). specially tuned for high rpm. Both engines deliver high torque smoothly and qaiccly, providing a cornforrablc ride in any situation,

Accelr ranon c'('spons.,· and pOW~I~ nr high rpm have been cnlmnccd. wl,ile engine noise has been reduced. Power ~r,reriI1g is standard 011 all models, giving rhc M~I?.d:1 Asl"in;1 mere precisr 11:l11dling, B()(h autorrmeic and 11I:II1U:11 : sv ailnblc. The auromaric J-\:nin:'l fcntur-r-s Maxda's 4-spnd electronically c cnrrollcd nuromnric SyHClll elimiu a tcs jolty g car shift s by c ont r olli ng ~'nglnc I'or·{"luc during accc lc rn rion. The automn ric a 1$0 has Maads's inncvnrivc Hold mode.

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This enables: the cirrvcr

select .1nd hold firs!', second or third gears uianuallv. \Vhich means a smoother ride and better drive'[ conrrol.

The Svspccd rna IHI:'I I (r;1lmx:s &('.11:' ranos l:'lilor('d to 1'1I.1[eh both t:llgin~~ types, To provide east of operation the: Astin a h:l~ 's)'I'chromcsh' on reverse gear ,\S well <IS all forward ge,us. Challges ro rhe gear mechanisms has n lso reduced noise, The braking sym~m cc esisrs of large diameter ventilated front discs and solid rear discs to ensure safe and smooth driving in all conditions. ABS is standard in rhe 2,0 litre- Asrinn.

The Asrina uses a highl» developed -l-whecl srrur suspension s),sre:m for more responsive handling. The suspension sertings arc tailored for both the 1.8 lim: (,l1ginc and 2.0 line engine, raking inrc account their different chnrnctcrisrics. So e"ery ride in an AsctIH'I L5 a smooth ridc. The bC:i.lltirLiI body of the Asrina i s .1]80 cxtrcrnelv -rigid. l rs ;HI,Cs~ ~upporl'illg mainfrnmcs arc as 5tClight ;IS possible and each critical joint 11:1s been rcinforccd. This not only helps [he Asrina endure collision impact, ir 31:;:00 reduces 1l0i5C and vibraricn. SCCriOl'H of the pillars. side frames and sills have been enlarged in. order (0 minimise floor vibrations while idling. and body shakes while travelling at high speed. The strut

s.usp cns i on s)"c<;.rrm :mrl vibration d:<mpcning m:<tCl"L;t1 within the WIH~d hOllc'i.iJ1g~ n~dllCC noise even f'.ll·thCl'.

INTERIOR

COMFORT

The As tina's short nose IS part of the C<I."S ovcrnl l stylish look. Bul II also .. Hows (or a more spacious cabin :1.rC:I, with both the Hatchback and Hardtop sC:Hing five adults.

From bucker scats arc standard in the Mazda Asrina and provide support and comfort whether it be a long lomne), 01' just :1 short trip. The n~:II' sears arc a pmccicnl 60:40 splir-Folding rype.

The instrument p:md and ccncrc console ire curved towards the: driver's scat (or C:lS)' access and beevcr vision or the controls. Driver and paSSf'ngcr comfort IS Iurthrr cnliauccd with A:;rina's climate control

s}'s[(~m. The vcntil arion air volume (:11) he regulated in four seeps. The system has Lilt" further convenience or di.'ich:uging wa rtu ait (wm side vents, grearly assisting side window dcfrosring. So cv,:lI on the coldcs.r days the d river C~Jl h~~\'c rile cl cnrcs t view.

Not only does rlie Aseina consider the needs or people. It also provides .·00111 (01· IIH'II' 1llggJgo:, The Hardtop's boor lid of)cns. :Hbumper level ('or easier loading and unloading, and has rhc added sccu ei ry or :'l lock system (or (he rear folding scars.

INTER.IOR

DESIGN.

When you sir ill an Astmn cvcl")'thirlg is ar Y0\.ll- fingertip s. TI1t~ tilt ad just ed sports. steering wheel makes Astina's power steering comfortable to opl~I'atc; rhc rint cd windows. [he rear he e rcd window and inccrrnir cc nr WiP{,fS with rune a djusrm enr will keep

YOllI' vision cl c nr: :lIld lu tlc lhings like rhc fud Fi lie r door. and bQO[ O~.H·nl-ILg levers 111:1.ko:: the Astlllil vcr)' user fric ndly.

The special SPOrl'S bucket seat ill front and the 60:40 spht-fold rear scats arc covered in Hylish clcch rrtm to match rhc charn cuc r of each body s rylc. Your cats will be surrounded by sound Frcru <I Svspeakcr AM!I::M audio syHem. The 2.0 litre versions also Feature a CD player. There's C\,('11 :11l clccanc nnrcn na and sunglasses box , Elccn-ic side mirrors, elccrrrcally opcrared windows and central locking tire standard 1" all models.

SAFETY

The Asrina ItlC'~~['S rhe Australian Govcrurncnts !Stringenl ADR69 safety srnndnrds. The Frontal hnpac r Mt)d'~rari"g SrsrclII (FIMS) .1110ws rncclmnical parts in the engine COmp:Htmcnr ('0 become displaced during :1. cr.rsh to absorb impact. Por pror cctiou dlll'ing :l side collision. the Astina has side

sills wirb a larger cross section and reinforced cross members. Side door beam and impncr 00)'"C5 nrc built in for extra safety.

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Asrina use thicker high~rcnsilc steel sheers to improve protection in case of ;l crash (rom behind. The {ronr sears haw dirccr lamp seal bells. which 'lock' insti1.ntly if a collision occurs

The 2.0 line Astinns come with the added protection of borh passcngcl: and driver's aide SRS airbags , while the .I ,8 litre models have :'I standard driver side ilirLl'lg. To provide rhe driver with the clearest \.icll' of the road Asrina has been dC.'iigned with :'I short nose

and expansive window area. A rain g"ttcr in the from pillar keeps rain from srrcaming across side windows and d r mirrors.

There's also all enhanced side

window defrost system.

Responsive acceleration. refined suspension and superior braking performance also c ourribucc [0 As rina's philosophy of hcl ping YOLI ro avoid :'111 acridcnc.

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After Sales Service IS one or our rap p.·'oriries. Your Mazda Dealer's rrnincd service It':lI11S ;11,(, equipped wirh specialist km)wlcdge and roois to keep your Astlll:! in peak condiriou. They can even provide (ourres), rr~IIHpOr[:l[iol' while ),0111' C:'II' is

being [LIned Llp.

Sen'icing ar your Mazda Dealer also means yOH can keep ;1 cornprchcusivc record on your Astina's service hi!>wJ:i" fer rrade-io 01' I"c5<11c valuation. comprehensive n'l.Ilgc of genuine P:LI't::;. arc

stocked by Mazda OC;'t[CI'S, SQ (,I'CI'), componcnr in your Asrina C;.11l be of .he saruc high smndard as ic was when it Ic(, rhe factory. Mazda's .3 yc:u/unltmncd kill W;1rrant)' is gC'lI{'rOlls 011 irs OWII, covering repair ;Ind replacement of ell pans. Gllf !'lOW yOll ;;;111 ('"XI end ic by 1 )'c;u wirh IInlimited k111, wieh the Mazda extended WJlT;1.llt}i.

There's. also a 6 yeaL' warr:mrr :lgaill5t rust and corrosion on all panels. Service work performed by an Authorised Mazda Dealer nnd not covered b)' these war ranncs is co v ered for life by rhc Mazda Whole of Life Service \N:HraIH}'. Ask ),ollr Mazda Dealer for details

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

You won'( be rhe only one who benefits from you. new Asrina.

While irs c'lginc is designed CO give QUIS'"lIltiing performance it also

has good fuel txonom)'. This

saves valuable resources, .18

p;lSSCl1g~r. cocs rbc Asuina uses unleaded perroi and fully meets the

Ausrrafian Government's stl"ingel"l[ n uri-pollution emission requiremeurs.

All brake linings, clutch fac.:il~g5 and gasfcrs arc asbestos free.

Mazda has also eliminarcd tile usc of ozone-d:1l1laging CFC':;. by using

an alter native refrigerant in rhc Asrina's air ccndirioncr. Back at the

Mazda factory. [he usc of CftC's has been abolished in the entire

production process. We've even used recycled plastics (or uudcrccvcrs

or the engine compartmenr.

Most or the ether durable plastic parts ill the Astum nrc m.1d" frQIIl

casjly recyclable rhcrnroplnsrics. $0 wharcvcr colour AstLI'l:1 yOlJ decide

[0 get, it'H also be grccil.

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