Mazda’s new MAV is now available in the UK. This time, the Hiroshima-based carmaker hopes more than a succès d’estime. Mazda has gathered all the components to succeed in this range, having for example stylishly designed the body and fitted it with 2 sliding doors, which is a one of a kind feature on a MAV.
2 petrol engines, a 1.8 and a 2.0 litres giving respectively 115 and 145b^hp as well as a 2.0 litres diesel engine, developing either 110 or 143bhp, are available. Strangely enough, the latter is not provided by Ford, which owns 50% of Mazda.
Prices start at a competitive £14,097 for the 1.8 TS, the most expensive version being the 2.0 Sport Diesel (143bhp), sold £17,900.
However, comfort is another key element for success, and the last 3 and 6 show this is not Mazda’s forte…
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