Mazda Launch Special Editions

Families in the UK will benefit from even greater affordable family motoring this autumn on three new special edition models from Mazda UK.

mazda-3-katano.jpgThe manufacturer that brought you Zoom Zoom is offering customers special editions of the Mazda 3 (Katano), Mazda 5 (Furano) and Mazda 6 (Katano) with extra specification as standard, from styling enhancements and added accessories to touch‚Äö?Ñ?´screen satellite navigation and cash savings.

Best-selling model, the Mazda 3, is available as the Mazda 3 Katano special edition with free metallic or mica paint, chrome exhaust trim and Mazda’s SmartNav satellite navigation system.  Priced at £12,995 on-the-road, the 1.6i five-door Mazda 3 Katano costs less than its equivalent standard model and comes with almost £1,400 of extra accessories.

mazda-6-katano.jpgThe 2.0i five-door Mazda 6 Katano is priced at just £14,995 on-the-road making this family favourite even more affordable. The Mazda 6 Katano also is available with SmartNav and metallic/mica paint, but additionally features a boot spoiler and twin-pipe chrome exhaust, adding to its sporty characteristics. With these extras, and a cash saving of £655, the Mazda 6 Katano represents a value almost £2,500 over the standard 2.0i TS model.

Mazda’s practical Compact-Multi Activity Vehicle (C-MAV), the Mazda 5, is number one in its class for practicality, style and Zoom-Zoom appeal, boasting class-leading sliding rear doors and flexible seating for up to seven. 

mazda-5-furano.jpgThe special edition Mazda 5 Furano model is based on the Mazda 5 Sport with both petrol (£16,995) and diesel (£18,595) engines available and adds a sports styling kit, new clear rear light lenses and unique paint colours, Stellar Silver Metallic and Strato Blue Mica totalling more than £1,500 of extras.

“Each of the special editions represents fantastically affordable family motoring,” commented Mark Cameron, Marketing Director for Mazda Motors UK. “The styling of the Mazda 5 Furano is very stylish, especially with the new paint colours whilst the SmartNav system in the Mazda 3 and Mazda 6 Katano is excellent, as it comes with 12 months’ subscription and three months’ free use of the GPS speed camera location system – ‘Safe Speed’.”

Infiniti Brand Launched In Russia At The Moscow International Motor Show

Moscow, (30 August , 2006) – Infiniti, the luxury division of Nissan, celebrated its official launch in Russia today at the Moscow International Motor Show. 

infinity-g35-sports.jpgThe initial line-up of Infiniti vehicles, which go on sale this fall, includes the sporty crossover FX and the M luxury performance sedan, both offered in 3.5l V6 and 4.5l V8 versions and available at dealerships in Moscow and St Petersburg. Infiniti also disclosed its future Russian product line-up including the G35 sport sedan and QX56 full-size SUV and provided a hint at the future with the Infiniti Coupe Concept.  During its press conference, Infiniti also announced its new European headquarters would be established in Switzerland.

Infiniti’s entry into the Russian market is part of the global expansion of the brand as part of the company’s three-year plan called NISSAN Value Up.  Launched in the US and Canada in 1989, Infiniti is currently sold across North America, Taiwan, Korea and the Middle East. Further launches of the Infiniti brand are planned for China and Ukraine in 2007.

“Today, we celebrate Infiniti’s expanding presence as a globally recognised luxury brand, a brand that offers a unique combination of serenity, silky design and driving pleasure,”
said Carlos Tavares, Executive Vice President, Product Planning and Corporate Strategy.

Nissan Motor Co.  “We believe that in Russia, as in other Infiniti markets, our customers will be those looking for this new, very personal style of luxury and respectful treatment,” continued Tavares.

Infiniti also disclosed details about the future Infiniti product range in Russia.  “In the course of 2007, the Infiniti FX crossover and M luxury performance sedan will be joined in dealer showrooms by two additional products: the all-new G35 sport sedan and the QX56 full-size luxury SUV,” Tavares added.  The range of products on stage at the Moscow International Motor Show was completed by the Infiniti Coupe Concept, “a hint at the future embracing the continuous advancement of Infiniti design with a unique combination of passion, imagination and creativity,” said Tavares.

At launch this autumn, Infiniti will be supported by a dedicated sales and service network consisting of two dealerships in Moscow and one in St Petersburg.  The dealer showrooms will incorporate the new Infiniti Retail Environment Design Initiative (IREDI) design standards, a dynamic global dealership design standard for Infiniti retailers around the world.  The IREDI program is one of the key pillars of the Total Ownership Experience (TOE), a customer-centric philosophy dedicated to building lasting relationships that go beyond product and embraces Japanese luxury.

Infiniti also announced the establishment of a regional headquarters for Infiniti Europe operations to be located in Rolle, Vaud canton in Switzerland, “a natural home of luxury brands in Europe,” noted Tavares. Infiniti will be distributed in Europe through a dedicated sales and service network that will begin operations during 2008.