Mazda3 MPS pricing announced (UK)

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Mazda UK has announced pricing for the all-new <="http://luxurycar-hybrid.blogspot/2009/02/new-car-2009-mazda3-mpsmazdaspeed3axela.html">Mazda3 MPS that goes on sale Thursday 1st October. The hot hatch is being marketed in the UK in a single trim level with pricing set at £21,500 OTR including mica or metallic paint finish.

Based on the second generation <="http://luxurycar-hybrid.blogspot/2008/11/new-car-2010-mazda3.html">Mazda3, the <="http://luxurycar-hybrid.blogspot/2009/02/new-car-2009-mazda3-mpsmazdaspeed3axela.html">3 MPS is powered by a 2.3-litre turbocharged four-pot that makes 260bhp and 380Nm or 280 lb-ft of torque and drives the front wheels through a six-speed manual gearbox. The Japanese firm announces a 0 to 62mph sprint time of 6.1seconds and an electronically limited top speed of 155mph.

Standard features include Bluetooth technology, surround-sound BOSE premium audio system with 10 speakers w/ steering wheel mounted audio controls, front bucket sports seats, electrically adjustable/heated and folding door mirrors, xenon headlamps, MID (multi information display) with a compact satellite navigation system that uses a high-resolution 11cm (4.1 inch) screen mounted in the dashboard's upper section and automatic dual zone climate control air conditioning.

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