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New family of diesel engines offering improved fuel economy and lower CO2 emissions, Mazda expects to double its fleet share in the sector – fleets will take up to 40% of Mazda3 sales, compared with between 10 and 20% for the old model. The new diesel engines on offer include a 1.6-litre 109bhp unit which emits 119g/km of CO2, plus a pair of 2.2-litre units which offer a choice of 150 or 185bhp. The 150bhp unit on test delivers claimed combined fuel economy of 52.3mpg and CO2 emissions of 144g/km – a large improvement on the old 2.0D model which recorded 47.1mpg and 162g/km.

As well as lowering driver taxation by four benefit-in-kind bands (down from 23% to 19%), this new engine also drops below the key 160g/km writing down allowance threshold. As well as improving economy and emissions, Mazda has also worked on refinement, with an improved chassis and thicker engine mounting brackets which result in a car that suffers little in the way of engine or tyre noise. On the road the Mazda3 feels surefooted and solid, with a strong engine delivering power from the bottom of the rev range, a slick gearbox and compliant suspension.

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