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Press, 23 August 1979, Page 9

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I : JL..... ; < Mazda have established an unequalled As a first step Mazda earned oat research m fIWW reputation for reliability. Mazda’s successful 323 L.b.A. and Europe to reveal exactly what drivers S ISOSB® K W Ml series has proved its reliability beyond doubt in New wanted in a new, medium-sized car. The results were | S® Zealand since its introductory 40,000 km test in 1975. not entire.y surprising. |g yT$ , B £ ‘ Just ask any 323 owner. That quality is built into the They demanded everything! Periormance, but I? I i Hiß MESK3 new Mazda 626, too. The car has been extensively wi± economy. Beautiful styling but with practical BtHMB S fc P i I ® tested on track, road and bench. accommodation. Excellent handling, but not at the BMLn HOjg HM| ||»| ||L B| expense of comfort. Luxurious finish, but at a reasonable price. HLW HB| Knflg | B-BI With this knowledge a team of Mazda designers, ■ 1 I ; B 9 stylists and engineers started to build a car designed to satisfy the most enthusiastic and discriminating B HK| wjg motorist. And above all, a car that he would enjoy 4Hr itK 4 B”* 4 driving. I. j BHBn^nßr*w*i w The new Mazda 626 achieves a remarkably Clean, functional interior with full instrumentation. Uniquely clever space for a third person and awkward objects. successful balance between all these conflicting demands. Superb handling, flat cornering and s j loc i < absorbers) gives excellent ride over all instruments are logically laid out to be read at a Sfiß prompt response from all the controls make rt a surfaceS; reduced ron and predictable handling glance . supremely enjoyable car to drive. whether the car is loaded or not. .The steering wheel is soft-covered. The front .> . But most important of all isthe teehng of ease The steering is light and sensitive, even at low seats are fully adjustable for rake, leg-length and the 4 ' ) and confidence the new Mazda 626’s balanced speeds -so there are no parking problems. AU the height of the head restraints. The driver’s seat , \ Performance gives the driver. pedals and controls function with the lightest of cushion is adjustable too. ~ That s why we call the new Mazda 626 a touches-which is another way of adding to the Sure road-holdmg and comfortable rule on all surfaces. Driver s car. ft Th th precision of tlie gearbox is a vieverspace for thingsand people The 626 meant t 0 drivcn . Behind What adds UP to good handling’ delig „ 7 r y „ IVer ’- - A The new . Ma^ da 626 has uniquely versatile the whee i the driver is immediately at ease and in S 4 • d U 1 HM carrying capacity. The rear seat splits m two. Fold total contk So light and balanced is ±e car that it One of the first things drivers demand is good brakes bring you. to a stop progressively, quickly and one , or the other, or both parts down according to almost seems t 0 anticipate the driver’s commands. efficiently. what you want to transport. You can Carry long or handling road-ho ding. It s the sum of many things. Besides These are some of the things that add up to a car awkward objects and a third person. A welcome and exceDt ional comfort make the Mazda 626 a uniquely road-holding and sure cornering, you must have that handles superbly. dever idea. eXvable cm to drive responsive, sensitive steering with good feel of the t «•* * i The boot is fully trimmed and one of the largest .• . • .. f i u u road. Yetyouwantacomfortablende-allthetime, Two litres of smooth performance its class . SmaU objects go into the large glove descnbet under all conditions. Under the bonnet is a remarkably smooth, silent compartment, or for the driver’s convenience, in his . Mand thoroughly-tested 4-cylinder, overhead-cam own glove box. New Mazda 626. A Drivers Car engine. It’s designed to give all the performance you need but with exceptional economy from its 2000 c.c. Based on fuel economy tests overseas, you can expect to average 30 to 36 miles per gallon. And that’s very good news nowadays.,Maximum torque develops at only 2,500 rpm and maximum power at a low 4,800 rpm. So you cruise at low engine revolutions, but -x acceleration and power are always there when you jF - - need them. At 80 k.p.h. in sth gear (626‘Limited’) \\ the engine revolves at an economical 2,300 rpm. Shaped for economy You’ll have noticed that the 626 looks like.no other Japanese car. It’s sleek, clean and uncluttered llHg JM. Superb handling gms you that extra maigin if you et"r need it. with a distinctly European look. The design was i!fi i •'' WIhB refined in the wind tunnel to give maximum mBB|B How does the new Mazda 626 manage to give aerodynamic efficiency and one of the lowest drag such superb handling? Mazda learned a lot from the coefficients of any saloon car. That is equivalent to a < suspension of their sensationally successful, new fuel saving of over 2 m.p.g. or, to look*at it another sports car; the RX 7. way, an increase in power of some 10 h.p. * Also wind Long wheel movements both front and rear, noise is reduced and cross-wind stability improved. absorbs bumps. The centre of gravity is low. The . 1B M weight is evenly distributed between front and back LOgIC and luxury inside " ' to give near-neutral handling which contributes to In keeping with the overall design policy, you’ll the 626’s balanced feeling. notice that the interior is handsome but uncluttered - The sophisticated engineering of the suspension and functional. The standard of comfort is system (with special variable-rate springs and gas- exceptional, the colours restful and inviting. The The Mazda 626 Limited, .S-speed, $10,450 (above), Automatic $10,240, 4-speed, $9,650. mxuul*m Ashbortm: Hurley Mazda. Blenheim: McKendiy Mazda. Dunedin: Anngow Mazda Gore: Mac Lean’s Mazda. Milton: N.S.C. Mazda. Rangiora: Horrells Mazda. Baklutiuu Reid Mazda. Christchurch: Amun Motors Mazda. Holland and Bell Mazda Invercargill: T. R. Taylor Mazda. Nelson: Gladstone Mazda. Timaru: Bailey Mazda. S I Cromwell: Cromwell Mazda. Greymouth: Union Mazda. Leeston: Mercer Mazda. y Oaantt: Eveline Mazda. Waimate; Waimate Marfa. to w-— ■ • <to