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All-new MAZDA3 to be Exhibited at the 2009 North American International Auto Show

IRVINE, Calif.-Mazda North American Operations has confirmed that the all-new 2009 MAZDA3 four-door sedan and five-door models will be shown together for the first time in North America at the 2009 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), to be held in Detroit from January 11 through January 25, 2009.

Aimed at the young at heart, who love to drive and are technologically aware, the new MAZDA3 is a completely new car from top to bottom and is still the most engaging car in its class. Both versions feature top-class environmental and safety performance, and offer evolved sporty driving performance, dynamic styling elements and a high-quality interior. The all-new MAZDA3 is available with key features typically not seen in its class including:

Bluetooth hands-free phone and audio
Adaptive Front-lighting System and Bi-Xenon headlights with auto leveling
Advanced keyless entry system
Push-button start

The MAZDA3, one of the most popular models in the Mazda brand lineup, saw two million units produced by the end of October 2008. The MAZDA3 is also the first Mazda model to consecutively exceed its annual production volume for four consecutive years since its production commenced.

The all-new MAZDA3 will go on sale in North America in the first quarter of 2009.

The balance of Mazda's full 2009 lineup will also be on display at the show, including the all-new 2009 MAZDA6 sports sedan, CX-9, CX-7, MAZDA5 and RX-8. The North American International Auto Show is open to the public January 17-25, 2009, at the Cobo Center in Detroit, Mich.

Mazda first unveiled the fully redesigned, all-new MAZDA3 sedan at the 2008 Los Angeles Auto Show, followed by the global reveal of the five-door hatchback model at the Bologna Motor Show in Italy.

Headquartered in Irvine, Calif., Mazda North American Operations oversees the sales, marketing, parts and customer service support of Mazda vehicles in the United States, Canada and Mexico through nearly 900 dealers. Operations in Canada are managed by Mazda Canada, Inc., located in Ontario, Canada, and in Mexico by Mazda Motor de Mexico in Mexico City.

ALL-NEW 2010 MAZDA3 5-DOOR TO MAKE WORLD DEBUT AT 2008 BOLOGNA MOTOR SHOW

IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 25, 2008 - Mazda Motor Corporation will showcase the world premiere of the all-new 2010 MAZDA3 5-Door at the Bologna Motor Show on December 3, 2008. The launch of the MAZDA3 5-Door follows on the heels of the debut of the 4-Door sedan, which made its world premiere at the current Los Angeles Auto Show. The all-new MAZDA3 5-Door adopts the same characteristics as its sedan counterpart, offering sporty driving and dynamic design, together with top-class environmental and safety performance.

The all-new MAZDA3 is available with key features typically not seen in its class including:

Bluetooth hands-free phone and audio
Adaptive front-lighting system and Bi-Xenon headlights with auto leveling
Advanced keyless entry system
Push-button start

All 2010 MAZDA3 5-Door models will be equipped with the newly developed 2.5L engine, shared with the MAZDA3s 4-Door and MAZDA6i. The 2.5L engine found in the MAZDA3 produces 167 horsepower and 168 lb.-ft. of torque.

The new 2.5L engine, as well as the 2.0L engine also available on the MAZDA3i 4-Door sedan, features the world's first vehicle catalyst to be constructed with single nanotechnology, which controls even finer material structures than nanotechnology. This new development enables Mazda to reduce its use of scarce resources such as platinum and palladium. Environmental qualities were top of mind during vehicle development, including efficient powertrains and aerodynamics that place the MAZDA3 amongst the best in class.

The all-new MAZDA3 5-Door will be revealed during Mazda's press conference at 9:00 a.m. on December 3, 2008 (local time).