Australian Model Names

AusAstina97 · 08-31-2003, 09:11 AM

Just wondering if anyone knows if the Astina name will be kept for any markets (eg Australia) for the hatchback? Or is it going to die along with the 323 name?

I never really liked the Protege name, but after owning 2 Astina's (92 and 97) I wouldnt mind seeing the name live on.

schulkw · 08-31-2003, 10:04 AM

According to Mazda, the car will be known as the 3 in all markets except Japan where it will be the Axela.

Ahura · 08-31-2003, 01:54 PM

Here in Holland it is just "Mazda3" for the sedan and "Mazda3 Sport" for the hatch. Just like our Mazda6; sedan = "Mazda6", hatchback = "Mazda6 Sport" and wagon "Mazda6 SportBreak"

RodneyJ · 09-04-2003, 06:31 PM

Yeah I believe the Astina & Protege names will be gone.....

MX542 · 09-19-2003, 06:33 PM

I was told by the Toowoomba Mazda dealer that there will be an SP23 version with the 2.3L Mazda6 engine available from the launch. But he didnt know about the other model names.

I was told that a lot more info will be available about the Aus Maz3's in the following couple of weeks.

dinu01 · 12-15-2003, 10:52 PM

EDIT: Moved to "Australia"

ATL · 12-22-2003, 10:50 PM

Damn evil mod always moving stuff. :P

Spook · 01-02-2004, 03:44 AM

Model names have been announced for Aust; and for those who do not yet know:

Base spec: Neo (2L engine)

Mid spec: Maxx (2L engine); and Maxx Sport

Top/Sports spec: SP23 (2.6 engine from Mazda6)

They'll all just be known as Mazda3. No exterior badging (except for the SP23) to distinguish the different levels. And so it's goodbye to Astina (Hatch) and Protege (Sedan) - RIP.

How about closing this thread then, eh?

Spook · 01-02-2004, 03:50 AM

That's the 2.3L engine for the SP23 (of course).

Sticky fingers.

08-31-2003, 09:11 AM	#1
AusAstina97 Moped Rider Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 21	Australian Model Names Just wondering if anyone knows if the Astina name will be kept for any markets (eg Australia) for the hatchback? Or is it going to die along with the 323 name? I never really liked the Protege name, but after owning 2 Astina's (92 and 97) I wouldnt mind seeing the name live on.

08-31-2003, 10:04 AM	#2
schulkw Le Mans: GT Class Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Bowling Green, KY Posts: 984	Australian Model Names According to Mazda, the car will be known as the 3 in all markets except Japan where it will be the Axela. __________________ future 2004 Mazda3s Sedan owner 1999 Mazda Protege LX former owner of 1989 Mazda 323 (R.I.P.)

08-31-2003, 01:54 PM	#3
Ahura Le Mans: Prototype Class Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: The Netherlands (Amsterdam) Posts: 1,134	Australian Model Names Here in Holland it is just "Mazda3" for the sedan and "Mazda3 Sport" for the hatch. Just like our Mazda6; sedan = "Mazda6", hatchback = "Mazda6 Sport" and wagon "Mazda6 SportBreak" __________________ Website: www.mazda-madness.nl Zoom-Zoom Forum: www.zoomzoomclub.messageboard.nl

09-04-2003, 06:31 PM	#4
RodneyJ Go-Kart Driver Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 86	Australian Model Names Yeah I believe the Astina & Protege names will be gone..... __________________ Cheers ! Rod Owner of Mazda6 Luxury Hatch 2.3 litre Activematic, Leather, Bose, Sunroof, Etc !!

09-19-2003, 06:33 PM	#5
MX542 Bicycle Rider Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Australia, Queensland, Toowoomba Posts: 8	Australian Model Names I was told by the Toowoomba Mazda dealer that there will be an SP23 version with the 2.3L Mazda6 engine available from the launch. But he didnt know about the other model names. I was told that a lot more info will be available about the Aus Maz3's in the following couple of weeks.

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