Mazda 6 MPS, Mazdaspeed 6 Mazdaspeed Atenza
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Mazdaspeed Atenza Mazda 6 MPS high performance hatchback that hardly anyone knows the owner of the car pictured here described as deliciously underestimated and leading, I totally agree.
Mazdaspeed is Mazda's home and in the tuning means MPS Mazda Performance Series Division can be met elsewhere MPS badge on a little brash Mazdaspeed Axela Mazda 3 MPS in Japan.
traffic light Grands Prix challengers enjoy much success in this car, even if they aren t really the target audience I like that until you start driving, nothing screams performance car I bump my The cover subtle and twin exhausts are the only external clues.
This isn ta pure Japanese import car he was again available in the UK from 2006 to 2007 this is the case, why bother to import a Japanese There are some common problems with these cars, you can be able to prevent the import from Japan you can also get more power over this later.
About the car, it is a Mazda Atenza Mazda 6 with great performance improvements Let's start with the engine.
The engine is a 2 3 liter turbocharged MZR unit L3-VDT producing 268 bhp Here we meet the first advantage to import one thereof from Japan in the form of an additional 12 horsepower engine was detuned 256 bhp on the European version of the car torque is the same on both models to 380 Nm.
I am pleased to report that the car is only available with a manual transmission system, incorporating an active torque split Mazda 6 speeds This means that the car is basically front-wheel drive when there's enough traction to half the power is transmitted to the rear wheels when necessary as determined by the calculation of speed, yaw, lateral G, the steering angle, etc. The system has 3 driving modes, but you will not get to choose them yourself it does for you.
The chassis and suspension were stiffened, and the brakes have been upgraded to cope with the extra power.
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Power Windows, Power Mirrors, Sunroof The sunroof is needed on a car like that in my opinion.
leather seats, steering wheel, gear lever, handbrake lever, leather seats and trim are optional on imported Atenza.
magnificent speaker Bose audio system head unit 7 has hard drive storage, but it is so difficult to use, it may as well not exist.
I have not owned one of these cars, but have had the pleasure of driving a few hundred miles.
As you get into position the first thing to notice are the seats, which are really super strong and supportive management is quite heavy, but with reasonable feedback The clutch is also quite heavy, but not that it bothered me as we could expected specifications of the engine, there is a lot of power, really delivered smoothly without drama This is a car where you can build a lot of speed quickly without realizing the ride is certainly firm but not jarring and grabbing seemed surefooted I can not say I really pushed the car hard through corners it is not the done thing when you do not have t the car and the owner is sitting next to you.
Calendar stretching of the chain This seems to be caused either by rare oil changes, the oil incorrect or defect with the variable valve timing actuator valve allowing excessive play and cause premature wear of the chain to make sure that someone an experienced plays the engine before buying the car.
Air conditioning stopped working due to refrigerant leaks.
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rust salt is not used on the roads in Japan so most of an imported car is less likely to rust a car in the UK This should also have a positive effect on the state of wheels alloy.
Feed Japanese import Mazdaspeed Atenza has 5 more horsepower than the Mazda 6 MPS UK.
Mileage Japanese cars tend to have covered fewer miles a car in the UK The result of similar age to enjoy driving more before the distribution chain needs attention.
Rear wiper OK, I know I'm scraping the barrel here, but the Atenza has a rear wiper and the MPS does not.
Unfortunately, the low mileage of a Japanese import Mazdaspeed Atenza has a price imported car 70-80000 miles will come about the same price as a car in the UK However, if you want something in very good condition with very low mileage, you will pay about 2000- 4000 premium over the average price for a UK MPS currently.
A performance sedan car extremely underrated without any of his peers impetuosity, you can only decide if the import option is worth the extra money on a car in the UK Whichever one you choose, you are in a great driving experience.
Do not hesitate to contact us if you want a detailed illustration of the cost of imported Mazdaspeed Atenza.
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