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Mazda 3 Self Development I Stop

i-stop is the new, self-developed start-stop system of Mazda, which uses combustion energy to start. It is expected to reduce fuel consumption by 14 percent.

With its corporate strategy of "Sustainable Zoom-Zoom" Mazda promises its customers vehicles with outstanding environmental and safety technologies. The new start-stop system "i-stop", which will be available in August, should make an important contribution. It automatically switches off the engine when the vehicle comes to a stop. If the driver wishes to back, the engine restarts without delay. The highlight: i-stop advantage for the fast and fuel efficient restart the combustion energy of the motor. An electric starter motor support to boot.

Available with the equipment lines High-Line and Sport Line
The developed system makes its debut in the new Mazda3 2.0-liter four-cylinder DISI (Direct Injection Spark Ignition = DISI). The 111 kW/151 hp petrol engine provides a top speed of 206 km / h in 5-door hatchback, or 212 km / h, in the 4-door notchback sedan, the sprint from 0-100 km / h takes in 10 4 seconds.

The new Mazda3 consumed with the i-stop technology consumes just 6.8 liters of fuel per 100 kilometers. Thats according to the manufacturer 14 percent less than the 2.0-liter petrol engine with port injection from the Mazda3 the first model generation. The fuel consumption of the Euro 5 engine classified corresponds to CO2 emissions of 159 g / km.

Available is the new Mazda3 with i-stop technology in combination with the two higher trim levels High-Line and Sports-Line with a manual 6-speed transmission from 22,600 euros.