Details on the 2008.5 changes (this is from back in November):
As recently announced, beginning January 2008 production we will be introducing the 2008.5 Mazda3. There are a number of additions that will further strengthen our Mazda3 line-up moving into 2008. The details are as follows…
2008.5 Mazda3 Sport GX 2.0L
The 2008.5 line-up will showcase a Mazda3 Sport GX model. This 2.0L Sport model will be unique to Canada in the North America market. The starting price is expected to be $17,895.
As for equipment, the following features will be included on the Mazda3 Sport GX:
o Current Mazda3 sedan 2.0L engine
o 15” steel wheels
o ABS with EBFD
o 4 wheel disc brakes
o Body coloured grille, GFX front and rear bumpers (no side sills)
o Sporty fog lamps
o Mud flaps
o Side air bag and air curtains
o AM/FM CD with 4 speakers
o And much more
The Mazda3 Sport GX will also have an available Comfort Package. Some of the key package features are power locks/windows, power heated mirrors, keyless entry, illuminated entry, steering wheel mounted audio controls, spoiler and 15” alloy wheels.
Preliminary Pricing of this package is $1,295 MSRP. Other available options on this model are automatic transmission and air conditioning.
2008.5 Mazda3 Sport GS
We are pleased to advise that the Mazda3 Sport GS will receive a standard rear spoiler, steering wheel mounted cruise control and 2 additional speakers (6 vs. 4 speakers). We do not expect pricing changes due to these GS model enhancements. However, in an effort to reduce complexity all GS Sport models will receive standard air conditioning for an MSRP price increase of $1,000.
2008.5 Mazda3 Sport GT
For 2008.5 the Mazda3 Sport GT will receive standard xenon headlamps. Once again, we do not expect any pricing changes due to this addition. The GT Luxury Package which currently includes leather seating, in-dash 6 CD Changer and automatic climate control also receives power driver’s seat, Bose audio with an additional speaker and Sirius satellite radio for a package price of $1,895.
2008.5 Mazda3 GX
The Mazda3 sedan receives refreshened equipment content as well for 2008.5. We are pleased to inform you that the GX model is improved with an additional 2 speakers (4 vs. 2 speakers) and body coloured mirrors. Once again, Mazda Canada expects to implement this equipment with no price increase. Similar to the Sport model, the GX sedan will also have a Comfort Package available instead of 2008’s Power Package. The new package includes power locks/windows, power heated mirrors, keyless entry, illuminated entry, steering wheel mounted audio controls, 15” alloy wheels and more for an MSRP of $995.
2008.5 Mazda3 GS
Equally improved, the GS sedan will receive body coloured grille and standard 16” alloy wheels with no expected price increase. To accommodate this change, the current GS Sport Package (moonroof and 16” alloy wheels) will no longer be available. Instead, GS models will have stand alone moonroof available as an option for an MSRP of $800.
2008.5 Mazda3 GT
Similar to the Mazda3 Sport GT, the GT sedan also receives xenon headlamps with no expected price increase. The sedan’s GT Luxury Package (leather seating, in-dash 6 CD Changer and automatic climate control) adds equipment such as power driver’s seat, Bose audio with an additional speaker and Sirius satellite radio at a $400 price increase totaling an MSRP of $1,895.
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