2016 Mazda Axela Review

Detailed Review

The Mazda 3’s main selling point is how much fun it is to drive.  Whether you choose the 155-horsepower 2.0-liter inline-4 or the 184-horsepower 2.5-liter engine, or the 6-speed automatic or 6-speed manual transmission, you’ll get pleasing performance. They deliver pleasing performance and superior responsiveness than most compact cars in any combination.

Mazda Axela Grades
1. Mazda Axela 15C – This is the base model . It comes with the 1.5L engine, 2WD/4WD, 16-inch alloy rims, key start and CD/Radio player
2. Mazda Axela 15S – This is the sports grade that comes with 1.5L engine, 2WD/4WD, 17-inch alloy rims, steering shifts, and sports trim.
3. Mazda Axela 20S – This grade comes with the 2.0L engine, 2WD, 17-inch alloy rims, Keyless and steering controls. Other grades in this range include 20S Touring and 20S Touring L Package.
4. Mazda Axela XD – This is a high-performance grade that comes with the 2.2L diesel engine, 2WD and 18-inch alloy rims
5. Mazda Axela HYBRID C – This grade comes with the hybrid engine, 2WD, 16-inch alloy rims, key start and CD/Radio player
6. Mazda Axela-S – This is the sports grade that comes with a hybrid engine, 2WD, 17-inch alloy rims, steering shifts, and sports trim. The Mazda Axela-S L Package grade comes with leather seats.

Interior

The 2016 Mazda 3 has one of the greatest interiors in its class. Many of the Mazda 3’s competitors do not provide technologies like a head-up display, adaptive headlights, or adaptive cruise control.

Mazda takes it a step further by incorporating a touchscreen inside the display. Overall, it’s one of the more effective techniques available.

Exterior

The Mazda 3 was fully revamped for the 2014 model year. It’s one of the most striking, current designs in its class. The hatchback “cab-back” style, which evokes rear-wheel-drive proportions, truly helps the design shine in ways that other compacts don’t.

Mazda’s “Kodo” design language, which debuted on the CX-5 crossover and Mazda 6 mid-size sedan, was adopted by the newest three. Despite its obtrusive appearance, the new design enhances aerodynamics.

Safety

Antilock disc brakes, stability and traction control, active front head restraints, a rearview camera, front side airbags, and side curtain airbags are all standard on the 2016 Mazda 3. On Touring and Grand Touring models, a blind-spot monitoring system with rear cross-traffic alerts is standard. 

The 3s Grand Touring’s available Technology package includes a lane departure warning system, forward collision warning, and Mazda’s Smart City Brake Support, a forward collision mitigation system that can automatically brake the car to a stop at low speeds if the driver fails to react to an impending collision.

Mazda Axela Ground Clearance

The 2016 Mazda Axela has a ground clearance of 6.4 Inches which is slightly low by Kenyan standards and may not clear some speed bumps. If it’s imported from Japan, you may need to increase the ground clearance. Read our guidelines here on how to safely increase a vehicle’s ground clearance.

Fuel Consumption

The fuel consumption of the 2016 Mazda Axela consumes between 5.8L/100km, and 6.2L/100km.

Service Intervals
Minor Service at 5,000 km. Requires Air Cleaner, Oil Filter, and Engine Oil
Major Service at 10,000km. Requires Air Cleaner, Oil Filter, Fuel Filter, ATF Filter, Cabin Filter, Plugs, Brake Pads, ATF Oil, and Engine Oil

Mazda Axela Spare Parts Availability, Cost & Where to buy
Service parts and suspension parts are well priced and relatively easy to find. They can be bought from CMC Motors in Industrial Area Nairobi or any of their branches countrywide. For body parts and sensors, prices can be considerably high and availability is mixed. For a list of Mazda Axela Spare Part dealers, follow this link

Resale Value: Average

Mazda Axela Competitors: Toyota Auris, Subaru Impreza, Nissan Tiida, VW Golf, and Audi A3.

Cost of Ownership
Purchase Price: From Ksh. 1,800,000
Comprehensive Insurance: Average Ksh. 36,000/ per annum- Or
3rd Party Insurance: Ksh. 7,000/- per annum
Change of Tyres(If necessary) Ksh. 25,000/- for 4 Tyres
See Latest Mazda Axela Prices here

What We Like

• God fuel consumption
• Comfortable cabin

What We Don’t

• Low ground clearance

Conclusion

The Mazda Axela is an affordable car and an easy yet fun car to drive.  It competes with some of the best cars in the market and with proper maintenance, it can serve you for many years without a problem.

Where to Buy the 2016 Mazda Axela in Kenya
If you are looking to either import or buy the Mazda Axela locally, we can help you with this process. Over the years, we have developed a network of trusted dealers both in Kenya and Japan who supply us with exceptional cars. Simply call us or send us a message through our contacts below and we’ll get you the right car at the right price.