Mazda Australia releases 100th Anniversary models
Just 700 units will be released to commemorate Mazda’s century in businessMazda Australia has confirmed details of 700 new limited-edition models designed to commemorate its 100 years in business -- 60 of those as a car-maker in Australia.
This week, the Japanese marque confirmed the 100th Anniversary Special Edition vehicles would be based on existing high-grade models, each drawing inspiration from Mazda’s first passenger car, the R360 Coupe.
“Developed in 1960, the R360 Coupe was responsible for launching the humble Hiroshima-based former cork manufacturers into the automotive world, setting a benchmark in reliability and a commitment to driving that lives on to this day,” Mazda said in a release.
“While the R360 never officially made it to Australia, it was the willing participant in a gruelling 1962 reliability test run, covering the 1500km round trip from Perth to Esperance on a variety of unsealed country roads and outback scenery, taking it all in its stride.”
Employing a similar two-tone red and white theme as the high-grade R360 Coupe, the special-edition vehicles will be finished in a Snowflake White Peart Mica hue contrasted with Burgundy leather on the seats and 100th Anniversary badging embossed on the head restraints.
Similar badging also appears on the front fender, key fob, hub caps and burgundy floor mats.
The special-edition models will ccommand a circa-$3000 price premium over their donor vehicles and will be available across Mazda’s entire range save the BT-50 ute.
“We’re grateful to have a loyal and passionate customer base in Australia and to say thank you, we’ll be offering those that register their interest the first opportunity to secure their vehicle order,” said Mazda sales director Jarrod Gieschen.
Customers can register their interest via a special page at the Mazda Australia website.
How much do the Mazda 100th Anniversary edition models cost?
Mazda2 (20 available) - Price TBA
Mazda CX-3 (70 available): Price TBA
Mazda3 sedan (25 available) - $40,090
Mazda3 hatch (55 available) - $40,090
Mazda CX-30 (100 available) - Price TBA
Mazda6 sedan (15 available) - $51,390
Mazda6 wagon (5 available) - $52,690
Mazda CX-5 (250 available) - $52,330
Mazda CX-8 (30 available) - $66,940
Mazda CX-9 (110 available) - Price TBA
Mazda MX-5 (10 available) - $45,320
Mazda MX-5 RF (10 available) - $49,400
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