2020 Mazda 3 grabs the Kids Design Award in Japan

MANILA: Every automobile enthusiast admires the design language of Mazda cars. But, have you ever known that the KODO Design philosophy followed by Mazda cars not only provides them with spectacular looks but also enhances the overall strength of the car. Thanks to the very design, the 2020 Mazda 3 has clinched the Kids Design Award in its homeland, Japan.

The newest iteration of the Mazda 3 won the award majorly because of its enhanced front visibility that protects children from front blind spots. Various criteria that the Kids Design Award takes into consideration include excellence in products, spaces, and services that apprehend three different design legations: Children can live safely, Children can grow up sensibility and creatively, and Create a society where children can be born and raised.

The jury consisted of personalities from various verticals including sports, academic, media, and distinct industries. All the members praised both the 2020 Mazda3’s A-pillar shape and the side rearview mirrors, which enhance the visibility. Also, the new pair of wipers received credit for quick and wide washing of the windshield. Speaking more about the new design of the wipers, the arms now feature integrated washers and fold down below the hood line. The new setup not only improves the performance but also annuls poor visibility that incurs with the conventional wiper-washer setup.

Still not familiar with the 2020 Mazda3? The newest iteration of the Japanese car gets two different engine options. The first one is a 1.5-litre SkyActiv-G inline-four that generates 111 PS of maximum power at 6,000 rpm and a peak torque of 146 Nm at 3500 revs. The other mill is a 2.0-litre SkyActiv-G churning out 154 PS of maximum power at 6,000 rpm and a peak torque of 200 Nm at 4,000 revs.

Safety equipment on the 2020 Mazda 3 comprises of multiple SRS airbags, ABS with EBD & BA, traction control, dynamic electronic stability control, driver attention alert, high beam headlight control, engine immobilizer, tyre pressure monitoring system, lane-keep assist, lane departure warning, smart brake support, blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert, and a reverse camera with parking sensors. The 2020 Mazda3 price ranges from Php 1,295,000 to Php 1,590,000.

Also Read:- Mazda to preview an EV based on the e-TPV with a rotary engine range extender