Mazda 3 & 6 In The UK?

[Big Tav]

HI guys, I just wanted toask why Mazda 3 and 6 aren't that popular in the UK? In Australia Mazda 3 is the top selling car in the class and the Mazda 6 is right up there as well. Holden/Vauxhall Astra's are common here but no where near like in the UK. Is it because the Import duties/exchange rates make Jap cars too expensive?

Cheers.

[JontyR]

I have a Mazda 3 diesel sport...07 plate, done well over 100k in it now...totally fantastic car! It does surprise me also that there aren't more on the road!!

[TRUENOSAM]

Probaly because they fall into the most common markets. I.e family hatch and exec saloon. There is so much choice and the mazdas are out weighed

[RobCrezz]

They are good, my dad has a 3. But Not as nice as the Focus or Mondeo on which they are based, excluding the 6 MPS.

[JontyR]

RobCrezz said:

They are good, my dad has a 3. But Not as nice as the Focus or Mondeo on which they are based, excluding the 6 MPS.

Id disagree...I took the 3 over a focus, and think the build quality is better.

Same chassis, but handling seems to be better. The MPS is a fantastic car though! Shame only FWD on the 3 but at least 4WD on the 6

[RobCrezz]

JontyR said:

RobCrezz said:

They are good, my dad has a 3. But Not as nice as the Focus or Mondeo on which they are based, excluding the 6 MPS.

Id disagree...I took the 3 over a focus, and think the build quality is better.

Same chassis, but handling seems to be better. The MPS is a fantastic car though! Shame only FWD on the 3 but at least 4WD on the 6

I thought the handling was better on the mk1 Focus IMO. But the mazda is a nice car, and the suspension seems much more comfortable.