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Generation 1, BK, facelift

Mazda Axela 5-door hatchback

06.2006 - 05.2009 · Japan

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Generation 1, BK, facelift

BK5P, BKEP, BK3P

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Choosing a Mazda Axela

Mazda Axela, Generation 1, BK, facelift, Japan market. This overview covers 23 recorded trim entries associated with this generation (06.2006 - 05.2009). The same trim name may occur in several production periods.

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Overview based on recorded specifications: 23 trim entries. Specification source ↗

Seats
5
Engine codes
L3-VDT, L3-VE, LF-VE, ZY-VE
Engine displacement, cc
1498–2260
Drive layout
Front-wheel drive, All-wheel drive (4WD)
Transmission
Automatic 4, Automatic 5, Manual 5, Manual 6
Wheelbase, mm
2640
Ground clearance, mm
140–145
Fuel
Petrol Premium (AI-98), Petrol Regular (AI-92, AI-95)

Equipment and practical details

Mazda Axela · Generation 1, BK, facelift · Japan · 06.2006 - 05.2009. These features occur in different versions of this generation. They are not a shared specification for every car: check the selected trim for the equipment you need and how it operates.

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Steering-wheel reach adjustment
On a specification with reach adjustment, the distance to the steering wheel can be changed. Check the adjustment range and column lock with the seat in your usual position.

Specifications and technical details

23 versions

1.5 L, 114 hp, petrol, manual transmission, front-wheel drive

ZY-VE · 5-speed manual · Front-wheel drive

SpecificationProduction periodCompare
1.5 15CTop grade 01.2008 - 05.2009
1.5 15FBase grade 01.2008 - 05.2009
1.5 15CTop grade 06.2006 - 12.2007
1.5 15FBase grade 06.2006 - 12.2007

1.5 L, 114 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, front-wheel drive

ZY-VE · 4-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive

SpecificationProduction periodCompare
1.5 15CTop grade 01.2008 - 05.2009
1.5 15FBase grade 01.2008 - 05.2009
1.5 smart editionTop grade 01.2009 - 05.2009
1.5 15CTop grade 06.2006 - 12.2007
1.5 15FBase grade 06.2006 - 12.2007

2.0 L, 150 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, front-wheel drive

LF-VE · 5-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive

SpecificationProduction periodCompare
2.0 20CBase grade 01.2008 - 05.2009
2.0 20SUpper grade 01.2008 - 05.2009
2.0 20HSTop grade 01.2008 - 05.2009
2.0 20CBase grade 06.2006 - 12.2007
2.0 20STop grade 06.2006 - 12.2007
2.0 20STTop grade 11.2006 - 12.2007

2.0 L, 143 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, all-wheel drive (4WD)

LF-VE · 4-speed automatic · All-wheel drive

SpecificationProduction periodCompare
2.0 20F 4WD 01.2008 - 05.2009
2.0 20F 4WD 06.2006 - 12.2007

2.3 L, 171 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, front-wheel drive

L3-VE · 5-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive

SpecificationProduction periodCompare
2.3 23STop grade 01.2008 - 05.2009
2.3 23HSBase grade 01.2008 - 05.2009
2.3 23STop grade 06.2006 - 12.2007
2.3 23STTop grade 11.2006 - 12.2007

2.3 L, 264 hp, petrol, manual transmission, front-wheel drive

L3-VDT · 6-speed manual · Front-wheel drive

SpecificationProduction periodCompare
2.3 Mazdaspeed 01.2008 - 05.2009
2.3 Mazdaspeed 06.2006 - 12.2007

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