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Generation 3, BM

Mazda Axela 5-door hatchback

11.2013 - 06.2016 · Japan

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Generation 3, BM

BM5FS, BMEFS, BM5AS, BM2FS

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Mazda Axela, Generation 3, BM, Japan market. This overview covers 44 recorded trim entries associated with this generation (11.2013 - 06.2016). The same trim name may occur in several production periods.

Compare the engine, transmission and drive layout within a single trim. Ranges below combine the populated records of different versions; they do not replace the specifications of the selected car.

Overview based on recorded specifications: 44 trim entries. Specification source ↗

Seats
5
Engine codes
P5-VPS, PE-VPR, SH-VPTR
Engine displacement, cc
1496–2188
Drive layout
Front-wheel drive, All-wheel drive (4WD)
Transmission
Automatic 6, Manual 6
Wheelbase, mm
2700
Ground clearance, mm
155–165
Fuel
Petrol Regular (AI-92, AI-95), Diesel

Equipment and practical details

Mazda Axela · Generation 3, BM · Japan · 11.2013 - 06.2016. 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.

Generation and equipment description ↗

Split backrest 60:40
Check that the sections fold separately and which passenger seats remain usable when carrying long items.
ISOFIX anchor points
On a version with ISOFIX, check the anchor locations and child-seat compatibility. Confirm the number of suitable seats and top-tether provision separately.
Blind-spot monitoring
Check the mirror indicators and system settings. Operating conditions depend on the specification and are described in the vehicle manual.

Specifications and technical details

44 versions

1.5 L, 111 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, front-wheel drive

P5-VPS · 6-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive

SpecificationProduction periodCompare
1.5 15CBase grade 11.2013 - 08.2014
1.5 15STop grade 11.2013 - 08.2014
1.5 15CBase grade 09.2014 - 07.2015
1.5 15SUpper grade 09.2014 - 07.2015
1.5 15S TouringTop grade 09.2014 - 07.2015
1.5 15CBase grade 08.2015 - 06.2016
1.5 15SUpper grade 08.2015 - 06.2016
1.5 15S TouringTop grade 08.2015 - 06.2016

1.5 L, 111 hp, petrol, manual transmission, front-wheel drive

P5-VPS · 6-speed manual · Front-wheel drive

SpecificationProduction periodCompare
1.5 15CBase grade 11.2013 - 08.2014
1.5 15STop grade 11.2013 - 08.2014
1.5 15CBase grade 09.2014 - 07.2015
1.5 15SUpper grade 09.2014 - 07.2015
1.5 15S TouringTop grade 09.2014 - 07.2015
1.5 15CBase grade 08.2015 - 06.2016
1.5 15SUpper grade 08.2015 - 06.2016
1.5 15S TouringTop grade 08.2015 - 06.2016

2.0 L, 155 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, front-wheel drive

PE-VPR · 6-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive

SpecificationProduction periodCompare
2.0 20SBase grade 11.2013 - 08.2014
2.0 20S TouringUpper grade 11.2013 - 08.2014
2.0 20S Touring L PackageTop grade 11.2013 - 08.2014
2.0 20SBase grade 09.2014 - 07.2015
2.0 20S TouringUpper grade 09.2014 - 07.2015
2.0 20S Touring L PackageTop grade 09.2014 - 07.2015
2.0 20SBase grade 08.2015 - 06.2016
2.0 20S TouringUpper grade 08.2015 - 06.2016
2.0 20S Touring L PackageTop grade 08.2015 - 06.2016

1.5 L, 111 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, all-wheel drive (4WD)

P5-VPS · 6-speed automatic · All-wheel drive

SpecificationProduction periodCompare
1.5 15C 4WDBase grade 11.2013 - 08.2014
1.5 15S 4WDTop grade 11.2013 - 08.2014
1.5 15C 4WDBase grade 09.2014 - 07.2015
1.5 15S 4WDTop grade 09.2014 - 07.2015
1.5 15C 4WDBase grade 08.2015 - 06.2016
1.5 15S 4WDUpper grade 08.2015 - 06.2016
1.5 15S Touring 4WDTop grade 08.2015 - 06.2016

2.2 L, 175 hp, diesel, automatic transmission, front-wheel drive

SH-VPTR · 6-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive

SpecificationProduction periodCompare
2.2 XD Diesel Turbo 01.2014 - 08.2014
2.2 XD Diesel Turbo 09.2014 - 07.2015
2.2 XD Diesel Turbo 08.2015 - 06.2016

2.2 L, 175 hp, diesel, manual transmission, front-wheel drive

SH-VPTR · 6-speed manual · Front-wheel drive

SpecificationProduction periodCompare
2.2 XD Diesel Turbo 01.2014 - 08.2014
2.2 XD Diesel Turbo 09.2014 - 07.2015
2.2 XD Diesel Turbo 08.2015 - 06.2016

2.0 L, 155 hp, petrol, manual transmission, front-wheel drive

PE-VPR · 6-speed manual · Front-wheel drive

SpecificationProduction periodCompare
2.0 20SBase grade 09.2014 - 07.2015
2.0 20S TouringUpper grade 09.2014 - 07.2015
2.0 20S Touring L PackageTop grade 09.2014 - 07.2015
2.0 20SBase grade 08.2015 - 06.2016
2.0 20S TouringUpper grade 08.2015 - 06.2016
2.0 20S Touring L PackageTop grade 08.2015 - 06.2016

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