This is what happens when you're company is celebrating a milestone anniversary. Mazda Japan has revealed today yet another special edition vehicle - the Axela Sport 90th Anniversary, or as its more popularly known on this side of the world, the Mazda3. This special edition is based on the Sport 1.5 S Style trim and comes to celebrate the company's 90th anniversary.

The new Mazda3 Sport 90th Anniversary Special Edition is distinguished by 15- or 16-inch alloy wheels, side spoilers, LED rear combination lights and dark tinted glass and on the interior discharge headlights, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and a 4.1-inch multi-information display.

Press release after the jump.

2010 Mazda3 Sport 90th Anniversary Special Edition

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Press release

As part of celebrations marking its 90th anniversary, Mazda Motor Corporation today launched a special edition Axela Sport (known overseas as the Mazda3 hatchback) outfitted with performance accessories. The Mazda Axela Sport 1.5 S Style goes on sale today at all Mazda, Mazda Anfini and Mazda Autozam dealerships throughout Japan.

The 1.5 S Style is based on the 1.5-liter Axela Sport and qualifies for Japan’s eco-car incentive program and 50 percent tax reductions under the government’s tax reduction program. New features include 15- or 16-inch alloy wheels, side spoilers, LED rear combination lights and dark tinted glass.

The version with 16-inch wheels also boasts attractive features such as discharge headlights, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and a 4.1-inch multi-information display. The color liquid crystal screen displays information for the audio, climate control, trip computer and other systems.

This 90th anniversary commemorative special edition Axela offers outstanding eco-friendly and safety features as well as Mazda’s hallmark fun-to-drive dynamic performance.

Main features of the 90th Anniversary Special Edition Mazda Axela Sport 1.5 S Style

Base models
    Mazda Axela Sport 15C
Special features
    15-inch (195/65R15) or 16-inch (205/55R16) alloy wheels

Special features on both model grades

  • Side spoilers
  • LED rear combinations lights
  • Dark tinted glass (rear door and rear quarter panel windows, rear liftgate glass)


Special features on models with 16-inch alloy wheels

  • Bi-xenon discharge headlights (with high- and low-beam auto leveling function)
  • Multi-information display (4.1-inch color liquid crystal display)
  • Leather-wrapped steering wheel
  • Leather-wrapped shift knob