2 1 W ednesday, O ctober 5, 2011 O A K V ILLE B EA V ER w w w .in sid eH A LTO N .co m Chevrolet Canada unveils largest vehicle launch in history Metroland Media Carguide Magazine Chevrolet Canada embarked on its largest vehicle launch in history on Oct. 4 by adding the all-new Chevrolet Sonic, Orlando and Volt to its lineup. This year, Chevrolet celebrates its centennial, and with the addition of the Chevrolet Sonic, Orlando and Volt, Chevys lineup is the strongest its ever been, says Kevin Williams, president and managing director, GM Canada. We challenge Canadians to compare the Sonic, Orlando and Volt against the current segment leaders and were confident that they will be pleasantly surprised. Visitors to Yonge Dundas Square in Toronto were treated to an interactive experience, including a free con- cert by Fitz and the Tantrums, live graffiti art, presenta- tions by Nanny Robina and Erica Ehm, a Laughing Yoga Metroland Media Carguide Magazine With an even more refined exterior and interior, the 2012 Mazda3 sees the first application in North America of Mazdas innovative SKYACTIV fuel-saving and perfor- mance-oriented technologies, achieving 4.9L/100km (U.S. 40 mpg) on the highway. Mazda Canada has made price reductions on all 2012 Mazda3 sedan and hatchback models, from $700 to $1,470, or three per cent to eight per cent, compared to the 2011 models. The 2012 Mazda3 GX sedan now starts at $15,595 while the 2012 Mazda3 Sport hatchback starts at $16,595, and the Mazdaspeed3 price is held at $29,695. The Mazda3 model is Mazdas best-selling vehicle worldwide and accounts for nearly half of all Mazda sales in the United States and Canada, making the vehicle a prime candidate for introducing SKYACTIV to consumers looking for dynamic performance coupled with high fuel efficiency. For 2012, the Mazda3 comes with even more stan- dard features. The Mazda3 sedan GX model gains power door locks and keyless entry, while the Mazda3 sedan and hatch- back receive heated seats and leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knobs on the GS trim, and Bose audio system with Centerpoint, AudioPilot and 10 speakers on the GT. The Mazdaspeed3 also receives the Bose audio sys- tem with Centerpoint, AudioPilot and 10 speakers as standard equipment. Enhanced packages and an available Blind Spot Monitoring system complete the additions. 2012 Mazda3 re-styled, re-contented, re-priced session with Wendy Woods and an interactive packing challenge. Bullfrog Power provided all the power required for this celebration. The all-new 2012 Sonic is a small car with a youthful, aggressive design backed by turbo- charged performance and agile ride and han- dling, combining to deliver an efficient, fun-to- drive small car. The Chevrolet Orlando is a true family vehicle, combining seven-seater practicality and interior flexibility with striking crossover style design. The Chevrolet Volt is the industrys first electric vehicle with extended range. Unlike other electric vehicles in the market, the Chevrolet Volt will never leave anyone stranded with a depleted battery. The restyled 2012 Mazda3 features the first application of Mazdas SKYACTIV technology that offers up 4.9L/100km on the highway.