Mazda introduced a unique promotion through its dealer network, bringing forward the 2010 import duty cut, saving new car buyers up to $2000.

From January 2010, the Federal Government will reduce duty on imported passenger cars. The duty will halve from 10% to 5%.

Doug DicksonMazda, however, has made the savings available as of Monday.

The duty drop means new car buyers save about 3% on the manufacturer’s list price. For Mazda buyers that saves on average almost $930 on Mazda3. RX-8 sports car buyers will save more than $2000.

Four-wheel drive and light commercial vehicles are already subject to a 5% duty and will not get further reductions. Imports from countries with a free trade agreement with Australia are unaffected.

Mazda Australia managing director, Doug Dickson, says: “Introducing the duty cut now delivers a significant saving for new car buyers.

“Combine these savings with the Federal Government’s 50% investment allowance for small business - available until year’s end - and Mazda is doing all it can to stimulate what remains a sluggish new vehicle market.”

To the end of September, Mazda, the country’s favourite import brand, has sold 57,695 cars and commercial vehicles and has 8.5% market share. It is the fourth-best selling brand in Australia.

source: Autofile