MAZDA has signed a deal with Budget Rent A Car International for Budget's 15 key corporate account managers to drive the 323 2.0i five-door ZXi 24 valve V6 on their day-to-day business and introduce it to corporate clients.

The company is offering a business users package on its 1997 specification model as part of a campaign to launch the vehicle to the corporate sector. The model, which costs £17,860 on the road, is being offered on contract hire for £199 a month through a special finance package.