Two new Mazda models have been released under the limited edition name `Venture Edition'.

Mid-range Mazda 2 and Mazda 6 models have been given a bundle of extra equipment and unique paint options with the aim of injecting a little extra life into them in what may be their run-out year.

The 6 Venture Edition will be even more of a company car favourite than the standard car thanks to the addition of a Sanyo TomTom sat-nav system, Bluetooth, part-leather upholstery and heated front seats.

It also gets gunmetal grey 17-inch wheels, a `sports' front grille and privacy glass around the rear half of the body. Two special paint colours will be optional along with four shades from the regular 6 range.

Petrol and diesel engine options will be available, alongside hatchback and estate body styles.

It will be priced from £21,000 on the road, representing excellent value against the competition. It's also set to be offered with special 0% and 5.9% finance deals until the end of July.

Its smaller cousin, the 2 Venture Edition, also gets the sat-nav and Bluetooth, 16-inch gunmetal grey alloy wheels and one of the optional unique paint colours, called Dolphin Grey mica.

Based on the Mazda 2 Tamura, the Venture Edition benefits from climate control in place of the 6's upgraded part-leather seats. Other luxuries included as standard are a sports styling kit, front fog lamps, privacy glass and rear bumper sports trim.

It will be available for £12,995 on the road, in conjunction with a 5.9% APR finance deal until the end of July. Only 1,500 Mazda 2 Venture Edition cars will be built, which makes the 6 equivalent look rare but given that the 2 is Mazda's most popular car in the UK, the 1,500 are likely to sell quickly.