Making a good thing even better Enhanced Design, Quality, Comfort and Performance highlight updated model Mazda North American Operations unveiled an updated and revised version of the MAZDA3 4-Door i and s sedan and 5-Door s at the 2006 Greater New York International Auto Show. MAZDA3 is the company’s best-selling vehicle in North America, and has been a hit with customers and media alike. When MAZDA3 launched in Spring 2003, it forced customers to rethink what was possible in a C-segment vehicle, as it offered exhilarating driving performance, emotional styling and high levels of craftsmanship unseen before in this price and size class. The revised model takes these attributes to a new level, offering improved torque characteristics for both engines, exterior styling enhancements and fit-and-finish and interior trim revisions.
TWO BODY STYLES, TWO PERSONALITIES Common features for both the 4-Door s sedan (fitted with the 2.3-liter engine) and 5-Door s (on which the 2.3-liter engine is standard) include a body-color front grille and a redesigned front bumper with square fog lamps. The 4-Door s sedan now employs LEDs for the rear combination lamps. In addition, 16- and 17-inch aluminum alloy wheels have been redesigned to both accentuate the aluminum alloy look and convey an image of stability. Both the 4-Door s sedan and 5-Door s have a more athletic look: the 4-Door promotes a feeling of stability, while the 5-Door is the sportiest model in the MAZDA3 lineup and exudes a youthful personality.
INTERIOR DESIGN Particular attention was paid to revising interior quality on all models. The 2.0-liter 4-Door i sedan features t wo interior colors: beige and black. Both interior color packages receive newly designed white gauges and a zebra-striped wood-finish dash trim. The 2.3-liter s models with black interior and blackout-type gauges include a decorative insert finished with a hairline treatment in the dash. L eather seating surfaces are available as an option for all s models, and new for 2007 on select exterior colors is a gray cloth interior.
MATURED POWERTRAIN LINE UP The engine lineup for the MAZDA3 continues to be the MZR 2.0-liter for i models and MZR 2.3-liter on s models, both P-ZEV compliant in California-emission states, Tier 2 Bin 5 in Federal states. All horsepower ratings are now compliant with new SAE measuring standards, with t he 2.0-liter engine producing 148 hp (144 hp in P-ZEV trim) at 6,500 rpm* and maximum torque of 135 lb-ft (132lb-ft in PZEV trim) at 4,500 rpm*. The 2.3-liter engine now produces 156 hp (151hp in P-ZEV trim) of maximum power at 6,500 rpm* and maximum torque of 150 lb-ft at 4,000 rpm (149 lb-ft at 4,500 rpm in P-ZEV trim)*. Both 2.0- and 2.3-liter engines continue to employ a high-accuracy electronic throttle control, along with sequential valve timing (S VT). Optimal adjustment of the engine's intake valve operation in response to running conditions achieves high charging efficiency. Together with a variable induction system ( VIS), this allows the engine to achieve powerful torque throughout the whole rev range. A five speed manual transmission remains standard on all models. Also carrying-over is the availability of Sport AT automatic transmissions for the both the 2.0-liter (four-speed) and 2.3-liter (five-speed) and both have functions that allow the driver to sequentially shift gears up or down.
FURTHER EVOLUTION OF MAZDA3 ’S ACCLAIMED BODY AND CHASSIS MAZDA3’s body shell has been upgraded by bolstering local rigidity. Front suspension mountings are joined to the fender frame by brackets, and the number 1 tunnel member connecting the transmission tunnel on the body’s underside now extends to the left and right frame side members. These arrangements result in an even stiffer, safer body and even sportier handling and ride control. The MacPherson strut front suspension has improved damper performance and has been tuned to improve steering response and reduce understeer. The multi link rear suspension receives the same performance revisions, ensuring improved rear end stability during high speed cornering. In addition , the revised bumpers mean superior aerodynamics contribute to better fuel economy , improved high speed acceleration and better overall stability.
NEW INTERIOR FEATURES Both 4-Door sedan and 5-Door have newly added rear armrests with integrated cup holders for rear seat occupants. For the 4-Door sedan, rear cargo space side and end trim have been modified to allow large loads to be loaded with ease. A trunk lid recess on top of the bumper has been added to make it easier to open the trunk lid. Audio systems have been upgraded with an auxiliary audio input and 12-volt power outlets are now standard for all models, providing the driver or passenger the option of bringing their own portable audio player to enjoy their favorite music in the car.
HIGH LEVELS OF SAFETY Unchanged – but still class-leading – four wheel disc brakes with ventilated discs in the front and solid discs in the rear form the basis for a comprehensive active safety system . Four-wheel ABS and electronic brakeforce distribution ( EBD ) with brake assist are standard on s models and are optional on i models . Dynamic stability control (DSC) and traction-control are newly available for s models . Passive safety systems feature a rigid body shell that provides exceptional collision safety. For occupant protection, front dual airbags are standard, and seat-mounted side and roof-mounted curtain airbags are available as well. In addition, impact absorbing trim on the steering column minimizes injury to the driver’s knees and a collapsible brake pedal helps reduce the risk of lower leg injury in the event of a frontal collision . Headquartered in Irvine, Calif., Mazda North American Operations oversees the sales, marketing, parts and customer service support of Mazda vehicles in the United States, Canada and Mexico through nearly 900 dealers. Operations in Canada are managed by Mazda Canada, Inc., located in Ontario, Canada, and in Mexico by Mazda Motor de Mexico in Mexico City.
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god i wish they'd make 2 door versions of the hatch and the sedan.....
Arrival Blue 04 LS Sport
Eco
Turbo
Megasquirt
'Nuff said
i love it
"Custom cars, custom problems."-me
ill take one of them red ones...
was that lip spoiler available on the 4 door before? cuz i never noticed one
and it looks hot
the wheels, eh, i liked the basic 5 spoke they had better
but i still would like one
If I ever decide it's time for a family-ish car I'll take one in black. That's gotta be my favorite sedan of all time.
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i dunno they did change some good thing about it i guess............
but stated like above no 2 door=poopy
PPPSSSS!!!! MMMMMmmmMMM boost=yummy
5dr in blue droooooooooooooooool
2.3L 256hp turbo is coming out to (mazdaspeed)
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Real cars don't make power at the front wheels......
THEY LIFT THEM !!!
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anyone know if the mazdaspeed will be offered in both body styles? cuz i'm betting it'll only be the hatch, even though for some reason i think the sedan is hotter.
Arrival Blue 04 LS Sport
Eco
Turbo
Megasquirt
'Nuff said
that looks real nice. i like the fogs on the red hatch.
does anybody else see opel here. the front looks so angular and the grill really reminds me of an opel
You motorboatin' son of a bitch!
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What Edmunds.com Says:The 2007 Mazdaspeed 3 won't be the most powerful car in its class, but it could be the most fun to drive.
What We Know: The 2007 Mazdaspeed 3 — or Mazda 3 MPS, as it's called in Europe — shares one key ingredient with its larger performance-oriented sibling, the Mazdaspeed 6. That's the turbocharged direct-injection, 2.3-liter, four-cylinder engine that delivers a whopping 274 horsepower and 280 pound-feet of torque. Insiders say that from its position shoehorned into the engine compartment of the smaller, lighter Mazda 3, the power plant should propel the Mazdaspeed 3 in true pocket-rocket fashion, with projected 0-to-60-mph acceleration in the low sixes. Unlike the all-wheel-drive Mazdaspeed 6, the smaller car will retain its front-drive layout. The Mazdaspeed 3 also should get the same sheet metal and interior updates as the rest of the Mazda 3 line when it arrives at U.S. dealers later this year as an '07 model. Anticipated price tag: Well under $25,000
THIS is from www.mazda.ca Vehicles (upcoming)
2007 MAZDASPEED3
Set to arrive at Canadian dealerships this summer, the all-new MAZDASPEED3 gives sports-minded individuals the chance for a double dose of Zoom-Zoom driving fun. With its compact, lightweight body and maximum horsepower targeted to exceed 250 HP generated by an MZR 2.3L DISI (Direct Injection Spark Ignition) Turbo engine, the MAZDASPEED3 will be one of the highest performance sports compacts with front-wheel drive (FWD) on the road.
MAZDASPEED3 dramatically reinforces the acclaimed dynamics of the original Mazda3 and delivers maximum driving pleasure through outstanding performance and a superior chassis. To create this new benchmark, Mazda looked to embody the following three requirements:
Driving Fun: Formidable performance from the MZR 2.3L DISI Turbo engine, along with sharply responsive handling achieved by capitalizing on the characteristics of the compact, lightweight body.
Ownership Delight: Exterior styling that gives an immediate impression of driving fun, and an interior with a quality feel that exceeds expectations.
Everyday, User Friendly Convenience: An exceptional balance of driving pleasure with everyday functionality and comfort.
As a result, the flagship of the Mazda3 range features a stylishly sophisticated look combined with performance levels that make it one of the fastest sports compacts with a FWD layout. MAZDASPEED3 offers truly exhilarating acceleration from a standing start, superior passing acceleration in the practical speed range and one of the highest top speeds in its class.
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Real cars don't make power at the front wheels......
THEY LIFT THEM !!!
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i liked them even though i traded mine in on the hhr. if you want a family car look for something else though because with a baby seat your passenger will be eating the front windshield. thats the reason why we got rid of it. i may be temped to look into the mazdaspeed 3 if it comes out though. was a fun as hell car to drive before. more power will just make it a blast.
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