From Mazda...
Mazda Motor Corporation will debut two new models of the all-new Mazda3 (known as Mazda Axela in Japan) product range at the 2009 Geneva International Motor Show from March 3 through 15, 2009. The world premiere of the Mazda3 with i-stop, Mazda’s advanced fuel-saving start-stop system, will be shared with the all-new Mazda3 MPS, Mazda3’s high performance flagship model. The Mazda3 MPS (Mazdaspeed Axela) now features improved fuel economy and emissions that satisfy Euro Stage 5.
Mazda3 MPS
The Mazda3 MPS sport compact pushes Mazda design further and its exciting driving performance perfectly represents Mazda’s Zoom-Zoom spirit. Carrying forward the MZR 2.3 DISI Turbo engine, Mazda3 MPS builds on the popularity and recognition of the previous model. It evolves the driving experience to an entirely new level of quality and pleasure with its emotional design and exhilarating performance.
The all-new Mazda3 Program Manager, Yoshiyuki Maeda, says, “These two models add extra value to an all-new Mazda3 lineup that has already shown strong appeal. The new Mazda3 series takes a significant step ahead in both the realms of driving performance and environmental technology to lead the way toward a new generation of motoring.”
No word yet on official power rating.
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looks odd.....i dont know why, but something in my option is off
Def identical to the new STi
The front looks like its smiling too much
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i cant decide if i like the front or not.... on the fence, but i agree there are some similarities with the new STI. But i think the changes that subaru made with the change in STI's exterior IS FAR MUCH MORE WORSE than mazda did with the speed3. if they may an auto, it'll be on my "Car of my dreams, just out of reach..." list
I still have my eye on a mazda3 wheen its time to replace the fire.
WHITECAVY wrote:The front looks like its smiling too much
that's what i was thinking...and a really WIDE smile.
this is exactly why I need to get one before the '10 comes out!
Brian
its smiling at me haha
seriously though, it doesn look better than the regular Mazda3 ....... but at the same time, something does strike me as odd about it
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I was trying to think of where i've seen the face of the new Mazda 3 before. Then i hit me....
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it looks similar to the saturn hatch idk y but that what it strikes me as, also...the Mazda in the front grill is odd
I like it, but the front feels like it is screaming to me "HEY GUYZ !"...
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I give up...
i'm buying a VW those people love trees, so they should love eachother too... "Andy"
coulda done with out the WRX/STi hood , why copy when you can be original
hood and bumper dont mix well either
ickkk, thats horrid looking
it does look mean as hell from the rear though....which is all most people would be seeing anyway.
Brian
I am sure there will be body kits that will fix that hideous front end.............i hope
I like! And I'm going to go ahead and guess 300HP/320ft-lbs.
These were already a pretty high quality vehicle for anyone that has not been in one from the current generation. To say that they are improving on quality is a big deal to me.
Now the BIG issue these days, will it still be a 23-24k dollar sticker price?
Looks like a Matrix crossed with an RX8 and STI.
