Next generation Mazda 3

[Firstcall]

 

Next Generation Mazda 3 is based on the class-leading Ford Focus, and blends these proven underpinnings with chassis expertise from the MX-5.

 

Refinement and cabin quality are high on the agenda for Mazda, so expect plenty of soft-touch cabin plastics and a layout inspired by the bigger 6. Launch engines will come from the Ford stable, with petrol units ranging from 1.4 to 2.0 litres and diesels from 1.6 to 2.2 litres.

 

As engineers made the latest 2 lighter than its predecessor, the new 3 is set to weigh less, too. Add in the liberal use of biodegradable materials, and it will be one of the greenest hatchbacks around.

 

Performance fans will be pleased to hear that an MPS model will feature the five-cylinder turbo from the Focus ST. In the Mazda, which is due in 2010, this will offer around 250bhp. And the discreet look of the current 3 MPS is set to be axed in favour of a more menacing design.

 

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http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/news/autoexpr...t-on-new-3.html

[Jeff49er]

As the present Mazda 3 looks good, I am sure the new one will look better.

[Carnut]

Hope that looks department is not the only improvement ..

[Cashgoh]

look abit like a mini GTR... will it be launching here?

[Veryfree]

Mazda has much better designed cars than Honda and Toyota, why still

so many SG or ASEAN ppl cannot be convinced? Taste problem? missing

adventureous courage to try something new?

[Will_I_Am]

Already discussed in MCS. Looks like a photoshopped Mazda 6.

There's a similar Mazda 6 pics with the same background.

[Ncp91]

High fuel consumption, I guess when you buy Japanese, you would expect fairly frugal thirst for petrol.

Edited August 17, 2008 by Ncp91

[Ktgan]

those who go for Toyota defintely won't go for look loh. every brand and design will defintely meet some characteristic of pple mah. for myself, i will prefer either Honda / Mazda, cos for the look mah. cos i think toyota are for more mature pple

[Vicz]

Uncle say uncle lah, mature....

[Dragos]

i love my mazda 3

 

[Ktgan]

but not all toyota drivers are uncle mah, there are also young pple out there leh.

[Xspace]

CHIO LEH!

 

But the body looks abit IS250, Front, Abit like 1 particular car, cant remember...

[Enzomatrix]

mini mazda 6

 

juz like toyota, camry, mini camry

[Yongz]

More info on the coming Mazda 3.

The Spy shot captured it in little camo

 

http://www.leftlanenews.com/mazda-3-future.html

[Miles]

Mazda, just like Ford... are putting out very aggressive design. Their chassis development is also one of the best in the industry.

 

However, their weakest link is the engine. They have not developed and release a significant new engine for the last 8 years. All the engines we see on the new Mondeo, Mazda 6, Volvo, Focus... are using each others' old engine, rework them and put them in the new cars. They certainly cannot compete with new engines from the likes of VW, Toyota, Honda and even Peugeot/Citroen.

 

However, the one thing Mazda improve a lot is the use of high tensile steel to reduce weight and design cars with low drag coefficient to make the cars frugal when the engine is not.

[Mzrmazda3]

Quite sleek looking except for the front bumper

[Silver_blade]

Looks good. But hope that the interior finishes and material used will be a vast improvement.

[EvenStar]

For the past few year, Mazda, Ford are rolling out very smart looking car that is pleasent to drive. With recently release like Mazda 6, Mondeo, I am sure the new Mazda 3 will not be disappointing.