Mazda3 MPS to Premiere 2009 Geneva Motor Show and 3 i-Stop
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Mazda3 MPS to Premiere 2009 Geneva Motor Show and 3 i-Stop
All-new Mazda3 i-stop, Mazda3 MPS to Premiere at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show*
Leverkusen, 3 February 2009. 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 i-stop
The Mazda3 is one of Mazda’s core products, with more than two million units of the first generation produced. The design of the new model has a bolder and more dynamic stance; it is agile and confidence-inspiring, enhancing the sense of oneness between the driver and car. It also has high environmental and safety performance levels, exemplifying Mazda’s Sustainable Zoom-Zoom long-term vision to provide cars that are eco-friendly and safe while still being fun to drive.
The Mazda3 with i-stop embodies Sustainable Zoom-Zoom and adds a new eco-friendly option to the lineup. It features the i-stop system in combination with the MZR 2.0 DISI (Direct Injection Spark Ignition) engine. Together, these two Mazda proprietary technologies help the new model achieve approximately 12 percent lower fuel consumption (urban cycle) than the current European Mazda3. By providing great driving performance as well as top-class fuel economy, the Mazda3 with i-stop is a different type of eco-car that will exceed customer expectations.
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.”
MAZDA 3 With i-Stop.
Leverkusen, 3 February 2009. 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 i-stop
The Mazda3 is one of Mazda’s core products, with more than two million units of the first generation produced. The design of the new model has a bolder and more dynamic stance; it is agile and confidence-inspiring, enhancing the sense of oneness between the driver and car. It also has high environmental and safety performance levels, exemplifying Mazda’s Sustainable Zoom-Zoom long-term vision to provide cars that are eco-friendly and safe while still being fun to drive.
The Mazda3 with i-stop embodies Sustainable Zoom-Zoom and adds a new eco-friendly option to the lineup. It features the i-stop system in combination with the MZR 2.0 DISI (Direct Injection Spark Ignition) engine. Together, these two Mazda proprietary technologies help the new model achieve approximately 12 percent lower fuel consumption (urban cycle) than the current European Mazda3. By providing great driving performance as well as top-class fuel economy, the Mazda3 with i-stop is a different type of eco-car that will exceed customer expectations.
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.”
MAZDA 3 With i-Stop.
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There she is Guys the new MazdaSpeed 3...
A few things I have noticed, the Mazda Front Centre 'Wing' Emblem has a Black Background now.
RX-8 S2 18" Wheels.
Hood Scoop
Twin Exhaust.
Reversing Sensors.
MEAN LOOKING!!
A few things I have noticed, the Mazda Front Centre 'Wing' Emblem has a Black Background now.
RX-8 S2 18" Wheels.
Hood Scoop
Twin Exhaust.
Reversing Sensors.
MEAN LOOKING!!
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2010 Mazdaspeed 3 (MPS) Teaser Video...
http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=M8cliPHJ_2Y
2010 Mazda 3 Sedan and Hatch Video...
http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=zmd1Z_8Slro
http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=M8cliPHJ_2Y
2010 Mazda 3 Sedan and Hatch Video...
http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=zmd1Z_8Slro
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Hood Scoop = "not a sleeper no more!"
The front end is just something... like the hood scoop: looks snarly (like, snarl, not a misspelling of gnarly)
But then the new grill looks like a teenager with braces... an aggressive, awkward looking adolescent who has huge flared nostrils and torque that will shatter your grandma's pelvis.
The front end is just something... like the hood scoop: looks snarly (like, snarl, not a misspelling of gnarly)
But then the new grill looks like a teenager with braces... an aggressive, awkward looking adolescent who has huge flared nostrils and torque that will shatter your grandma's pelvis.
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More info:
http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2009/02...ed3-first.html
It looks bipolar, with the angry hood scoop and the happy grille.
Rear end looks good though.
http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2009/02...ed3-first.html
The Japanese firm was tight lipped about the hot hatchback's specifications in its press release, as the only detail revealed was that the Mazda3 MPS will continue to use the outgoing model's turbocharged 2.3-liter direct-injection 4-cylinder engine.
No performance figures were released, but the current MPS's MZR 2.3 DISI Turbo engine produces (in European-spec) 260HP at 5500 rpm and 380 Nm of torque at 3000 rpm launching the car to 100km/h (62 mph) in 6.1 seconds and on to a top speed of 250 km/h (154 mph).
No performance figures were released, but the current MPS's MZR 2.3 DISI Turbo engine produces (in European-spec) 260HP at 5500 rpm and 380 Nm of torque at 3000 rpm launching the car to 100km/h (62 mph) in 6.1 seconds and on to a top speed of 250 km/h (154 mph).
Rear end looks good though.
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Yup, this is one of the best looking cars coming out,,, The design language that Mazda started with the '09 8s just keeps refining and getting better and better, making a great transition from thier concepts into production vehicles, much improved already from the bird beack design cues in the 09s. No other manufactuer is making anything on this level of pure sex appeal, it seems the trends with car co.s these days is to make things uglier and uglier...
Cannot wait to see what this design language turns into when its finally time for the next Rotary,,,
Damn this car is sexy!
Cannot wait to see what this design language turns into when its finally time for the next Rotary,,,
Damn this car is sexy!
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