All-New Mazda3 5-door Hatchback
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All-New Mazda3 5-door Hatchback
World debut for All-New Mazda3 5-door Hatchback at the 2008 Bologna Motor Show
HIROSHIMA, Japan—Mazda Motor Corporation will showcase the world premiere of the all-new Mazda3 (known as Mazda Axela in Japan) 5-door hatchback at the Bologna Motor Show* on December 3, 2008. The second generation Mazda3 5-door hatchback follows on the heels of the 4-door sedan version, currently on display at the Los Angeles Auto Show. The all-new Mazda3 5-door hatchback adopts the same characteristics as its sedan counterpart, offering sporty driving and a dynamic design, together with top class environmental and safety performance.
Environmental-friendly qualities were top of mind during development, including efficient powertrains, Mazda typical lightweight engineering and amongst the best in class aerodynamics.
All gasoline engine versions of the new Mazda3 will offer even further advanced environmental performance, including the world’s first vehicle catalyst to be constructed with single nanotechnology. This new development enables Mazda to reduce its use of scarce resources such as platinum and palladium.
The new engine lineup has been tailored for European customers and now includes the newly developed 2.2-litre turbo diesel engine, just launched in the Mazda6, in addition to the existing 1.6-litre and 2.0-litre gasoline engines and the 1.6-litre turbo diesel. The new 2.2-litre turbo diesel engine is a high-performance clean diesel powerplant with top class output, fuel economy and refinement. It will be offered in two variants, a high power version with a maximum output of 185 PS, and a standard power version with a maximum output of 150 PS. Both have outstanding clean emissions performance and comply with the Euro Stage5 regulations. Fuel economy and CO2 emissions are also greatly improved compared to the current 2.0-litre version.
The all-new Mazda3 5-door hatchback will be revealed during Mazda’s press conference at 9:00 on December 3, 2008 (local time).
HIROSHIMA, Japan—Mazda Motor Corporation will showcase the world premiere of the all-new Mazda3 (known as Mazda Axela in Japan) 5-door hatchback at the Bologna Motor Show* on December 3, 2008. The second generation Mazda3 5-door hatchback follows on the heels of the 4-door sedan version, currently on display at the Los Angeles Auto Show. The all-new Mazda3 5-door hatchback adopts the same characteristics as its sedan counterpart, offering sporty driving and a dynamic design, together with top class environmental and safety performance.
Environmental-friendly qualities were top of mind during development, including efficient powertrains, Mazda typical lightweight engineering and amongst the best in class aerodynamics.
All gasoline engine versions of the new Mazda3 will offer even further advanced environmental performance, including the world’s first vehicle catalyst to be constructed with single nanotechnology. This new development enables Mazda to reduce its use of scarce resources such as platinum and palladium.
The new engine lineup has been tailored for European customers and now includes the newly developed 2.2-litre turbo diesel engine, just launched in the Mazda6, in addition to the existing 1.6-litre and 2.0-litre gasoline engines and the 1.6-litre turbo diesel. The new 2.2-litre turbo diesel engine is a high-performance clean diesel powerplant with top class output, fuel economy and refinement. It will be offered in two variants, a high power version with a maximum output of 185 PS, and a standard power version with a maximum output of 150 PS. Both have outstanding clean emissions performance and comply with the Euro Stage5 regulations. Fuel economy and CO2 emissions are also greatly improved compared to the current 2.0-litre version.
The all-new Mazda3 5-door hatchback will be revealed during Mazda’s press conference at 9:00 on December 3, 2008 (local time).
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Here are 4 pics
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Wow, I like the back a whole lot. Bonus points for the front not looking as "I'M SO F***ING HAPPY!!!" Though I worry that it may just be the angle of the photo.
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Great find - been waiting on pics of this. Looks good but need to see it from farther away to get a good perspective. I wonder how long we'll have to wait for the MS3.
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Actually the emphasis is needed. It's killing me that Mazda won't take a chance first. I guarantee you they won't import a diesel until either Toyota or Honda jumps the gun.
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I think Subaru are the only "mainstream" Japanese make who have vaguely confirmed diesels across mutliple models for 2010.
Oh, and I just remembered, a diesel Maxima is due in 2010 too.
If gas prices stay low and car sales stay low, there will be little to reason for Mazda to bring the diesel Stateside, though it would be very cool.
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Looks ok to me, not a radical change, and I like that the back end has remained about the same. However I think they have to be carefull of taking the front fender flairs a bit too far on some of these cars. The 8 it looks great on, but this one is pushing it. And the CX7 is really front ugly in my opinion.
I really enjoy mine for a little econo car, even with the auto tranny.
I really enjoy mine for a little econo car, even with the auto tranny.
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I don't understand why car manufacturers think that we don't want the same cars the Europeans have when in fact we would all LOVE to get our hands on them.
I think it's the fault of the retarded research companies over here asking all the wrong questions. Someone's thought process is totally different sitting in a 20x20 room with 10 strangers than it is standing in a showroom floor or sitting at a traffic light watching all the bad *** cars they really want go by.
Look how long it took for Subaru and Mitsu to introduce the WRX and EVO to us because they thought we didn't want them. Maybe if Ford would have gotten their heads out of their asses 10 years ago and gave us the Escort Cosworth they would have had all those 4wd turbo car sales, and wouldn't be in such a shitty position right now. Now it's Mazdas turn to get their heads out of their asses....
I think it's the fault of the retarded research companies over here asking all the wrong questions. Someone's thought process is totally different sitting in a 20x20 room with 10 strangers than it is standing in a showroom floor or sitting at a traffic light watching all the bad *** cars they really want go by.
Look how long it took for Subaru and Mitsu to introduce the WRX and EVO to us because they thought we didn't want them. Maybe if Ford would have gotten their heads out of their asses 10 years ago and gave us the Escort Cosworth they would have had all those 4wd turbo car sales, and wouldn't be in such a shitty position right now. Now it's Mazdas turn to get their heads out of their asses....
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I like it, perhaps i'm the few that thinks the new front is better than the old one. The old one looks dated already, its time for something new. Perhaps that big smile will be liked by younger crowds, and thats the 3's market.
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I need help. There's some video game with animations that are a dead ringer for the Mazda 3, but i just can't put my finger on it. Not Pac-man, but something close to it.
Also, I think a front license plate would help a lot.
Also, I think a front license plate would help a lot.
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Asinine...as in I give her face a 2 and her *** a 9. Seriously though, the more I look at the front of the new 3, the more I hate it.
I really dig that interior, though, it's darn nice for an eco-box.
I really dig that interior, though, it's darn nice for an eco-box.