what?






really i dont see what your saying I own a Mazda5 and this new 3 sedan looks nothing like it

 

Hi Paul,
Yes, I think (pretty sure) the dual exhaust pipes are on the 2.5 4 cylinder (which the silver sedan is ) , like the new Euro/Australian Mazda 6 2.5 which has dual round pipes.
The smaller 2.0l has a single pipe.

 

Ash,

Are you saying the hatch with a 2.5 will have duals (Not that I want them to)?

Paul.

 

The new 3 definitely has the styling cues from the Taiki, toned down a lot though.

For all the knockers, what do they expect, how would they design the front given US design laws require the high hood, roof and trunk line, with high belt line (door) position to match the rest of the front and rear sections.

The opening is Mazda's 5 point grille.

Even if your bring in the "verticals" on the grille IN you would have a larger painted area between fogs and grille.
Then it would look out of balance and not in proportion.

At least we have designers who take brave steps, rather than the plain old BORING features on most other brands...

Look at some of your Acura (Honda) cars for ugly!

 

Yep, I think so..

Edit, Having said that the old (current) MS3 (MPS) has only a larger single exhaust.....NOW I am confused!

 

Good game, competition.

 

http://www.drive.com.au/Editorial/Ar...d=drivers_seat

More info..

 

I just want to know where the teeth are on that smiley face.......

 

Can be arranged

 

The interior looks great!

 

that interior is wow...

mazda is really stepping up with the interior. the r3 looks drop dead sexy and now this? econocar no longer, mazda is really toeing the line into premium carville.

 

I know it's not the correct place to post this info, but did not think it was worth a new thread.

November 26, 2008

Mazda to Idle Hofu Plant for Two Days

Mazda Motor Corporation has decided to suspend production at its Hofu Plant No.1 and Hofu Plant No.2 for two days, from December 25-26, 2008.

This action is in line with the decision to reduce Mazda’s production in Japan by 73,000 units in the second half of fiscal year 2008 due to the rapid slowdown in the global sales environment.

Note: The Mazda Hofu plant is their newest Japanese factory opened at the start of the 1980's. It produces local and export Mazda 3 and Mazda 6's.

 

Paul, You have a PM mate.

Ash

 

? dont they normally break for a whole week about this time? or the new year?

 

That's from a Mazda Media Press Release, Japan, I always thought they had extended leave and sort of a union strike once a year being in the month or March for about a week...I think..

Yeah Charlie, I don't know why Mazda would issue a PR over a 2 day stoppage?

 

I'm sure the front will grow on me. Certainly didn't play it safe on that side. Looks good overall. Look forward to the MS3.

 

Fixed!

Not too fond now, but probabaly one of those car designs that look better in person.

 

hahaha not that chick again

 

review

http://www.thecarconnection.com/bott...da_mazda3_2010


first drive

http://blogs.thecarconnection.com/bl...e-2010-mazda3/

 

^ Thanks for the links. Sounds like a winner. As they said, too bad the whole option list isn't available for "i" models now that it seems to have decent get up and go.

 

I've never had the urge to punch a car before. Congratulations Mazda.

 

Smile.. your on Mazda Camara!

 

I came across these two vids on youtube, check them out.....


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CyReH...eature=channel

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CyReH...eature=channel

 

bump

 

Anyone drive a new 3 yet?