MazdaSpeed 3 at Geneva Motor Show
02-13-2006, 02:08 PM
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Mazda Motor Corporation will showcase the world premiere of the new high-performance MAZDASPEED 3, as well as present the European debut of the Kabura concept vehicle, at the 76 th annual Geneva International Motor Show to be held from Tuesday, February 28 through Sunday, March 12, 2006.
Hiroshima, Japan - Mazda Motor Corporation will showcase the world premiere of the new high-performance MAZDASPEED 3, as well as present the European debut of the Kabura concept vehicle, at the 76 th annual Geneva International Motor Show to be held from Tuesday, February 28 through Sunday, March 12, 2006.
Joining them on the Mazda stand will be a MAZDA 5 Hydrogen RE Hybrid concept vehicle powered by a RENESIS rotary dual-fuel engine – that can use hydrogen or gasoline – and an electric motor, for both outstanding eco-friendliness and Zoom-Zoom driving pleasure. The new, upgraded MAZDA 3 line up will be revealed at the Geneva Show as well.
Mazda will hold its press conference at the Mazda stand from 11:45 to 12:00 on Tuesday, February 28, 2006. Detailed information and photos will be made available at that time.
The flagship of the MAZDA 3 range, the all-new MAZDASPEED 3 will give sports-minded customers a double dose of Zoom-Zoom driving fun. MAZDASPEED 3 is the fourth model to carry the MAZDASPEED brand, following the MAZDASPEED 6 and MAZDASPEED MX-5. The car will be called Mazdaspeed Axela in Japan and, in other key regions including Europe, Australia and New Zealand, Mazda3 MPS.
Mazda looked to embody the three distinct attributes with the new vehicle: Driving Fun, Ownership Delight and Everyday User-Friendly Convenience. With its compact, lightweight body and substantial power generated by its 2.3L MZR DISI TURBO petrol engine, MAZDASPEED 3 is one of the most powerful high-performance sports compacts with front-wheel drive (FWD) on the road today.
The car’s styling pursues a look of strength and solidity in a design that conveys its unmatched dynamic performance at a glance. MAZDASPEED 3 reflects Mazda’s intention to continue delivering Zoom-Zoom in all its products.
From Mazda Media
Thumbnail is European Specification.
Hiroshima, Japan - Mazda Motor Corporation will showcase the world premiere of the new high-performance MAZDASPEED 3, as well as present the European debut of the Kabura concept vehicle, at the 76 th annual Geneva International Motor Show to be held from Tuesday, February 28 through Sunday, March 12, 2006.
Joining them on the Mazda stand will be a MAZDA 5 Hydrogen RE Hybrid concept vehicle powered by a RENESIS rotary dual-fuel engine – that can use hydrogen or gasoline – and an electric motor, for both outstanding eco-friendliness and Zoom-Zoom driving pleasure. The new, upgraded MAZDA 3 line up will be revealed at the Geneva Show as well.
Mazda will hold its press conference at the Mazda stand from 11:45 to 12:00 on Tuesday, February 28, 2006. Detailed information and photos will be made available at that time.
The flagship of the MAZDA 3 range, the all-new MAZDASPEED 3 will give sports-minded customers a double dose of Zoom-Zoom driving fun. MAZDASPEED 3 is the fourth model to carry the MAZDASPEED brand, following the MAZDASPEED 6 and MAZDASPEED MX-5. The car will be called Mazdaspeed Axela in Japan and, in other key regions including Europe, Australia and New Zealand, Mazda3 MPS.
Mazda looked to embody the three distinct attributes with the new vehicle: Driving Fun, Ownership Delight and Everyday User-Friendly Convenience. With its compact, lightweight body and substantial power generated by its 2.3L MZR DISI TURBO petrol engine, MAZDASPEED 3 is one of the most powerful high-performance sports compacts with front-wheel drive (FWD) on the road today.
The car’s styling pursues a look of strength and solidity in a design that conveys its unmatched dynamic performance at a glance. MAZDASPEED 3 reflects Mazda’s intention to continue delivering Zoom-Zoom in all its products.
From Mazda Media
Thumbnail is European Specification.
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02-13-2006, 02:17 PM
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To be shown in February not March as post says
https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.php?t=82012
https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.php?t=82012
02-13-2006, 04:01 PM
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same show
there is a Mazdaspeed3 being shown right now at the NADA convention in florida!!
http://www.nada.org/ but i can tfind the info on it on line. someone in florida hop over there and snag some pics
guy321?
there is a Mazdaspeed3 being shown right now at the NADA convention in florida!!
http://www.nada.org/ but i can tfind the info on it on line. someone in florida hop over there and snag some pics
guy321?
02-13-2006, 05:15 PM
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Oh Really? 
I have just noticed that the Mazda Hiroshima release says that the Mazdaspeed 3 will be its name in Japan.., and Mazda 3 MPS for Europe, Australia and New Zealand, it fails to mention the US...Is this an oversight?
Surely the US will have the Mazdaspeed 3?
I have just noticed that the Mazda Hiroshima release says that the Mazdaspeed 3 will be its name in Japan.., and Mazda 3 MPS for Europe, Australia and New Zealand, it fails to mention the US...Is this an oversight?
Surely the US will have the Mazdaspeed 3?
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02-13-2006, 05:23 PM
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Everything will be faster than 8 now! 
Seems like a good market for Mazda to get into. Maybe if they make more money on this car they can afford some more R & D for our 8's!
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Seems like a good market for Mazda to get into. Maybe if they make more money on this car they can afford some more R & D for our 8's!
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02-13-2006, 05:35 PM
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actually it says it will be called Mazdaspeed Axela in Japan while calign it Mazdaspeed3 all thru the article. sounds to me the only place to use the Mazdaspeed moniker for this edition will be US(and maybe Canada)
02-13-2006, 05:44 PM
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Some other info here: http://www.gizmag.com.au/go/5203/
Interesting enough it also mentions something called a Mazda5 concept with a rotary engine....
Interesting enough it also mentions something called a Mazda5 concept with a rotary engine....
02-13-2006, 06:36 PM
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blogspot http://carscoop.blogspot.com/ has that line different ash
The car will be called Mazdaspeed Axela in Japan, Mazdaspeed3 in North America and, in other key regions including Europe, Australia and New Zealand, Mazda3 MPS.
02-13-2006, 09:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Ike
Meh, I have a feeling Mazda will find a way to mess this one up given their history of FI cars, they couldn't get the MS6 right, we'll see about the MS3...
A MS3 hatch would be pretty sweet going by the prelim #'s but unfortunately would be smoked by the Caliber.
02-13-2006, 09:29 PM
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Meh, I have a feeling Mazda will find a way to mess this one up given their history of FI cars, they couldn't get the MS6 right, we'll see about the MS3...
whats wrong with the MS6? Its not made to compete with the other ricer AWD econo boxes out there, they were clear with that upfront.
the MS Miata was well recieved, just late.
Did I miss something about the Turbo RX7's not being liked?
02-13-2006, 09:31 PM
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Originally Posted by snizzle
Yes, the MS6 is not an WRX/Evo but then it was never suppose to be. I'll admit it wasn't as good as I had hoped.
A MS3 hatch would be pretty sweet going by the prelim #'s but unfortunately would be smoked by the Caliber.
A MS3 hatch would be pretty sweet going by the prelim #'s but unfortunately would be smoked by the Caliber.
02-13-2006, 09:40 PM
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Originally Posted by brillo
huh?
whats wrong with the MS6? Its not made to compete with the other ricer AWD econo boxes out there, they were clear with that upfront.
the MS Miata was well recieved, just late.
Did I miss something about the Turbo RX7's not being liked?
whats wrong with the MS6? Its not made to compete with the other ricer AWD econo boxes out there, they were clear with that upfront.
the MS Miata was well recieved, just late.
Did I miss something about the Turbo RX7's not being liked?
02-13-2006, 10:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Design1stCode2nd
From what I've read the MS6 was supposed to be a grown up STi/Evo, understated (i.e. no scoop, wing, etc) less power but some of the same feel. Perhaps another 50hp would have helped.
So would have better handling, proper cooling, less weight, proper tires, and proper steering feel. Horsepower isn't the issue in the case of the MS6.
02-13-2006, 11:42 PM
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out of the 3 MS cars that have been released, and i've driven all 3, sadly i have to say, the MS6 is the least inspiring in terms of what a Mazdaspeed car *should* feel like.... here's hoping MS3 will carry on the spirit of the MSP, because that was one little fun car, the MSP
02-14-2006, 12:59 AM
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Originally Posted by ZoomZoomH
out of the 3 MS cars that have been released, and i've driven all 3, sadly i have to say, the MS6 is the least inspiring in terms of what a Mazdaspeed car *should* feel like.... here's hoping MS3 will carry on the spirit of the MSP, because that was one little fun car, the MSP
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Originally Posted by ZoomZoomH
patience people... after the MS3 there can be only one car left on deck to get the the fancy treatment....
02-14-2006, 01:34 AM
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and regarding the ms3, its going to be the first good mazdaspeed car if they do it right. they better not **** this one up here they have a good rigid hatchback platform to make a killer handling car and a good opportunity to give a good dosage of power with the turbo ford motor to this small car to make a great tuner platform and performer.
