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Sunday, September 12, 2010
At the moment, all the specs for the new Mazda3 five-door hatchback are for the European market, so don't expect its new 2.2L and carryover 1.6L turbo diesel engines to be available in the U.S. Europeans will also have a choice of 1.6L and 2.0L gas engines, though we expect the U.S.-spec model to offer the same 2.0L and new 2.5L four-cylinder engines as the sedan. Check out the official press release from Mazda after the jump for more details and the high-res image gallery below for more shots of the new Mazda3 five-door hatchback
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
Mazda plans to debut two new models of the all-new Mazda3 (called Axela in Japanat the coming Geneva International Motor Show, one environmentally friendly and the other enthusiast friendly. 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 5 regulations.
Mazda says the Mazda3 is one of its core products, with more than two million units of the first generation produced. 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. Mazda says the Mazda3 with i-stop embodies Sustainable Zoom-Zoom and adds a new eco-friendly option to the line up. It features the i-stop system in combination with the MZR 2.0 DISI (Direct Injection Spark Ignition) engine.
Carrying forward the MZR 2.3 DISI Turbo engine, Mazda3 MPS builds on the overall popularity and recognition of the previous model. The all-new Mazda3 Program Manager, Yoshiyuki Maeda, says, “These two models add extra value to an all-new Mazda3 line up 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.”
© Source: caradvice
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Wednesday, January 21, 2009
The 2010 Mazda3 isn't yet for sale and already Mazda is prepping the next MPS, .a.k.a. the 2010 Mazda3 MPS Mazdaspeed for the Geneva Motor Show.
Following on the heals of the 2010 Mazda3 hatchback reveal, Mazda is planning to bring their latest hot-hatch Mazdaspeed version to Geneva. According to sources, the European "MPS" version will get a turbocharged 2.3-Liter engine while the American version will get the 2.5-Liter engine. Despite the differences, both should produce around 268 HP.
There are other rumors out there, including the possibility of the FWD suspension system from the Euro Ford Focus RS. From these spy photos it's obvious the new hatch is going to get the typical visual accessories including a hoodscoop, larger wheels, more aggressive front bumper, large spoiler and rocker body panels.
© Source: mazda3revolution
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