20th November 2008, 12:09 PM
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| | | | New Mazda 3 Revealed!!!
LA 2008: 2010 Mazda3 shows its smiling face [w/VIDEO] - Autoblog
From auto blog:
"Mazda has unveiled its 2010 Mazda3 sedan here at the LA Auto Show and we managed to snap some nice shots off as it was spinning around on a huge rotating stand. It's a good looking car that Mazda says carries on its "family face" with stylish bulges and creases that attract the eyes, and we're really looking forward to seeing the hatchback version as well. Underhood is a newly-enlarged 2.5-liter version of Mazda's MZR inline-four that offers up 167-horsepower and can be mated to either a 6-speed stick or 5-speed auto. As before, a standard 148-horsepower 2.0L four will be available and can be had with either a manual or auto tranny with 5 forward ratios each.
Considering the low price class in which the Mazda3 competes, features like dual-zone automatic climate control, Xenon self-leveling head lamps, push-button start and hands-free Bluetooth are very nice touches, as is the iPod integration and an optional leather interior. Increasingly important these days is fuel mileage, so the 3's low .29 coefficient of drag is an important piece of the overall efficiency puzzle and helps the 2010 Mazda3 hit 33 mpg on the highway with the smaller engine option. See the full press release past the break for all the details and be sure to check out our live shots below."
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20th November 2008, 12:21 PM
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features like dual-zone automatic climate control, Xenon self-leveling head lamps, push-button start and hands-free Bluetooth are very nice touches
| So by the time mazda au have finished with it we'll end up with a fan on the dash, a couple of Dolphin torches taped to the bonnet, a crank handle and the latest in morse code systems glued to the centre of the steering wheel...
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20th November 2008, 12:23 PM
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| | | | We'll probably get half of those optional features...
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20th November 2008, 12:31 PM
|  | coochie coochie coochie
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| | | | anyways those are the american version, the AUS version is usually the stripped down barebones basic version that american market would not even take a 2nd look.
When I was in Los Angeles last week, I spotted many mazda 3 and they all look different somewhat, also the horsepower in american models are way higher than aus.
In america, they never buy cars with no electric this electric that and most cars sold in america are automatic, not manual.
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20th November 2008, 12:36 PM
|  | cannot be unseen...
| | Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Bayswater, Perth Age: 26 | Car: '05 3 Maxx Sport
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| | | | i was hoping for the hatch, were's the hatch!!
either way i like it, may be a little over styled at the front but it fits into the range nicely, and 5 speed auto for the 2L....i like it but i just hope we get to see that option here and like skeem said i don't think we'll see many of the features list here.... |
20th November 2008, 12:38 PM
| | AKA Mac Daddy
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Originally Posted by Palo Verde  In america, they never buy cars with no electric this electric that and most cars sold in america are automatic, not manual. | Because Americans are like me, Lazy.
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20th November 2008, 01:11 PM
|  | Hatch FTW!
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| | | what are those flap things behind the front seats? 
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20th November 2008, 01:24 PM
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Originally Posted by laurie what are those flap things behind the front seats? | Foot rests???
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20th November 2008, 01:28 PM
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| | | WHATS WITH THIS GUYS SHOES?!?!?!? 
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20th November 2008, 01:29 PM
| | coochie coochie coochie
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| | | | it's a back passenger mini sandwich table.
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soo this will not be released till 2010? that's a long time!
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20th November 2008, 01:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Palo Verde it's a back passenger mini sandwich table.
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20th November 2008, 01:41 PM
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| | | | would be ineresting to see the AU spec in the flesh. from a glance... the car looks like its smiling, and it looks like its ready for some off roading with that gap between the tyres and wheel arches.
also shoes look like adidas superstars "NY Knicks"- might be a knicks fan?
**edit**- profile looks like a lancer!!!!
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20th November 2008, 01:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Mayhem Foot rests??? | thats what i thought but it looks a little tight back there 
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20th November 2008, 01:53 PM
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| | | | I think it's just a panel to hide that they haven't finished the carpet...lol
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20th November 2008, 04:36 PM
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| | | Hi all;
Just got an e-mail from Mazda pointing out the Wheels article on their test drive in Iceland back in July. Wheels - Iced 3 - Mazda 3
Note that the pictures include a (camouflaged) hatch for all you boat-lovers 
They mention that the new 2.2L diesel engine is due for the Mazda6 in December, and a de-tuned version is planned for the Mazda3. The 2.5L petrol engine is not confirmed (although not denied).
Apparently it's a bit wider and longer but not heavier. Noise is reduced but not by much.
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20th November 2008, 05:26 PM
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| | | What....what have they done with the front wheel arches 
Poor little mazda 3...they have taken away its agressiveness and transplanted the arches from a paddle steamer onto the poor thing 
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20th November 2008, 07:01 PM
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| | | | Meh...
looks like the current 3 with some fancy-schmancy curves. |
20th November 2008, 07:15 PM
|  | RiceBoi
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| | | | The grille hmm.... pity.
Otherwise the rest of the car looks fine. |
20th November 2008, 08:24 PM
|  | Original Dodgybrother
| | Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sydney Age: 39 | Car: SP23
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Originally Posted by oz3owner What....what have they done with the front wheel arches
Poor little mazda 3...they have taken away its agressiveness and transplanted the arches from a paddle steamer onto the poor thing |
I dont know if it's me but it appears it's lost a little of it's soul. But I'll hold back on final judgement until I see it for real 
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20th November 2008, 08:42 PM
|  | iOwnanMPSwhowants2touchme
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| | | | i unfortunately dont like it at all.
o well.
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