2010 Mazda3 spied

s204speed · 08-19-2008, 04:51 PM

Could the refinement approach a level that a Mazdaspeed version be a 135i fighter?

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Wearing what looks like a coat of Native American war paint, here is a cladding-free, running prototype of the next-generation Mazda 3, a car that has garnered nearly as much praise as the mighty little BMW that goes by the same name.

The redesign is thorough, if not radical. Like the all-new Mazda 6, the new 3 is expected to grow a bit in key dimensions, something we’d have verified if the darn car had slowed down enough for our helpful spy to whip out his tape measure. The front end is very different, with detailed, Mazda 6–like ellipsoid headlamps and a low-mounted grille. The bodysides, window line, and rear end are similar to the current car, save the more organically shaped taillamps and new dual exhaust tips.

http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/..._spied?cid=269

BForbes · 08-19-2008, 05:01 PM

Its not RWD so no. They are definitely the most sportiest in the segment. Great little cars.

Crowley · 08-19-2008, 05:15 PM

I don't see why not .. coming from the larger mazdaspeed 6 and knowing what it could do .. if it was AWD (like the 6 is), I don't see why it couldn't be competition in performance ..

Crowley

bigslick82 · 08-19-2008, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Crowley

I don't see why not .. coming from the larger mazdaspeed 6 and knowing what it could do .. if it was AWD (like the 6 is), I don't see why it couldn't be competition in performance ..

Crowley

Very true. If the current speed3 was awd, it would be a much better car. Despite having great numbers/performance for money, torque steer in that car is awful. We'll see what they do with the new one.

larryn · 08-19-2008, 11:15 PM

An AWD Mazdaspeed 3 would be a first attempt at unseating the EVO and STi. You do not get cars like that "right" on the first attempt. I'd like to see another player in the field though.

Crowley · 08-20-2008, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by larryn

An AWD Mazdaspeed 3 would be a first attempt at unseating the EVO and STi. You do not get cars like that "right" on the first attempt. I'd like to see another player in the field though.

No doubt !!

Crowley

roldan · 08-20-2008, 04:22 PM

Interestingly, the backside on the pics above looks a lot closer to the rear end of the Lancer/Evo X than it does to the current Mazda3.

corpsman · 08-20-2008, 05:32 PM

If you're going to compare a Mazda with the 135i, it should be the RX8.

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BForbes Moderator 596 Rep 4,240 Posts Drives: BSM 135i/AW E90 M3 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Orlando, FL iTrader: (0)	Its not RWD so no. They are definitely the most sportiest in the segment. Great little cars. __________________ - 04 Honda S2000(gone)
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Crowley Major 57 Rep 1,015 Posts Drives: Join Date: Oct 2007 iTrader: (0)	I don't see why not .. coming from the larger mazdaspeed 6 and knowing what it could do .. if it was AWD (like the 6 is), I don't see why it couldn't be competition in performance .. Crowley __________________ The last words on the powerplant should go to a clearly overwhelmed Hormazd Sorabjee, editor and publisher of Autocar India: “There is something simply magical about BMW’s in-line six. It has a creamy smoothness that makes velvet feel like sandpaper.”
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larryn Lieutenant General 2159 Rep 10,176 Posts Drives: '97 332ti, '21 X5 45e, '16 GT4 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Seattle iTrader: (2)	An AWD Mazdaspeed 3 would be a first attempt at unseating the EVO and STi. You do not get cars like that "right" on the first attempt. I'd like to see another player in the field though.
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roldan Second Lieutenant 8 Rep 238 Posts Drives: '08 135i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Somerville, MA iTrader: (0)	Interestingly, the backside on the pics above looks a lot closer to the rear end of the Lancer/Evo X than it does to the current Mazda3.
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corpsman 130 kmh, yeah right. 2 Rep 194 Posts Drives: 2009 135i Montego,6MT, Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Landstuhl,Germany iTrader: (0)	If you're going to compare a Mazda with the 135i, it should be the RX8.
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