2014 Mazda3

[TylerLieberman]

Originally Posted by ZetaVI

MS3 possible rendering.

If this happens, my wife and I might have to replace her ST with this. The interior looks 47262847252748251684926648362746x better and so does the exterior

[rice_classic]

Originally Posted by Laika

Regardless, Mazda neeeeds to bring diesel to america.

Mazda 6 Diesel should be on sale in the states by the of this year.

I know this because I want one, however with the look of the new 3, maybe I'll wait for a diesel 3.

[Barbarian]

I traded in my 04 mazda3 hatch for my FR-S I loved that car and was giving the 2013 models a serious look. Ended up deciding I wanted something completely different. Wouldn't hesitate to get another one though.

[FiRStsc10n]

Originally Posted by ZetaVI

MS3 possible rendering.

Looks like it has identical side mirrors to the twins.

[Sasquachulator]

Originally Posted by 2pt5RS

Especially one with the AutoExe front end.

I almost thought that was a Mercedes benz chop lol.

[spdfreak]

I want an AWD Mazda3. That was the one reason I chose the speed6 over the speed3.

I like the design and if they continue with the current trend the new Miata will be pretty sexy as well.

[Sport-Tech]

Looks very nose-heavy, with too long of a front overhang, as if it's going to tip onto its nose. Otherwise OK - for a station wagon. Maybe the proportions will look better IRL. The sedan should look better if it's as balanced as the new 6.

[spdfreak]

Originally Posted by Marchy

A awd speed 3 would be too heavy and get crap mpgs, which is one reason why we won't see another speed 3 for a bit. Mazda wants to up the mpg average of their fleet.

Yeah, I get it. I still want it, though.

Just can't do FWD

[n2oinferno]

I really like that Speed3 rendering. And honestly it would probably be in the running for my next vehicle if it weren't 1.5-2 years away. At this rate though, who even knows when I'll buy another car.

[Allch Chcar]

Originally Posted by Laika

Is this true? No more mazdaspeed 3?

Edit: I guess that makes sense with the new skyactive engines. Regardless, Mazda neeeeds to bring diesel to america.

That's the current word from Mazda, no new MS3. There's a hybrid Mazda3 in the works and a new diesel Mazda3 is available overseas. The new 2.5L is the only performance option coming here at this point. Since Mazda is really focusing on their corporate fuel economy.

I can't say that I am personally disappointed but I know some people will be.

[Calais]

Originally Posted by ottopilot

I love the current 3, this one is very nice.

My only comment at this point is the rear of the hatchback just blends in with all the other CUV's out there. Too bubbly/tall to have a sporty look..more crossover than hatchback.

I totally agree with the rear comment look way to much like a cx5

I also think the front grill should've been probably been half as big, as it is now I makes the front look a lot bigger than it should be would've looked cleaner/sleeker in my opinion if it were smaller

[rice_classic]

Originally Posted by Calais

I totally agree with the rear comment look way to much like a cx5

I also think the front grill should've been probably been half as big, as it is now I makes the front look a lot bigger than it should be would've looked cleaner/sleeker in my opinion if it were smaller

The CX-5, CX-9, Mazda 6 and 2014 Mazda 3 all share the some look, the KODO design. I'm hoping they implement that in the new Miata as well.

As for the grill being big, I believe that's a legal roadblock. I remember reading about there some legal design requirement (either in the US or maybe UK) where the front, top of the nose has to be a certain height for pedestrian safety. I don't why some cars can still utilize the wedge shape on the nose, maybe there's a sports car loophole or something.

[Calais]

Originally Posted by rice_classic

The CX-5, CX-9, Mazda 6 and 2014 Mazda 3 all share the some look, the KODO design. I'm hoping they implement that in the new Miata as well.

As for the grill being big, I believe that's a legal roadblock. I remember reading about there some legal design requirement (either in the US or maybe UK) where the front, top of the nose has to be a certain height for pedestrian safety. I don't why some cars can still utilize the wedge shape on the nose, maybe there's a sports car loophole or something.

no I didn't mean it was too high I meant the black part in the front could've been smaller to make the car look less like an suv, same with the back I understand the design language thing but its not an excuse for them making a "small" car look like a suv

[ZDan]

This looks like an SUV?!

It will look even LESS like one in person, as it is lower than the outgoing 3.

Looking forward to this car (for wife!).