2014 Mazda3

[red bread]

Originally Posted by Sport-Tech

These things look huge, the size of an Accord. Haven't seen dimensions yet but it looks like they are 6-8 inches longer than the current model.

Actually the new one is smaller than the last two versions, from Autoblog:

Lower and leaner than its predecessor, this third generation Mazda3 shares almost nothing with its older siblings other than a name. All new from the ground up, the 2014 Mazda3 sits on a wheelbase of 106.3 inches, which is 2.4 inches longer than the previous generation, yet the hatchback is 1.8 inches shorter in length at 175.6 inches.

That's 16 inches shorter than the Accord, for reference.

[vh_supra26]

Looks nice

[roflcopter]

Well, I guess I know what's going to replace my DD. Wow.

[rice_classic]

Originally Posted by Sasquachulator

yeah now its replaced by a giant nose and the front plate looks like a hitler moustache lol.

Have you seen the front of a BRZ!?

[Sasquachulator]

Originally Posted by rice_classic

Have you seen the front of a BRZ!?

The BRZ for me looks like it has a smiley face/grin (similar to the current Mazda3)
And thus the plate looks like a bucktooth as opposed to a hitler stache.

[rice_classic]

Let's do some comparisons:











I think we both are wrong.


And now, upon closer inspection I think the BRZ more closely resembles the front of the current MAZDA 3. Oh my GAWD I love SMILING!!!!

[M.I.A]

Originally Posted by rice_classic

Let's do some comparisons:











I think we both are wrong.


And now, upon closer inspection I think the BRZ more closely resembles the front of the current MAZDA 3. Oh my GAWD I love SMILING!!!!

I think they meant with the plates attached

[Sport-Tech]

Originally Posted by red bread

Actually the new one is smaller than the last two versions, from Autoblog:

Lower and leaner than its predecessor, this third generation Mazda3 shares almost nothing with its older siblings other than a name. All new from the ground up, the 2014 Mazda3 sits on a wheelbase of 106.3 inches, which is 2.4 inches longer than the previous generation, yet the hatchback is 1.8 inches shorter in length at 175.6 inches.

That's good to hear but I suspect the new sedan is longer than the current sedan given the long front end and longer wheelbase. (Yeah, the Accord comparison was a bit of a stretch!)

[Giccin]

The Hatch has always caught my attention. lol

Looks good! Just need some specs. :P

[5th 86]

Personally i think the brz has more of a devious smile, kinda like i just did some hooliganish things a couple mins ago and i am still grining from it, now f*** off cause i see more corners comming...

[SUB-FT86]

I have to admit I finally love the front end of the mazda 3. The last 2 generations was very simple looking for the 1st one and very smiley and stupid looking for the 2nd generation. This looks more sports car-ish and aggressive! I happen to even like it more than the BRZ's front end. What Mazda needs to do is make a MX8 with a medium sized sports car body, RWD, MS3 powerplant, RX8 suspension, and the new Kodo styling in one. I think that would be the best car under 30k! Pretty much a RX8 with the turbo inline 4 for 28k base!

[Allch Chcar]

Originally Posted by SUB-FT86

I have to admit I finally love the front end of the mazda 3. The last 2 generations was very simple looking for the 1st one and very smiley and stupid looking for the 2nd generation. This looks more sports car-ish and aggressive! I happen to even like it more than the BRZ's front end. What Mazda needs to do is make a MX8 with a medium sized sports car body, RWD, MS3 powerplant, RX8 suspension, and the new Kodo styling in one. I think that would be the best car under 30k! Pretty much a RX8 with the turbo inline 4 for 28k base!

As much as I like the idea, Mazda is really trying to improve their fuel economy numbers. First they discontinued the RX-8 with no replacement and now the MS3 is on it's last year. We won't see or hear anything until the MX-5 gets the Skyactiv treatment at least.

I emailed them about using the RX-8 chassis for a piston version and they gave me a spiel about being committed to the Rotary. I know they still make rotaries for special hydrogen fueled RX-8s but that doesn't interest me in the least.

What we see is the best Mazda is offering at the moment.

[5th 86]

Originally Posted by SUB-FT86

I have to admit I finally love the front end of the mazda 3. The last 2 generations was very simple looking for the 1st one and very smiley and stupid looking for the 2nd generation. This looks more sports car-ish and aggressive! I happen to even like it more than the BRZ's front end. What Mazda needs to do is make a MX8 with a medium sized sports car body, RWD, MS3 powerplant, RX8 suspension, and the new Kodo styling in one. I think that would be the best car under 30k! Pretty much a RX8 with the turbo inline 4 for 28k base!

Highly doubt they could do that for under 30, under 40 maybe...

[SUB-FT86]

Originally Posted by 5th 86

Highly doubt they could do that for under 30, under 40 maybe...

I think the rotary was probably a more pricier engine than the MS3 engine. I would think a rare engine would be more pricier than a mass produced engine. The only big difference would be the engine and the RX8 started at 26.5k