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rice_classic · 03-31-2018, 06:51 PM

http://www2.mazda.com/en/next-genera...odcut-concept/

This styling combined with their new spark assisted compression engine is firing on all cylinders (pun intended).

I really like what Mazda is doing nowadays and I hope this comes to fruition.

Teseo · 03-31-2018, 08:04 PM

Its just a mazda sp5 with facelift

bcj · 04-01-2018, 11:48 AM

Why the huge drive line intrusion in the cabin without any drive line?
Big Gulp hydration system?

spike021 · 04-01-2018, 02:36 PM

Mazda Model 3S Hatchback?

Weeeeird.

reni · 04-01-2018, 09:28 PM

Wow, a crossover that looks like every other crossover

why? · 04-02-2018, 05:51 AM

I'm waiting for the next gen of skyactiv, that is supposedly when all the sporty cars will come back. I'd be tempted by an awd mazdaspeed 6, or if they finally make the 3 awd.

krayzie · 04-02-2018, 07:39 AM

Somebody should reboot that frozen dashboard.

mazeroni · 04-02-2018, 03:46 PM

[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vD1mPPkuRIE"]Mazda SkyActiv-X: How does the SPCCI engine work & what else changes in SKY ACTIV X w/ Dave Coleman - YouTube[/ame]

Prototype drive of the next gen 3 posted this week by MotoManTv. Also an in-depth interview about the new chassis changes and engine.

Drives a lot like the current 3, only a little more comfortable and possibly confident through corners. Feels a little faster than the stock 2 liter. Still knocks, but that's being worked out. The engine isn't terribly complicated, its just the the ignition method that is a head scratcher, but should be okay before production starts late next year.

Still no word on EPA or power numbers.

Hot-Lava_Dave · 04-02-2018, 04:34 PM

Rear gives me Model X vibes. Dig the front though.

e30kawi · 04-02-2018, 08:05 PM

Looks decent enough. Wheels look great!

df.dima · 04-03-2018, 12:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spike021

Mazda Model 3S Hatchback?

Weeeeird.

Looks awfully close to the current shape. Its due for an update.

Quote:

Originally Posted by reni

Wow, a crossover that looks like every other crossover

Can easily identify this being a non-crossover due to the lack of ugly plastic fender wheel well liners that are all rage as of 2-3 years ago and peaking about now

.

gravitylover · 04-03-2018, 04:17 AM

Looks poorly balanced, lots of car ahead of the front wheels and nothing at all out back to balance that out.

yelsew · 04-03-2018, 07:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gravitylover

Looks poorly balanced, lots of car ahead of the front wheels and nothing at all out back to balance that out.

Most of the reason I like hatchbacks is little to no rear overhang, but you're right, that front end looks over extended for the rest of the body shape.

03-31-2018, 06:51 PM	#1
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Teseo Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Drives: frs Location: Gunsai Posts: 4,877 Thanks: 7,153 Thanked 2,922 Times in 1,769 Posts Mentioned: 23 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	Its just a mazda sp5 with facelift

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mazeroni Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Drives: 2013 Scion FR-S Series 10 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 1,116 Thanks: 600 Thanked 1,017 Times in 512 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vD1mPPkuRIE"]Mazda SkyActiv-X: How does the SPCCI engine work & what else changes in SKY ACTIV X w/ Dave Coleman - YouTube[/ame] Prototype drive of the next gen 3 posted this week by MotoManTv. Also an in-depth interview about the new chassis changes and engine. Drives a lot like the current 3, only a little more comfortable and possibly confident through corners. Feels a little faster than the stock 2 liter. Still knocks, but that's being worked out. The engine isn't terribly complicated, its just the the ignition method that is a head scratcher, but should be okay before production starts late next year. Still no word on EPA or power numbers.

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Hot-Lava_Dave Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Drives: 2016 Hot Lava MT Location: Rochester, MI Posts: 226 Thanks: 364 Thanked 211 Times in 107 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Rear gives me Model X vibes. Dig the front though.

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