Mazda has released more details about the all-new 2010 Mazda3 that is going to be officially unveiled tomorrow at the LA Auto Show.
The all-new Mazda3 will be available with a new 167 horsepower 2.5L engine, self leveling Bi-Xenon headlights, adaptive front lighting system, push-button start and Bluetooth.
Now we'll just have to hold tight until we get the details from the new Mazdaspeed3.
Expect more photos live from the show tomorrow...
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PRESS RELEASE:
ALL-NEW MAZDA3 SEDAN TO DEBUT AT 2008 LOS ANGELES AUTO SHOW
LOS ANGELES, Nov 17, 2008 - On November 19, 2008, at the 2008 Los Angeles Auto Show, Mazda will unveil the all-new 2010 MAZDA3, the much-anticipated successor to the company's best-selling car globally.
The new MAZDA3 is perfectly positioned for the rapidly changing auto market. It offers a mix of quality, styling, power, dynamics and fit and finish that hits the bulls-eye for today's customers. In typical Mazda fashion, MAZDA3 will offer standard and optional equipment simply not found on other cars in this class - exactly what buyers looking for more value and less bulk want.
Environmental and safety features, based on Mazda's long-term "Sustainable Zoom-Zoom" vision, aim to balance fun-to-drive with what's right for the environment. Add in bold, expressive styling incorporating Mazda's dynamic design elements, and the all-new MAZDA3 is everything a driver could ask for in a compact sedan.
Since its launch in 2003, the current MAZDA3 has sold nearly 1.8 million vehicles in over 100 countries and has won more than 90 global motoring awards to date. The MAZDA3 accounts for almost one in three Mazdas sold.
Highlights of the 2010 MAZDA3 sedan include, either as standard or optional:
* Available new 167 horsepower MZR 2.5L engine
* Self leveling Bi-Xenon headlights
* Adaptive Front Lighting System
* Mazda's advanced keyless entry and push-button start
* Hands-free Bluetooth® cell phone and audio player integration
* Class-leading levels of reduced wind and road noise
* Class-leading aerodynamics - 0.29 coefficient of drag
* A strategically placed Multi-Information Display (MID) that displays important driver information such as audio settings, trip computer and navigation
* Power driver seat with memory
* 10 speaker BOSE® Centerpoint surround-sound audio system
Following the world debut of the North American-specification four-door sedan at the
show, the five-door hatchback version will be revealed in line with Mazda's global sales schedule.
The balance of Mazda's full 2009 lineup will also be on display at the show, including the all-new 2009 MAZDA6 sports sedan, CX-9, CX-7, MAZDA5, RX-8, MX-5 Miata, Tribute and Tribute HEV. All attending media are invited to the company's press conference on the Mazda show stand at 12:20 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2008. Those not attending the Los Angeles Auto Show can watch the live reveal at http://www.mazda3reveal.com/ on Wednesday, Nov. 19 at 12:20 p.m. PST. The Los Angeles Auto Show is open to the public November 21-30, 2008, at the Los Angeles Convention Center.
Headquartered in Irvine, Calif., Mazda North American Operations oversees the sales, marketing, parts and customer service support of Mazda vehicles in the United States, Canada and Mexico through nearly 900 dealers. Operations in Canada are managed by Mazda Canada, Inc., located in Ontario, Canada, and in Mexico by Mazda Motor de Mexico in Mexico City.
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Comments (13)
wow... cant wait to see what the competitions got for 2010 to top that!! In that class that is
Posted by 5thgear | November 18, 2008 5:47 PM
Posted on November 18, 2008 17:47
How about mileage? From my understanding the 2.5L is a stroked version of the 2.3L (I may be wrong, if so I pre-apologize). Have they retuned it or something? If it's roughly the same average mileage then great, if it is loosing a point or two for more power, why?
I thought about the Mazda 3 when it first came out, but ended up with a Corolla. Yeah, they really aren't the same, but gas mileage and long term reliability were the top concern, not "fun" factor. What I really wanted was a Subaru 2.5 RS coupe...
Posted by Brian | November 18, 2008 6:22 PM
Posted on November 18, 2008 18:22
Brian
I'd guess mileage would be the same or better for both engines since what I've found other places say both the 2 liter and 2.5 liter engines will have direct injection.
Posted by Totenglocke | November 18, 2008 6:52 PM
Posted on November 18, 2008 18:52
why do you need such big engine in such a small car?
Is it because there is 400lbs of meat on board?
Posted by Alan Greenspam | November 19, 2008 2:07 AM
Posted on November 19, 2008 02:07
"meat"
I think you mean blubber...
And yes, I'm a chunky fat ass American.
Posted by Brian | November 19, 2008 7:00 AM
Posted on November 19, 2008 07:00
Ok, now you're just trolling if you're claiming a 2.5 liter 4 cylinder is "a big engine". If it was a 3.5 liter V6, then you could argue it's overkill in a 2,700-ish pound car.
Posted by Totenglocke | November 19, 2008 7:38 AM
Posted on November 19, 2008 07:38
Wow, I am always impressed by mazda. The mazda three, when it first came out, was a winner because it was built on the volvo s40 platform, which accounted for the praised agility of the car.
Now mazda returns with a few unique gimmicks (at least in this market segment) --> "self leveling Bi-Xenon headlights, adaptive front lighting system, push-button start and Bluetooth"
Will it work again?
Posted by Gabriel | November 19, 2008 7:46 AM
Posted on November 19, 2008 07:46
I like both what I'm seeing and what I'm hearing. As stated in the article, this is exactly the type of options people are looking for today in a car. Mileage figures and pricing would be nice but that'll come in due time but I'm sure that'll be on par for cars in this category but the MazdaSpeed 3 is even more exciting IMO. I want more info on that!
Posted by D! | November 19, 2008 10:23 AM
Posted on November 19, 2008 10:23
Aren't all HID headlights self levelling? It is a requirement here at least as well as inbuilt cleaners.
167HP for a 2.5L engine seems really low to me. They should be able to pull that from a 1.6/1.8L engine. Honda were getting more than that from a 1.6L engine back in '97. Sure a CTR tuned engine isn't as drivable, but that was back in '97, it pulled more power and had a much lower displacement. A 2L direct injection engine should be able to easily pull that kind of power without requiring you to rev the crap out of it.
Posted by Hangman | November 19, 2008 11:39 AM
Posted on November 19, 2008 11:39
if the mazdaspeed3 implements the mazdaspeed6's AWD, then im sold
Posted by dracolnyte | November 19, 2008 11:47 AM
Posted on November 19, 2008 11:47
@Hangman
You can easily get more horsepower out of that motor but it just wouldn't be worth it. Check the Civic SI for example, regular Civic gets 140hp and 129ft-lbs. of torque vs. the Civic SI which gets 197hp and 139ft-lbs. of torque naturally aspirated. Barely an increase in torque compared the increase in horsepower. Thats why you use a turbocharger which keeps the torque gain close to the horsepower gain.
Now to comment the article, I'm liking the new look. I can't wait to see what the Mazdaspeed3 specs are though.
Posted by Mathew | November 19, 2008 5:52 PM
Posted on November 19, 2008 17:52
I'm sure it weighs more than 2,700lbs.... my 2008 MINI Cooper S is in the realm of 2,700 lbs, unloaded, and it has a 1.6L 172HP motor, which isn't overkill.... it's just right, and the handling is awesome.
I'd say 167hp is just about right for a car like the Mazda3, as it "should" make it cake to drive everyday, and it won't be "cool" fast so your kids won't show off to their friends some Friday night.
Posted by Joan of Arc | November 19, 2008 7:40 PM
Posted on November 19, 2008 19:40
Joan
2,700 for the sedan should be pretty damn accurate. I have a Protege, the predecessor to the Mazda 3, and it's 2,500 lbs and the current Mazda 3 sedan with the 2 liter engine is 2,600 lbs. The current Mazda 3 hatch with the 2.3 liter is 2,900 lbs.
Posted by Totenglocke | November 19, 2008 8:59 PM
Posted on November 19, 2008 20:59