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Here it is: 2010 Mazda3: Hatch pictures added

Posted: Thu Oct 09, 2008 9:14
by Huzer21
No 5 door pics yet, though.

http://www.autoblog.com/2008/10/08/2010-mazda3-unveiled-ahead-of-la-auto-show/

Mazda has confirmed the time and place for the unveiling of its all-new 2010 Mazda3: November 19th at the LA Auto Show. In anticipation of the car's public debut, the Japanese automaker released these three images of the remodeled 3 sedan that reveal the car's new design. While the new 3 retains a similar shape as the current model with a high beltline and rear decklid, the new car sports a much more expressive face with a "smile" grille positioned low up front that's flanked by vertical air intake/fog light combos. The front fenders, likewise, are more distinct from the elevated hood and roll nicely back into the car's forward canted character line. Out back are bigger taillights embedded in what appears to be a larger trunk above dual exhaust tips. The overall shape is a logical evolution of the current car that combines current Mazda design elements already found on the RX-8, Mazda6 and recently refreshed MX-5. Mazda also tells us that the 3 sedan will carry over its 2.0L four-cylinder, but be joined by a larger 2.5L engine to replace the current car's 2.3L. As for the Mazda3 five-door hatchback, we'll have to wait until some time after the LA Auto Show for that, though we're hoping the new Mazdaspeed3 is not far behind.

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Posted: Thu Oct 09, 2008 9:14
by RX-7 Chris
I like it.

Posted: Thu Oct 09, 2008 9:14
by MazdaGurl
OMG...I'm much more impressed than I thought I'd be.

But.....

Wtf???

Taillights look just like the new lancer's...

Posted: Thu Oct 09, 2008 9:14
by GR-8
Hmmm....It's pretty nice......I'm not a fan of the front bumper right know. Why not make the whole openind open and not plastic. That little Air Mustach on the top of the bumper looks goofy as do the huge plastic part covering the openings. Other than that it looks good.

Tail lights are meh.

Posted: Thu Oct 09, 2008 9:14
by firestoned
there they go with the fenders flared again....bleh

Posted: Thu Oct 09, 2008 9:14
by Ranger
Looks like a Bangle designed BMW. I'm not a fan right now, but maybe it'll grow on me. I do think the overall profile and stance of the car are an improvement over the outgoing model, though. And yeah...I wish this trend of flared fenders would stop, although it looks good on some cars (i.e. Infiniti G35).

Posted: Thu Oct 09, 2008 9:14
by Low Impedance
its looks big.

Posted: Thu Oct 09, 2008 9:14
by tbot
Please tell me sedan mazdaspeed is coming!!!

Posted: Thu Oct 09, 2008 9:14
by MazdaGurl
If it is, I'll be the first to own it! HAHAHAHAHA!!!

tbot wrote:Please tell me sedan mazdaspeed is coming!!!

Posted: Thu Oct 09, 2008 9:14
by tbot
no i would lol...i'll give my left nut to get credit so i could haha

Posted: Fri Oct 10, 2008 9:14
by dommo_g

Posted: Wed Nov 19, 2008 9:14
by Huzer21

Posted: Wed Nov 19, 2008 9:14
by RX-7 Chris
by that front bumper you can tell it is a happy car

Posted: Wed Nov 19, 2008 9:14
by Ranger
Front bumper is ugly...fenders are too flared...interior is nice though. I don't think I'd buy one...but maybe it'll grow on me.

Posted: Wed Nov 19, 2008 9:14
by GR-8
Ewwww.... Front bumper is UGLY...... What is up with Mazda and the ugly bumers they are putting out for these next gen cars.... The 6 is the only nice front..... The 8 is Bleh... the 3 is Bleh...... Just Bleh...... Headlights are Bleh..... It's like the 80's are repeaing its self..... All car makers nxt gens are just Bleh....... In nearly the same way..... They went from something nice and unique to all ugly and the same.....