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[15min5k]

^ I def perfer the current ones interior for sure! The new one looks cheaper as someone already mentioned.

 

[Circle9]

Well, to think about it, they really shouldn't be cramming any more power to the wheels unless they at least made it RWD.

 

[eg6motion]

its a toyota matrix with a hood scoop....

 

[Circle9]

Is it possible that the hood scoop is functional?

 

[GoFast]

IMO any more power wouldn't necessarily make it more fun to drive every day. Not unless they work on the delivery to the pavement.

IMO, the interior is an improvement and an nice update. I like my current car, but the inside of the new one definitely makes it look updated.

I also don't mind the look of the new stock Speed wheels. If they are lower in lbs, I might just keep my eyes out for a set

I am with you on this one!! I really like the new interior!! The only thing i dont like is that goofy looking stereo arrangement. I never liked it in the rx-8, the mx-5 and now this.

 

[15min5k]

Well, to think about it, they really shouldn't be cramming any more power to the wheels unless they at least made it RWD.

Yes and it would be a hell of a lot more money. And I'll still probably get an EVO X over it as Mazda isn't too experienced with AWD. Being FWD 263hp/280ft/tq is almost too much to begin with. If you need more power just bolt on a few aftermarket pieces. IMO the more power you add to this thing the less balance it maintains along with spinning out too much and compromising reliability. Some ppl will never be satisfied. You got to think about what you're getting for about 24k

 

[Hank3]

I think the current interior is better than most cars in this segment with it's classy/updated looks. And the different textures mixed in is certainly a plus. The interior isn't leaps and bounds better, IMO. Some things look nice, but I wouldn't trade mine in just for it. Now my mind might change when the 2010 Speed3's interior is shown...although I don't expect it to be waaaay different. Probably tweaks and minors changes here and there to make it look sportier.

 

[boosted1]

Is it possible that the hood scoop is functional?

The hood scoop is for the TMIC, so it is fully functional.

 

[240ka]

Im hoping what happened with the new WRX and STI will happen with this car for me! At first I thought the WRX was the most hideous thing ever and now I kinda actually want one. So who knows. Im sure there will be a crap load of aftermarket options for the grille or bumper since everyone seems to hate it. The interior looks extremely cheap to me! Like it came out of a honda civic almost.

the new rex looks goodwith the right wheels,a dropand looks alot better in motion than it does when stationary.

new wrx is an ugly car no question but changes persona when on a track with dope rims

 

[Mazdaspeed2oo35]

Jesus Christ, that thing looks like a Puke, nasty if you ask me all around and inside. what a shame Mazda have killed another nice looking car.... Probably i'll get bash and kill by saying this but oh well is just my Opinion anyways The Mazdaspeed Protege looks millions of time better, with some descent amount of money on it the MSP have no competitor and that includes the MS3..

 

[Silver Ecstasy]

I can see why they are making the new speed 3 front end to look like that. Comes with the current trand and change in auto styling, tho it looks like s*** anyways.

We should all be happy the new one looks ugly as hell, It will help us want to keep our current car and not trade it in to get even further into debt. It's good justification to stay with the car we already have.

And, let's hope the same thing happens with our cars as it did with the STI. Demand sky-rocketed for the 05-07 sedan body style and resale value was amazing! I couldn't even find a used 07 STI for less than $26k! And that was with 40,000 miles!

 

[clos561]

that would be ****** sweet...and very possible

 

[TRDMS3]

Jesus Christ, that thing looks like a Puke, nasty if you ask me all around and inside. what a shame Mazda have killed another nice looking car.... Probably i'll get bash and kill by saying this but oh well is just my Opinion anyways The Mazdaspeed Protege looks millions of time better, with some descent amount of money on it the MSP have no competitor and that includes the MS3..

couldnt agree more, shameful design the new msp adopted.

Im hoping what happened with the new WRX and STI will happen with this car for me! At first I thought the WRX was the most hideous thing ever and now I kinda actually want one. So who knows. Im sure there will be a crap load of aftermarket options for the grille or bumper since everyone seems to hate it. The interior looks extremely cheap to me! Like it came out of a honda civic almost.

you know what, that's what I was thinking I even posted a pic of civic's interior, it looks exactly like it. 09 rex never appealed to me until now I prefer it more over the new msp. Who knows I might actually end up gettin one down the road. It sure is lookin better in my eyes more and more now...

Car&Driver:

Speed 3, Mazda has made the smile standard equipment, plastering it across the car’s front end. We’ll just have to learn to love it.

I know I wont...

 

[TRDMS3]

And, let's hope the same thing happens with our cars as it did with the STI. Demand sky-rocketed for the 05-07 sedan body style and resale value was amazing! I couldn't even find a used 07 STI for less than $26k! And that was with 40,000 miles!

guess mazda is also gonna learn (bowdown)

I can see why they are making the new speed 3 front end to look like that. Comes with the current trand and change in auto styling, tho it looks like s*** anyways.

We should all be happy the new one looks ugly as hell, It will help us want to keep our current car and not trade it in to get even further into debt. It's good justification to stay with the car we already have.

I even drove mine today feelin a tad more glad knowing the new model is nasty, my coworker even admitted you can be happy with ur for a few years now

 

[TheRealDefman]

Video of the new MSP

http://www.autoblog.com/2009/02/04/video-first-footage-of-2010-mazda3-mps/

 

[NCZ13]

Note: the MSP is not a MS3. Hes referring to the mazdaspeed protege.

when it comes down to it, cars cant keep the same designs even though they might look good. They have to evolve and flow with the rest of the lineup.

 

[clos561]

looks liek its gong to be tough to run a fmic on that car, bumper looks blocked off. That video sucks btw, i wanna see the interior of that car

 

[happy and angry]

^ I def perfer the current ones interior for sure! The new one looks cheaper as someone already mentioned.

I usually judge the quality of a car interior, which is an entirely tactile environment, based on a flat 2D image. Things like ergonomics and quality of materials are meaningless to me, because I think it looks cheap.

 

[p5sundevil]

the article states that the car wil have the same 2.3 liter engine, stats will be the same the car is just geting a make over, along with i-stop technology which is supposed to increase fuel economy

The article talks about the standard 3i getting the start/stop technology not the speed3.

As with a few others here I like the new front end, I think it will grow on me even more when we actually see the car in person(as photos like this can be very different from how it looks in person)

 

[15min5k]

I usually judge the quality of a car interior, which is an entirely tactile environment, based on a flat 2D image. Things like ergonomics and quality of materials are meaningless to me, because I think it looks cheap.

I find the ergonomics and quality of materials to be just fine in my 08 and don't require any better in that regard. And yeah based on all the photos I've seen thus far of the 10' I prefer my 08'. I'll check one out once they hit the dealership to see if my opinion changes. However, even if it did I'm not buying another MS3, not because I don't like them but because I'm going for an upgrade next time I purchase a car. I wouldn't exactly consider a 2010 MS3 much of an upgrade if any compared to the one I'm already driving.

P.S. Photo's of the (07-09) MS3 depicted a pretty accurate portrayal of what it actually looks like in person.