First Look at 2010 Speed 3

[SubieKiller3]

i visit the mazdaspeed dealer every so often trying to see if they have a 2010 in the showroom but i haven't seen one yet. apparently there are ppl that like them because the dealers say that the ones coming in have already been sold (due to pre-ordering by customers)

yep, and there are lots of people out there with bad taste, lol.

I agree with the OP. pretty much everything about this car is fugly. but you know that there's a lot of people that probably dont care what it looks like considering the motor and performance of the car definately makes up for the looks.(cool)

 

[ohioan]

For those who haven't seen it:

...reminds me of the european focus RS, which I think is pretty cool

I honestly don't think that the lancer isn't that bad either. I like how it seems the US is trying to get more hatches over here!

I don't think that the new MS3 is too bad. I'd roll one. But would pefer mine. The interior is supposed to kick ass though.


I'm about the sleeper look.

 

[ohioan]

sorry for the massive pic.

Can it be shrunk?

EDIT: I'll change it out with another...

 

[ohioan]

You know what? Now that I'm looking at that second picture of the lancer, I don't like it. The first isn't bad and I'm almost positive I've seen one in one of the motor treand mag's or something and didn't mind it. But that second picture of the black one really doesn't tickle my pickle if ya know what I mean...

 

[wlaquerre]

For those who haven't seen it:

(notcool)
Not a fan at all!

 

[CBlueMS3]

I'm still not convinced. For my personal tastes, I'm hoping black can look good to me.

I do not like the body color matching rear fascia. the lower half should be flat black like the current MS3.

 

[Stotrupp]

I have a 08' MS3 and test drove the new 10' and left impressed. It looks a lot better in real life and drives much like the current GEN only the power builds more progressively/ linear. The shifter is improved in that it’s positioned a bit farter up and a tad higher, it has a very solid and direct feel when going through the gears. The clutch is lighter and easier to engage, I really liked it. Interior is very nice, has great seats and there’s a ton of features standard. The integrated navigation unit is neat and the rest of the gauges are top notch. Overall it’s still a great car for the money and doesn’t look half bad if you’re open minded and can see pass all the smiley face BS people keep talking about.

 

[RODSCALIP5]

I'm wondering if the 1st gen seats could be swapped into the 2nd gen with no issues.....

 

[BlueWagon]

Time for a Mazdaspeed 3 sedan.

 

[shaneS]

Time for a Mazdaspeed 3 sedan.

not for gen 2

The evo hatch would look way better if the top of the hatch was pushed back, creating a more vertical rear end

 

[ViPeR689]

The Evo hatch looks like a full-blown family wagon to me.

 

[oaklandopen]

The evo hatch would look way better if the top of the hatch was pushed back, creating a more vertical rear end

i can agree with that

 

[Kain]

i can agree with that

+1. If the Evo X wagon had the same profile as the Evo IX wagon, I'd rock one right now.

 

[Sport6]

+1. If the Evo X wagon had the same profile as the Evo IX wagon, I'd rock one right now.

I was never a fan of the super tall tail lights on them, but over its a sweet car.

 

[irnbru83]

They steal that backend from Volvo?

 

[Huligan]

They steal that backend from early 1990s Volvo?

fixt

 

[mckraut]

When I was out for lunch today I noticed this on the lot where I bought my '07 MS3. Took some phone pics for everyone.

 

[Tyrdstorm]

I love the grey.

 

[squidmotion]

ruined.... so sad.

 

[kneedragger241]

When I was out for lunch today I noticed this on the lot where I bought my '07 MS3. Took some phone pics for everyone.

It doesn't look "as bad" in that colour.

My thoughts:
"Mouth" - FAIL
Spoiler - Win
Tail lights - FAIL
Wheels - Win
Hood scoop - Win
Inerior "gadgets" - Win
Colour matched rear fascia - FAIL
Dual exhaust with small tips - FAIL
Seats - FAIL
More weight - FAIL
More $$$ - FAIL
Same power as previous generation - FAIL

I wish there was more to like. (nervous)