2016 Mazdaspeed3

[ceric]

http://www.carbuzz.com/news/2014/5/21/2016-Mazda3-MPS-Could-Feature-AWD-and-295HP-7720461/

2016 Mazda3 MPS Could Feature AWD and 295HP Mazda Rumors Japan Rendering Hot Hatch Will take on the VW Golf GTI and Ford Focus ST. According to a recent report published in Japanese car magazine Holiday Auto, Mazda is working hard to release the new Mazda3’s MPS (or Mazdaspeed) version within the next couple of years. The Japanese hot-hatch is expected to feature an all-wheel drive platform, producing 295 horsepower from its SKYACTIC-G turbo gasoline engine. This report lays previous rumors – claiming that the next Mazdaspeed3 would be powered by a diesel – to rest.

Battling rivals like the Honda Civic Type R, VW Golf GTI and Ford Focus ST, the SKYACTIV-G engine will offer high-performance output coupled with low emissions with the use of a turbocharger. According to the Japanese report, previous issues of mating the SKYACTIV engine with turbocharged power have already been smoothed out by Mazda. The engine will be coupled to an all-wheel drive setup via a six-speed manual transmission. The Japanese magazine also offered a rendering of how this model could look. -

 

[10spokess]

I would love for that car to be here in less than a year!

 

[mazdadude]

http://www.carbuzz.com/news/2014/5/21/2016-Mazda3-MPS-Could-Feature-AWD-and-295HP-7720461/

2016 Mazda3 MPS Could Feature AWD and 295HP Mazda Rumors Japan Rendering Hot Hatch Will take on the VW Golf GTI and Ford Focus ST. According to a recent report published in Japanese car magazine Holiday Auto, Mazda is working hard to release the new Mazda3s MPS (or Mazdaspeed) version within the next couple of years. The Japanese hot-hatch is expected to feature an all-wheel drive platform, producing 295 horsepower from its SKYACTIC-G turbo gasoline engine. This report lays previous rumors claiming that the next Mazdaspeed3 would be powered by a diesel to rest.

Battling rivals like the Honda Civic Type R, VW Golf GTI and Ford Focus ST, the SKYACTIV-G engine will offer high-performance output coupled with low emissions with the use of a turbocharger. According to the Japanese report, previous issues of mating the SKYACTIV engine with turbocharged power have already been smoothed out by Mazda. The engine will be coupled to an all-wheel drive setup via a six-speed manual transmission. The Japanese magazine also offered a rendering of how this model could look. -

(wow)

Great news!

However, I think the dual nostril scoop is awful looking! (puke)

 

[kenji815]

that's photoshop picture it's not confirmed

 

[Perro del Sol]

Speculation @ Best! Until Mazda says it's a go, I would not put stock in any of this crap!

 

[ceric]

A turbo-2.5G is a logical choice to have in Mazda arsenal.
Mazda needs an engine that can generate 250-300hp and produce 300+ft-lb of torque w/o lowering down the MPG too much.
CX9 and Speeds can use such an engine.

 

[herBs]

If you want a car to have those sort of specs, the MPG will be out the door even with the Skyactiv technology assuming you won't be driving it like a grandma. Cars with specs like those, make you know they want to be driven a certain way. To not decrease the MPG, will take a few more years of innovative technology.