Mazdaspeed 3. Hatch or Sedan?

[altspace]

It's a test mule, not the production version.

 

[nate0123]

so what's the deal... FI? or just suspension mods?

 

[BC3I]

i think its both...

 

[ZumZumsGirl]

I like the sedan.. But then again I'm a girl and somehow the hatch just looks better with a guy driving it lol.

Kind of like the WRX.. Yet to see a girl driving one.

 

[wongpres]

wait, so they put 2 little dimples on the wheel spoke and that makes it mazdaspeed? (uhm)

Those pictures are just a test-mule. The rims in those pictures are 18's and may or may not be the final design for the vehicle itself. And to confirm, the Mazdaspeed3 will be hatch-only (no sedan version).

 

[nate0123]

Mazda engineers have been spotted around<?XML:NAMESPACE PREFIX = ST1 /><ST1:COUNTRY-REGION w:st="on"><ST1LACE w:st="on"> Germany</ST1LACE> </ST1:COUNTRY-REGION>'s Nurburgring race track with an enhanced version of their Mazda3 - an early prototype for the MazdaSpeed3. It appears that this prototype has a larger, more aggressive exhaust tip, but the real story is found up front.

The large makeshift hood scoop is clear proof that something special has been added to the engine - most likely a turbocharger given the recently turbocharged MazdaSpeed6. The MazdaSpeed6 turbocharges the 2.3-liter four-cylinder, resulting in 274 hp and 280 lb-ft of torque, which necessitated a switch to an AWD drivetrain.

Given its place in Mazda's pecking order, it would seem likely that this Mazda3 prototype has a turbocharged version of the 2.0-liter engine, putting horsepower at somewhere near the 235 range. With such power levels, a MazdaSpeed3 version would obviously benefit from all- wheel traction, but could also conceivably remain a front-driver.

We expect that more advanced MazdaSpeed3 prototypes will display revised sheetmetal, with a more aggressive front fascia and a properly integrated hood bulge to accommodate the turbocharger.

 

[ZoomVT]

where is it confirmed the mazdaspeed 3 is hatch only? link? official documents? anything?
i just ask cause it would be a real bummer for me.

 

[nate0123]

I wonder if they needed the extra clearance provided by the hatch's higher hood?

 

[altspace]

Those pictures are just a test-mule. The rims in those pictures are 18's and may or may not be the final design for the vehicle itself. And to confirm, the Mazdaspeed3 will be hatch-only (no sedan version).

Um, That's what I said....hehe.

 

[altspace]

Heh....I read the same article.

 

[J dragon]

If it's gonna be a hatch I will say **** that s***..I'll be getting the Mazdaspeed 6 instead thank you sir

 

[JOS3]

im glad the ms3 is a hatch because the hatch looks so much better than the sedan.

 

[nautical2086]

sedan by far, sedan looks way better than the "hatch". I'm upset with the ms3, not only are they using the 2.0 they are also using the wagon, I mean "hatch" model.

 

[JOS3]

to each his own. the 3 sedan looks too bland for me. it doesnt have the curves or look as sporty as the hatch does.

 

[nautical2086]

looks just as if not sportier than the "hatch" with the spoiler, the S model that is.

 

[ced381]

i dont know where you guys found that the mspeed3 will be hatch, but you're wrong! i'm working for mazda canada and we had a meeting about the next mazda cars and it's confirmed; the north american mspeed3 will be sedan. your probably talking about the japanese mspeed3 (the japanese ms3 is hatch) but here, i will be sedan! sorry for the hatch lovers!(bang)

 

[goldwing2000]

i dont know where you guy found that the mspeed3 will be a hatch but you're wrong! i'm working for mazda canada and we had a meeting about the next mazda cars and it's confirmed; the north american mspeed3 will be sedan. you guys probably found it on the japanese site of mspeed (the japanese ms3 is hatch) but here, i will be sedan! sorry for the hatch lovers!

No offense or anything but with exactly one post on this forum you have about zero credibility.

I'll trust what I hear from wongpres.

 

[ced381]

up to you! see you later in front of a sedan mspeed3!

edit: for the "one post" thing, i discovered this forum yesterday so of course it's my only post!

 

[ZoomVT]

lol...
but i want to believe him. if its a hatch i'll have to move on to a different car... :'(

 

[goldwing2000]

up to you! see you later in front of a sedan mspeed3!

edit: for the "one post" thing, i discovered this forum yesterday so of course it's my only post!

So you want us to believe that Mazda has completely changed their minds since this post on October 1st?

And to confirm, the Mazdaspeed3 will be hatch-only (no sedan version).

Do you offer anything as proof or just expect us to take your word for it? News releases? Pictures? Memos? Anything?