MS3@ Geneva 06.

[ZoomZoomH]

even a proper HOODSCOOP would've worked better than that cooling duct setup... would make the hood way less buldgy, save for the scoop...

 

[ChopstickHero]

oh and it better has LSD standard, otherwise it's crap

i think there will be an LSD included.... whether or not it breaks is another issue.. haha

 

[eting_pro5]

Wait it has a Direct injection head from the MS6? MZR DISI...sounds expensive but fantastic for gas milage!

Since the direct-injection turbo four is going into the Mazdaspeed 6, CX-7 and now the Mazdaspeed 3, it's not really pricey. Consider how many engines this is going into worldwide and remember those basic economics. The more you build, the less they cost.

 

[chuyler1]

Not bad. I was curious about whether they would go hatch or sedan.

 

[Newf]

one of the biggest complaints I had about the original 3 hatch was the hood. It's "shoulders" were too high. I like the sedans better.


This ain't helping one bit.

 

[jflo]

i like the front bumper a lot

and that's it.

Guess they had MS6 wheels left over huh


Props to finding the info man! Those interested in the hatch will surely enjoy this.

uhh i don't know if you noticed, but those AREN'T MS6 wheels.

 

[RODSCALIP5]

Those MS3 wheels look pretty good.

 

[tunersteve]

As far as I can remember, I thought that direct injection was the next big thing for Mazda's engine lineup.

 

[Newf]

uhh i don't know if you noticed, but those AREN'T MS6 wheels.

Yeah I noticed that they are a little different. My comment was more of a general "bla" then anything. You have to admit, they are very very close. i think they could have done better. the average joe isn't going to see a difference unless the cars are side by side.

 

[ZoomVT]

finally some news.
it is kind of disappointing. I expected more, and i really want it a sedan. i do not like the hatch.
i guess thi sis good news for HiBoost, those of us that want a sedan will be just getting an aftermarket turbo kit.
i agree with newf, those wheels are really blah.
i am not psyched about this car as of right now, maybe it will grow on me.

 

[anarchistchiken]

Yeah those wheels are still pretty hideous.

So many good new cars coming out, between this, the new WRX with the 2.5, the new GTI... decisions decisions, lol.

 

[Newf]

the only way I'll be getting this car is if there is nothing else to get.

sad, but true. Was really hoping they do something to make the hatch more appealing. Was praying to the auto gods for a sedan version as well as awd.

Oh well, **** the auto gods. Let me down again.

 

[tunersteve]

We still have a bit of time before the official unveiling, there might be a sedan in the works.

 

[RODSCALIP5]

This is pretty funny, when the MSP came out, all of us P5 owners were complaining about Mazda not having an MSP5. Now the roles are reversed. The option for both would make this a hit. Subaru can do it, Mazda can do it too.

 

[GrandBelialKey]

sigh... i knew it wasn't going to be AWD....

(werd) I knew AWD was just wishful thinking...

 

[Newf]

This is pretty funny, when the MSP came out, all of us P5 owners were complaining about Mazda not having an MSP5. Now the roles are reversed. The option for both would make this a hit. Subaru can do it, Mazda can do it too.

EXACTLY!!!!

Why not

heck even honda now has a coupe/sedan. Why limit your consumer base even further???

 

[altspace]

High Res photos.

 

[RODSCALIP5]

EXACTLY!!!!

Why not

heck even honda now has a coupe/sedan. Why limit your consumer base even further???

And according to your poll it was almost even , send this out to MNA

http://www.msprotege.com/forum/showthread.php?t=58000&highlight=mazdaspeed+poll

 

[Rogue]

i will be all over one of these when they come out. I guess I need to start taking my car apart and selling it

 

[tsunami]

damn that front grill looks sick!! love it, would be great for a fmic for sure... ditch the tmic in a heart beat. the wheels don't look that bad imo... but to each his/her own. may wait on release date before i go installing all kinds of s*** on my 3s....