MS3@ Geneva 06.

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Finally, Mazda is debuting the MS3, but when will it come here :(

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Mazda3 MPS and Mazda Kabura to be Exhibited at the 2006 Geneva International Motor Show

HIROSHIMA, Japan, February 13, 2006--Mazda Motor Corporation will showcase the world premiere of the new high-performance Mazda3 MPS, as well as present the European debut of the Kabura concept vehicle, at the 76th annual Geneva International Motor Show to be held from Tuesday, 28 February through Sunday, 12 March 2006.

Joining them on the Mazda stand will be a Mazda5 Hydrogen RE Hybrid concept vehicle powered by a RENESIS rotary dual-fuel engine - that can use hydrogen or gasoline - and an electric motor, for both outstanding eco-friendliness and Zoom-Zoom driving pleasure.
The new, upgraded Mazda3 line up will be revealed at the Geneva Show as well.

Mazda will hold its press conference at the Mazda stand from 11:45 to 12:00 on Tuesday, 28 February 2006. Detailed information and photos will be made available at that time.

New Mazda3 MPS
The flagship of the Mazda3 range, the all-new Mazda3 MPS, will give sports-minded customers a double dose of Zoom-Zoom driving fun. Mazda3 MPS is the second model in the Mazda Performance Series, following the Mazda6 MPS launched in Europe a month ago. The car will be called Mazdaspeed Axela in Japan, Mazdaspeed3 in North America and, in other key regions including Europe, Australia and New Zealand, Mazda3 MPS.
Mazda looked to embody the three distinct attributes with the new vehicle: Driving Fun, Ownership Delight and Everyday User-Friendly Convenience. With its compact, lightweight body and substantial power generated by its 2.3L MZR DISI TURBO petrol engine, Mazda3 MPS is one of the most powerful high-performance sports compacts with front-wheel drive (FWD) on the road today.

The car's styling pursues a look of strength and solidity in a design that conveys its unmatched dynamic performance at a glance. Mazda3 MPS reflects Mazda's intention to continue delivering Zoom-Zoom in all its products.

Mazda Kabura
Mazda Kabura, which made its global debut at the North American International Auto Show in January 2006, continues the Zoom-Zoom tradition of delivering exhilarating sports cars, while stretching the bounds of interior versatility in radical directions. Designed to appeal to young customers and to support their lifestyles, Mazda Kabura combines the look and feel of an exotic sports car with practicality and affordability, and indicates a possible direction Mazda could take with an exciting compact sports coupe in the future.

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July production for Canada. Which would put it in Canadian dealers last week of August. The number I got from my Mazda Canada sources was 253 HP.
 
Mazda3 said:
July production for Canada. Which would put it in Canadian dealers last week of August. The number I got from my Mazda Canada sources was 253 HP.

So Hopefully the U.S. can expect to get it around that time. Too Bad it won't have AWD.
 
I fail to understand why everyone got so turned on to the idea that this thing would actually be released with AWD... I mean no offense it would be sweet but it would take a chip off of their MS6 sales if they had a car with almost equal HP and AWD that looked sportier and was cheaper...

FWD it is... let's not keep fooling ourselves... (deadhorse

Regardless I think the thing looks sweet. Makes me want one LOL (first)
 
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I fail to understand why everyone got so turned on to the idea that this thing would actually be released with AWD... I mean no offense it would be sweet but it would take a chip off of their MS6 sales if they had a car with almost equal HP and AWD that looked sportier and was cheaper...

FWD it is... let's not keep fooling ourselves... (deadhorse

Regardless I think the thing looks sweet. Makes me want one LOL (first)

I don't think an AWD version would cut into MS6 sales. Look at the WRX, STI and Legacy. MS6 and MS3 would be two different types of vehicles, much like the STI and Legacy. But like you said FWD it is, I've no problem with that.
 
OMG looks hot from the front. Dont like the hatch though. they should have gone with the sedan.

Still rather bubbly looking. I like the agressive look of the 6 but dont like how heavy it is.

Love the performance on this but dont like the look that much. But that front bumper change alot...looks wise.

I will have to see the interior. If its as nice as the 6 then it maybe time for a trade.
 
Wait it has a Direct injection head from the MS6? MZR DISI...sounds expensive but fantastic for gas milage!

i thought they were gonna ditch that DI head for cost. They must have VW and Audi in mind when they are promotoing this car. Cant let VW gold take all the credit with its FSI engine.

Europeans love hot hatches...i think it will do very well in Europe.
 
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.
 
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that hood is HUGE... looks like stupid TMIC with silly cooling duct through the front grille again... teh lose :(

oh and it better has LSD standard, otherwise it's crap
 
I don't know how many cars it's going to take, or how many bad car reviews, or how many service calls for MAzdaspeed owners etc until Mazda realizes to put a proper ******* intercooler on their cars!

ahh!
 
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