** OFFICIAL 2010 mazda 3 pics **

[skylar2ups]

I thought the 6 hatch was ugly and stupid while the wagon was good looking and functionally great.

The wagon in the picture I posted did look great, but the base model wagon was ugly and I didn't like it in lighter colors, I love the new 6 wagon which we might NEVER see in the states. But I think the 6 hatch is the best looking minus the SPEED.

And the 5-door Mazda3 hatch is often called a wagon, but it's two hot to be called a wagon.

And Mazda doesn't really follow the hatch, wagon rules... what would the Mazda5 be called? It's closer to a wagon then a van, because it's so small and only holds 6 people, and it's basically a 3 under the redesigned body so is the 5 a Mazda3 wagon?

 

[nate0123]

I'd call it a microvan or a tall wagon.

 

[coolmazda5]

It is a grocery getter

My bad, I opened a can of worms. It is not considered a Mazda3 wagon, although shares a lot of things (crucial factors to buy the ones I own)....

According to:

Insurance: Wagon
US EPA: Minivan (2008, and something else for the 06, some weird acronym)
Europe: Space Wagon or MPV
Asia: MPV or MAV (Multi Activity Vehicle)

In summary: we'll never know, LOL

OK, back on topic. Found this pic, with smaller wheels (16in?) and no fogs, looks interesting:

 

[AWmustang]

2010 Mazda 3 Hatchback Official Spy photos

I've never actually heard of a company releasing it's own spy photos, but that's what these supposedly are.

Looks like quite the wing on the back of the hatch.

http://www.motorcities.com/vehicle/08KKI344512712.html

 

[skylar2ups]

Thats really odd, but if the front is as jacked as the sedan... hmmm... I just really don't know if I like the new three!!!

 

[wongpres]

Merged with the other 2010 Mazda3 thread.

I've never actually heard of a company releasing it's own spy photos, but that's what these supposedly are.

Looks like quite the wing on the back of the hatch.

http://www.motorcities.com/vehicle/08KKI344512712.html

It's actually somewhat common for manufacturers to release spy photos - it spurs up interest. These particular photos were taken as part of a press preview in Iceland, and these photos were released about a month ago when the journalists wrote their articles of the test drive.

Thats really odd, but if the front is as jacked as the sedan... hmmm... I just really don't know if I like the new three!!!

The front of the 5-door is the same as the sedan. Rear taillight detail is different though. The 5-door's autoshow debut will be Dec. 3 at the Motor Show di Bologna.

 

[skylar2ups]

Yay for the merge!

And I knew that the front would be the same... it was just getting to the point of me calling it ugly... in a 'nice' sort of way.

 

[Shaz]

the NEW Mazda3 Hatch....will be unveiled next week

 

[Goldfish_GR]

Peugeot in the front, Subaru Impreza in the rear, and we have a "new" car....
However the interior looks good

 

[coondogg]

The rear of the hatch doesn't appear to be so bulky from that angle.

 

[BURNt SKiN]

i am def. sold on the interior...

 

[Qcpro5]

Not sure i'm likeing the new interior..

 

[skylar2ups]

I think if you mated the Matrix and Impreza it would birth the new 3.

 

[AWmustang]

How come the sedan gets dual exhaust but not the hatch? Or is this a Euro version with one of the smaller engines?

It doesn't say 2.5 on the back like the sedan.

 

[maestro]

going to give (2thumbs) on the interior and overall but a big (notcool) to that front end, good lord.
Hatches rule as allways.

 

[wongpres]

How come the sedan gets dual exhaust but not the hatch? Or is this a Euro version with one of the smaller engines?

It doesn't say 2.5 on the back like the sedan.

These 5-door images are Euro-spec, which does not get the 2.5l that N. America will get, hence the single exhaust. No need to feel sorry for Europe though, as they get a choice of 4 engines: 1.6l, 2.0l, 2.2l turbo diesel (low power), and 2.2l turbo diesel (high power).

N. America will also not get the headlight washers and rear sonar sensors as seen in these images.

 

[AWmustang]

Any word on pricing or when we can place an order. My lease is up in June.

 

[Mazda3]

Not sure i'm likeing the new interior..

You are in a very small minority with that opinion. The new interior is awesome, it's the best part of the car. Looks like the interior out of a $40k car.

 

[xboxlivemonkey]

the interior looks better then my brothers 335i , lol im serious

 

[skylar2ups]

the interior looks better then my brothers 335i , lol im serious

I think if it had the piano black trim ('08.5 - '09) I think it would look even better, but I think it looks really clean, A+ from me.