some new pics

[Natey]

It's laughing at us.

ALL YOUR P5 ARE BELONG TO US...

 

[3forme]

I personally see no problem if it looks similar to a Jetta. Which is a great car. IMHO.

 

[NRRfrogmanP5]

interior looks like a very cheap attempt to put the msp interior in it...and the gauges look like the matrix/vibe..not sure witch one..and those tail light remind me of the evo8 for some reason...i think this car had good intentions but iunno somethin just went wrong...im glad i got my p5!

 

[azeli73]

I was thinking more Cavalier

The sedan is sick, can't say the same for the 5-door. The advertising screams volkswagen:

I totally agree. The front grill ruins it.

It's laughing at us.
http://www.autoweek.nl/images/Articles/1825/m3-1.jpg
ALL YOUR P5 ARE BELONG TO US...

 

[3forme]

I think the front grill looks very similar to the Toyota Yaris T sport which I dig.

 

[AZDriftR]

if u look at the 3 close it has some of all mazdas cars in it (except miata) the 6 grill, 6dash, 6 motor, 6 shift knob, rx8 rear lights, rx8 wheels, msp looking seats. like the sedan not sure about the 5 door or the 2.3 engine, which if is the same as the 6 motor is an american ,motor that is manufactured in mexico. ill keep my 2.0 liter

 

[gib]

Funny comments! I guess beauty lies in the eyes of the beholder, because for my part, I think both the sedan and the hatch looks great and are a great improvement compare to corolla, Civic, golf, sentra...

 

[B.L. Zebop]

However, don't forget that the current Golf and Jetta are finally done. The Golf will be replaced this fall/winter and the Jetta will likely be shortly thereafter (it always takes VW a tick longer with the Jetta).

 

[SpicyMchaggis]

i smell headlight conversion for me

 

[RaiderMS3]

The wagon exterior looks like a marriage between a Pontiac Vibe and Nissan Murano. Unfortunately for us, they are both butt-ugly. I love the MP5 much better, but everyone has their own opinions.

 

[gib]

I read the comments on many forums about the MZ3, and those that don't like it are mostly P5 owners. ummmmmmm!!!

 

[clownphish]

Damn, the 3 really is growing on me.... Got 5 more years before the P5 is goes anywhere though. More time for improvements, in my book!

 

[matallama]

As a P5 owner, I don't hate the hatch version of the 3, at leat not yet. The crease that Razor mentions does kind of bother me, but I want to see one in person. The sedan on the other hand, looks great IMO.

 

[Newf]

I like the sedan, but the base hatch isn't that great. And I hate the seats and the stereo setup. I think it's going to look great in the higher models with nice wheels and some skirts, but in it's base form it'll look like nothing....just like the 6 does.

...really hate those seats...cheap cheap cheap

 

[tonkabui]

if you squint really hard, it looks like a p5 with a retarded rear pillar window. that thing still bothers me. it should have followed the lines of the car. oh well. and that bulging crease does make it look a little silly. but overall, i think it's not THAT bad.

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i think it should have looked something more like this, with a spoiler of course:

ok, here it is with the spoiler sort of. sorry, the pic is real small and i didn't want to fudge with it for too long.

now lowered.

 

[sukegirl_Mp3]

do you think if this car is going to be a limited production...I have to start saving hehe..

 

[charles]

do you think if this car is going to be a limited production...I have to start saving hehe..

No, the 3 is a regular production car (sucessor to the Protege) -- however, don't rule out a special edition Mazdaspeed 3

 

[bazooka joe]

i see a lot of 6 and 8 influence. i like it ok, but our car is different and i think unique. i'm sticking with the 5!!