Spy Pics of the Mazda 3

[Drumm09]

At this point I have to say that I am not crazy about it. It is of course a spy picture and not the final item. Plus the face is covered. I don't know that I like the back. Any comments?

http://www.mazda6club.com/forums/read.php?TID=4795

 

[Newf]

not impressed.

Hopefully the us car gets a new fascia or something

 

[chuyler1]

so it will be a 4 door? I thought it was only going to be 2.

 

[KYREDP5]

I just hope it will handle as well or (preferabley) better than the current Protege.

 

[TexP5]

Generic Japanes small car circa 2003. Somewhat disappointing

 

[tonkabui]

i'm just glad they are reconsidering the rear quarter glass. i didn't dig the nissan murano look at all. hopefully it will still resemble the protege. also, that thing needs larger side sills. it looks like a minivan in its current form. oh yeah... please let them install a rear spoiler.

 

[bcbadboy]

I don't like the way it looks at all.

 

[chuyler1]

Like I said in a previous thread...once a manufacturer gets something right....they jump to a new platform and screw themselves over.

 

[KYREDP5]

so it will be a 4 door? I thought it was only going to be 2.

Supposed to be available in 3, 4, and 5 door versions.

 

[Drumm09]

I don't like it either..... It just looks plain and simple. I liked the MX Sportiv but I am note sure about this one. It needs a spoiler or some ground effect or something. However, keep in mind that this is a Spy pic and not the final product. I have faith that it will handle as well or better than the current Pro. I am sure Mazda realizes that it's handling is what sets them apart. Now if they can only finalize the exterior.

I can't wait to see the sedan verion of the 3

 

[Captain KRM P5]

i also think that the MX Sportif looked better. Oh well, still a notch better looking than the paper mache focus and bulbous Neon

 

[Heathen23]

the body lines, gaps, and styling says Focus to me. It looks slapped together. I hope to got that is not the reality of this car but I fear that ford has dug it's claws into this one and it's going to be a focus with a flying m slapped on the hood.

 

[markleung]

I can tell u all... I love my P5 more then the mazda 3 now... it looks no good..... it kinda look like the Suzuki........ damn!!!!!

Peace

 

[Antoine]

Mazda!!!...I know your eyes/spies are aware of this site...You have something new and fresh with the MX Sportif...Don't water it down!

I could see the MX looking sweet with a bit of tasteful tuner parts...sort of the like the vw gti vibe but better looking and WE ALL KNOW BETTER HANDLING!

In any case the Mazda 3 owners have a home here. I'm sure whatever the final look is...most will like it over time.

 

[Alberteaux]

eh.

 

[nate0123]

Those headlights are straight off a new Camry SE

 

[wannabe]

well theres a picture on the mazda website now, doesnt look as bad:

and

 

[Newf]

we aren't supposed to get the hatch until late 2004 aren't we? So why show that?

Where's the sedan? That's coming first.

 

[Micah]

Maybe Wings West will create a body kit with wood panels for the sides?

 

[Newf]

ouch