What's new for 2006

[Jim Frye]

I think I may be in the market for a '06 Mazda3 5 door to replace my '97 Civic EX Coupe. I have heard the rumor of the 5 spd auto and was wondering what else may be in the wind. I grilled the local Mazda sales guy (the one I bought our '03 P5 from), but all he knew was that there would be new package options and there were to be models within the product line. He thought the 5 door would be available in base, touring, or sport editions (kinda like the PT Cruiser), but he didn't know details. I realize he's focused on getting rid of the '05s parked outside, so I wasn't surprised that he was thin on '06 knowledge. Heard anything about '06s?

 

[RenzoMSP]

Why an auto?

 

[wongpres]

Info can be found on this thread (pg. 1 Canada, pg. 2 USA):

http://www.msprotege.com/forum/showthread.php?t=106501

 

[Viking3]

my car is with the 06 changes here in scandinavia, nothing to talk about, switchblade keys and hmm no more i think..

 

[daudi81]

I've got an 06 S sedan that is pretty loaded. It's got leather/heated seats, climate control, rain sensors, air bags galore, sunroof and a bunch of other goodies. From what I've read the major changes are in the climate control. Oh and it's a 5speed.