Mazda is thinking: MPS 3
11-25-2004, 07:38 PM
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Mazda is thinking: MPS 3
Seen the article in the new Carguide from Melbourne's Herald Sun today?
They have an article about the MPS 3. Mazda is keen on introducing the MPS version of Mazda 3 to boost up the already sold out base models. Why?
Anyway they have no concrete plan yet but it will be similar to the MPS 6 set up with Turbo and 4WD.
If it is anywhere near the 190kW and weight less than 1400kg (not proven yet). I then think it is a better money spent than the Renault Clio V6 (which is literally a HOT hatch with the MR engine behind your back :p).
They have an article about the MPS 3. Mazda is keen on introducing the MPS version of Mazda 3 to boost up the already sold out base models. Why?
Anyway they have no concrete plan yet but it will be similar to the MPS 6 set up with Turbo and 4WD.
If it is anywhere near the 190kW and weight less than 1400kg (not proven yet). I then think it is a better money spent than the Renault Clio V6 (which is literally a HOT hatch with the MR engine behind your back :p).
for 18,000 quids!
11-27-2004, 03:50 PM
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MPS 6 I remember was listed as 20000 quids, and about mid 50K in Australia.
So for 18000 quids...
it is potentionally a A$50K hot hatch with say a detuned, say 160 kW, and 4WD Mazda 3
So for 18000 quids...
it is potentionally a A$50K hot hatch with say a detuned, say 160 kW, and 4WD Mazda 3
11-27-2004, 06:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Rasputin
Should be possible as the Focus/Mazda 3 platform supports AWD, as the Volvo V50 T5 AWD has already shown.
11-28-2004, 01:44 AM
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Originally Posted by timbo
I thought the Volvo S/V40 platform was the same as Focus/Mazda3??
11-29-2004, 12:04 AM
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Umm... there is no longer any such thing as a S50 or V40.
There used to be S40s and V40s. These were a model sharing thing with Mitsubishi for a Mistu that we didn't get in Oz.
The Volvo range now goes: S40, V50, S60, V70, S80, XC90
The S40 and V50 are the same basic platform and the S60 and V70 are the same basic platform. The S40/V50 are similar to the Focus/Mazda3.
Mazda would have to be pretty dumb not to do a MPS3, but I'd say it would have a 2.0L engine (or a seriously detuned 2.3), not the 2.3T from the MPS6.
The advantage of a 2.0 would be that it met WRC regulations
There used to be S40s and V40s. These were a model sharing thing with Mitsubishi for a Mistu that we didn't get in Oz.
The Volvo range now goes: S40, V50, S60, V70, S80, XC90
The S40 and V50 are the same basic platform and the S60 and V70 are the same basic platform. The S40/V50 are similar to the Focus/Mazda3.
Mazda would have to be pretty dumb not to do a MPS3, but I'd say it would have a 2.0L engine (or a seriously detuned 2.3), not the 2.3T from the MPS6.
The advantage of a 2.0 would be that it met WRC regulations
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