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Old 10-08-2008 | 10:08 PM
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Exclamation All New Mazda 3 Official Shots. To Debut at LA Auto Show

Well, here is it ladies and gentlemen, the all new Mazda 3. After all the speculation surrounding the final design of the car- and many photoshop attempts - the real thing is here...So, will the real 3, please stand up...






Old 10-08-2008 | 10:10 PM
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New Mazda 3 to debut at LA Auto Show



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Every element of the all-new Mazda3 has been developed for heightened exhilaration, with a more refined sporty ride, top class fuel economy and quietness. Environmental and safety features, based on Mazda’s long-term “Sustainable Zoom-Zoom” vision, aim to achieve a balance with fun-to-drive. Add in a new expressive face and Mazda’s dynamic design elements, and the all-new Mazda3 is everything a driver could ask for in a sports compact.
I must say, I really like the look of this one, minus the tacky tail lights. Looks like the "flow" elements are starting to sink in.
Old 10-08-2008 | 10:27 PM
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Nice find, don't mind it at all but I'm not a fan of all the plastic on the front end.
Old 10-08-2008 | 10:34 PM
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looks good i like it!
Old 10-08-2008 | 10:39 PM
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Yeah I think Mazda is one of the only, if not the only, car co. that has progressively better looking designs coming in the next couple years. Everyone else's designs are getting worse...
Old 10-08-2008 | 10:44 PM
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Nice! This better not be a euro-only design.
Old 10-08-2008 | 10:49 PM
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nice job mazda!
Old 10-08-2008 | 10:55 PM
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i still like the mazda 3, but i don't like the new front fascia design mazda has going. then again i don't like the new 8 design either.
Old 10-08-2008 | 10:59 PM
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I love it! I love the new 8 design, the new 6 and now the new 3....the mx-5 is a meh.
Old 10-08-2008 | 11:23 PM
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This is why i LOVE Mazda

Compare this new Mazda3 to Corolla, SENTRA?!?!, Civic..... WOw this new 3 is SEXY!

Since hte Mazda3 is a global car, we'll get this too!!
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Old 10-08-2008 | 11:23 PM
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Looks good. Any pics of the hatch?
Old 10-08-2008 | 11:32 PM
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i wanna see the hatch too!
Old 10-08-2008 | 11:53 PM
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Yep, this is the one for the WORLD market which includes the US..

You can see the Mazda 6 in the Rear end and some 6 and RX-8 in the front..

Notice the DUAL Rear exhausts!

Looks much better than the Spy Shots a few weeks back..

Go Marrrzda!!
Old 10-08-2008 | 11:54 PM
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BTW What is the rear Right Trunk Badge say?


2.5 or 2.3 or??


Or could it be 2.S .... for SISS Smart Idle Stop System?

The Rear Fin on the Roof like BMW is for Antenna? or What ?

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Old 10-08-2008 | 11:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Nick R
Nice find, don't mind it at all but I'm not a fan of all the plastic on the front end.

Every Mazda of the past 15 years or so have had all plastic front ends, like most cars these days...
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Its 2.5

I would eliminate the possibilities for 2.S, since no one would get what it means.
The rear fin should be an antenna, Mazda doesnt like glass printed antenna for some reasons.
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I hope AWD option would be available, this will take aLL the sales from Toyota and Honda!
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Old 10-09-2008 | 12:10 AM
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Always been a fan of the 3...This looks really classy and sporty at the same time.

Now if only they brought the 2 here...No, I don't mean the Ford copy...I want the Mazda one!
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Pretty sexy lookin'
Old 10-09-2008 | 12:27 AM
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Where's the hatch and interior shots? The hatch has always been the Mazda 3 to get in my opinion.
Old 10-09-2008 | 12:56 AM
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it looks really nice, but there is no way they shaved 25% of the current 3s weight off.

it does not look like it weighs 2300lbs.
Old 10-09-2008 | 01:00 AM
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Reminds me of a mouse.
I like the rear. Looks good
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im a total rear guy.

i agree, the rear looks nice.
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Please, please, no stupid "American-only" Toyota ripoff version this time! Then again, 3 sales have been pretty strong, so that likely won't happen.
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it kinda looks like the new rx8 from the front


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