2004 Mazda3 **Updated 1/24** MazdaSpeed3...200-240HP, possibly AWD :)

[NFS4]

http://www.thecarconnection.com/index.asp?article=6380&sid=180&n=157

Go here for pics of the sedan:

http://chat.autoweek.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=3551

The sedan is off the hook. Definitely would pick it over a Corolla, Civic or Sentra.



**Updated 9/30**
http://autoweek.com/cat_content.mv?port_code=autoweek&cat_code=reviews&loc_code=index&content_code=02067768



**Updated 11/3**
http://www.thecarconnection.com/index.asp?article=6574&sid=175&n=156



**Updated 11/6**
http://www.edmunds.com/new/2004/mazda/3/100364240/review.html?tid=edmunds.h..reviews..2.*



**Updated 11/9**
Official Website



**Updated 11/12**
Flashy and fun Mazda3 flirts with the hip crowd



**Updated 11/21**
http://autoweek.com/cat_content.mv?port_code=autoweek&cat_code=carnews&loc_code=index&content_code=00314383



**Updated 11/28**
Mazda 3: A lot of refinement in a small package


**Updated 12/1**

C&D Road Test

http://www.mazda3forums.com/viewtopic.php?t=569


In-depth article

http://www.triplezoom.com/news/publish/article_55.shtml


**Updated 12/3**

Real-World Driving Impressions
http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=1135811


**Updated 1/3** Tuner Mazda 3s's

http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=1171668&page=1

**Updated 1/8** MazdaSpeed3...200-240HP, possibly AWD

By early 2005, performance junkies can expect a turbocharged Mazdaspeed 3 sports compact that should pump out at least 200 horsepower (or up to 240, if Mazda decides to offer an all-wheel-drive version). The hotted-up 3 should be followed by Mazdaspeed's take on the mid-size 6.

http://money.cnn.com/2003/12/22/pf/autos/mag0401_mazdaspeed_miata/index.htm

 

[Zim Hosein]

I like the flip-up screen on the dashboard

Thanks NFS4 :beer:

 

[Ranger X]

Looks great.

 

[LAUST]

I'll take a more reliable Honda or Toyo... I'd never get a FordZda car

it does look nice, but looks are only fender deep

 

[Turkish]

Good job Mazda designers!

 

[Tetsuo]

Awesome, I like it

 

[BigSmooth]

Here's another review.

 

[bernse]

Sharp looking car!

 

[Kevin]

Looks a little like my 6...

 

[SpiderX]

I totally like the Sedan. Dang

 

[EvilYoda]

and when is this hitting showrooms? I'm going to be looking for a car in a few months, and currently the 9-3 is at the top of my list...but then I also like the new Accord and 6, along with the future 9-2 (when's that hitting, too?)

Agh, decisions.

 

[BigSmooth]

There are a couple of wallpapers on the UK site.

 

[RossMAN]

That looks badass for an "entry level" car.

Will this most likely be as reliable as Civic/Corolla have been?

 

[BigSmooth]

Originally posted by: RossMAN
That looks badass for an "entry level" car.

Will this most likely be as reliable as Civic/Corolla have been?

There's really no way to answer that question since this is a new model on an entirely new platform. However, small Mazdas have been fairly reliable in the past, so the best answer is "probably".

 

[RossMAN]

Originally posted by: BigSmooth

Originally posted by: RossMAN
That looks badass for an "entry level" car.

Will this most likely be as reliable as Civic/Corolla have been?

There's really no way to answer that question since this is a new model on an entirely new platform. However, small Mazdas have been fairly reliable in the past, so the best answer is "probably".

Ok thanks, wasn't sure if this was built on the Protege platform or not.

 

[N8Magic]

As much as I love hatchbacks, I personally think the sedan looks waaaaaaaaaaaay better than the hatch.

There's something too Pontiac-ish about it.

 

[NFS4]

Originally posted by: N8Magic
As much as I love hatchbacks, I personally think the sedan looks waaaaaaaaaaaay better than the hatch.

There's something too Pontiac-ish about it.

Pontiac-ish??? The Mazda3 hatch looks like a Nissan Murano from the front doors back.

 

[geno]

Pros - Mazdas lineup looks sick, definitely breaking the mold compared to other japanese automakers. Compare the looks of this 3 to say, a new Civic. The Civic is a joke compared to this. Awesome bodywork, Mazda

Cons - The cars are starting to look the same The sedan looks like a smaller 6, And the 6 shares many similarities with the RX8 (which isn't that bad honestly). I hope Mazda doesn't make all of their cars with the same style head and tail lights...

 

[N8Magic]

Originally posted by: NFS4

Originally posted by: N8Magic
As much as I love hatchbacks, I personally think the sedan looks waaaaaaaaaaaay better than the hatch.

There's something too Pontiac-ish about it.

Pontiac-ish??? The Mazda3 hatch looks like a Nissan Murano from the front doors back.

The overall shape also resembles a Pontiac Vibe.

 

[BigSmooth]

Originally posted by: RossMAN

Originally posted by: BigSmooth

Originally posted by: RossMAN
That looks badass for an "entry level" car.

Will this most likely be as reliable as Civic/Corolla have been?

There's really no way to answer that question since this is a new model on an entirely new platform. However, small Mazdas have been fairly reliable in the past, so the best answer is "probably".

Ok thanks, wasn't sure if this was built on the Protege platform or not.

Right, because that would have required actually reading the article. :evil:

 

[cliftonite]

Man that sedan looks really nice.

 

[TubStain]

I might be tempted to sell my 2002 protege for this...

dammit... I want it so bad... 2.3L, 160HP on a five speed compact....droooooll....

 

[Thegonagle]

I like it. My new-to-me 2001 Protege ES has made me a Mazda fan all over again. I've also had an 84' GLC (slow but good handling made it fun for me at 18-19) and an '87 626 Turbo (pretty quick, big tires and fat sway bars made it handle pretty well, the Saab-style 5-door fastback body made it almost as useful as a wagon).

 

[RossMAN]

Originally posted by: BigSmooth

Originally posted by: RossMAN

Originally posted by: BigSmooth

Originally posted by: RossMAN
That looks badass for an "entry level" car.

Will this most likely be as reliable as Civic/Corolla have been?

There's really no way to answer that question since this is a new model on an entirely new platform. However, small Mazdas have been fairly reliable in the past, so the best answer is "probably".

Ok thanks, wasn't sure if this was built on the Protege platform or not.

Right, because that would have required actually reading the article. :evil:

Exactly!

 

[DuallyX]

Originally posted by: N8Magic

Originally posted by: NFS4

Originally posted by: N8Magic
As much as I love hatchbacks, I personally think the sedan looks waaaaaaaaaaaay better than the hatch.

There's something too Pontiac-ish about it.

Pontiac-ish??? The Mazda3 hatch looks like a Nissan Murano from the front doors back.

The overall shape also resembles a Pontiac Vibe.

You say that like it's a bad thing.
<--- loves vibe.