2007 Mazdaspeed 3 and Mazda 3 (refresh)

[MikeMike]

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Refreshed 2007 Mazda3 unveiled

New York, New York - Mazda unveiled an updated and revised version of the Mazda3 and Mazda3 Sport at the 2006 Greater New York International Auto Show. The Mazda3 is the company's best-selling vehicle in North America.

Both the Mazda3 (sedan) and Mazda3 Sport (hatchback) have a more athletic look. Common features for both the Mazda3 GT trim and Mazda3 Sport include a body-colour front grille and a redesigned front bumper with square fog lamps. The Mazda3 GT now employs LED Hanabi-style lights for the rear combination lamps. In addition, 16- and 17-inch aluminum alloy wheels on both models have been redesigned.

Inside, both the Mazda3 and Mazda3 Sport now have upgraded audio systems with auxiliary audio input and 12-volt power outlets standard for all models. For occupant protection, front dual airbags, side airbags and side curtain airbags are standard.

2007 Mazdaspeed3 makes N.A. debut

New York, New York - The new Mazdaspeed3, which made its world premiere at the 2006 Geneva International Motor Show, made its North American debut at the New York International Auto Show.

With its compact, lightweight body and horsepower targeted to exceed 250 HP from its turbocharged 2.3-litre DISI (Direct Injection Spark Ignition) four-cylinder engine, the Mazdaspeed3 will be one of the highest performance sports compacts with front-wheel drive (FWD) on the road.

The 2007 Mazdaspeed3 will also feature a six-speed manual transmission, four-wheel disc brakes with ABS, and a tuned suspension. It will arrive in Canadian dealerships this Summer.

 

[AmdEmAll]

FWD

 

[Horus]

Why, oh why can't they make it AWD? Do they realize how fast it would sell?

 

[NutBucket]

Originally posted by: AmdEmAll
FWD

FTL

 

[EvilYoda]

man what a hot hatch Q!)...the Mazdaspeed 3 is gorgeous. Granted, it's only a matter of time until one tries revving at me...<sigh>

 

[bootymac]

Originally posted by: Horus
Why, oh why can't they make it AWD? Do they realize how fast it would sell?

Because the Mazdaspeed 6 is AWD

 

[Vic]

Too bad the MS3 is FWD. Otherwise, I'd say it's the hottest hatch I've seen in quite some time.

 

[xSkyDrAx]

Damn that mazdaspeed3 hatch looks HOT! Damn I wish I was getting that.

 

[MikeMike]

soo hot

 

[JDrake]

How is that hot? It's just like a normal, standard, stereotypical car

 

[Tommouse]

I thought right around 200hp was the max amount of power a FWD car could really "use". In the sense of flooring it and still being able to get off the line without tooooo much wheel spin. I am also wondering why its not AWD.

 

[GTaudiophile]

Nice improvements. I am still quite happy with my 2005.

 

[randomlinh]

Originally posted by: Tommouse
I thought right around 200hp was the max amount of power a FWD car could really "use". In the sense of flooring it and still being able to get off the line without tooooo much wheel spin. I am also wondering why its not AWD.

as stated before, it would chew up their mazdaspeed6 sales most likely. but yes, 280 ft/lbs of torque on FWD will be interesting, even w/ LSD.

 

[thirdeye]

WTF is up with the hideous MS wheels, they're wretched on the MS6 and certainly still ugly in the slight variant on the MS3

 

[LeiZaK]

Originally posted by: Tommouse
I thought right around 200hp was the max amount of power a FWD car could really "use". In the sense of flooring it and still being able to get off the line without tooooo much wheel spin. I am also wondering why its not AWD.

They limited the hp in first gear to around 230 to reduce the tendency to wheel spin.

 

[LeiZaK]

Originally posted by: GTaudiophile
Nice improvements. I am still quite happy with my 2005.

I'm planning on trading in my 2005 for one of these.

 

[TheAudit]

I like that red hatchback.