Mazda: Mazda3 News
#521
Moderator
Even if it does finally make an appearance, I would not expect it to be available on the Grand Touring trim. I am less keen on Mazda's word these days since they also have been promising the Mazda6 in the US as a wagon and with a diesel motor and neither has come to fruition just yet.
It wasn't a bad drive, but the little extra power & the lots of extra gadgets make me want the S.
#522
Problem with the Mazda3 though is that it commands a higher premium than its competitors. Justifiably so, but still. I wouldn't expect a 6MT either, unless it's on a Speed3... if that's coming.
As far as the Mazda6, I didn't expect the wagon not coming over, nor do I remember Mazda saying they'd bring it over? We might be better off not having the diesel. Despite how promising it is, it has an atrocious oil consumption problem. IIRC Mazda has considered it normal, and recommends topping off the oil over 1,000 miles
found it:
it's actually check the oil every 600 miles, oil change as soon as 1,200 miles. the fuck?
http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/201...certification/
As far as the Mazda6, I didn't expect the wagon not coming over, nor do I remember Mazda saying they'd bring it over? We might be better off not having the diesel. Despite how promising it is, it has an atrocious oil consumption problem. IIRC Mazda has considered it normal, and recommends topping off the oil over 1,000 miles
found it:
it's actually check the oil every 600 miles, oil change as soon as 1,200 miles. the fuck?
http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/201...certification/
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#525
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2016 Mazda3 MPS
Whoa.
From here: http://www.worldcarfans.com/11408278...ll-wheel-drive
From here: http://www.worldcarfans.com/11408278...ll-wheel-drive
Rumors about a Mazda3 MPS / MazdaSpeed3 have been circulating for months but a new report is indicating the model will be launched in the second half of 2016.
According to Automotive News, the Mazda3 MPS will be based on the facelifted Mazda3 and feature an aggressive body kit and larger wheels with high-performance tires.
Power will reportedly be provided by a turbocharged 2.5-liter engine that produces more than 300 bhp (223 kW). There are also rumors about an all-wheel drive system but nothing is official as of yet.
In related news, the publication is reporting Mazda will launch an entry-level CX-3 crossover in the United States in June. An MX-5 Coupe is also slated to arrive approximately one year after the roadster is launched.
According to Automotive News, the Mazda3 MPS will be based on the facelifted Mazda3 and feature an aggressive body kit and larger wheels with high-performance tires.
Power will reportedly be provided by a turbocharged 2.5-liter engine that produces more than 300 bhp (223 kW). There are also rumors about an all-wheel drive system but nothing is official as of yet.
In related news, the publication is reporting Mazda will launch an entry-level CX-3 crossover in the United States in June. An MX-5 Coupe is also slated to arrive approximately one year after the roadster is launched.
#526
Team Owner
So MS3... Focus RS....
the next R34/5 or whatever it might be called better be good or it will get destroyed.
on a related news, how is the Civic Si going to compete?
the next R34/5 or whatever it might be called better be good or it will get destroyed.
on a related news, how is the Civic Si going to compete?
#527
Senior Moderator
I hate to say it, but...Honda WHO!??!?
#528
Ex-OEM King
Unless Honda decides to wise up and start playing in the horsepower/style war going on right now, they will get creamed as other makes up the ante. All of their cars are so bland that they are just mind numbing. Even the new Camry looks good. The only good one right now is the Accord which it better be because it makes up the majority of their sales. Don't even get me started on the Pilot and the CRV. The first gen Pilot looks better than the current gen.
If they start by attaching a turbo to the Si then it might start to be a player again. It's not like this engine doesn't already exist anyway (Civic Type R).
#529
Moderator
There's been a lot of speculation on the next MS3 on a few Mazda boards. We'll see what actually happens. Hope they follow through on it.
#532
Moderator
MMC Mazda3
Slightly revised front & rear, new mirrors, G-Vectoring, slight interior redesign (seats, center console, HUD)
2017 Mazda 3 Debuts with Sharper Looks ? News ? Car and Driver
2017 Mazda 3 Debuts with Sharper Looks ? News ? Car and Driver
The well-rounded Mazda 3 compact is being freshened for 2017. The relatively mild updates to the U.S. model, which were previously announced for the global versionof the car, include tweaked exterior styling, some new interior bits, updated active-safety features, and the addition of Mazda’s G-Vectoring Control system for improved steering response.
That doesn’t sound like much, but the 3 didn’t need much improvement—in its current form, it has earned a spot on our 10Best Cars list for the past three years. Nonetheless, the changes for 2017 are welcome, especially the revised exterior that nicely sharpens the 3’s look. The reshaped grille and headlights present a slightly more aggressive face to the world, and LED headlights are newly available on higher-trim models. A new rear bumper appears a bit cleaner and crisper than before, at least on the pictured hatchback model (Mazda has yet to release photos of the U.S.-spec 2017 sedan).
The 18-inch wheels available on the 3’s s trim also are slightly different, although the 16-inch wheels and hubcaps on lower-spec i versions remain the same. Two new colors are available: Machine Gray Metallic joins the palette, while Eternal Blue Mica replaces the previous Blue Reflex Mica.
Interior revisions are a bit more noteworthy, with the 3 adopting a steering wheel similar to that in the new CX-9 crossover, an electric parking brake that frees up center-console storage space, and some nicer trim for the door panels. The optional head-up display is now full color rather than monochromatic, and the door pockets are said to be much larger than before. A heated steering wheel is a new option, while upholstery upgrades include nicer fabric for the standard cloth interior, new espresso-colored accents for the optional black leather interior, and parchment-colored leather replacing the previous almond shade. Mind you, this is in a car we’ve already adjudged to have the best interior available for under $30,000.
As for the 3’s mechanicals, the most significant addition is Mazda’s G-Vectoring Control, a new steering system that reduces torque when entering a corner to increase the responsiveness of the steering rack. We sampled this system on a Mazda 6 test mule and found the results to be subtle but effective. To combat relatively high levels of road noise—one of our few complaints about the 3—Mazda said it has revised the dampers and sound insulation for a quieter overall ride.
There are no engine changes. The 2017 Mazda 3’s two engine choices remain a 155-hp 2.0-liter four-cylinder on 3 i models and a 184-hp 2.5-liter inline-four on 3 s models. As before, either a six-speed manual or a six-speed automatic transmission is available regardless of engine choice, something that can’t be said about many of the 3’s competitors, which limit manual-transmission availability to the basement models.
A suite of active-safety features remains on the options list: forward-collision warning, adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assist, and blind-spot monitoring. A new camera is now part of the package, which Mazda says expands the speed range at which pedestrians can be detected for the automated emergency-braking system. Cars equipped with the i-Activsense package can now also recognize road signs.
More nitty-gritty information on the 2017 Mazda 3, including pricing and official EPA mileage numbers, should be released soon. The 2017 model is scheduled to go on sale in September. We don’t expect much of an increase from the current 3’s starting prices of $18,680 for the sedan and $19,380 for the hatchback.
That doesn’t sound like much, but the 3 didn’t need much improvement—in its current form, it has earned a spot on our 10Best Cars list for the past three years. Nonetheless, the changes for 2017 are welcome, especially the revised exterior that nicely sharpens the 3’s look. The reshaped grille and headlights present a slightly more aggressive face to the world, and LED headlights are newly available on higher-trim models. A new rear bumper appears a bit cleaner and crisper than before, at least on the pictured hatchback model (Mazda has yet to release photos of the U.S.-spec 2017 sedan).
The 18-inch wheels available on the 3’s s trim also are slightly different, although the 16-inch wheels and hubcaps on lower-spec i versions remain the same. Two new colors are available: Machine Gray Metallic joins the palette, while Eternal Blue Mica replaces the previous Blue Reflex Mica.
Interior revisions are a bit more noteworthy, with the 3 adopting a steering wheel similar to that in the new CX-9 crossover, an electric parking brake that frees up center-console storage space, and some nicer trim for the door panels. The optional head-up display is now full color rather than monochromatic, and the door pockets are said to be much larger than before. A heated steering wheel is a new option, while upholstery upgrades include nicer fabric for the standard cloth interior, new espresso-colored accents for the optional black leather interior, and parchment-colored leather replacing the previous almond shade. Mind you, this is in a car we’ve already adjudged to have the best interior available for under $30,000.
As for the 3’s mechanicals, the most significant addition is Mazda’s G-Vectoring Control, a new steering system that reduces torque when entering a corner to increase the responsiveness of the steering rack. We sampled this system on a Mazda 6 test mule and found the results to be subtle but effective. To combat relatively high levels of road noise—one of our few complaints about the 3—Mazda said it has revised the dampers and sound insulation for a quieter overall ride.
There are no engine changes. The 2017 Mazda 3’s two engine choices remain a 155-hp 2.0-liter four-cylinder on 3 i models and a 184-hp 2.5-liter inline-four on 3 s models. As before, either a six-speed manual or a six-speed automatic transmission is available regardless of engine choice, something that can’t be said about many of the 3’s competitors, which limit manual-transmission availability to the basement models.
A suite of active-safety features remains on the options list: forward-collision warning, adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assist, and blind-spot monitoring. A new camera is now part of the package, which Mazda says expands the speed range at which pedestrians can be detected for the automated emergency-braking system. Cars equipped with the i-Activsense package can now also recognize road signs.
More nitty-gritty information on the 2017 Mazda 3, including pricing and official EPA mileage numbers, should be released soon. The 2017 model is scheduled to go on sale in September. We don’t expect much of an increase from the current 3’s starting prices of $18,680 for the sedan and $19,380 for the hatchback.
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#533
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LED Headlights & Foglights on upper trims
New steering wheel
Heated steering wheel available:
Electronic parking brake:
New steering wheel
Heated steering wheel available:
Electronic parking brake:
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#534
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If I don't end up in an ND Miata, it'll likely be in a 2017 Mazda3 S GT with a 6MT.
Test drove one Saturday & quite like the 2016, but would wait for the changes made here.
All depends on what we plan to do with our Civic.
-Keep it & fix the little things, reserving it for bad weather & kid hauling when the wife has the Flex out for work = Miata
-Replace it with something new = Mazda3
Test drove one Saturday & quite like the 2016, but would wait for the changes made here.
All depends on what we plan to do with our Civic.
-Keep it & fix the little things, reserving it for bad weather & kid hauling when the wife has the Flex out for work = Miata
-Replace it with something new = Mazda3
#536
Team Owner
Ok 1 question.
Is this the first manual without a "hand"brake? How are you going to do hairpin turns now?
just a matter of time before someone leaves it neutral without "pulling" the handbrake, since the muscle memory/2nd nature handbrake thing is gone.
Is this the first manual without a "hand"brake? How are you going to do hairpin turns now?
just a matter of time before someone leaves it neutral without "pulling" the handbrake, since the muscle memory/2nd nature handbrake thing is gone.
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#537
Moderator
Mazda has really stepped up their game across the entire model line. I'm impressed.
#538
Ex-OEM King
There's probably an auto parking brake mechanism. Turn the car off and it kicks the brake in.
#539
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#541
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#543
Team Owner
#544
Senior Moderator
Sat in one yesterday...a loaded hatch. Hory shet...I LOVE IT. Both interior and exterior are HRs.
#545
Moderator
I test drove a '16 3S GT 6MT a couple weekends ago & quite liked it. Waiting to see what the '17s looks like, as there are supposed to be some NVH improvements via sound deadening materials & slightly thicker/acoustic glass.
#547
Senior Moderator
2017...? I didn't get the year but my friend JUST bought it 3 weeks ago and we all met up and I had a chance to check out his Mazda3.
#548
Moderator
I'm betting it's a 2016 then. We're not getting a first look at the 2017 until next month. I doubt any have hit dealer lots yet.
Either way, same car with just a few minor differences. Mentally debating on keeping my '04 Civic & adding an ND Miata, or doing the responsible thing & dumping the 12 year old Civic & picking up a loaded 3S GT.
Either way, same car with just a few minor differences. Mentally debating on keeping my '04 Civic & adding an ND Miata, or doing the responsible thing & dumping the 12 year old Civic & picking up a loaded 3S GT.
#549
Team Owner
Keep the civic and get a Miata. Miata is probably cheaper than a loaded MS3 anyway. So it makes sense financially if you dont consider the added insurance and registration.
Be a responsible adult and think selfishly for once
Be a responsible adult and think selfishly for once
#550
Moderator
They're actually about the same price for a loaded M3SGT & a Miata Club. The Miata is more if it has the Brembo/BBS package.
#552
Moderator
You might be waiting a while. A new MS3 isn't likely to come based on this generation.
I don't mind the E-E-brake, after the HR-V loaner I had & a few rentals I've had with them, it's not a big deal.
Looking more & more like I might end up with one of these & not an ND
Civic is making me think it's going to be needing some work in the future, might be time to bid it farewell.
I don't mind the E-E-brake, after the HR-V loaner I had & a few rentals I've had with them, it's not a big deal.
Looking more & more like I might end up with one of these & not an ND
Civic is making me think it's going to be needing some work in the future, might be time to bid it farewell.
#553
I'm the Firestarter
Really nice car. Too bad they rust like crazy if you're in Canada.
#554
Moderator
Is that still an issue? Been a little while since I've been active on the M3 forums. Thought it wasn't near the issue it was with the 3rd gen?
Called a few dealers earlier, sounds like 2 weeks or so until official specs/orders are available on the 2017s.
Called a few dealers earlier, sounds like 2 weeks or so until official specs/orders are available on the 2017s.
#555
GEEZER
I loved my MS6...Its what lead me to my Audi. AWD FTW!
#556
Moderator
#557
Race Director
While mostly about the new engine this article talks about the rest of the things we night expect in the next 3.
Mazda wasted no time stuffing its new SPCCI engine into a suitable cradle to show off its capabilities. After a short drive in a prototype, I returned about 15 percent better mileage than in a similar Mazda 3 hatchback, made more impressive considering I didn’t know I was trying.
To be fair, Mazda says we should eventually expect about 25 percent better mileage and about 25 percent more power, as well. These were prototypes, Mazda tells us, and more gains are to be had.
“It feels pretty much like a normal engine,” I told the engineers. “Good,” they said.
It doesn’t quite sound normal, though. The 2.0-liter SPCCI four (are we going to have to start saying that all the time?) has a deep growl on acceleration, with a little diesel clatter when you really put your foot into it. Mazda said this supercharged four made 190 hp. It didn’t quite feel like that much by the seat of the pants. However, Mazda reminded us again that this was still an early version.
Sidenote: Remember that supercharger isn’t really for power, it’s more to keep the exterior pressure right for the compression ignition to happen. There’s none of the telltale whine you might get in a Hellcat.
The 3 hatch also rode on the company’s new chassis, which, like the MX-5, falls under the Jinba-Ittai philosophy: horse and rider as one. Mazda, with help from the Hiroshima University/Tokyo Institute of Technology, dug deep into what makes a car both entertaining and comfortable to drive.
Mazda calls it the “human-centered concept,” and it has to do with how human bodies sit, walk and see. Say you’re walking down a curved line toward a stopping point. Your head looks at the goal as your chest/body continues perpendicular along the line. As you approach the goal, your neck and chest come back into alignment. It’s basically the same when driving around a turn.
We were able to test that theory in the prototype 3. It felt a little stiffer than the current example, if memory serves me. At high speeds on the unlimited section of the autobahn, it felt stable with a little harmonic wobble over the small amount of bumpy pavement. The steering setup felt similar, if not identical, and the brake feel was strong, too -- but so was the outgoing model.
Mazda also added more stiffening “ring structures” into the new platform, which transfer energy both in a crash and under normal driving circumstances. All of that is to smooth the energy transfer to the sprung mass, which is everything above the dampers, including your body. It also reduced the sidewall stiffness of the tires, again to absorb some of that road impact.
Mazda knows driving. Basically, everything the company makes has some sort of motoring soul. That includes the CX-9, which is not only good-looking inside and out, it might be the only three-row SUV on the market that’s not a bore to drive. And this next generation, beginning in 2019 with the SPCCI engine, should only give us more of that.
Read more: 2019 Mazda 3 prototype first drive: Almost ready, but rough around the edges | Autoweek
Mazda wasted no time stuffing its new SPCCI engine into a suitable cradle to show off its capabilities. After a short drive in a prototype, I returned about 15 percent better mileage than in a similar Mazda 3 hatchback, made more impressive considering I didn’t know I was trying.
To be fair, Mazda says we should eventually expect about 25 percent better mileage and about 25 percent more power, as well. These were prototypes, Mazda tells us, and more gains are to be had.
“It feels pretty much like a normal engine,” I told the engineers. “Good,” they said.
It doesn’t quite sound normal, though. The 2.0-liter SPCCI four (are we going to have to start saying that all the time?) has a deep growl on acceleration, with a little diesel clatter when you really put your foot into it. Mazda said this supercharged four made 190 hp. It didn’t quite feel like that much by the seat of the pants. However, Mazda reminded us again that this was still an early version.
Sidenote: Remember that supercharger isn’t really for power, it’s more to keep the exterior pressure right for the compression ignition to happen. There’s none of the telltale whine you might get in a Hellcat.
The 3 hatch also rode on the company’s new chassis, which, like the MX-5, falls under the Jinba-Ittai philosophy: horse and rider as one. Mazda, with help from the Hiroshima University/Tokyo Institute of Technology, dug deep into what makes a car both entertaining and comfortable to drive.
Mazda calls it the “human-centered concept,” and it has to do with how human bodies sit, walk and see. Say you’re walking down a curved line toward a stopping point. Your head looks at the goal as your chest/body continues perpendicular along the line. As you approach the goal, your neck and chest come back into alignment. It’s basically the same when driving around a turn.
As for traveling over a rough road, “dynamic balance is kept with the head motion suppressed,” according to Mazda. Your body basically acts as a damper for your head. If you’re sitting in the proper position, with the spine in its natural “S” state, your pelvis picks up whatever bumps enter the cabin and dissipates them before they reach your head. Mazda upgraded the rigidity in the parts of the seats that delay that transfer of motion to the pelvis and otherwise.
We were able to test that theory in the prototype 3. It felt a little stiffer than the current example, if memory serves me. At high speeds on the unlimited section of the autobahn, it felt stable with a little harmonic wobble over the small amount of bumpy pavement. The steering setup felt similar, if not identical, and the brake feel was strong, too -- but so was the outgoing model.
Mazda also added more stiffening “ring structures” into the new platform, which transfer energy both in a crash and under normal driving circumstances. All of that is to smooth the energy transfer to the sprung mass, which is everything above the dampers, including your body. It also reduced the sidewall stiffness of the tires, again to absorb some of that road impact.
Mazda knows driving. Basically, everything the company makes has some sort of motoring soul. That includes the CX-9, which is not only good-looking inside and out, it might be the only three-row SUV on the market that’s not a bore to drive. And this next generation, beginning in 2019 with the SPCCI engine, should only give us more of that.
Read more: 2019 Mazda 3 prototype first drive: Almost ready, but rough around the edges | Autoweek
#558
Moderator
https://www.autoevolution.com/news/2...ow-126068.html
As it’s often the case with the British motoring media and vague-worded stories of cars that haven't been revealed yet, there’s no confirmation whatsoever from Mazda themselves about the premiere. What we do know, however, is that the newcomer will go on sale for the 2019 model year, featuring styling inspired by the Kai Concept and the SkyActiv-X engine.
The 3 five-door hatchback is all new from the ground up, featuring Mazda’s next-generation SkyActiv Vehicle Architecture. The 2.0-liter SkyActiv-X, meanwhile, features SCCI technology (Spark Controlled Compression Ignition) that combines the traits of a gasoline engine with those of a diesel. In addition to superior efficiency compared to the SkyActiv-G, the four-cylinder plant is estimated to develop 190 PS (187 hp) and 230 Nm (169 lb-ft).
Compression ignition for a gasoline engine might sound interesting as a concept, but there’s more to the long-anticipated SkyActiv-X than that. And the 16:1 compression ratio. Mazda's engineers claim the SkyActiv-X equals or exceeds the SkyActiv-D turbocharged diesel in regard to fuel economy, and it’s also 20 to 30 percent more efficient than the SkyActiv-G 2.0.
According to the business plan known as Sustainable Zoom-Zoom 2030, the year 2019 will see Mazda roll out the next version of Connect infotainment, Kodo Design 2, as well as a “battery EV with or without range extender.” Regarding mild hybridization, the technology will be adopted by all SkyActiv engine families according to R&D engineer Jay Chen, also starting from 2019.
The bottom line is, Mazda doesn’t expect the internal combustion engine to go away too soon. Although complete electrification is slowly becoming the norm, the Japanese automaker will develop ICE and EV technology in parallel for as long as suck-squeeze-bang-blow can give the middle finger to type-approval authorities. You know, those people who have become overly conscious about NOx and CO2 after Volkswagen’s Dieselgate scandal.
The 3 five-door hatchback is all new from the ground up, featuring Mazda’s next-generation SkyActiv Vehicle Architecture. The 2.0-liter SkyActiv-X, meanwhile, features SCCI technology (Spark Controlled Compression Ignition) that combines the traits of a gasoline engine with those of a diesel. In addition to superior efficiency compared to the SkyActiv-G, the four-cylinder plant is estimated to develop 190 PS (187 hp) and 230 Nm (169 lb-ft).
Compression ignition for a gasoline engine might sound interesting as a concept, but there’s more to the long-anticipated SkyActiv-X than that. And the 16:1 compression ratio. Mazda's engineers claim the SkyActiv-X equals or exceeds the SkyActiv-D turbocharged diesel in regard to fuel economy, and it’s also 20 to 30 percent more efficient than the SkyActiv-G 2.0.
According to the business plan known as Sustainable Zoom-Zoom 2030, the year 2019 will see Mazda roll out the next version of Connect infotainment, Kodo Design 2, as well as a “battery EV with or without range extender.” Regarding mild hybridization, the technology will be adopted by all SkyActiv engine families according to R&D engineer Jay Chen, also starting from 2019.
The bottom line is, Mazda doesn’t expect the internal combustion engine to go away too soon. Although complete electrification is slowly becoming the norm, the Japanese automaker will develop ICE and EV technology in parallel for as long as suck-squeeze-bang-blow can give the middle finger to type-approval authorities. You know, those people who have become overly conscious about NOx and CO2 after Volkswagen’s Dieselgate scandal.
#559
Moderator
https://www.caranddriver.com/news/20...3-teaser-video
A new version of the Mazda 3 is just around the corner: Mazda has released a video showing a glimpse of the next-generation compact car and said that it will make its debut next month. That means it's probably going to bow at the Los Angeles auto show, which is happening at the end of November. (The image above is an artist's rendering from a previous story, showing what the next 3 could look like.)
We already know a fair amount about the new 3, which was previewed by last year's Kai concept. The teaser video (below) shows what looks like a rear view of the 3 hatchback, which seems to have a similar curvature as the swoopy, attractive concept.
The 3 will also offer a new high-tech engine as an option, which uses a compression-ignition system for better power and efficiency. Essentially a supercharged four-cylinder engine, this new tech is called Skyactiv-X and will be available alongside conventional Skyactiv gasoline engines similar to the 2.0-liter and 2.5-liter offerings in today's car. We drove a prototype of this new engine last year and have explained how it worksfrom an engineering perspective. Basically, the engine combines conventional spark ignition with compression ignition (as in a diesel engine). The benefits are improved efficiency and more power. Figure in the neighborhood of 190 horsepower and 207 lb-ft of torque from 2.0 liters, as compared to 155 horses and 150 lb-ft in the current Mazda 3's 2.0-liter four.
The impending arrival of the 3 likely means that the next-generation car will be a 2019 model in the U.S. Mazda isn't saying when it will go on sale, but figure an arrival date sometime in the middle of next year. When it reaches showrooms, the Mazda 3 will face off against competitors such as the Honda Civic, the Volkswagen Golf, and the Hyundai Elantra.
We already know a fair amount about the new 3, which was previewed by last year's Kai concept. The teaser video (below) shows what looks like a rear view of the 3 hatchback, which seems to have a similar curvature as the swoopy, attractive concept.
The 3 will also offer a new high-tech engine as an option, which uses a compression-ignition system for better power and efficiency. Essentially a supercharged four-cylinder engine, this new tech is called Skyactiv-X and will be available alongside conventional Skyactiv gasoline engines similar to the 2.0-liter and 2.5-liter offerings in today's car. We drove a prototype of this new engine last year and have explained how it worksfrom an engineering perspective. Basically, the engine combines conventional spark ignition with compression ignition (as in a diesel engine). The benefits are improved efficiency and more power. Figure in the neighborhood of 190 horsepower and 207 lb-ft of torque from 2.0 liters, as compared to 155 horses and 150 lb-ft in the current Mazda 3's 2.0-liter four.
The impending arrival of the 3 likely means that the next-generation car will be a 2019 model in the U.S. Mazda isn't saying when it will go on sale, but figure an arrival date sometime in the middle of next year. When it reaches showrooms, the Mazda 3 will face off against competitors such as the Honda Civic, the Volkswagen Golf, and the Hyundai Elantra.
#560
Ex-OEM King
Fingers crossed for a Mazdaspeed model...