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Old 03-02-2006, 09:07 PM   #21
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i bet they spotlight the MX Crosssport (CX-7) this year
Why would they spotlight that in the Mazda 3 MPS????
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Old 16-02-2006, 02:31 PM   #22
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we have conformation!!! the MPS3 is coming

"Mazda Motor Corporation will showcase the world premiere of the new high-performance Mazda3 MPS, as well as present the European debut of the Kabura concept vehicle, at the 76th annual Geneva International Motor Show to be held from Tuesday, 28 February through Sunday, 12 March 2006. "

"The flagship of the Mazda3 range, the all-new Mazda3 MPS, will give sports-minded customers a double dose of Zoom-Zoom driving fun. Mazda3 MPS is the second model in the Mazda Performance Series, following the Mazda6 MPS launched in Europe a month ago. The car will be called Mazdaspeed Axela in Japan, Mazdaspeed3 in North America and, in other key regions including Europe, Australia and New Zealand, Mazda3 MPS. Mazda looked to embody the three distinct attributes with the new vehicle: Driving Fun, Ownership Delight and Everyday User-Friendly Convenience. With its compact, lightweight body and substantial power generated by its 2.3L MZR DISI TURBO petrol engine, Mazda3 MPS is one of the most powerful high-performance sports compacts with front-wheel drive (FWD) on the road today.

The car's styling pursues a look of strength and solidity in a design that conveys its unmatched dynamic performance at a glance. Mazda3 MPS reflects Mazda's intention to continue delivering Zoom-Zoom in all its products. "http://mph-online.com/web/prtranslated/00531





or if u can read japanese http://www.mazda.co.jp/publicity/rel...0602/0213.html
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Old 16-02-2006, 03:57 PM   #23
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looks nice but i'd like to see a few more pics from diffrent angles.
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Old 16-02-2006, 06:01 PM   #24
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Well it gets turbo but still only FWD.
Probably down on power a little (compared to the 6 MPS) because of it.
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Old 16-02-2006, 06:05 PM   #25
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still would fly tho, been lighter than the 6 and less drivetrain loss not been awd, i read somewhere else mazda didnt want it to be awd cos then it would be compeating against the 6 they want to sell it in a diff category
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Old 16-02-2006, 09:34 PM   #26
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I wonder if they'll bother to put an LSD in it

Shame it's based on the hatch (as i prefer sedan) but i'd imagine that's to appeal to the 'hot hatch' brigade, and distance it more from the 6 MPS
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Old 17-02-2006, 09:14 AM   #27
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I wonder if they'll bother to put an LSD in it

Shame it's based on the hatch (as i prefer sedan) but i'd imagine that's to appeal to the 'hot hatch' brigade, and distance it more from the 6 MPS
Sounds to me like the perfect opportunity to look at dropping the MPS engine into the sedan SP23
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Old 17-02-2006, 07:44 PM   #28
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Sounds to me like the perfect opportunity to look at dropping the MPS engine into the sedan SP23
You could do that with the Mazda 6 MPS engine now.
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photos from the 2006 geneva motor show









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Old 03-03-2006, 07:40 AM   #30
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hoo hoo baby! I think might be a potential buyer
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Old 03-03-2006, 12:38 PM   #31
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hoo hoo baby! I think might be a potential buyer
You aint the only one.

I like.
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not a fan of the hatch...

should be reversed, mps6 as the hatch, and mps3 as the sedan...but meh
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Old 08-03-2006, 09:36 PM   #33
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Yes, it will have an LSD in it's 6 speed box. And facelifted 3's will be released later this year
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Old 11-03-2006, 11:18 PM   #34
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Yes, it will have an LSD in it's 6 speed box. And facelifted 3's will be released later this year
and Motor magazine reakon 185kw @ motor!
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Old 14-03-2006, 03:57 PM   #35
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Hmm I reckon the body styling is too similar to SP23, just like they did with the 6. Still wouldn't mind goin for a test run...

but i'm holding my breath on the XR5 Focus *COUGH*
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yeah i was thining the same thing of the xr5, (nice engine, good power, good value) until i saw the interior up close at the motor show...not the greatest piece of interior/dashboard design. Oh well, it whats underneath that matters.

Im also holding my breath to see how the well the 3 transmits all that power without corrupting the fwd steering and handlng too much. (e.g alfa 147gta or astra vxr-if u've seen the top gear vid)
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Old 07-04-2006, 12:37 PM   #37
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as i did with the M6 MPS...ill be driving one as soon as it comes off the truck...wonder what theyd sell one to me for hehe, might have to trade the sp20 in
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Old 02-05-2006, 06:02 PM   #38
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roumor has it it will do 0-100 in 6 seconds Im Waiting for it aparantly we are also Due For a mps rX8
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Old 02-05-2006, 07:19 PM   #39
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not that fflashy stock.. maybe with a kit
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Damn it I want AWD.
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