Smile, the new 3 is absolutely coming here very soon.I personally say that above all the Japanese car makers, Mazda is truly a standout in its design and image. Just look at a Mazda's angle and you'll recognize its a Mazda. All Mazda have a unique face, an image, a strking physique... a spirit.
Since the intoduction of the Mazda 3 in the Philippines back in 2004, then Toyota Corolla Altis and Honda Civic dominated the sedan segment, just as in the rest of the world. But then Mazda 3 came, Toyota and Honda scratched their heads just to meet a new rival trying to take away their dominance and the Lancer completely lost its ground as a sports sedan.
Back to the all new Mazda 3
This is what 99% sure our all New 2010 Mazda 3 would be.Mazda Malaysia has already launched the 3. There are 2 variants: the 4 door sedan and 5 door hatchback; in the past Mazda 3 Malaysia, Indonesia, and the rest of the Southeast Asia had the same version of Mazda 3 that has been sold here locally.
Just like the previous Mazda 3, there will be two engine options - a 1.6 liter 16valve inline 4 cylinder and 2.0 loiter Rotary engine. As seen in Mazda Malaysia, the 1.6 liter is equipped with a 4 speed Activematic, and the high end 2 liter engine is equipped with a five speed automatic.
The power steering is still the same old Hydraulic Power Assist Steering (HPAS) System.
Like new car models, the new Mazda 3 Sedan is longer by 160mm to an overall length of 4580mm, the body' width still is 1,755mm and from ground to top this boy really has become taller by 5mm.
Not much specifics has been released about the interior, but the dashboard and overall interior finish looks Mazda neat and perfect.
Initial information from Mazda suggests there are colors ranging from White, Silver, Grey, Black, Blue and Red.
Trivia : Didi you know that Mazda is majority owned by the Ford Motor Company?
Trivia : Do you know that Mazda is co-owned by the Ford Motor Company? Ford has a 13% stake in Mazda. In 2008 it stood at 33.4% That explains the very identical Mazda BT-50 pickup and Ford Ranger, Ford Everest and Mazda Tribute. Now you know
