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#8 of 2744 Engines by bpwpr5 Feb 05, 2003 (9:24 am)
The guy I talked to said the regular 3 would keep the existing 130hp engine, but we can hope they at least make some refinement if not hp changes. I agree it's OK, but getting tired.   The 5door will definitely be in the same price category as it is today, but I'm sure slightly higher given the bigger engine, etc. The 6 will add both a wagon and its own hatchback within the next year or two, so differentiation is important--he said they definitely want to keep the 3 5door the younger-market car, so it will still stay affordable. All versions of it should have the 160hp engine, regardless of wheel size or other package options.
#9 of 2744 ahh! by etea Feb 05, 2003 (10:49 am)
that's good news then!   I'm looking for a Mazda3, 5 doors, with the 160hp engine... but probably 15" alloy wheels and basic package.   Just looking for as much info as I can! We'll be my first brand new car, after a 1988 dodge caravan, 1988 toyota tercel hatchback (still owning it) and 1994 toyota tercel 4-dr (sold)   I hope it is as good as the P5 Thanks for your news!   I hope the picture I have is close to the production one (we'll find out in march I think?), it matches the spy car shots at least!
#10 of 2744 New Mazda3 by groovypippin Feb 05, 2003 (11:56 am)
will not use the xisting engine in the Protege and P5. MAzda has a new family of MZR four cylinders that will be used in the M3 - including the 160HP 2.3.
#11 of 2744 That's what I thought. by mazdafun Feb 11, 2003 (8:55 am)
Mazda has new 1.8 (?), 2.0 and 2.3L I4 engines. The smaller ones and some diesels are already offered in Mazda6 outside of NA.
#12 of 2744 from the Mazda 3 forum by etea Feb 13, 2003 (5:06 am)
Forum: /direct/view/.ef130a7   Official Mazda3 hatch, according to several persons: http://bilder.autobild.de/bilder/1/28888.jpg   http://bilder.autobild.de/bilder/1/28889.jpg   IMHO, I really really really dislike it..   Wish it would have been like this one: http://www.le9.ca/~edm/new2.jpg   Etea
#13 of 2744 To etea- Thanks for the links! by revka Feb 14, 2003 (6:57 am)
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#14 of 2744 oops.. by etea Feb 14, 2003 (11:22 am)
Forum: mdaffron "Mazda3" Feb 14, 2003 10:45am   (Un)fortunately, lot more going there..
#15 of 2744 Hi etea- "lot more going on there.." by revka Feb 14, 2003 (2:43 pm)
I believe that discussion is linked to both the Sedans and Future Vehicles board, so it's getting a little more exposure. If people want this one linked up, they can send the Future Board host (Kirstie) an email. Thanks again for the information. Talk later.   Revka Hatchbacks & Wagons Host
#16 of 2744 official concept release by etea Feb 18, 2003 (2:35 am)
http://www.mazda.com/publicity/public/200302/0217ae.html   enjoy!
#17 of 2744 Vibe-esque by bpwpr5 Feb 18, 2003 (12:26 pm)
This latest "official concept" image goes along with the info I've heard/read about the car. I saw the same guy from Mazda (the mid-south regional corporate rep) at a dealer yesterday who reiterated the intent of the car to be a cross between a 6 and a Vibe. That makes the back windows/C-pillars in this image about right. Although they're not my favorite (why would you want to copy a Pontiac, even if it is a Toyota), the overall stance is tough. Our "sportif" version, as this official release calls it, should get the larger 2.4 I-4 to differentiate it from the normal 3. Let's hope. Still targeted for Nov 03 US launch--anything new on that front?

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