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Old 07-11-2013, 09:59 PM
 
Location: Wappingers Falls, NY
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Autoblog posted the official MPG numbers, and they're enough to make Toyota worry.

2014 Mazda3 2.0L Hatchback officially rated at 40 mpg highway - Autoblog

In the meantime, automotive journalists seem to be competing to find out who can drool the most over it. In fairness it does seem drool-worthy.


http://jalopnik.com/the-2014-mazda3-...-any-744681369

2014 Mazda 3 First Drive – Review – Car and Driver

2014 Mazda3 Test Drive - Popular Mechanics

2014 Mazda 3S Grand Touring First Drive on Edmunds.com

2014 Mazda 3 – First Drive of the Sporty New Compact Car - Road & Track
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Old 07-11-2013, 10:52 PM
 
Location: SF Bay Area
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It's a very compelling product and damn near the best looking car in its segment. Toyota should worry because a few more generations following this pattern will give them a good hurting. I don't generally go for FWD cars but I'm genuinely excited about the next MazdaSpeed3 hopefully with 300hp on tap.
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Old 07-11-2013, 10:56 PM
 
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Beautiful car. Now please make a Speed version, preferably with AWD this time.
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Old 07-12-2013, 01:45 AM
 
Location: San Antonio, TX
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Will a speed version be coming out? I heard it wouldn't be produced.
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Old 07-12-2013, 05:20 AM
 
Location: Wappingers Falls, NY
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Will a speed version be coming out? I heard it wouldn't be produced.
Definitely not right away. They might still be deciding.

Nit sure what they'd put under the hood anyway. SkyActiv would be really hard to turbocharge without reducing the compression.

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Old 07-12-2013, 08:57 AM
 
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I'd like to see it in person. I liked the previous Mazda 3 but didn't like the rear seat room. Though there's only the 2 of us in our home, we sometimes makes trips with friends (usually to take a friend to the doctor's appointment). Even for kids, it's a tight space in the back seat. Hope there's more rear seat leg room in this model. When I first saw the Chevrolet Cruze, to me the exterior body shape was the direction the Corolla should have gone to. Conservative, but with a hint of sporty look.
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Old 07-12-2013, 08:58 AM
 
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Great, now add the new diesel into it and I'm interested.
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Old 07-12-2013, 12:36 PM
 
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I'm lukewarm on most Japanese brands, but I've always had a soft spot for Mazda. This is a home run in my eyes. I love the styling, the 2.5L sounds like a responsive engine, and it gets good fuel economy to boot.

I really hope this sells well...Mazda deserves it. Cars like the Corolla shouldn't sell the numbers they do when cars like this exist.
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Old 07-12-2013, 12:38 PM
 
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I'm lukewarm on most Japanese brands, but I've always had a soft spot for Mazda. This is a home run in my eyes. I love the styling, the 2.5L sounds like a responsive engine, and it gets good fuel economy to boot.

I really hope this sells well...Mazda deserves it. Cars like the Corolla shouldn't sell the numbers they do when cars like this exist.
You're basing that last statement on the assumption that people buy a Corolla because they like to drive. Most of these people would be happier getting driven as it is a chore that gets them from A to B much like cleaning or cooking.
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Old 07-12-2013, 12:45 PM
 
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You're basing that last statement on the assumption that people buy a Corolla because they like to drive. Most of these people would be happier getting driven as it is a chore that gets them from A to B much like cleaning or cooking.
True, but you'd think they'd enjoy good seats, adaptive cruise control, and an excellent infotainment system.
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