The new Mazda 3 MPS.

[RhysQ]

Hey all,
I've just read a little article in the Gold coast Bulletin about the Mazda 3 MPS which is to be debuted at the Geneva Motor Show next month, and released September/October this year.

They seem to be keeping specs pretty quiet but so far have said the power gains may be not that much over the last model (as they are keeping the 2.3T), but could reach the all important 200kW. In addition to this (today's bulletin says so, however the attached link doesn't agree), they may either use the all-wheel-drive system from the 6 MPS or borrow the Revo-Knuckle FWD system from the Ford Focus RS to reduce torque steer.

here's the link to some photos and a little article - http://www.goauto.com.au/mellor/mell...2575520002780B

I like the look of it, pretty damn aggressive with the 'letterbox' style bonnet vent and redesigned bodywork.

$40,000 price tag......

Discuss

[Swallowtail]

It won't be awd at $40K. The torque steer isn't a problem on the 3MPS in real life... I've driven a lot worse! But if they can reduce the torque limiting steering angle sensor in 1st and 2nd whilst keeping torque steer to a manageable level it would be good.

I think the back is great, but the front does nothing for me...

[projectsplat]

Here is a video of it.

http://media.drive.com.au/?rid=45834

[mrx]

I think the back is great, but the front does nothing for me...

Agreed. It's a bit too, "Happy faced".

The MPS sure was fun to take for a belt up the freeway, but in every other respect the golf won me over.

[Treza360]

Smile you're on stupid smiling front bumper camera...
WTF is with the Japanese and not getting aggressive or neutral car design. It's like they go ok everything's ok/good with the majority of the design now let's put stupid headlights and/or front bumper and/or whole rear end.
Yes I'm mainly looking at you Subaru and Mazda! At least Toyota and Honda just don't give a **** and just make whitegoods. Oh wait that's worse...
Cheers,
Trent

[Ben_GTI]

The torque steer isn't a problem on the 3MPS in real life...

Totally agree.. Honestly the only car I've driven with torque steer issues was a mistubishi Verada.... A tuned Polo or MPS3 is no problem for me. I reckon just need stronger arms lol.

[Mrk_Mickey]

I agree with Trent on the downer of the front bumper. If the lines were straight or more ''cut'' it would definitely make it look menacing. I do like it though.

[gareth_oau]

I'm sorry, I just can't motivate myself to buy a car who's slogan is "zoom, zoom.."

[JCM308]

The torque steer isn't a problem on the 3MPS in real life...

The torque steer in the MPS is rediculous. It's not completely undrivable but you definately have to be cautious when unleashing the beast.

Took my mates one for a drive on the M5 in Sydney. Went through the tolls with 3 people in the car, punched it in 2nd and changed lanes almost immediately, also couldn't get traction until 4th and about 130km/h.

He has since added Bilsteins and Eibachs to it and it is now much better. Should have at least been a factory option.

This new one looks the goods though.

[Spec83]

Smile you're on stupid smiling front bumper camera...
WTF is with the Japanese and not getting aggressive or neutral car design. It's like they go ok everything's ok/good with the majority of the design now let's put stupid headlights and/or front bumper and/or whole rear end.
Yes I'm mainly looking at you Subaru and Mazda! At least Toyota and Honda just don't give a **** and just make whitegoods. Oh wait that's worse...
Cheers,
Trent

Are you forgetting Intergra Type-R, Euro Type-R, NSX... I would not consider those cars whitegoods

Would be a lot better if they had of used a bonnet buldge as opposed to that stupid letterbox looking thing - Its looks worse than a WRX bonnet and they are f%^&n ugly!!!!