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

[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!!!!

[Treza360]

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

What NSX? No longer made and no replacement is coming (cancelled). What Integra? No longer made and I haven't heard anything about a replacement? Euro Type-R also no longer in production.
Honda is too concerned with their earth car BS and being on the green band wagon. No more soul no more passion just being politically correct.
Same goes for Toyota. We can also talk about Toyota and the Supra and MR2 but I'm referring to here and now. And they are bland whitegoods for the soul purpose of getting from A to B. Yes this is all well and good and is a necessary evil but you also need the performance vehicles, the cars that do have passion and soul.
But anyway back on topic.
Cheers,
Trent

[migolf]

Looks like a vast improvement on the old mazda3 look liked it had been hit with the ugly stick i still would not buy one

[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.