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Mazda will launch both the Sedan and Hatchback models simultaneously this March

Mazda will launch both the Sedan and Hatchback models simultaneously this March

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Mazda used last year’s Los Angeles Auto Show to debut the new 2010 Mazda3 Sedan, and then followed it with the reveal of the Hatchback model at the Bologna Motor Show just one month later. The carmaker’s North American chief Jim O'Sullivan revealed in January that the car’s U.S. launch is “on track” for March this year, and today the car was priced to start at $15,045, a rise of $355 over the outgoing car.

Mazda plans to launch both the Sedan and Hatchback models simultaneously but isn’t predicting sales to top last year’s levels, which peaked at 100,000 units. Canada and Mexico will see the cars arrive in dealerships later this month. The most popular spec car, the 2.0L Mazda3 i Touring with the automatic transmission, starts at $18,350. Stepping up to the sport model costs $19,540 for the four-door, or $20,030 for the hatch. A technology package is also available, which includes advanced keyless entry, push-button start, a compact full-color navigation system, satellite radio with six months of free service and a perimeter alarm for $1,195.

There is one more variant of the new Mazda3 that is yet to be fully revealed. The car is the high-performance Mazdaspeed (MPS) model, which is expected to make its world debut at March’s Geneva Motor Show.

As for the standard Sedan and Hatchback models, both cars will come with two different engine options: a 148hp (110kW) 2.0L four-cylinder with 135lb-ft (183Nm) of torque and a 167hp (124kW) 2.5L unit with 168lb-ft (227Nm) of torque.

For European markets, a newly developed 2.2L turbodiesel engine will also be available. This engine, which was just launched in the Mazda6 overseas, will output 182hp (136kW) and 295lb-ft (400Nm) of torque while delivering fuel economy figures of around 42mpg (5.6L/100km).
2010 Mazda3 Sedan
2010 Mazda3 Hatchback

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Comments (5)

  1. ma_azlan avatar azlan Posted: 1/24/2009 5:30pm PST

    the front of this car belongs on thomas the tank engine.... its smiling and i find it pretty ugly. the rest looks alot better the interior is quite boring but at least its not grosely detailed like the old model. id take a honda civic or a ford focus over this ay day.
     
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  2. ma_Chris avatar Chris Posted: 1/25/2009 3:29pm PST

    azlan, i just sat in one at the NAIAS and lets just say that the interior is a nice improvement if you dont mind the offset driver oriented cluster.

    but yeah... the styling is fresher than the outgoing, but i rather the lines of the old one. or at least the basic lines. the basic design of the front end is just far too happy, and the tail lights stick out of the back end like eyes on some translucent creature from 20,000 leagues under the sea.

    but it certainly will be a mechanically sound vehicle.
     
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  3. ma_azlan avatar azlan Posted: 1/25/2009 4:22pm PST

    yes agree with all you said chris. would anyone buy one of these over a civic or focus say if they all cost the same price.??? if so why?
     
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  4. ma_NoNameDenton avatar NoNameDenton Posted: 2/17/2009 3:03pm PST

    Modest price increase for more stuff, not bad
     
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  5. ma_Vinzer avatar Vinzer Posted: 2/17/2009 3:15pm PST

    There'll come a time when this generation is several years old and nit-picky people who dislike the front of this car will (gasp) get over it.
     
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