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http://blogs.automotive.com/redesigned- ... 31945.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Here's an update on it. As the link says, it's set to come to the states in the fall.

I am SO looking forward to this!
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I think Somebody's in LOOOVE!
Can't blame you Lanny, This is the first compact prototype I've ever seen that looks GREAT even in the checkerboard camo. I hope this car can save the struggling Mazda.
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Think this might be the real thing, waiting to see how the sedan looks. Most likely will be looking into the mazda3 for my next car lol
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Not bad but the slope on the hatch kind of kills the cargo room...
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Chiadog wrote:I think Somebody's in LOOOVE!
Can't blame you Lanny, This is the first compact prototype I've ever seen that looks GREAT even in the checkerboard camo. I hope this car can save the struggling Mazda.
I thought I read an article not long ago that said Mazda was on a sales upswing - in part due to the CX5 and 3.
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Looking good :D
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Sharp! looks just like an Alfa Giulietta which Dodge ruined to give US the craptastic Dart.
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Wow ! That looks REALLY good !....in a couple of years I will be looking for a replacement for the Vibe. I love the sloped hatch area.
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On the mazda3 forums, there's a lot of people that doesn't like how it looks, many saying how horrible the rear end looks. IMHO it's not that bad, I'm sure it'll look better in person. It's just like I never liked how the current gen has the smiley face when it first came out but then when I got a mazda3 rental few years back it grew on me and started liking it lol

Hopefully the new mazda 3 will be on sale by the time my bday comes next year, it'll be my 30th bday present next year :D I'm just glad they got rid of the smiley face lol
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If Mazda makes this car available to the US with the Sky-Active Diesel, They will will OWN the compact class in my opinion.
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Got Xbox?
Mazda to introduce the 2014 Mazda 3 hatch on Xbox live tonight at 9 pm Eastern.
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Still no sign of sedan, hope they still offer it. Really liking where mazda's heading :)
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http://www.autoblog.com/2013/06/26/2014 ... yc-unveil/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

more live pics

says there will be a sedan but will show sometime in the next five weeks :D
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Here's their official page: http://www.mazdausa.com/MusaWeb/display ... leCode=M3N" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

I think this is the next Epona for me.
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Sedan looks pretty good, baby mazda 6 lol
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Not feeling the hatch but the sedan does look great! Baby 6 is right.

Now, has Mazda corrected those "minor" corrosion "opportunities" that the older ones had? Saw one in a parking lot just the other day with the fenders eaten up with rust that reminded me of that little problem. :roll: It's pretty rare to see something rusted badly here with the limited amount of salt in use. I guess we'll see in 5-10 years how the new ones are. :mrgreen:
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WOW! The sedan is sharp! Just as the smaller Hyundai (Elantra) looks better than its larger sibling Sonata; This Mazda 3 looks better than the Mazda 6. At least in my opinion. :D
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I like both, and the hatch reminds me of the prior Subaru Impreza, which is a good thing.

Love love love the new corporate Mazda face on their cars.
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I test drove one today and I liked it :) I really want that engine, its seats, and the dash.
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lannvouivre wrote:I test drove one today and I liked it :) I really want that engine, its seats, and the dash.
The "Cyclops" Dash? Does it look better in person?
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Chiadog wrote:The "Cyclops" Dash? Does it look better in person?
It looks excellent, really.

EDIT: Besides, that pic's like...from inside the ceiling. Noone's got a neck THAT long.
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I can't wait to check one out, even though I can't afford one right now. Sounds like an impressive Compact car!
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Base Mazda sedan comes loaded!
2014 Mazda Mazda3 i SV 4dr Sedan:
"Auxiliary visors, in dash Clock, front and rear cup holders, 2 - 12 volt outlets, Standard carpeted Floor mats front & rear, Power windows and doors with 2 stage unlock, Exterior temperature display, glovebox lighting, retained accessory power, Seatback storage pocket, AM/FM/Satellite-prep, seek-scan, MP3, Speed-Sensitive Volume, auto off Exterior light control, Illuminated entry, Remote keyless entry, dual power remote mirrors, variable intermittent wipers, Speed sensitive steering, 41 mpg highway" :shock:

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I got a chance to test drive a 2.0 hatch today at my local mazda dealer, they didn't have any 2.5 yet. The hatch actually looks a lot nicer in person than in picture. Car handles very well and the ride, with 16" rims, is very smooth over crappy roads compared to my vibe. I need to see how the 3 with the 18" rims feel, I'm sure it'll still be a nicer smoother ride than my vibe =/ Road noise is quite a bit lower than my vibe (I have new yokohama yk??? tires). Overall a very nice car inside and out, and the one I drove has that touch screen which doesn't look too bad in person too. Though me and the sales guy agree that the base model with the basic radio looks ridiculously ugly on the car and looks very out of place lol I'm looking forward to test driving the 2.5 model since that's the one I'll be getter :D I love my vibe but I'm ready for a smoother quieter car and my dad can enjoy the vibe lol
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http://www.mazdausa.com/MusaWeb/configE ... lYear=2014" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Here's what I'd have, but it's not listed. :?
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Manual for the 2.5 model is not available at launch but will come later on, the sales guy says probably early next year.
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lowincash wrote:Manual for the 2.5 model is not available at launch but will come later on, the sales guy says probably early next year.
I'm keeping my vibe for a few more years, just hoping it will be available sometime :)

Here's another review. Looks very compelling.
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I'm keeping my Vibe till that 6 speed has a diesel in front of, er, beside it? :D
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Nice looking car, but looks a little small in the back.
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If everything goes well I'll be getting the 2.5 grand touring hatchback some time this month or next. Finally got to test the 2.5 model and even with the 18" rims the ride was very smooth. Much more so than my vibe with the stock 18's. I give props to mazda for finally having good sound insulation in this car. Some people say there's still a bit of road and wind noise but I guess coming from my vibe to the mz3 it's a significant improvement in that department. My car feels and sounds like a tin can in comparison :( One minor thing I didn't like was the rear visibility. Seems a bit worse than the vibe. Why do so many car designers making their belt line so high now a days =/
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lowincash wrote:One minor thing I didn't like was the rear visibility. Seems a bit worse than the vibe. Why do so many car designers making their belt line so high now a days =/
I would guess the high belt line is strictly for styling reasons, though thick C pillars is a safety thing in the even of roll overs.
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Well...I did it, got the 2.5L hatch. Couldn't pass on the deal, got it just under invoice plus extended warranty in exchange for low interest rate. Honestly, I didn't expect to feel this sad to let the vibe go. As much as I hated the harsh noisy ride, it treated me well and helped me move a lot of things. The 3 seems lower in the rear opening so might not be able to move as big of objects as in the vibe =/

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TRAITOR! How could you possibly do something so irresponsible, so, so, so, So WOW, That thing looks AWESOME!
I think you are just the first of many to move to the Mazda3 from the Vibe, so would you please start a new mazda3 thread in "the others" section and tell us how much you like your new car and update it periodically with MPG, likes, hates, pro's, cons, etc. Also a good place to compare the mazda3 to your old Vibe when you get familiar with the Mazda3.
Congratulations on your new car! :D
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Looks great! Congratulations on the new purchase.

So you got the s Grand Touring?
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Yup got the s grand touring. I didn't plan on trading in the vibe since I was going to get the sedan but then seeing both the mazda3 sedan and hatch side by side, I loved the sportier looking hatch. It looks a lot better in person :D So yeah, also didn't want to pay insurance for a car that won't get used much =/

But yeah I'll make a new thread later after I get to know this car more :D
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That front end looks slick !
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cptnsolo77 wrote:That front end looks slick !
Too bad I need to put a front license plate on. It'll totally ruin the look :(
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lowincash wrote:
cptnsolo77 wrote:That front end looks slick !
Too bad I need to put a front license plate on. It'll totally ruin the look :(
Just don't. See if anyone bothers you about it. Or use a relocator.
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That is one sexy looking car, congrats! The rear hatch does look a bit squashed, but as little as I need the full height of the Vibe I could probably live with that. That looong hood line is awesome, and rare these days. 2014s will probably be in my sweet spot when the Vibe kicks it and that will definitely be going on my short list. I agree, keep a thread going and keep us updated on how she does!
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