The new Mazda3 sedan in North American

Mazda revealed today at the Australian International Motor Show first images of the all-new Mazda3 (known as Mazda Axela in Japan). Fully redesigned for the first time in 5 years, the Mazda3 will make its public debut in the sheet metal at the Los Angeles Auto Show on November 19, 2008.

Making up one-third of all Mazda sales totaling 1.8 million units worldwide since 2003, the Mazda3 is a pillar in Mazda's product plan. Therefore, it's no surprise that the new Mazda3 has nicely adopted the same design language from its well received Mazda6 sibling which debuted in Frankfurt last year. Despite the overall design similarities, the Mazda3 differentiates itself with a more aggressive front and rear bumper design.

The new Mazda3 sedan will be presented in North American specification with 2.0- and 2.5-liter engines in Los Angeles. Mazda vaguely hints that the five-door hatchback version will be revealed soon thereafter.

2010 Mazda3 popular hatchback variant

Mazda’s all-new 2010 Mazda3 has made its official world debut at this week’s Los Angeles Auto Show, however the car isn’t set to go on sale until next year along with the reveal of the popular hatchback variant. While several teaser shots of the new sedan have been out for more than a month, Mazda has finally released full specifications and entire gallery of new images.

Since its launch in 2003, the current Mazda3 has sold nearly 1.8 million vehicles in over 100 countries and has won more than 90 global motoring awards to date. Not surprisingly, the Mazda3 accounts for almost one in three Mazdas sold, so the success of the latest car is vital to the Japanese carmaker.

Known as the Axela in home market, the new Mazda3 is the first fully redesigned version of the car in five years and features a range of new and efficient engines plus a more dynamic look that picks up the carmaker’s corporate face first seen on the 2009 Mazda6. Chief designer Kunihiko Kurisu’s mission was to remain faithful to the Mazda3’s existing visual identity while evolving its appearance with richer, bolder design strokes.

Some of the key details include an aggressive front that integrates the lower air intake with a more emphatic and instantly recognizable five-point grille. The fascia lines converge on the center-point at the bottom of the grille. At the rear, the decklid’s surface has a distinctive center crease.

The 2010 MAZDA3 is redesigned for 2010.

The 2010 MAZDA3 is a 4-door, 5-passenger family sedan, or wagon, available in 7 trims, ranging from the i SV 4-Door to the s Grand Touring 5-Door. Upon introduction, the i SV 4-Door is equipped with a standard 2.0-liter, I4, 148-horsepower engine that achieves 24-mpg in the city and 32-mpg on the highway. A 5-speed manual transmission with overdrive is standard, and a 5-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is optional. The s Grand Touring 5-Door is equipped with a standard 2.5-liter, I4, 167-horsepower engine that achieves 22-mpg in the city and 29-mpg on the highway. A 6-speed manual transmission with overdrive is standard. A 5-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is optional. The 2010 MAZDA3 is redesigned for 2010.

Mazda3 First Generation (2004 - 2009)

Aside from the (optional) availability of electronic stability control, the Mazda Mazda3 has received only minor cosmetic changes for the 2007 model year. The exterior changes are minimal, but extend to revised bumpers with the lower air intake opening resembling the shape of the traditional Mazda 5-point grille, a revised range of alloy wheels and several new interior colour combinations. The interor also has an audio jack and an improved keyless entry system.

4-Cyl. 2.3 Liter; Automatic; FWD; Air Conditioning; Alloy Wheels; AM/FM Stereo; Cruise Control; Dual Front Air Bags; Moon Roof; Power Door Locks; Power Steering; Power Windows; Single Compact Disc; Tilt Wheel.

the 5-Door Mazda3 is called the Axela Sport

The Mazda3 is a compact automobile manufactured by the Mazda Motor Corporation. It is the third generation of compact vehicles designed and produced by Mazda. In Japan, The 4-Door Mazda3 is called the Axela and the 5-Door Mazda3 is called the Axela Sport.

The Mazda3 will be getting a minor facelift for the model year 2007. There will be a redesigned grille and fog lights, redesigned rims, new interior color scheme, auxiliary audio input jack, a second 12V power outlet, rear seat armrest with cupholders, LED taillights on top trim of the sedan, higher fuel economy and available stability control/traction control.

A high performance version known as the MazdaSpeed3 has been released on June 22nd of 2006, with first shipments to the US arriving in September. It is powered by a 2.3L turbocharged engine producing approximately 260hp.