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.