2007 Mazdaspeed3 / Mazda3 MPS & facelift versions

2007 Mazdaspeed3 / Mazda3 MPS & facelift versions

AFTER a long period of wait and speculations, Mazda is finally introducing its sport version of the 3. The Japanese answer to the Golf GTI is equipped with the 2.3L MZR DISI TURBO engine of the Mazda6 MPS / Mazdaspeed6. According to the company, the Mazdaspeed3 / Mazda3 MPS will not be offered with all wheel drive, which means that the engine will probably be tuned to produce less horsepower than the Mazda6 MPS / Mazdaspeed6.

The sporty Mazdaspeed3 / Mazda3 MPS will be shown in the Geneva Motor Show in March together with the upgraded Mazda3 line up.

Press Release: New Mazda3 MPS

The flagship of the Mazda3 range, the all-new Mazda3 MPS, will give sports-minded customers a double dose of Zoom-Zoom driving fun. Mazda3 MPS is the second model in the Mazda Performance Series, following the Mazda6 MPS launched in Europe a month ago. The car will be called Mazdaspeed Axela in Japan, Mazdaspeed3 in North America and, in other key regions including Europe, Australia and New Zealand, Mazda3 MPS.

Mazda looked to embody the three distinct attributes with the new vehicle: Driving Fun, Ownership Delight and Everyday User-Friendly Convenience. With its compact, lightweight body and substantial power generated by its 2.3L MZR DISI TURBO petrol engine, Mazda3 MPS is one of the most powerful high-performance sports compacts with front-wheel drive (FWD) on the road today.

The car's styling pursues a look of strength and solidity in a design that conveys its unmatched dynamic performance at a glance. Mazda3 MPS reflects Mazda's intention to continue delivering Zoom-Zoom in all its products.