Designer's Take on a New MazdaSpeed3 Performance Hatch

We're not going to lie; we like the new generation Mazda3's chiseled body that handsomely dresses an all-around good package that brings a lighter chassis, efficient powertrains and a presentable interior with all the amenities one expects from a modern car these days.

One thing that's missing, though, at least for the time being, is a performance variant. Yes, we're talking about a successor to the MazdaSpeed3 in North America, known as Mazda3 MPS in other parts of the world, including Europe.

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