Mazda3 Facelift - Enhanced Design, Quality, Comfort and Performance

Since its launch in 2003, Mazda3 has become Mazda's best-selling vehicle and the company has even had to increase production to meet global demand. To further enhance its global popularity, Mazda has refreshed its compact star's line-up in a 2006 version with enhanced design and comfort, optimized performance and even higher levels of interior quality feel. New exterior enhancements to both the modern and elegant sedan and the sporty hatchback further support a standard Mazda3 line up with two distinct models for customers to choose from. The Mazda3 face-lift's petrol engine line up features three MZR aggregates - a 2.0-litre, a 1.6-litre, and a base 1.4-litre (depending on market offer) - all of them further optimized so the model can continue to be one of the better driving cars in its segment and adds a new six-speed transmission for the top-end petrol. The Mazda3 facelift retains the two derivatives of the MZCD 1.6-litre common-rail turbo diesel engine for European customers (depending on market offer), both offering high torque and power with low diesel fuel consumption. Added to this are enhancements to the body shell along with improved damper performance and improved aerodynamics for even better handling, stability and driving fun. Overall comfort has also been improved with more insulation against road noise, revised tyres and reduced suspension vibration. Features newly added to the line up, like available advanced keyless entry and a 20 gigabyte hard disc drive audio system (depending on market offer), make the Mazda3 facelift even easier to use and enjoy on a daily basis.


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I think its the best car in class, I mean, this is actually something to look at and own.
Corolla, ugly
Sentra, ugly
New Sentra, uglier
New Civic, ugliest
Cobolt etc, do they still make those?

I mean the 3 is perfect to me. Outside the dumbass name

 

I think it's good, but I like the design of the new Passat better...

 

I reviewed one some time ago. I admit it is a great small car inside and out, especially in handling, though it rides too stiffly for my tastes....especially the top hatchback model.....and IMO there is too much monotone one-color starkness inside.

Anyhow, guys, if you like the basic car, take a look at what is coming................

http://autonet.ca/Spotlight/NewModel...4/1442618.html

 

I think Lexus has borrowed quite a few styling bits from Mazda for the new IS.

 

Like what? They share 4 doors?

IF you look, the 3 now shares the same hood, rounded roof and short deck of??????

THe 2GS/A6, 2 cars that changed how sedans were designed (and to a lesser extent the Passat) back in 1998.

If anything Mazda's and Acuras share the same silly 5 point grill.

The Mazda 3 tailights look like the original RX 300 tails with the chrome rings around them.

Maybe that is why I like how this car looks, reminds me of a super baby Lexus.

 

Excellent points Sick.

 

I dont know, im not a designed, but when the new IS came out it reminded me of Mazdas. And yeah, when Mazda came out with their new styling, they reminded me of Acuras.

 

The Passat isn't really comparable. Much larger car.

 

Nice car, never was really into the Mazda's, but after looking at the CX-7 and Mazda 3....wow! This should be next years best economy car. What was Honda thinking about changing the exterior look on the 2006 civic It's good that I still have a 98' Civic LX!

 

i like civic much better.

 

The new civic is utter fugly.

 

So has there been a price increase on the new 06' Mazdas'?