| The 2010 Mazdaspeed 3 was recently caught being | | | | aren't going to use an engine more powerful than the |
| put through the motions on the world famous | | | | current iteraiton. |
| Nurburgring race track in Germany and it's definitely a | | | | There is much concern over the 2010 Mazdaspeed 3's |
| big departure from the current generation. Often | | | | ability to manage a three hundred horsepower engine |
| criticized as being too staid looking to be a "hot hatch" | | | | while maintaining its front wheel drive only configuration. |
| worthy of competing with the likes of the Volkswagen | | | | It's widely expected that Mazda will either offer all |
| GTI, Honda Civic Si and Subaru Impreza WRX, the | | | | wheel drive standard or take advantage of Ford's |
| next generation Mazdaspeed 3 has been designed to | | | | new RevoKnuckle FWD suspension system that |
| be anything but ordinary. | | | | reduces torque steer and allows automakers to put |
| In the front, the 2010 Mazdaspeed 3 takes on styling | | | | more power to the front wheels. If the RevoKnuckle |
| cues from the upcoming 2010 Mazda 3 with a smooth, | | | | FWD system is in fact a possibility then it conflicts with |
| sleek front end but adds one significant difference: a | | | | rumors that claim the upcoming Mazdaspeed 3 will not |
| huge hood scoop. Unlike the previous Mazdaspeed 3, | | | | have a limited slip differential. |
| the new generation will introduce more air through a | | | | Inside, the 2010 Mazdaspeed 3 will see many of the |
| hood scoop which will likely cool off a larger, more | | | | same new interior design elements as the 2010 Mazda |
| powerful turbocharged motor. Before getting into | | | | 3 including a two tier dashboard with information and |
| rumored motors, the remainder of the 2010 | | | | radio data display screen residing above a newly |
| Mazdaspeed 3 exterior includes flared out wheel | | | | contoured center dash panel. Below the radio controls |
| arches similar to the RX-8, more aggressive side skirts | | | | are three large, recessed radio dials that control fan |
| and a redesigned rear bumper that includes sculpted | | | | speed, heat and air conditioning outlets and |
| openings for a new dual exhaust system. | | | | temperature. |
| As of this writing Mazda hasn't confirmed what motor | | | | The next Mazdaspeed 3 is most likely going to |
| will be used in the new Mazdaspeed 3 but rumor has it | | | | continue on as a hatchback only model and we still |
| the new 'Speed will either use the 2.5 liter four cylinder | | | | await official word from Mazda on what interior |
| from the next generation Mazda 3 (plus a turbo) or a | | | | options they plan to carry over from the more |
| Volvo sourced T5 (turbo five cylinder) producing | | | | mainstream Mazda 3 model. Based on spy shots of |
| around 300 horsepower. One popular online car site | | | | the Mazdaspeed 3, it appears that Mazda will continue |
| predicted the current 2.3 liter four cylinder in the | | | | their plan to not include a sunroof on Mazdaspeed 3s |
| Mazdaspeed 3 will be carried over into the next | | | | in order to improve aerodynamics. Mazda has also |
| generation at the same power output. We question | | | | reshaped the rear spoiler on the 2010 Mazdaspeed 3 |
| the logic behind why Mazda would bother adding a | | | | prototype which will increase downforce and improve |
| large hood scoop to the new Mazdaspeed 3 if they | | | | the driving experience at higher speeds. |