New 2010 Mazda3 comin out March...

... in the States that is. Sure there are much more interesting car news out there, but car news related to our country is top priority. Even though this news is from the States, the PI would probably follow suit in no time. So a lil friendly advice to those here currently looking to buy a Mazda3, just wait a tad bit longer as the new, completely redesigned one SHOULD hit our local dealers soon.


Based on the US-spec Mazda3, they will continue to release the sedan version, as well as the hatchback (which the discontinued here but hopefully will bring back). The US gets to choose between a 2.0L four-cylinder that offers 148 hp and 135 lb-ft of torque and a larger 2.5L four with 167 hp and 168 lb-ft of torque, though the latter I doubt we will get.


Hopefully when Mazda says, "completely redesigned," they mean it. The previous one was a lil eye catching during its first release, I must admit, if I had to choose a car of that level, I might've got it. But after driving it, it did feel extremely sluggish, the interior felt of cheap plastics which didn't fit well thus making an orchestra of creeking sounds, and service I hear is VERY poor! Yes CATS, your service SUCKS! (based on experience)