Next MazdaSpeed3 295hp AWD

"MooseKnuckles" (andyschenk)
05/21/2014 at 19:24 • Filed to: mazda, speed3, zoomzoom, mooseknuckles

A report coming out of Japan indicates Mazda is busily developing the next performance-focused Mazdaspeed3.

Aimed squarely at the !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! , the next Mazdaspeed3 will reportedly be powered by a turbocharged 2.5-liter four-cylinder Skyactiv engine tuned to generate approximately 295 horsepower. Mazda recently ran into problems turbocharging the high-compression Skyactiv engine but an inside source told Japanese magazine Holiday Auto that engineers have solved the issue.

The 2.5-liter's power will be transferred to all four wheels via a six-speed manual transmission, and a Skyactiv-Drive gearbox might be offered as an option. A track-tuned suspension and upgraded brakes on all four corners will keep the power in check.

Visually, the Mazdaspeed3 will wear a considerably more aggressive look than the stock Mazda3 thanks to a full body kit consisting of a deeper front bumper, side skirts, a trunk-mounted spoiler and an air diffuser integrated into the rear bumper. Large alloy wheels mounted on low-profile tires and a functional hood scoop will complete the sporty look.

The 3's interior will be upgraded with bucket seats for the front passengers, a meaty flat-bottomed steering wheel and Mazdaspeed-specific instrument cluster that will provide a full panoply of information about what is going on under the hood.

More !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! about the upcoming Mazda Mazdaspeed3 will emerge over the coming months. The hot hatch will be unveiled at a major auto show in 2016 and go on sale around the globe shortly after.

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DISCUSSION (80)

Brian Silvestro > MooseKnuckles
05/21/2014 at 19:27

This car is going to be a monster jesus. It'll undercut the R's price too.

Garrett Davis > MooseKnuckles
05/21/2014 at 19:27

I hope they aren't talking Golf R prices. I'm excited!

George Costanza > Brian Silvestro
05/21/2014 at 19:28

Lets just hope it has composure. Every review of the last one said that it was too loud in a bad way.

Grindintosecond > MooseKnuckles
05/21/2014 at 19:28

I would like to see a speed2....wit box flairz

MooseKnuckles > MooseKnuckles
05/21/2014 at 19:29

Subaru wont hatch, but Mazda will!

RotaryLover > MooseKnuckles
05/21/2014 at 19:29

ST owners? Hello? ST owners where u at? LOL

dogisbadob > MooseKnuckles
05/21/2014 at 19:29

Hopefully this time it will be available with a sunroof! Especially now that the Focus ST is out.

Brian Silvestro > George Costanza
05/21/2014 at 19:30

And crazy torquesteer. But that will be solved with AWD.

George Costanza > Brian Silvestro
05/21/2014 at 19:32

Does your FiSt have torque steer or wheel hop at gear changes. I heard the focus does.

Brian Silvestro > George Costanza
05/21/2014 at 19:33

I mean..not really...Only if I REALLY floor it, but even then it's so minimal I barely notice it.

ZHP Sparky, the 5th > MooseKnuckles
05/21/2014 at 19:33

Oh my....my pants!

I've been completely set on picking up a used 2014 3hatch once they're readily available on the used market...but if this thing ever makes it to market with these specs I would never be able to be content with my car knowing THIS is out there.

Aiming at completely different clientele, I know - but this creates all kinds of lusty feelings in me.

RiceRocketeer Extraordinaire > MooseKnuckles
05/21/2014 at 19:34

Mitsu won't Evo, but Mazda will! ... or something.

Yowen - not necessarily not spaghetti and meatballs > MooseKnuckles
05/21/2014 at 19:40

I'm looking at you FORD! AWD FOCUS ST!

CRider > RotaryLover
05/21/2014 at 19:45

They're sitting in cars that actually exist as more than a vague, wishful thinking rumor.

The Transporter > MooseKnuckles
05/21/2014 at 19:45

Go ahead Mazda, you've earned it.

Kinja'd!!!

zx6rob > MooseKnuckles
05/21/2014 at 19:47

They're going to do something about the spider infestations, right? Where they were nesting in these things for however long? I don't care if it's three-tenths quicker down the quarter-mile than the Focus ST, if there isn't a checkbox on the order form for "Remove Egg Sacs ($0)", then I am not in their target demographic.

RotaryLover > CRider
05/21/2014 at 19:48

Kinja'd!!!

Manuél Ferrari > Brian Silvestro
05/21/2014 at 19:48

What about trailing throttle oversteer?

mazda616 > MooseKnuckles
05/21/2014 at 19:53

*heavy breathing*

Must. Have.

Maybe by the time (if) this goes on sale, I'll be ready (I.E. Financially secure enough) to replace my current 3 with one.

Brian Silvestro > Manuél Ferrari
05/21/2014 at 19:54

Haven't tried it yet. I need to find a road where I have enough room to screw up.

Manuél Ferrari > Brian Silvestro
05/21/2014 at 19:55

Or a large parking lot. That's safest.

Takuro Spirit > MooseKnuckles
05/21/2014 at 19:59

The 3's interior will be upgraded with bucket seats for the front passengers,

FINALLY. I was sooooo not impressed with the bench seat in the standard 3.

Brian Silvestro > Manuél Ferrari
05/21/2014 at 20:00

Every parking lot where I live has lightposts EVERYWHERE

Manuél Ferrari > Brian Silvestro
05/21/2014 at 20:07

That is a travesty!

I need to get Oppo at my work's parking lot again. The old man doesn't like the tire marks. But what is he going to do about it...

Brian Silvestro > Manuél Ferrari
05/21/2014 at 20:11

haha DO IT.

Manuél Ferrari > Brian Silvestro
05/21/2014 at 20:15

I took the RC car out there on Sat.

It is so f'ing fast. I accidentally flipped it. But it's OK.

Doge wanted to chase it but it was too hot out so he couldn't run around in the sun.

MooseKnuckles > Takuro Spirit
05/21/2014 at 20:21

That's why LeftLaneNews is the best...!

Collin > MooseKnuckles
05/21/2014 at 20:21

Dear Mazda,

I will buy this car. The day that you announce it going to production, I will drive straight over to my dealership and put a deposit down. That is a promise (unless I can't afford the payments).

Sincerely,

Collin

Brian Silvestro > Manuél Ferrari
05/21/2014 at 20:21

It was probably zipping around there not even breaking a sweat. They're so fun to watch.

Manuél Ferrari > Brian Silvestro
05/21/2014 at 20:24

I can't even image how fast it's going to be when I buy the upgraded battery pack...

They also had this RC truck at the store that was 1/5 scale. It was massive! You could chase cars around with it, haha

Brian Silvestro > Manuél Ferrari
05/21/2014 at 20:26

You could probably ride on it too hahaha

Manuél Ferrari > Brian Silvestro
05/21/2014 at 20:28

Haha probably! I'm really light for my height. I would just barely make weight on an F1 team, lol.

OMG look what you can get for $80K even if you're willing to give up the gated shifter:

http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/…

Brian Silvestro > Manuél Ferrari
05/21/2014 at 20:29

MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM

THAT COLOR COMBO

Manuél Ferrari > Brian Silvestro
05/21/2014 at 20:36

I know. I saw a blue R8 on the road the other day and it might have been that color. It looked even better on the road than it does in the pics.

The only thing I would look into for this car would be swapping out the sideblades with carbon fiber ones.

Good thing it's not a 6MT. Cause that could get me in trouble...

Brian Silvestro > Manuél Ferrari
05/21/2014 at 20:37

I mean....I'd much rather have a 6MT V8 R8 than a 997......JUST SAYIN

Manuél Ferrari > Brian Silvestro
05/21/2014 at 20:39

I know... I probably should have turned the 997 in at lease end and just got a used R8.

I'm just stuck on the KEEP ALL THE CARS idea.

My dad wants to build a new building at the back of the property where our work is at. He wants to have nicer offices on the 2nd floor and car space on the first floor. If he does that then I'll definitely have to keep all the cars!

Brian Silvestro > Manuél Ferrari
05/21/2014 at 20:41

My god, it sounds like a paradise. Your dad is a genius.

Manuél Ferrari > Brian Silvestro
05/21/2014 at 20:48

I hope so. I think it's kind of risky to spend that much money on another building. I'd rather spend it on buying a competitor. But he's almost 65 and wants to have moar fun than I do, haha. I want to make as much money as possible so that I can buy an honest to goodness hypercar one day

MooseKnuckles > Brian Silvestro
05/21/2014 at 20:49

Will be subdued, I wouldn't say solved. Unless rear bias... then much smiles.

Brian Silvestro > Manuél Ferrari
05/21/2014 at 20:50

Coax him into doing what you want by making him think it's what he wants as well.

Brian Silvestro > MooseKnuckles
05/21/2014 at 20:51

MMMMMMMM

Then they win the hatchbacks.

Manuél Ferrari > Brian Silvestro
05/21/2014 at 20:53

I've tried that. It doesn't work.

He's more content with where we're at because A) he's older B) he owns more of the company than I do so he takes home more money

I have to make enough money to last the next 50 years...

Brian Silvestro > Manuél Ferrari
05/21/2014 at 20:54

BUY OUT HIS STAKE IN THE COMPANY

Manuél Ferrari > Brian Silvestro
05/21/2014 at 20:58

Already asked. He said no.

Brian Silvestro > Manuél Ferrari
05/21/2014 at 20:58

Then he's not content enough! Time to invest in some Ford GTs!

Manuél Ferrari > Brian Silvestro
05/21/2014 at 20:59

If only he had bought a GT40 like 15 years ago

Brian Silvestro > Manuél Ferrari
05/21/2014 at 21:00

damn Damn DAMNNN

Manuél Ferrari > Brian Silvestro
05/21/2014 at 21:07

If he does build the space then this is what I'm thinking I would do to keep maintenance, registration and insurance costs down:

1. Buy cars I like and drive them until they hit 75K miles.

2. Once a car hits 75K miles I store it at the building with the fluids drained. I register it as non-op and move the insurance over to Haggerty.

3. Once the collection gets large I will rotate cars in and out of hibernation. When the car is taken out of hibernation it will need to be serviced and get active registration. I can drive it for a year before hibernating and then pick the next one to take out of hibernation.

This is the best way I can think of to have a decent size collection of modern and near-classic cars that I will keep until they become classics. It will be way too expensive to keep them all on active registration and maintain them all when each is only being used for a couple thousand miles a year since some maintenance tasks are time based and not mileage based.

Brian Silvestro > Manuél Ferrari
05/21/2014 at 21:10

That's the best way to go about that it seems. This way all the cars still get driven, and aren't disgraced to a life of garage queen for the rest of eternity.

DO IT

Manuél Ferrari > Brian Silvestro
05/21/2014 at 21:30

I will do it. It will take some time. But I will eventually have at least one car from each of these carmakers:

Alfa

Aston

Bentley

BMW

Chevy (Corvette)

Ferrari

Ford (GT)

Lamborghini

Maserati

Mercedes

Porsche

Even if I don't get one of each until I'm 60 it will still be a success!

Brian Silvestro > Manuél Ferrari
05/21/2014 at 21:34

THIS IS A GOOD PLAN

I like this plan.

Those are good brands.

Manuél Ferrari > Brian Silvestro
05/21/2014 at 21:35

I knew you would approve!!

Manuél Ferrari > Brian Silvestro
05/21/2014 at 21:35

I did forget one - JAAAAAG

Manuél Ferrari > Brian Silvestro
05/21/2014 at 21:36

And Audi R8 6MT

Damn it, I might be 65 by the time I complete the plan....

Brian Silvestro > Manuél Ferrari
05/21/2014 at 21:37

That's why you can't have ALL of these cars at once. You have to have one, use it for a couple of years to absorb the experience, and then sell it for the next one.

Manuél Ferrari > Brian Silvestro
05/21/2014 at 21:52

That is the normal way of doing things.

But it's not KEEP ALL ZE CARS!

Brian Silvestro > Manuél Ferrari
05/21/2014 at 21:56

Incorporated! Do you even have enough room for all that car!??!

Manuél Ferrari > Brian Silvestro
05/21/2014 at 21:58

Not yet, but I will if he builds dat building!

How much cooler would it be to hand down awesome classic cars to my kids when I die than just money. They could still sell the cars for money if they wanted to. Or they could keep them and hand them down to the next generation. Eventually the cars will be worth millions!

Brian Silvestro > Manuél Ferrari
05/21/2014 at 22:01

My god, you'd literally be a legend. The man that started it all. Cars that are in families for generations are the best cars.

Manuél Ferrari > Brian Silvestro
05/21/2014 at 22:07

I never even thought about this - I wonder if my Dad will pass all his cars to me in his will or half to me and half to my sister. My sister isn't even into cars so not fair for her to get any! She can't even drive stick!

Brian Silvestro > Manuél Ferrari
05/21/2014 at 22:27

Make sure to point these things out to him! His cars are awesome!

Manuél Ferrari > Brian Silvestro
05/21/2014 at 22:29

If you ever come out here we'll take out every running car in one day!

Brian Silvestro > Manuél Ferrari
05/21/2014 at 22:40

YAY! That would be an awesome thing to do.

wiffleballtony > MooseKnuckles
05/21/2014 at 22:54

WANT

mazda616 > zx6rob
05/21/2014 at 23:15

The 6 seems to be the only Mazda affected by the spider issue. So far, the 3 hasn't had any arachnid-related recalls.

Delusion77 > MooseKnuckles
05/21/2014 at 23:33

"powered by a turbocharged 2.5-liter four-cylinder Skyactiv engine"

I doubt that is true. From what I remember the concept behind skyactiv engines was to avoid turbocharging and achive effeciency via other methods. Also those engines have very high compression ratios = no good for turbos

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > MooseKnuckles
05/22/2014 at 09:20

Exactly! I was really hoping they'd go AWD to steal WRX hatch buyers.

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > MooseKnuckles
05/22/2014 at 09:21

YES!!! They might just lure me back into the family with this one...

Manuél Ferrari > Brian Silvestro
05/22/2014 at 14:54

Doge was very meme-ish today

Kinja'd!!!

SOON

Brian Silvestro > Manuél Ferrari
05/22/2014 at 15:00

YES

Kinja'd!!!

Manuél Ferrari > Brian Silvestro
05/22/2014 at 15:09

Perfect. The funny thing is that I was on the computer and looked up and he was just looking at me. I called him to come down and he wouldn't. He preferred to just lurk up there while hatching evil plans in his head.

Brian Silvestro > Manuél Ferrari
05/22/2014 at 15:11

Better watch the fuck out!

Here is what YSI said about 6 cylinder engines.

Manuél Ferrari > Brian Silvestro
05/22/2014 at 15:14

Dat TVR. Wow. So wow.

I think YSI was also the one who posted a video once with a BMW M1 race car. Dat 3.5L I6 setup for moar power and less restrictive exhaust was epic.

Brian Silvestro > Manuél Ferrari
05/22/2014 at 15:20

MMMMM

So many good 6 cylinder engines!

Manuél Ferrari > Brian Silvestro
05/22/2014 at 15:27

MOTHER OF GOD