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  1. Join Date
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    Are there new car models being released this year 2011? like the Honda civic Mazda 3 etc. bec these models are a little bit old and Iam planning to buy a new japanese car. does anyone know any new car releases?

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    Loads.

    The new Mazda 3 is already quite late in arriving on our shores. The 2010 Mazda 3 was already released late 2009 in the US. Current information in the country is varied: Some say release might be in March while others say that there's still a load of surplus of Mazda 3s which still needs to be sold. Personally, I believe that Mazda PH would release it the same time as other competitors (most probably in line with Focus)

    Ford Focus has also been launched in the US. (not a Japanese car but is mentioned due to its relation with Mazda) and might arrive sometime this year.

    Honda Civic was unveiled last month and specs, trims, etc. were released last week. Frankly, not much change. Honda's playing it safe. It's safe to say that it shouldn't be late arriving here.

    No news yet (?) for the Toyota Corolla successor.

    Subaru also unveiled their damned-nice concept for the next-generation Impreza. However, I doubt it'll arrive in 2011. 2012 seems more likely.

    Alot of models are also due for a revamp. The Honda CR-V was already rumored on spy shots. As for most Japanese midsize sedans, as their facelifts are 2010, I'd peg full refresh at 2012.

    Any comments on why the limitation to Japanese brands? Korean brands nowadays roam the streets and are completely up par with their Japanese counterparts. You might want to check the all-new Sonata 2010 for the midsize sedan category or the Hyundai Accent (subcompact) which released just weeks ago.

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    Kung Japanese compact sedan, Corolla Altis 2.0V or Impreza 2.0R hatchback.

    Kung Korean, Hyundai Elantra (coming soon). Ang mahal kasi ng Forte.

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    2nd Gen Mazda 3 - early 2012
    9th Gen Civic - early 2012
    3rd Gen Focus - early 2012 (just a guess)
    5th Gen Elantra - 2nd Qtr 2011 (just a guess)

    If you are concious in not having the latest model compact sedan. Then stay away from these current models. Because by next year they would have a replacement.

    If you really need to buy a car this month or March.
    Here is a list of the year when the car was launched so that you can choose the latest model and the least likely to be replaced even next year.

    Corolla Altis - Launched around March 2008
    Lancer EX - Launched around May 2008
    Chevrolet Cruze - Launched around late 2009

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