The New Mazda Kai Concept: The Gen4 3

[travajante]

When wifey saw the new Mazda 3, ayaw na nya sa euro cars hahaha, euro cars too expensive daw and not as good looking as the new Mazda 3 and cost a lot less, oh well, we'll see next year when it rolls out.

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A Bimmer enthusiast bud, who has had a good number rare Ms pass thru his hands, happened to carpool in our humble hobo. His first inside the wannabe. He was pleasantly surprised at how familiarly euro the ride, layout & everything felt. I recall the exact sentiment almost half a decade ago upon testing the gen3.
Then he asked of the service history....shook his head & expressed how he wished Europeans would learn to build w/ Nippon reliability.
The 3...fun Bang4Buck...hobo premium. Look at the gen4, they upped the ante.[emoji4]

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[vinrem]

A Bimmer enthusiast bud, who has had a good number rare Ms pass thru his hands, happened to carpool in our humble hobo. His first inside the wannabe. He was pleasantly surprised at how familiarly euro the ride, layout & everything felt. I recall the exact sentiment almost half a decade ago upon testing the gen3.
Then he asked of the service history....shook his head & expressed how he wished Europeans would learn to build w/ Nippon reliability.
The 3...fun Bang4Buck...hobo premium. Look at the gen4, they upped the ante.[emoji4]

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Yeah, the 4th gen interior looks very nice, I like the sedan compared to the hatchback, sadly the 2nd row is still a little cramped.

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[istan]

Baka more cargo room?

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[travajante]

Baka more cargo room?

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There are pros & cons....
If cost shaving were its main reason, Mazda could've just retained & shared the exact same rear suspension from the BM/BN 3 to save on redesign, retool, & production costs.
We knew Mazda's thrust w/ the Skyactiv chassis was lightening. The BM/BN came w/ practically no deadening to keep dead weight down. NVH was the consequence much complained about. To reduce it w/o adding weight, the beam, being lighter & quieter, is the obvious compromise.

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[travajante]

Initial feedback on the M3 BP hatch seems to be focused on the large C Pillar. It's really just an illusion. The blindspot is about equal the BM/BN's. The collage & the CarBuzz article confirm it.

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[travajante]

A simple cheat would be a molded shoulder trim. Pillar would look significantly reduced. Pardon the free hand.[emoji4]

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[jojopad]

Scratch resistant glossy piano black interior trims? Now that's nice!

Starting with the 2019 Mazda3, Mazda will use a new, two-layer molding for its interior parts. Not only is this more durable than the current high-gloss piano black accent, but because it’s made of plant-based material, it’s more environmentally-friendly too.

Mazda Found a Way to Make Its Interior More Scratch Resistant | Philippine Car News, Car Reviews, Automotive Features, and New Car Prices | ************

[travajante]

Scratch resistant glossy piano black interior trims? Now that's nice!



Mazda Found a Way to Make Its Interior More Scratch Resistant | Philippine Car News, Car Reviews, Automotive Features, and New Car Prices | ************

I think that's the bioplastic Mazda has developed for both interior & exterior applications....the CX5 KF grille, among em.

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[travajante]

Premium...
2019 Mazda3 Interior & Infotainment ? Redline: First Look ? 2018 LA Auto Show - YouTube

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[jut703]

When do the actual reviews come out? I'd like to read something other than Mazda's press releases.

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[travajante]

When do the actual reviews come out? I'd like to read something other than Mazda's press releases.

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Visual reviews aplenty. A good bud even sent over shots live from LA. Stunning in stills, even more in the metal, he said.
No set release dates yet. Europe likely to get em ahead of NA. We'll just have to wait for 1st drive reviews. The only new engine options will be the smaller SkyD & the SkyX. Both unlikely to hit our shores....but who knows?

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[jut703]

Visual reviews aplenty. A good bud even sent over shots live from LA. Stunning in stills, even more in the metal, he said.
No set release dates yet. Europe likely to get em ahead of NA. We'll just have to wait for 1st drive reviews. The only new engine options will be the smaller SkyD & the SkyX. Both unlikely to hit our shores....but who knows?

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I meant the in depth reviews from the established car publications, not just car show walkthroughs.

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[travajante]

I meant the in depth reviews from the established car publications, not just car show walkthroughs.

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Should be soon, sir.

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[aNthraxx]

Wow what a looker, almost got the current M3 a good 2 years back but it wasnt to be, maybe im destined for this one.

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[travajante]

Mazda 3 2019 Sedan first Look - YouTube

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[travajante]

The all-new 219 Mazda 3 punches far above its weight for under $3, | Ars Technica

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[StockEngine]

The all-new 219 Mazda 3 punches far above its weight for under $3, | Ars Technica

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man that pricing is near the price for a lexus

[travajante]

man that pricing is near the price for a lexus

The higher up north you go, the lower the tag. Canada's pricing differs.
The 219 Mazda 3 Is Light on Sticks and Heavier on Price, but It's a Very Different Situation North of the Border - The Truth About Cars
Specs vary w/ market. Regardless, from what we've seen Mazda do w/ the BM/BN, even the base gave way more for the money. The BP pushes higher. Curious how Bermaz packages em here.

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[Archerfish]

I really like that 360! I just hope that what we are installing will be similar.

[jojopad]

I really like that 360! I just hope that what we are installing will be similar.

I'm interested. Do you have a website link for the product?