2007 Mazda Mazda3 MPS
Mazda added a high-performance model to its compact Mazda3 range with the introduction of the Mazda3 MPS at the 2006 Geneva Motor Show in Switzerland. The Mazda3 MPS features a turbocharged four-cylinder engine, a stiffened suspension setup and unique exterior and interior styling cues.
North America will also receive a version of the Mazda3 MPS, but it will be dubbed Mazdaspeed3 when it hits U.S. dealerships in late fall 2006 as a 2007 model. Further details will be available in April at the Mazdaspeed3's New York International Auto Show debut.
Exterior
Available in four-door hatchback form, the Mazda3 MPS has widened front fenders, a large supplemental grille in the front bumper, rectangular fog lamps and ground effects. It also wears 18-inch alloy wheels fitted with low-profile, 45-series tires.
The liftgate incorporates a high-mounted spoiler with an integrated brake light. A single, 3.75-inch exhaust pipe exits beneath the bumper. The Mazda3 MPS' front strut and rear multilink suspension features higher-rate springs and larger stabilizer bars than those on regular Mazda3s for reduced body roll.
Interior
The Mazda3 MPS can seat up to five people in two rows. The front bucket seats have more side bolstering than those in the regular Mazda3 and feature red MPS logos on the backrests. The steering wheel and shifter boot have red stitching, and aluminum pedals are standard.
Under the Hood
A turbocharged 2.3-liter four-cylinder engine powers the Mazda3 MPS with an estimated 247 horsepower and an estimated 280 pounds-feet of torque. The direct-injection engine teams with a six-speed-manual transmission and can accelerate the car from zero to 62 mph in 6.1 seconds and allow it to reach an electronically limited top speed of 155 mph, according to Mazda.
Mazda says the Mazda3 MPS employs front-wheel drive as opposed to all-wheel drive in an effort to reduce costs. In order to control torque steer — which is often associated with high-powered front-wheel-drive cars — Mazda says controls have been added to limit uneven torque delivery, thereby improving drivability. A limited-slip differential is also present.
Safety
Standard safety features include antilock four-wheel-disc brakes, an electronic stability system, side-impact airbags for the front seats and side curtain-type airbags
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North America will also receive a version of the Mazda3 MPS, but it will be dubbed Mazdaspeed3 when it hits U.S. dealerships in late fall 2006 as a 2007 model. Further details will be available in April at the Mazdaspeed3's New York International Auto Show debut.
Exterior
Available in four-door hatchback form, the Mazda3 MPS has widened front fenders, a large supplemental grille in the front bumper, rectangular fog lamps and ground effects. It also wears 18-inch alloy wheels fitted with low-profile, 45-series tires.
The liftgate incorporates a high-mounted spoiler with an integrated brake light. A single, 3.75-inch exhaust pipe exits beneath the bumper. The Mazda3 MPS' front strut and rear multilink suspension features higher-rate springs and larger stabilizer bars than those on regular Mazda3s for reduced body roll.
Interior
The Mazda3 MPS can seat up to five people in two rows. The front bucket seats have more side bolstering than those in the regular Mazda3 and feature red MPS logos on the backrests. The steering wheel and shifter boot have red stitching, and aluminum pedals are standard.
Under the Hood
A turbocharged 2.3-liter four-cylinder engine powers the Mazda3 MPS with an estimated 247 horsepower and an estimated 280 pounds-feet of torque. The direct-injection engine teams with a six-speed-manual transmission and can accelerate the car from zero to 62 mph in 6.1 seconds and allow it to reach an electronically limited top speed of 155 mph, according to Mazda.
Mazda says the Mazda3 MPS employs front-wheel drive as opposed to all-wheel drive in an effort to reduce costs. In order to control torque steer — which is often associated with high-powered front-wheel-drive cars — Mazda says controls have been added to limit uneven torque delivery, thereby improving drivability. A limited-slip differential is also present.
Safety
Standard safety features include antilock four-wheel-disc brakes, an electronic stability system, side-impact airbags for the front seats and side curtain-type airbags
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