MAZDASPEED3 in Canada!!

[Jeff-TheBiz]

From MCI, I have exciting news...

June 2006 the Mazdaspeed Mazda3 Sport will be available in Canada!!
It will only be available on the Sport platform (I will wait for the Sedan. :) ) and approximate MSRP will be $30K.

Beginning production in June 06 there will also be a MX5 (Miata) offering a retractable hard top, this will add $2000 to the price.

Production on the 2006 Tribute will stop in June of 2006.
The new CX7 (ie: Cross Sport) will begin production January 2006 approximate MSRP will be $31K... In August of 2006 a CX9 will be produced. it will be a larger 7 passenger SUV. MSRP ~$39K

Just keeping everyone in the loop.

[Ex-Rolla]

nice... thanks for the info!!

[TheProfessor]

Awesome news for Mazda.....thanks Jeff!

[Spyder01]

Great news! Keep us posted on the Mazdaspeed3 and post some pictures if do you get a chance to take some.

[FLIPDADY]

Great news Jeff! I was seriously considering the Honda Pilot but now that Mazda is coming out with the CX-9 my plans are changing for sure.

[TheProfessor]

Have the specs for the MS3 been confirmed for Canada yet?

[Jeff-TheBiz]

Originally posted by PSIVIC


Have the specs for the MS3 been confirmed for Canada yet?

To be honest.. I shouldn\'t even know what I do know.. so as of now, I have no specs or features.

Rest assured I am your eyes and ears on the inside.

[billyfo]

$30K !!! start saving now ppl:D

[SABIO]

this is when having my lease paid off will come in handy.... give mine back for a M-Speed:D

[Mica3SGT]

I\'m looking forward to seeing the MX-2 \"baby Miata\" release in \'07 - Mazda is on a roll with a solid lineup. I wonder if anyone will lament the passing of the Tribute - gotta love the CX crossover!

[Spyder01]

The following is a google translation...


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Pinches the MAZDA3 superiority product strength, and unifies Mazdaspeed to reequip set of to be in sole possession of the charm, at the same time pursues the individuality in accordance to the young vehicle owner to buy the vehicle demand, MAZDA Taiwan brand-new promotes limits the quantity 999 deluxe versions MAZDA3 Mazdaspeed; Based on most receives the vehicle color which the young vehicle owner likes, MAZDA3 Mazdaspeed promotes red, blue, the black three kinds most has the individuality popular target Che Seke 333, installs the value to surpass 54,000 Yuan ultra values equipment, the vehicle rental fee actually merely increase scope 24,000 Yuan, only needs 66.9 ten thousand, then may become Mazdaspeed a charm race!

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[Broli]

i am getting excited!
lol

[MazdaTree]

i smell a gb:D

[EO MasivHerbs]

gorgeous! Just gorgeous..i want one! haha.

[bluntman]

Aside from the chin spoiler, I don\'t see anything special...anything that says \"I\'m a Mazdaspeed version\". At least the Mazdaspeed Protege had a little something different (rims and a spoiler).

[SourcE]

Am I wrong, but did I read the MS3 is based on the 2.0L engine? Also is the body going to be the sedan? That interior is awesome though..!

[Spyder01]

This is NOT the version we will be getting...

[Shat2]

i like the chin spoiler, side skirts and the rear. how much do u think those would cost XD
the grille looks nasty still, looks like they got lazy and painted the whole thing body colored

[bubu416]

Give us the specs & pics when you do Jeff!

Thx for the update.:D

[akherad]

This is gr8 news. WOW. I cannot wait to get one. :D

[Pimpin_29y]

I can\'t remember where I got this pic but I think this version looks alot better. Better rims, better grill, turn signals in the mirrors....yada yada...

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y193/AAboy/mazdaspeed3.jpg

[FLIPDADY]

That\'s the Taiwan\'s Mazdaspeed 3.

[Broli]

i dig the taiwan version!

[Broli]

Originally posted by Shat2


i like the chin spoiler, side skirts and the rear. how much do u think those would cost XD
the grille looks nasty still, looks like they got lazy and painted the whole thing body colored

yeah man the grill in that pic was nasty!

not the taiwan pic

[1flycdnM3]

I didn\'t completely read the whole thing, but I skimmed it all pretty much. I thought they were going to keep it the 2.3?? also, am I not mistaken or wasn\'t it going to have a turbo?? (someone said that on a different thread here). Overall, it looks really nice, but needs a few changes to make it \"original\" and not look so much like the current M3\'s

[Jeff-TheBiz]

Please note...

The pics on page 1 are not confirmed pics..

Not that I know anyway, even the Mazdaspeed Protege changed looks like 4 times before landing even the colours were different.

Btw, I did say the Canadian Mazdaspeed 3 would be based on the Sport not the Sedan.

I will post anything I hear from MCI.

[Spyder01]

:hoho sryz for causing so much confusion...THE PICS ON THE FIRST PAGE IS NOT THE NORTH AMERICA VERSION!!...

I just posted it cause they were debuting it in taiwan last week...plus, i don\'t think the taiwan mazdaspeed3 has a turbo.

[FLIPDADY]

MX-MicroSport: The production version of the MX-MicroSport concept could find its way to North America. While Mazda\'s U.S. executives have not written off the MX-MicroSport for the United States, they say it is more likely to be marketed in Canada and Mexico in the spring of 2007 as a 2008 model. If the MX-MicroSport does make it here, the car\'s performance would be emphasized.

Mazda3: No major changes are foreseen. This fall, the base 2.0-liter engine gains variable-valve timing with a horsepower boost to 150. The optional 2.3-liter engine is now mated to a five-speed automatic transmission.

A high-performance version of the Mazda3, called MazdaSpeed3, is slated for summer 2006 as a 2007 model. It likely will borrow the turbocharged 2.3-liter four-cylinder engine from the MazdaSpeed6, arriving this fall, making its 274-hp a strong rival to the Mitsubishi Evolution and Subaru WRX.

Mazda6: For the 2006 model year, the four-cylinder engine gains a five-speed automatic transmission and all models receive a freshening. Expect Mazda to restyle and re-engineer the Mazda6 for the 2008 model year.

With a 274-hp turbocharged inline-four mated to awd, stiffened suspension and massive brakes, the MazdaSpeed6 will hit showrooms this fall as a 2006 model.

MX-5 Miata: The seminal rwd roadster received a redesign this summer. Horsepower is 170, up from 142. The car\'s wheelbase and overall length are 2 inches longer than the 2005 model. The four-cylinder engine is similar to the Mazda3\'s and Mazda6\'s, while much of the chassis and suspension is borrowed from the RX-8.

RX-8: Horsepower increases likely will occur, but do not expect major changes to the four-door RX-8 car because a true coupe and a convertible are planned. Timing for the two models could be anywhere from the 2007 to the 2009 model year.

Mazda5: What is the Mazda5, a tall wagon or a compact minivan? Whatever it is, it is derived from the Mazda3 platform, and it went on sale last month. The Mazda5 has three rows of seats, each with two seats. Power is provided by a 157-hp, 2.3-liter, four-cylinder engine.

MPV: The MPV minivan dies after the 2006 model year. The vehicle\'s replacement developed in Japan is seen as too small for the United States.

Tribute: A hybrid version of the Tribute sport wagon will be added next year. The Tribute will be restyled and re-engineered for the 2008 model year.

CX-7: The Mazda6 will provide the underpinnings of a five-seat sport wagon that will arrive as a 2007 model. Styling cues will be taken from the MX Crossport concept that debuted at the 2005 Detroit auto show. The CX-7 likely will be powered by a 220-hp, 3.0-liter V-6.

Even though the CX-7 will be developed on the Mazda6 platform, the vehicle will be imported from Japan rather than built in Flat Rock, Mich., alongside the Mazda6.

CX-9: With the MPV minivan slated to be dropped from Mazda\'s U.S. lineup, the automaker needs a new people hauler. A likely choice is a version of the Ford brand\'s sport wagon, which will have three rows of seats and be assembled at Ford\'s Oakville, Ontario, plant. The 2008 model year is the likely target.

B series: No matter how much Texas dealers want a pickup, Mazda is having a hard time making the franchise believe the B series has zoom-zoom. When the Ford Ranger is redesigned, Mazda likely will not get a version.

[TheProfessor]

OMG, if they put the turbo 2.3L from the MS6 into the 3 that thing is gonna be a blast!

[FLIPDADY]

According to the Tokyo Motor Show coming in a few weeks. Mazda has 4 world premieres! So maybe we\'ll get our first hand look at the MS3.

[Spyder01]

If they are going to put that speed6 engine in the mazda3...they really should tune it down. Hasn\'t the speed3 been confirmed to be front wheel drive? It would be crazy to put that kind of power on a fwd IMO...but if its going to be 4 wheel drive or 4x4(btw 4x4 and 4WD are different)...then thats a different story...

[wongpres]

Originally posted by FLIPSPEED


According to the Tokyo Motor Show coming in a few weeks. Mazda has 4 world premieres! So maybe we\'ll get our first hand look at the MS3.

These are Mazda\'s premieres for Tokyo:

- Mazda SENKU concept (world-debut): rotary concept vehicle
- Mazda MPV production version (world-debut): brand new next-gen MPV. We may not see it in N. America
- Mazda Tribute hybrid production version (world-debut)
- Mazda Premacy (our Mazda5) Rotary Hydrogen Hybrid concept (world-debut): The next step above the RX-8 rotary hydrogen. The RX-8 rotary takes two fuels, gas & hydrogen. The Premacy has the dual-fuel rotary engine, and adds to it an electric motor.
- MX-Crossport concept (Japanese-debut)

[DivineWind]

Thats SICK !

Too bad its only in 5 door version and would have to wait till June ! :(

[MazdaTree]

If the Mazdaspeed6 is 0-60 mph : 6.2 sec.
What do you all think the Mazdaspeed3s 0-60 is going to be...?

[TheProfessor]

Traction might be an issue on the 3......I wonder what kind of tires will come from the factory?

[Spyder01]

maybe they\'ll add in that Focus/Volvo/Axela traction control system??

[Broli]

this is getting exciting again . . .

that would be sick, that much power in da mazdaspeed!
i thought it was gonna come with like 220-230 shit!:p