Comments on: 2009 Mazda3 MPS official details

By: Adam

Adam — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:40:42 +0000

I have an ’07, and Hal’s right TS is not THAT much of an issue. I don’t like the looks of this new model though, the rear end and twin pipes look cool (lose the silver tail-light treatment though), but the scoop and big cheesy grin take away from the sleeper appeal this car always had.

I don’t like it.

By: Cubby

Cubby — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 09:21:49 +0000

If it were AWD it would be 60,000 AUD

By: Kev

Kev — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 00:22:36 +0000

I agree with Hal, drive one & you won’t look back. Forget all the armchair critic’s bullshit that haven’t even driven the current model.I f you can’t handle the torque steer buy a VW beetle..for the money nothing compares. I have kicked the R’s of many V8′s who have underestimated the car…I will certainly be looking at upgrading to the new model.

By: Ash

Ash — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 01:59:18 +0000

I quite like it. The inside reminds me of a new looking GTR familia, which this is almost a FWD newborn of it anyway, as mazda 3 took over the 323 series. It is such a pity its not 4WD as that is what made the GTR such an amazing car, looks externally are fine, a front mounted intercooler may have been nicer to get rid of the scoop, but the aggressive front bar doesnt leave much room for good airflow. Looks great, sure it drive great, another +1 to mazda

By: HAL

HAL — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 01:24:19 +0000

For those of you who haven’t driven the current model 3MPS, please do so. Don’t listen to the other know-it-all commenters who bag it for the supposed torque steer – being able to control the car is half the challenge and the very reason why it is so much fun to drive. Then, if you don’t need the power, hit cruise control and it’s just as happy cruising around town. I can’t believe how fast this thing is, and when it comes to mid-range acceleration, then you are aboslutely loving every ounce of that 380Nm of torque. You will not wipe the smile off your face for days afterwards.

Again, bring on September.

By: technofreak

technofreak — Sat, 14 Mar 2009 07:00:16 +0000

Yep. Count me in too! I will def be chatting to my local dealer for one of these

By: HAL

HAL — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 10:39:18 +0000

love it, roll-on the release of this puppy. Sign me up.

By: Falcodore

Falcodore — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 09:29:06 +0000

That is one of the best interiors ive seen on any car anywhere, especially the dash and centre console layout. And its all wrapped in a sweet looking exterior.

Think ive found my next car!

By: Ozmazdaclub

Ozmazdaclub — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 02:19:07 +0000

Looks great and gives it more street greed compared to the current MPS……Mazda a MPS 2 is required now.

By: Reckless1

Reckless1 — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 00:48:15 +0000

It’s quite nice, but there is nothing about it that makes me wish I had one, rather than my GTI.