more spy photos of the next gen mazda3

http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/08/s...in-new-mexico/

sorry if this is a dup

 

That's cool but they don't really need a redesign. At least not yet, it looks pretty cool as it is. I miss driving mine, a kid hit it with a truck two days ago.

 

Well, yeah, they do....

Don't get Me wrong - the M3 is one of the best looking cars - small or not - on the road these days.... and it looks far more expensive and "high-end" than the pricing would ever lead you to believe....

Honestly, I think if we took all the Mazda logos off and asked people what they thought it was, they'd probably go much higher end than a 20K Mazda...

But, as the owner of another car that has yet to be restyled (and, btw, is 3 years older) - the PT Cruiser, I can tell you that Mazda can't just sit around and let the rest of the world pass it by and stay with a "static" and existing design...

The M3's most serious comptetion - the Subaru Impreza/WRX and the Toyota Matrix/Pontiac Vibe are all new - with the 09 Matrix/Vibe hitting the streets right now. The Impreza/WRX was just redone last year....

To keep fresh and competitive, the M3 would need a make-over.... nothing drastic or life-shattering - but if you do not change, grow and evolve, you die....

Just My 2 bits....

 

they better come out w/ a new hatchie dammit.. heh

 

Stock Dual Exhausts!
And i like the console....

Body shape changes are suttle, but noticable.

If they made a speed version (most likely not happening) i'd prolly trade my 08 Speed3 for one next spring.

 

uhhh hard to tell i think i like the 3 now better

 

The new M3 will be out 2014. Mazda changes looks every 5 years, at least with the 3 and the 6!