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Mazdaspeed3 may look ugly, but what fun on the road

Look, the world needs some good news. Wars, the economy, swine flu. My God, Andrew Lloyd Webber is making a sequel to "Phantom of the Opera." So now comes the 2010 Mazdaspeed3 -- which is the best-in-class compact-hatch Mazda3 stuffed with horsepower foie gras -- and that, oppressed citizen...
Fri, Nov 6 | from DetNews.com

What is it?

The photo last week gave a bit of the 2010 Mazdaspeed3, a turbocharged version of Mazda's small hatchback. See the entire car with this week's review.
Thu, Oct 22 | from Augusta Chronicle

2010 Mazdaspeed3: First Drive [Jalopnik Reviews]

Like virtually ever other global performance car, the 2010 Mazdaspeed3 has been retuned for the American market. Unlike the competition, our version's actually better. Really. Full Disclosure: Mazda...
Mon, Aug 24 | from Jalopnik

Sizzling Mazdaspeed3 powerful track star

others also read... The alpha-dog member of the Mazda family returns for 2010 and resumes its rightful place as one of the most exhilarating and affordable performance cars on the road.
Tue, Jul 28 | from Campbell River Mirror

New York: 2010 Mazdaspeed3 is shiny, happy

Yes, we saw it in Geneva in MPS guise, but if you wander over to the New York Auto Show over the next week or so, you'll get to eyeball the U.S.-spec 2010 Mazdaspeed3 in person. By now, you should know what to expect:: 256 turbocharged hot-hatch horses mated to a six-speed manual. Inside, you'll fi...
Sat, Apr 11 | from Autoblog

2010 Volkswagen GTI at 2009 New York Auto Show

Competes with: Mini Cooper S, Mazdaspeed3, Subaru Impreza WRX Looks like: VW showed a lot of restraint when styling its performance hatch Drivetrain: 200-hp, turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder with six-speed manual or automatic; front-wheel drive Hits dealerships: Fall 2009 Vo...
Fri, Apr 10 | from Cars.com

2010 Mazdaspeed3: Up Close

Seeing a car like the Mazdaspeed3 up close doesn't really give a feel for what it's all about. It's about the turbocharged power and sport-tuned handling and braking, but until we get to drive it all I can really comment on is how it looks in person. Standing in its presence, it doesn't look as b...
Thu, Apr 9 | from Cars.com

2010 Mazdaspeed3: 263 HP Explains The Evil Grin [New York Auto Show]

Expressive and Dynamic Design Driver-oriented dashboard design gives a roomy, wrap-around, sporty feel New tachometer with red MAZDASPEED logo Semi-bucket front seats with superior fit Seat upholstery in black base color with a red graphic design and red stitching
Thu, Apr 9 | from Jalopnik

Mazda shows 2010 Mazdaspeed3, CX-7 and CX-9 at New York

Fire up those forearms, torque-steer fans! The Mazdaspeed 3 is back, exploiting the 3's recent styling language for an even bigger visual punch, including a large vent in the hood. Mazda says the new model will carry forward with an updated version of the MZR 2.3 liter turbo engine that's no...
Wed, Apr 8 | from Auto123

2009 Geneva Motor Show: Day One

2010 Mazdaspeed3 2010 Audi TT RS The most appealing thing about the Audi TT are its clean, uninterrupted lines. So bolting a big honking wing to the back does little for us. Having said that, the 335 HP, 331 Lb-Ft turbocharged five-cylinder does.
Tue, Mar 3 | from Jalopnik

2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart Review

The Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart is a compromise car. With half the sportiness of the mighty Evolution and half the friendly urban dynamics of the base Lancer, it offers a pleasant driving experience in all conditions. Yet, the Ralliart still has what it takes to compete against other sport...
Sun, Mar 1 | from Auto123

2010 Mazdaspeed3, Mazda3 i-Stop Heading To Geneva

Mazda is set to unveil two diametric opposites at the Geneva Motor Show: the new-and-frugal Mazda3 i-Stop and more importantly to us gearheads, the rip-snorting 2.3-liter turbocharged all-new 2010 Mazdaspeed3. Mazda3 i-stop Mazda3 MPS
Tue, Feb 3 | from Jalopnik

Road Test Review: 2008 Mazda MAZDASPEED3 GT

How much would you be willing to pay for a turbocharged sports car-car with a limited-slip differential, 6-speed manual transmission and an auxiliary audio input and satellite radio…and still nets you an EPA-estimated 20 mpg combined? $35,000? $40,000? More? Let me save you some mone...
Wed, Dec 17 | from nadaguides.com

2008 Mazdaspeed3, Part Two

The 263 HP is impressive, but that's just half the story. At just 3000 RPM it's making an STI-threatening 280 lb-ft of torque. Mash the throttle in any gear, at any RPM, and the Mazdaspeed 3 pulls with minimal lag thanks to the turbocharged 2.3-liter aluminum-block inline four with direct inj...
Tue, Jun 3 | from Jalopnik

2008 Mazdaspeed3, Part One

Cruising the affluent suburban streets of the Chicago area in the 2008 Mazdaspeed3, I'm looking for trouble. The dimming evening light and warm weather has brought out all the usual suspects: everyone from boy-racers in tuned Hondas to middle-aged men in Ford GTs. Chirping the tires as I d...
Mon, Jun 2 | from Jalopnik

Opinion: Mazdaspeed3 - Torque steering it straight

That seems to be the case with the Mazdaspeed3 (model overview available to online subscribers). Like other enthusiasts, we read all of the "buff" magazines, too. Curiously, some of these reviews mention heavy torque steer--the steering wheel squirms when you accelerate hard--but som...
Tue, Jul 10 | from Consumer Reports