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2010 Mazda3 unveiled ahead of 2008 LA Auto Show

Mazda has confirmed the time and place for the unveiling of its all-new 2010 Mazda3: November 19th at the LA Auto Show. In anticipation of the car’s public debut, the Japanese automaker released these three images of the remodeled 3 sedan that reveal the car’s new design. While the new 3 retains a similar shape as the current model with a high beltline and rear decklid, the new car sports a much more expressive face with a “smile” grille positioned low up front that’s flanked by vertical air intake/fog light combos. The front fenders, likewise, are more distinct from the elevated hood and roll nicely back into the car’s forward canted character line. Out back are bigger taillights embedded in what appears to be a larger trunk above dual exhaust tips. The overall shape is a logical evolution of the current car that combines current Mazda design elements already found on the RX-8, Mazda6 and recently refreshed MX-5. Mazda also tells us that the 3 sedan will carry over its 2.0L four-cylinder, but be joined by a larger 2.5L engine to replace the current car’s 2.3L. As for the Mazda3 five-door hatchback, we’ll have to wait until some time after the LA Auto Show for that, though we’re hoping the new Mazdaspeed3 is not far behind.

[Source: Mazda]

2010 Mazda3 unveiled ahead of 2008 LA Auto Show

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