2010 Mazda3 Preproduction Interior Spied

boblutzfan · 10-11-2008, 10:21 AM

I like it...

http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/201...nterior-spied/

I can't wait to see the final specs and pricing on the 3. As a happy owner of a 2004 Mazda6 - I really like Mazda interiors and the combination of function and sport. The new 3 could be a huge hit.

EldoFan · 10-11-2008, 10:55 AM

Looking good so far......

rueben44 · 10-11-2008, 11:03 AM

Not bad but for once I an say the Chevy has nothing to worry about. The Cruze which should stay Cobalt is much nicer.

boblutzfan · 10-11-2008, 11:04 AM

I hope they offer a Mazda3 Grand Touring - with the lux features like they do on the 6. With the ever increasing cost of vehicle ownership and the down economy - a luxury compact could have great appeal.

afireinside7710 · 10-11-2008, 11:34 AM

not bad, i think i still like the cruze and this gen 3 better

drew630 · 10-11-2008, 11:40 AM

Reminds me of the Civic... which means I don't like it.

2648562 · 10-11-2008, 11:56 AM

It's sort of a mix between a Honda Civic, maybe a Chrysler Nassau concept, and bland, but it's high-tech looking with the two instrument panels--something I'm still okay with. And I can't say it's offensive. It certainly kicks the butt of, well I won't say it.

genjy · 10-11-2008, 12:22 PM

It's not bad.

But it's a bit too busy.

EldoFan · 10-11-2008, 12:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drew630

Reminds me of the Civic... which means I don't like it.

Remember.....the Civic is getting a re-do come 2010.......

mbukukanyau · 10-11-2008, 12:44 PM

Its very button happy.

boblutzfan · 10-11-2008, 01:20 PM

Looks to have heated seats and with all those buttons on the steering wheel I would be suprised if it has blue tooth - just a guess. The early press pictures appear to have a small black button on the exterior door handles which would meet this car will most likely have a smart key with keyless ignition as an option. Seeing as how the current gen has an available navigation system - I expect this to have one as well. Also, the current generation has optional HID headlamps - and the early press pictures indicate that this one will as well. That combined with the slick LED tail lamps - and this could come off as a high tech compact.

boblutzfan · 10-11-2008, 01:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mbukukanyau

Its very button happy.

And the Cruze is not? I would say they are both similar in their button happy interior design schemes. With the current Accord going button happy - I would expect the all new Civic to also go button happy. This is the new style...so Mazda is right on target.

The number of buttons don't bother me as long as they are well laid out and offer slick user friendly functions.

Bravada · 10-11-2008, 02:39 PM

It's simple and it's plain - why should I complain?

fp115 · 10-11-2008, 03:06 PM

Other pictures I saw of it a few weeks back from another angle looked better. This seems a bit too busy, though if they got rid of the information console (the one at the top) and arranged it a bit better I would tend to agree more with it. Though this reminds me a lot of the current Civic which is also quite annoying with all the lights and bells.

boblutzfan · 10-11-2008, 03:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fp115

Other pictures I saw of it a few weeks back from another angle looked better. This seems a bit too busy, though if they got rid of the information console (the one at the top) and arranged it a bit better I would tend to agree more with it. Though this reminds me a lot of the current Civic which is also quite annoying with all the lights and bells.

Do you have links to post of the other pictures?

10-11-2008, 10:21 AM	#1 (permalink)
boblutzfan 7.0 Liter LS7 V8 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: San Antonio, Texas Drives: 2005 Cadillac CTS 3.6L/6-speed manual 2004 Mazda6 Posts: 4,372	2010 Mazda3 Preproduction Interior Spied I like it... http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/201...nterior-spied/ I can't wait to see the final specs and pricing on the 3. As a happy owner of a 2004 Mazda6 - I really like Mazda interiors and the combination of function and sport. The new 3 could be a huge hit. __________________ My current ride - 2005 Cadillac CTS 3.6L with a six speed manual transmission. Black on Black with the sports suspension, Xenon headlamps, Sunroof and Bose Stereo. First GM car - and currently the best vehicle I have ever owned. My wife's current ride - 2004 Mazda6s - V6 with a five speed manual. Back in the fall of 2004 GM forced me to the competition because they didn't offer a midsize sedan with a V6 and manual transmission. GO SPURS GO NBA Champions 1999, 2003, 2005, 2007

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boblutzfan 7.0 Liter LS7 V8 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: San Antonio, Texas Drives: 2005 Cadillac CTS 3.6L/6-speed manual 2004 Mazda6 Posts: 4,372	Re: 2010 Mazda3 Preproduction Interior Spied I hope they offer a Mazda3 Grand Touring - with the lux features like they do on the 6. With the ever increasing cost of vehicle ownership and the down economy - a luxury compact could have great appeal. __________________ My current ride - 2005 Cadillac CTS 3.6L with a six speed manual transmission. Black on Black with the sports suspension, Xenon headlamps, Sunroof and Bose Stereo. First GM car - and currently the best vehicle I have ever owned. My wife's current ride - 2004 Mazda6s - V6 with a five speed manual. Back in the fall of 2004 GM forced me to the competition because they didn't offer a midsize sedan with a V6 and manual transmission. GO SPURS GO NBA Champions 1999, 2003, 2005, 2007

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drew630 6.2 Liter LS3 V8 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Pulaski TN Drives: 04 Silverado Z71 Posts: 3,422	Re: 2010 Mazda3 Preproduction Interior Spied Reminds me of the Civic... which means I don't like it. __________________ GMI's Folding@Home Team #156295 My Current Ride: 2004 Z71 Silverado Family: Father 2009 Enclave CXL, Mother 2007 Solstice & Bro 2004 Z71 Silverado

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2648562 7.0 Liter LS7 V8 Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 4,237	Re: 2010 Mazda3 Preproduction Interior Spied It's sort of a mix between a Honda Civic, maybe a Chrysler Nassau concept, and bland, but it's high-tech looking with the two instrument panels--something I'm still okay with. And I can't say it's offensive. It certainly kicks the butt of, well I won't say it.

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genjy 6.2 Liter LS9 Supercharged V8 Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 5,847	Re: 2010 Mazda3 Preproduction Interior Spied It's not bad. But it's a bit too busy. __________________ 2008 5-cylinder turbo hatchback w/ 6sp manual 2006 4-cylinder minivan w/ 5sp manual

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boblutzfan 7.0 Liter LS7 V8 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: San Antonio, Texas Drives: 2005 Cadillac CTS 3.6L/6-speed manual 2004 Mazda6 Posts: 4,372	Re: 2010 Mazda3 Preproduction Interior Spied Looks to have heated seats and with all those buttons on the steering wheel I would be suprised if it has blue tooth - just a guess. The early press pictures appear to have a small black button on the exterior door handles which would meet this car will most likely have a smart key with keyless ignition as an option. Seeing as how the current gen has an available navigation system - I expect this to have one as well. Also, the current generation has optional HID headlamps - and the early press pictures indicate that this one will as well. That combined with the slick LED tail lamps - and this could come off as a high tech compact. __________________ My current ride - 2005 Cadillac CTS 3.6L with a six speed manual transmission. Black on Black with the sports suspension, Xenon headlamps, Sunroof and Bose Stereo. First GM car - and currently the best vehicle I have ever owned. My wife's current ride - 2004 Mazda6s - V6 with a five speed manual. Back in the fall of 2004 GM forced me to the competition because they didn't offer a midsize sedan with a V6 and manual transmission. GO SPURS GO NBA Champions 1999, 2003, 2005, 2007 Last edited by boblutzfan : 10-11-2008 at 01:23 PM.

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Bravada GMI Europe Correspondent Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Warsaw, Poland Posts: 13,728	Re: 2010 Mazda3 Preproduction Interior Spied It's simple and it's plain - why should I complain?

10-11-2008, 03:06 PM	#14 (permalink)
fp115 7.0 Liter LS7 V8 Join Date: May 2003 Location: Canada Posts: 4,880	Re: 2010 Mazda3 Preproduction Interior Spied Other pictures I saw of it a few weeks back from another angle looked better. This seems a bit too busy, though if they got rid of the information console (the one at the top) and arranged it a bit better I would tend to agree more with it. Though this reminds me a lot of the current Civic which is also quite annoying with all the lights and bells.

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