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 6.0 Liter LS2 V8 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: San Antonio, Texas Drives: 2004 Mazda6s - V6/5-speed manual Posts: 4,276	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. __________________ GO SPURS GO NBA Champions 1999, 2003, 2005, 2007 My current ride - 2004 Mazda6s - V6 with a five speed manual. GM forced me to the competition because they didn't offer a midsize sedan with a V6 and manual transmission.

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rueben44 3.6 Liter V6 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Houston, TX Drives: 2006 Mazda 3 2003 CTS - Sold Posts: 1,145	Re: 2010 Mazda3 Preproduction Interior Spied Not bad but for once I an say the Chevy has nothing to worry about. The Cruze which should stay Cobalt is much nicer. __________________ 2006 Mazda 3 Car Domain Page

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boblutzfan 6.0 Liter LS2 V8 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: San Antonio, Texas Drives: 2004 Mazda6s - V6/5-speed manual Posts: 4,276	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. __________________ GO SPURS GO NBA Champions 1999, 2003, 2005, 2007 My current ride - 2004 Mazda6s - V6 with a five speed manual. GM forced me to the competition because they didn't offer a midsize sedan with a V6 and manual transmission.

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drew630 6.2 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Pulaski TN Drives: 04 Silverado Z71 Posts: 2,809	Re: 2010 Mazda3 Preproduction Interior Spied Reminds me of the Civic... which means I don't like it. __________________ My Current Ride: 2004 Z71 Silverado Family: Father 2007 Solstice, Mother 2003 Envoy XL & Bro 2004 Z71 Silverado

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2648562 4.4 Liter Supercharged Northstar Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 2,306	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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boblutzfan 6.0 Liter LS2 V8 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: San Antonio, Texas Drives: 2004 Mazda6s - V6/5-speed manual Posts: 4,276	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. __________________ GO SPURS GO NBA Champions 1999, 2003, 2005, 2007 My current ride - 2004 Mazda6s - V6 with a five speed manual. GM forced me to the competition because they didn't offer a midsize sedan with a V6 and manual transmission. Last edited by boblutzfan : 10-11-2008 at 01:23 PM.

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Bravada 70 MPG Two Mode Saturn Hybrid Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Warsaw, Poland Posts: 10,870	Re: 2010 Mazda3 Preproduction Interior Spied It's simple and it's plain - why should I complain?

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fp115 6.2 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: May 2003 Location: Canada Posts: 2,759	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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