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Doing a bit of memory, we see that it’s been almost five years since the Mazda3 was introduced in 2004. So, we’re next door to a renewal of this attractive Japanese model, and have appeared on the Internet some very interesting pictures that are very close to what should be the next generation of this car.

Based on the latest trends shown by Mazda, the new Mazda3 would be more like the Mazda6, or at least that’s what this test shows the unofficial design. The front air intake looks like the MazdaSpeed ​​series. Side views show clean lines and a design very similar to the current Mazda3 hatchback. Back protruding headlights shaped eyes Chinese children “and a double exhaust pipe of the same shape.

These designs are based in part on the images that appeared in the half of April, some spy photos of a series of 2010 Mazda3 that were being tested on a Mexican highway.

Given the success of this compact in all markets in which it was offered, it is possible that this new version also is offered in four-door saloon, hatchback and station wagon, with a wide range of gasoline engines or diesel could range from 1.5 l to 2.5 l. The new Mazda3 being sold since early 2009.

N the Detroit Motor Show just ended, now the event to come (in the following view maximum March) n is the Geneva Motor Show, one of the main showcases new automotive world. Well, one of the brands that show is Mazda juicy scoops, particularly with its prototype Mazda Minagi.

This concept car is a compact SUV, a sort of younger brother of the CX-7 you may receive in the future the denomination CX-5, setting out to production n. Noting a certain similarity to Shinari Concept Kazamai Concept and we already have two official pictures (sketches rather) of this promising model. As we can see, this SUV will follow the line of Volkswagen Tiguan, Hyundai and Nissan Qashqai ix35.

It has a design in my opinion very well done, with sporty lines and elegant at once without additional mirrors (perhaps replaced by video cameras) but with wheels unusual size for a vehicle segment and headlights optic groups and quite striking. Earlier rumors, we talked about the possibilities of three and five doors, but in the sketches only see the version of five.

On reaching the market, would be accompanied by innovative mechanical Skyactive with other Sky-G (gasoline), Sky-D (diesel) and transmission No automatic with torque converter and clutch limited slip, capable of performing as a change Dual clutch. The technology that will be loaded Mazda Minagi are designed to reduce consumption and pollutant emissions, especially as advanced engines.

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