2019 Mazda 3 – illustrations show exterior and interior

2019 Mazda 3 – illustrations show exterior and interior

We’re eagerly awaiting the unveiling of the new 2019 Mazda 3, and while there’s still a month to go before the C-segment contender’s expected debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show, motoring news portal Carscoops has come across a few illustrations that appear to show the car’s full exterior and interior design.

These images, which look to have come from either an owner’s manual or a parts brochure, reveal a car inspired by the Kai Concept from last year’s Tokyo Motor Show. The front end is reminiscent of the recently facelifted Mazda 6, with the thick grille surround flowing underneath the slim headlights. The bonnet shutline has been separated from the grille and headlights, in a similar fashion to the new Mercedes-Benz A-Class.

Along the side, the long bonnet, short tail proportions of this sedan version have been retained, but the predecessor’s upswept beltline has been straightened somewhat, though the C-pillar kink remains. Moving to the rear, the two piece tail lights get four circular light cans as on the Kai, while the number plate recess has been moved to sit within the bumper.

The interior again draws its design cues from the show car, with air vents that flank the (likely digital) instrument cluster, and climate controls that sit within a slit underneath the upper dashboard – which now also holds the air vents for the passenger side. One difference is that instead of a widescreen display that runs across the dashboard, the infotainment screen returns to being a freestanding unit in the centre.

Mazda is promising big new technologies for the fourth-generation 3, including a new SkyActiv-X petrol engine that combines spark ignition and a diesel engine’s compression ignition to deliver considerable fuel savings. Underpinning the car is a new, more rigid architecture – reportedly incorporating torsion beam rear suspension instead of the current car’s multilink setup – for improved refinement, comfort and handling.

GALLERY: Mazda Kai Concept

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Jonathan Lee

After trying to pursue a career in product design, Jonathan Lee decided to make the sideways jump into the world of car journalism instead. He therefore appreciates the aesthetic appeal of a car, but for him, the driving experience is still second to none.

 

Comments

  • M50B25 on Oct 15, 2018 at 5:55 pm

    Wow interior macam my BMW E36

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    • 4G63T DSM on Oct 16, 2018 at 8:54 am

      Yep. My first thought. At least it won’t squeak like an E36 after a few years

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    • John Minum Teh 8X on Oct 16, 2018 at 9:19 am

      So many complaints from Mazda 3 and Mazda 6 owners. I would only buy the CX5.

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  • Why wait, the better car oredy OTR. Civic turbo.

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    • civic_sucks on Oct 16, 2018 at 8:51 am

      civic turbo ketam too common..not special anymore..feels like driving myvi oredi..same goes with city and hr-v..most honda models are overrated and driven by BBNU (budak2 baru nak up). U drive civic and see a BBNU driving one also..haha

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    • Henry on Oct 16, 2018 at 10:23 am

      1.5L TC engine problem.

      https://www.consumerreports.org/car-repair-maintenance/honda-cr-v-affected-by-engine-trouble/

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    • Boring and souless Honda, no fun bro

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  • Turbocharged petrol please

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  • Mazda 3 driver here. Current SkyActiv-G engine does not have the punch to accelerate when on start stop scenario. The forced induction engine on the new model would be nicer but only time can tell about engine longevity. Transmission sometimes not smooth, overall the car feel unrefined.

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    • 4G63T DSM on Oct 16, 2018 at 8:58 am

      My guess is the new skyactive X will have better low end torque given much much higher compression ratios.

      If they ever make a skyactive X turbo, it would be a great engine. With good low rpm torque characteristics, they can afford to put in a bigger turbo for better mid range and high end torque, not having to worry about turbo lag as much.

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    • Ex Persona Owner on Oct 16, 2018 at 11:52 am

      Corolla altis, overall more smoother & refined.

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  • dont look as sharp n nice as the concept…disappointed

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  • Semi-Value (Member) on Oct 16, 2018 at 9:24 am

    the rear looks a bit meh. i hope im wrong.

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  • applegreen on Oct 16, 2018 at 9:48 am

    blind spot warning now at the A-pillar, air-cond vent could be similar to recent cx-3

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  • Gabriel on Oct 16, 2018 at 9:52 am

    It deviate a lot from the concept car.
    Feeling underwhelmed…

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  • Ben Yap on Oct 16, 2018 at 10:11 am

    when the real car is here, the looks will be 50% different. it won’t look as good as concept.

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  • Geoffrey C Lewis on Oct 17, 2018 at 5:18 am

    Does anybody know when the production model will be in the US? I really want to see this car before I have to turn in my current M3 in March. THANKS

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  • KAMARUL ARIFFIN KAMARI ZAMAN on Oct 30, 2018 at 10:53 am

    i hope mazda fix the road noise problem

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