Official photos of the all-new Mazda 3 have been leaked ahead of an official debut at the 2018 Los Angeles Auto Show, featuring both the sedan and hatchback models. Unsurprisingly, the design of the new Mazda 3 is heavily derived from the Kai Concept, albeit with some tweaks.
At the front, a long, flowing bonnet leads into a more aggressively-shaped front grille, which comes with two different inlay designs. Said grille is flanked by a pair of slim headlamps, while further down, the subtle protrusions in the corners of the lower apron are similar to those on the Kai Concept. On the sedan seen here, that design cue integrates with the car’s fog lamps and the lower intake is cordoned off by a pseudo lip piece.
As was demonstrated with the Vision Coupe, Mazda is doing away with prominent character lines on its future models. On the Mazda 3, the Japanese carmaker shaped the body so linear transitions in light and shadow create a “vortex effect” that is seen between the front and rear wheel arches.
It is also from this angle where the shocking similarity between the concept and hatchback becomes apparent, most noticeably by the rather large C-pillars, which aren’t present on the sedan due to its larger boot section.
Moving to the rear, both models sport taillights with circular elements within them that are not unlike those on the Kai, and significantly different from the third-generation car. The lower section is mirrored on both cars, with slightly protruded sides framing the area that accommodates the number plate holder and reflector/fog lamps. We see dual exhausts on the hatchback, while it looks like the sedan only gets the one.
Focusing on the interior, you’ll find the new Mazda 3’s dashboard is divided into two parts, with an infotainment screen being placed in a small cubby up top. This is isolated from the climate control switchgear, which is placed in line with the centre and passenger-side air vents.
Further down, the centre console plays host to both the controls for the infotainment system, gear lever and a rather flat armrest. Meanwhile, the driver gets his/her own set of vents that are placed on either sides of the instrument binnacle, which could feature a digital display within.
Aside from the revamped design, the Mazda 3 is said to adopt the company’s next-generation SkyActiv-Vehicle Architecture, SkyActiv engines, including its SkyActiv-X compression ignition powerplant, and latest Mazda Connect system. More details will be available when the new Mazda 3 is revealed in full. Like what you see so far?
GALLERY: 2019 Mazda 3 spyshots
-
-
Spy-Shots of Cars
This image has been optimized for a calibrated screen with a Gamma of 2.2 and a colour temperature of 6500°K
-
-
Spy-Shots of Cars This image has been optimized for a calibrated screen with a Gamma of 2.2 and a colour temperature of 6500°K
-
-
-
Spy-Shots of Cars This image has been optimized for a calibrated screen with a Gamma of 2.2 and a colour temperature of 6500°K
-
-
Spy-Shots of Cars This image has been optimized for a calibrated screen with a Gamma of 2.2 and a colour temperature of 6500°K
-
-
Spy-Shots of Cars This image has been optimized for a calibrated screen with a Gamma of 2.2 and a colour temperature of 6500°K
-
-
Spy-Shots of Cars This image has been optimized for a calibrated screen with a Gamma of 2.2 and a colour temperature of 6500°K
-
-
Spy-Shots of Cars This image has been optimized for a calibrated screen with a Gamma of 2.2 and a colour temperature of 6500°K
-
-
Spy-Shots of Cars This image has been optimized for a calibrated screen with a Gamma of 2.2 and a colour temperature of 6500°K
-
-
Spy-Shots of Cars This image has been optimized for a calibrated screen with a Gamma of 2.2 and a colour temperature of 6500°K
-
-
Spy-Shots of Cars This image has been optimized for a calibrated screen with a Gamma of 2.2 and a colour temperature of 6500°K
-
-
Spy-Shots of Cars This image has been optimized for a calibrated screen with a Gamma of 2.2 and a colour temperature of 6500°K
-
-
Spy-Shots of Cars This image has been optimized for a calibrated screen with a Gamma of 2.2 and a colour temperature of 6500°K
-
-
Spy-Shots of Cars This image has been optimized for a calibrated screen with a Gamma of 2.2 and a colour temperature of 6500°K
-
-
Spy-Shots of Cars This image has been optimized for a calibrated screen with a Gamma of 2.2 and a colour temperature of 6500°K
-
-
Spy-Shots of Cars This image has been optimized for a calibrated screen with a Gamma of 2.2 and a colour temperature of 6500°K
-
-
Spy-Shots of Cars This image has been optimized for a calibrated screen with a Gamma of 2.2 and a colour temperature of 6500°K
-
-
Spy-Shots of Cars This image has been optimized for a calibrated screen with a Gamma of 2.2 and a colour temperature of 6500°K
-
-
Spy-Shots of Cars This image has been optimized for a calibrated screen with a Gamma of 2.2 and a colour temperature of 6500°K
-
-
Spy-Shots of Cars This image has been optimized for a calibrated screen with a Gamma of 2.2 and a colour temperature of 6500°K
-
-
Spy-Shots of Cars This image has been optimized for a calibrated screen with a Gamma of 2.2 and a colour temperature of 6500°K
-
-
Spy-Shots of Cars This image has been optimized for a calibrated screen with a Gamma of 2.2 and a colour temperature of 6500°K
-
-
Spy-Shots of Cars This image has been optimized for a calibrated screen with a Gamma of 2.2 and a colour temperature of 6500°K
-
-
-
Spy-Shots of Cars This image has been optimized for a calibrated screen with a Gamma of 2.2 and a colour temperature of 6500°K
GALLERY: Mazda Kai Concept
Looking to sell your car? Sell it with Carro.
Learn more: 2018 Los Angeles Auto Show
the sedan is alright but its matured. however the hatchback is just sexy. and that interior puts most european carmakers to shame
Proton design team should learn a thing or two.
X70 interior wayyyy better
But the hatch rear quarter is super buttugly. Literally.
Agreed. Cant wait to see more pics during the show
This is a super cheap car in US and Australia. But come to Malaysia it is priced at RM130k.
Malaysia stil has the most expensive car prices in the world.
Stop complaining and work harder. Don’t be lazy and sleep all the time in my class.
Still that stupid BS about “Working Harder”!? What a joke… just trying to excuse a rotten Govt policy. Hope you’re not a real teacher ffs…
Work smart, earn fast is the ethos now days. Esp for privileged group here.
The only time poor and lazy students such as Johnwhatever above me, ever use brains is to give me stupid and poorly thought out excuses & reasoning. Such imbecility is unacceptable in my class.
They help to bring down Exam passing grade from 60% to 25%. So no complains lolz
Orz! Basher got sounded by his teacher! OMG OMG OMG OMG!
Drink too much tea until your brain is broken and couldn’t afford a car. Habisla John Minum Teh 80000X
Italian flair, Japan engineering..
the exact opposite of the alfa romeo arna. finally.
GVC Handling + Dynamic Force Engine
Nothing to shout about
Looks the same and the hatchback super uglybutt
Same here. Suprima turbo more menacing..
Sometimes not everyone know how to appreciate beautiful and elegant things. Just like classical music and opera.
Still fugly , no matter what
Dangdut & gelek gerudi lg syok wei
What a beauty. Interior is even better than some European models. Mazda is really moving into premium. Well done.
actually the armrest isnt low, you can see the panel is about 3 inches higher than seat level
Totally nice for the interior…looks like a luxury car…good job mazda…
Myvi got more buttons inside
Sell your kidneys to buy this in Bolehland as the price will be exhorbitant….so much for Malaysia Baru!
Oh myy. Why the butt is like that for the hatchback. Soo ugly mehhh. Doesnt look sleek at all. They are overthinking it this time.
The sedan’s butt somehow similar as the new 508 Peugeot
rear end kinda have that rx8 feel
One Word. Clean. Very simple and attractive design. Not too much of fancy looking with chrome. Beside window trim, logo and exhaust pipe. Mazda evolution brings people to stay humble and last long looking. Bravo
Beautiful, hope the interior is more spacious then current model.
If it comes turbo charged then I don’t see why I should be getting a German premium vehicle anymore.
Why wait , Civic turbo charged yo’
Civic turbo too common ady
Optima GT 245PS. Period
Kia Hyundai no RV.
The hatchback looks very ugly at certain angles. Hope it won’t be voted the ugliest car in the world….