2004 Axela

[FBI14]

Heres a link to see what the Axela looks like in Japan. Its interior looks a lot like the RX-8, well at least the instrument cluster does. It looks like a better looking P5

http://www.axela.mazda.co.jp/?ref=official_top

it is in Japanese but there are some good shots of the car, after the short video click concept, its right by the left front tire after the video afterwards there are several white dots at the bottom righthand corner and they are diff shots of the car

[Dexter]

that car looks awesome as hell, id buy one!

[vindication]

I don't know why most sya they don't lke the car. I think it's really nice. They are blending the 6 and RX-8, looks good. I really love the enterior.

[ZackyFarms]

hmm intresting, i dunno if i like it or not, seems pretty cool though...

for some reason though, the front reminds me of a chrysler, maybe im trippin...

[JAC]

I like it , (thumb) .

[pshaw34]

i like it also. the interior is really nice.

[InitialDMP5]

isn't that the MX Sportif concept?

[enigM@]

hey, the driver's seat is on the left side.. kewl

[StarvingRussian]

Thats nice looking.

[Antoine]

I believe that is the new Mazda 3 and this thread is now moving to the Mazda 3 forum :)

[vlad]

That interior is tight! I like it. I saw the Sportif concept at the NYC auto show and thought it looked great. I think people will start singing a different tune once they see some out on the streets (and when we have some owners on this forum :) ).

[Captain KRM P5]

awesome and totally classy - kills the golf, the civic si and focus completely on style and substance

[pshaw34]

mmmm i cant wait until they show it at auto show. I really want to see some specs on it.

[mountjonas]

am i reading it correctly that it comes with 18" wheels?

[wongpres]

Originally posted by mountjonas
am i reading it correctly that it comes with 18" wheels?

No, largest wheels on the production Mazda3 are 17", and they're a different design to the ones shown in the press pictures (the real ones are a cross between the Mazda6 17's and the RX-8 design).

The specs currently on that website are for the MX Sportif only (though, of course, the MX Sportif and the Mazda3 are almost the same).

[twizyours]

I seen this at the new york auto show, I think it is a hot car. I didnt know what it was as I never heard of it I thought it was a concept or something. I will try to get my pictures of it developed if I get money. I took a lot of it think I got some interior shots too. It is a really sweet looking car.

[flat_black]

Hmmm... Looks pretty nice. The MX Sportif there also sports a 2.0L, but it produces 110kW of power (147.5124 HP), and 187 N*m of torque (137.9241215 ft/lbs), so that'll be a little meatier, it seems. We'll see what we get. =) Here's hoping!

[ghetto waggon]

Headlights are pimp as shit!

I want them on the p5!

[JunkPunch]

That interior is interesting. What is that round thing with a chrome ring on the far left? Is that a vent? I'm not too sure about the orange back-lit LCD screen in the middle of the dash either. I guess I'll have to see it in person. Looks better than the P5 interior, that's for sure.

I'm also wondering what changes there will be for the US market. If that shows up with projector headlights, leather interior and 18" wheels, I can't imagine it's going to cost less than $20k.

[cdglowp5]

Its nice. I just hate the pontiac vibe window behind the rear door. The dash is looking 80ish. But look at cloths, 80's cloths are coming back in style. The motor is nice 2.3L with turbo would make some nice power. Can you say AWD return of Mazda to Rally Racing.

[Kooldino]

147hp/138tq, not bad. I do like the interior, but it's very matrix looking in it's shape...how it's so "high" and "thick"...not lower and flatter...

Looks like a P5 meets MPV meets Mazda 6 meets RX8

[Kooldino]

Originally posted by cdglowp5
Its nice. I just hate the pontiac vibe window behind the rear door. The dash is looking 80ish. But look at cloths, 80's cloths are coming back in style. The motor is nice 2.3L with turbo would make some nice power. Can you say AWD return of Mazda to Rally Racing.

2.3L, turbo, AWD??? Are we talking about the same car?

[OceanPark]

The headlight and interior is great!:eek:

[4DRMP5ATR]

this things phat

[IMAX]

It needs to have a lot more power than now. I've put off any mods to my P5 pending any further info on the M3 (Uh Oh, I think BMW may get a little pissy:'( ). Something needs to give. If the 3 doesn't have more power, I just may have to get a (Putting Flame Suit On) 350Z next summer. I know I can't believe it either, BUT trying to pass someone even when you downshift & hit the gas... The P5 says "Huh? Oh! Forward Faster? Weeeeell Ok..."

Anybody know a good "Speed-A-Holics group in the ATL?