Recent content by NZ_Mazda3

I totally agree. 190kw in a hatchback is a lot of power & I would expect it to takes some concentration to drive. People that go on about the torque steer have never driven anything like a 1990 Toyota Starlet GT, this is a 1300 turbo (about 133bhp) in a 3 door hatchback almost half the size &...

Maybe, but it didn't feel as fast sitting in the hot seat, not that I am saying it was slow by any means. No doubt we will see some videos on YouTube soon with people comparing the two on the road. I don't find the handling on the original too bad but we never got the MSP over here so I don't...

The handling did feel a bit better, cornering was more effortless & it seemed to take bumbs much smoother but this is probably due to the fact that I thought the suspension felt softer. Powerwise, on paper they are suposed to be identical but I didn't feel it. This maybe to do with the...

So I took a new 2010 Mazda3 MPS (Mazdaspeed3) for a test drive on Friday & I have to say I wasn't as impressed as I thought I would be. Now I am not here to bag the MS3 as I currently own a 2006 MS3 & I love it but I don't think the new model lives up to the original. Firstly there is the...

Anyone else noticed the lines on the side (the curve from the bottom sill up to the rear wheel) look like the Mazda2? I am very curious about what the wheels look like.

I am in New Zealand & we seem to get the cars here before the US gets them. We also share the same specifications as the JDM ones which maybe why I was told we are getting a 2.5L Turbo version.

Official MS3 Picture Hi everyone, not sure if anyone else has posted this yet but my local dealer just emailed it through to me. Apparently they are going to be here in my country in May & they are trying to get me to upgrade my current MS3. I do like the look of the new bonnet but not sure...

I know that everyone is going on about (deadhorse but I thought I would let you guys know what I have found out. Was in at my local dealer here in New Zealand (next to Australia for those that don't know) & was talking to the sales manager about the differences between the original 06/07...

I know that everyone is going on about (deadhorse but I thought I would let you guys know what I have found out. Was in at my local dealer here in New Zealand (next to Australia for those that don't know) & was talking to the sales manager about the differences between the original 06/07...

Thanks, I will post a review once I have some time, probably over the weekend. What colour are you guys getting? We have a choice of 4; True Red, Cosmic Blue Mica, Aurora Blue Mica, Black Mica. Also when are they being released there?

ROTM Submission NZ_Mazda3 Aaron Tegg Interior (Factory): Leather/Cloth Sports Bucket Seats Steering wheel with audio and cruise control switches Leather-wrapped steering wheel and gear shift knob Dark silver panel trim Drilled aluminium pedals and footrest Exterior (Factory): Front aero...

Late Submission Hey there, I just noticed after I had placed my submission that you have already closed this off. Any chance of a late entry before you place the poll? Cheers.

Mazda3 MPS (Mazdaspeed 3) - Just got it!! They finally arrived in my country & I am the first person to own one. What do you guys think?

Entry To ROTM Hi guys & gals, Just wanted to submit my car to the Ride Of The Month for August. My car has no where near the modifications that others listed have, in fact it is completely stock standard but with a machine like this there is no need to make any changes, at least not yet!! I...