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I got to see the 2010 Mazda3 in person this week. I had the opportunity to tour the Flat Rock, MI AAI plant that assembles the Mazda6, and at the quality control center across the street, there was one undergoing testing. The car looks sooo much better in person. The smiley face is not that big in person. This was a sedan, BTY. It looked great. It may be my next car.
It was also a GT automatic. Really nice car.
http://www.mazdausamedia.com/content/all-new-mazda3-be-exhibited-2009-north-amer- - ican-international-auto-show
Hopefully they'll announce pricing then, if not sooner.
I'd be interested in the heated cloth seats and the "tech" package. Any idea if that's possible without getting the leather seats?
Was wondering when we'll get more details here. One thing I was curious about was that they listed the GT had heated cloth seats standard, power heated leather seats were an option and there was basically a "Tech" package with the GPS, Bluetooth, etc.
The GT for America comes standard with leather / heated seats. Bluetooth is standard on all models except i Sport and i SV.
The tech package consists of a full color MID w/ compact nav screen, Sirius radio, Advanced Keyless entry and start system, perimeter alarm.
Let me know if you have any further questions about packages or options!
How much customization is possible from Mazda, for instance, could I order a 3 in Copper Red Mica paint but with a Black Leather interior?
When will we get to see the actual paint colors for the 2010? I'm very curious to see what the two different blues look like...
Sad to hear these cars will be delayed a month, I'm really looking forward to my first test drive
No to both. Not for Mazda anyway.
How much customization is possible from Mazda, for instance, could I order a 3 in Copper Red Mica paint but with a Black Leather interior?
Unfortunately, you cannot get a black leather interior with the Copper Red, only the Velocity Red. Black, White and Graphite are the only s GT's that you can get with either black or dune beige leather.
When will we get to see the actual paint colors for the 2010? I'm very curious to see what the two different blues look like...
If you look at the official pic's of the 5-door, that is Celestial Blue. I have no idea what gunmetal blue looks like. The color swatches we were given are only viewable on a computer screen, and they never look like that in person.
Accessories are not known yet, but, when I find out, I will let you know!
Here's True Red and Celestial Blue with no studio effect...link title
Not sure which blue this is....link title
I'm hoping that the gunmetal blue is darker, I like a really dark but still very blue blue, if you know what I mean Basically the same blue as the background of the star field on the American flag
If that's not available, then... wow, tough decisions. I like red, I had a red Civic, but previous Mazda red's I've seen seemed a little too orange, a little too pre-faded. I really really like the copper red, probably even more than a blue, but there's no way I want a tan interior, period. So I guess I'll have to hope that either the gunmetal blue is still a very "blue" color, not so much gunmetal grey with a blue tint, or that the true red really is as bold and as red as paint can get.
http://www.sherwin-automotive.com/shared/formula/documents/2009_SW_Import_ColorB- ook.pdf
About how often does Mazda change the paint colors that are available, I think I've seen changes made on their "Build your own Mazda" website during the course of a model year?
Well, from 04-06 the colors were the same. 07-08 (model refresh) there were a few new colors added, and some deleted. For 08.5-09 there were two colors added, and a few more deleted.
For 2010, we see a resurrection of the Velocity Red (thank God!) as well as a few carry over colors (Black Mica, Crystal White). All the other colors are new.
I suspect that we will see these colors for at least 2-3 years. Maybe one will get deleted if it does not sell and be replaced with something new. My guess is the Celestial Blue will not be a hit and the Gunmetal Blue will be a hit. Graphite will sell as well as Liquid Silver, Velocity Red, Crystal White and Black.
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Dave in VA
The first order of Mazda3 sedans were canceled because 2009 sedan inventory is still pretty high.
The first allocation of 5-doors are being produced right now. In fact, a few of mine already have VIN's. I expect them in 2 months.
It has nothing to do with what sells better. The sedan sells much more then the 5-door.
DAve in VA
Europe get's a couple DI engines, if I'm not mistaken.
the complete spec info is available on the 3 at Mazdas website under news from mazda.
http://www.mazdausamedia.com/files/2010%20MAZDA3%20SPEC%20DECK%202010.pdf
changing gears...pics show the hatch finally having a rear key inlet...dead center, half way between the mazda icon and the bottom lip...has this been confirmed?
other notes...rear wiper "@ rest position" has changed from passenger to driver; belt line crease, from tail lights to front quarter panels, isn't symmetrical with the door handles (or vice-versa) nor is it as fluid as it could be with the crease coming off the front quarter panel
From pictures I've seen elsewhere, I believe it's just a hatch release button, not a keyhole.
Hold on! They're not at dealers yet, so they still could be pulled from the lineup! :P
Yes and no. Only in the past 1 1/2 years has the "i" model really picked up steam in terms of sales, partly due to the revised "i touring value edition" and the increase in fuel prices. For 2004-2006/2007, the "s" sedan was far more popular then the "i" sedan. Back then, the "s" sedan still out sold the 5-door by large margins.
I bet we are going to see a large amount of 2010 "s" sedans sold off the bat as well. More then the "i". But, as the honeymoon wears off the "i" will become increasingly more popular.
They are here boys. It's just gonna be some time before you can get your hands on one.
I am going to be purchasing a new car in the next few months. I really love the 2009 Mazda3 HB GT but there seem to be very few fully loaded with Nav. and such available in my area. (I will be purchasing in NJ ). After reading this thread, I am wondering if I should be thinking of a 2010 model. I happen to love the design.
I will "need" the car by April 10th (would love it sooner...). Do you think the 2010's will be at the dealers by Early April??
Aviboy97 if you have any advice I would love to hear from you.
Cheers & thanks all,
Susie
Look how fast they changed their sedan/hatch allocation.