2006 Mazda 3 Facelift

Corey Bit Spank · 03-06-06, 01:05

Mazda3 Facelift - Enhanced Design, Quality, Comfort and Performance

http://www.netcarshow.com/mazda/2006-3_facelift/

Since its launch in 2003, Mazda3 has become Mazda's best-selling vehicle and the company has even had to increase production to meet global demand. To further enhance its global popularity, Mazda has refreshed its compact star's line-up in a 2006 version with enhanced design and comfort, optimized performance and even higher levels of interior quality feel. New exterior enhancements to both the modern and elegant sedan and the sporty hatchback further support a standard Mazda3 line up with two distinct models for customers to choose from. The Mazda3 face-lift's petrol engine line up features three MZR aggregates - a 2.0-litre, a 1.6-litre, and a base 1.4-litre (depending on market offer) - all of them further optimized so the model can continue to be one of the better driving cars in its segment and adds a new six-speed transmission for the top-end petrol. The Mazda3 facelift retains the two derivatives of the MZCD 1.6-litre common-rail turbo diesel engine for European customers (depending on market offer), both offering high torque and power with low diesel fuel consumption. Added to this are enhancements to the body shell along with improved damper performance and improved aerodynamics for even better handling, stability and driving fun. Overall comfort has also been improved with more insulation against road noise, revised tyres and reduced suspension vibration. Features newly added to the line up, like available advanced keyless entry and a 20 gigabyte hard disc drive audio system (depending on market offer), make the Mazda3 facelift even easier to use and enjoy on a daily basis.

klnyc · 03-06-06, 01:22

Not bad, I dig it.

Eric106 · 03-06-06, 01:30

Very nice

I've always like the Mazda 3.

drewski59 · 03-06-06, 01:43

Not too shabby, although I hardly think the 3 needed a facelift.

I love how they look, much "tighter"(I can't think of a better word right now) than the 6.

If I were in the market for a new car right now, it would probably come down between a Mazda3 or a Civic...

drewski59 · 03-06-06, 01:50

Not too shabby, although I hardly think the 3 needed a facelift.

I love how they look, much "tighter"(I can't think of a better word right now) than the 6.

If I were in the market for a new car right now, it would probably come down between a Mazda3 or a Civic...

WSUcommuter · 03-13-06, 09:50

My cousin bought a base model 2005 Mazda3 for his commuting to college and work. It is a very tight get-around-town car, the interior feels above class. Mazda appears to have made leaps and bounds in the past five years, but maybe it is just me

White95Max · 03-13-06, 09:57

ooooh I like! But the shift knob looks cheap...not nearly as nice as the previous one.

RCBuddha · 03-13-06, 11:14

I like it. So what exactly did they change? Looks like the tailights are different, front bumper is different. Other than that, anyone know what else changed?

Smoked Tails · 03-22-06, 09:31

I dunno, but I can't stop thinking about getting one. I just have a thing for sporty wagons. I guess it's perceived better than having a thing for the old Dodge turbo minivans, which I do. (Maybe I should have left that sentence out...lol)

ET Awful · 03-22-06, 10:51

I work with a guy who has an '06 5-door in that blue color. Very nice car.

Sadly, only about 2 weeks after he picked it up, he spun out in snow and got smacked by a truck, took out both passenger side doors.

He just got it back from the body show a few weeks ago, and I have to say, they did a hell of a job. It looks flawless to me.

BlkTac05 · 03-22-06, 12:10

I too, like what Mazda has done with the 3. However, I've been really thinking about buying the new 06 Mazda Speed6. Perhaps sometime in October.............Zoon Zoom!

SilverLexus · 03-22-06, 12:25

I like the new design a lot. But the recent design was good as well.