2014 Mazda3 Sedan Review

Shortly after Mazda unveiled the new generation Mazda3, the first teaser image surfaced online revealing what appears to be the sedan variant. If this teaser image is indeed real, we should expect to see the official details on the Mazda3 sedan very soon.

The sedan version will look identical to the hatchback version, except, of course, the trunk on the backside. Up front, the sedan version features the same design language, which is inspired by the Mazda6 sedan. It will feature a prominent black grille, more aggressive headlamps and a ready-to-pounce stance. Expect to see the same active grille shutters mounted in front of the radiator that automatically open and close in accordance with driving conditions to improve aerodynamic performance.

Updated 07/04/2013: The first official images of the upcoming Mazda3 sedan surfaced online today, meaning of course that the official debut is getting closer. Stay tuned! (Top Gear Russia)

Updated 07/12/2013: Mazda unveiled the official details on the new generation Mazda3 sedan.

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Exterior

Just like the recently unveiled hatchback version, the new Mazda3 sedan is defined by the latest the "KODO – Soul of Motion" design theme that gets its inspiration from the beauty and power of nature.

Up front, the model gets a new contoured grille and a sculpted signature wing that flows from under the vertically enlarged grille to the headlamps. There are also new headlamps with LED light sources, inner lenses and a light-guiding ring.

For the new Mazda3 sedan, customers will have the possibility to choose between nine exterior paints, including two new ones: Titanium Flash and Deep Crystal Blue.

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Dimensions:
Overall length with / without number plate holder     4,585 mm (180.51 inches) / 4,580 mm (180.31 inches)
Overall width     1,795 mm (70.66 inches)
Overall width (mirror to mirror)     2,053 mm (80.82 inches)
Overall height without shark fin antenna (laden)     1,450 mm (57.08 inches)
Wheelbase     2,700 mm (106.29 inches)
Overhang front with / without number plate holder     930 mm (36.61 inches) / 925 mm (36.41 inches)
Overhang rear     955 mm (37.59 inches)
Track front     1,555 mm (61.22 inches)
Track rear     1,560 mm (61.41 inches)
Ground clearance between the axles (laden)     155 mm (6.10 inches)
Interior

While for the exterior, Mazda worked on making the new generation Mazda3 look better than ever, for the interior, it focused on making it the best in the segment.

The car’s cockpit is specially designed to offer the driver the best experience behind the wheel. It gets powerful lines and an ergonomic layout inspired by the supersonic jet fighters. As a first in the C segment, the new Mazda3 comes with a new head-up display called the Active Driving Display that offers information on speed active safety system warnings.