Mazda 3 MPS - GENEVE 2009

Exterior
• Design based on the all-new Mazda3 hatchback, evolved for a sportier, more aggressive appearance
• New bonnet air intake to optimise intercooler efficiency
• Front fender and front bumper designs exclusive to the MPS
• The front grille and lower bumper sections share the same black metallic paint finish
• Cylindrical bi-xenon headlamps with boomerang shaped position lamps and round fog lamps (standard or option depending on market)
• Wedge-shaped, curving character lines on the side panels and side under spoiler for a lower-looking centre of gravity
• New, large floating rear spoiler
• LED tail lamps
• New 18-inch aluminium alloy wheels with the same three-dimensional design theme as the Mazda RX-8 wheels

Interior
• Driver-oriented dashboard design gives a roomy, wrap-around, sporty feel
• New tachometer with red MPS logo
• New LED turbo boost gauge between the driver meters
• Semi-bucket front seats with superior fit
• Seat upholstery in black base colour with a red graphic design and red stitching
• Black interior colour with an organic red graphic design throughout the cabin and red stitching for the steering wheel

Powertrain
• Acclaimed MZR 2.3L DISI* Turbo petrol producing high power of 191 kW/260 PS at 5,500 rpm, and high torque of 380 Nm at 3,000 rpm * DISI = direct-injection spark ignition
• In-cylinder cooling effect from direct injection realizes ca. 10 percent more torque compared to conventional-intake turbo engines
• Top speed of 250 km/h and acceleration of 0-100 km/h in 6.1 seconds
• Reduced fuel consumption of 0.5 litres per 100 km versus outgoing model
• The world’s first single-nanotechnology catalytic converter helps to reduce the amount of precious metals needed
• Advanced boost pressure control suppresses sudden torque peaks for linear torque development
• Left and right drive shafts optimized to minimize torque steer
• Torque-sensing super limited-slip differential (LSD) standard
• Specially-designed, 6-speed manual transmission with wider gear ratio than before
• Triple-cone synchronizers for first, second and third gears and a double-cone synchronizer for fourth gear for optimised gearshift operation
• Low-viscosity transmission fluid reduces shift effort when the engine is cold

Chassis & Safety
• Special reinforcements inside the front cowl member gussets and a large tunnel member for increased body stiffness
• Modified coil spring rates for MacPherson strut front suspension and multi-link rear suspension
• Larger diameter stabilizers with longer mount spans achieve greater roll linearity
• Special dampers with increased damping strength contribute to higher roll stiffness
• Now three highly rigid steering gear mount bushings instead of two used on the previous model for improved response to steering wheel action
• New wider Dunlop 18-inch tyres with improved grip, more rigid sidewalls and damping strength for more direct steering feel and a stronger one-with-the-car feel
• Electro-hydraulic power assisted steering (EHPAS)
• Large diameter 320 mm ventilated front disc brakes and 280 mm rear solid discs, 8+9 inch tandem brake booster and 1-inch large diameter master cylinder for powerful and stable braking
• Newly-introduced electronic brake assist added to four-wheel ABS and DSC as standard equipment