The fourth generation of the Mazda 3 increasingly closer to Los Angeles

Before last summer started, we were with the fly behind the ear on the presentation of the new Mazda 3 . In those days, we learned that the fourth generation of the Japanese compact could be discovered at the Los Angeles Auto Show . However, this information was officially confirmed when the brand published the first preview of the next " 3 ".

The fourth generation of the Mazda 3 It is vitally important for the firm. The reason is simple: although SUVs are the ones that monopolize more sales, the "3" is a global model. Its marketing brings together a good handful of sales and therefore will be responsible for brand new . The aesthetic language, technique and safety will be his main weapons to keep facing the Golf and CIA.

What new features will the new Mazda 3 bring?

In the last image we know of the new Mazda 3 we can see the rear of its two bodies. The hatchback and sedan versions adopt the latest evolution of the KODO design language. However, the body 5 doors covers the third volume of his brother sedan, so we do not know their integration. In any case, it will be magnificent, because the current "3" sedan has an attractive body, at the same time muscular.

The main difference between the hatchback and sedan version, in addition to the third volume, is in the pillar "C" . In the body of 4 accesses this pillar is more lying, subtracting visual load to 5 doors. This element also affects the roof line, its fall and the door format . In the sedan is more fallen, although the habitability in the second row of seats should be similar in both versions.

On a technical level, we know that the fourth installment of the Mazda 3 is developed on the new Skyactiv platform. Thanks to it you can incorporate the latest advances in security and infotainment. To these elements we must add the new family of gasoline engines SkyActiv-X that promise diesel consumption. The first will be the 2.0-liter 190 hp and 230 Nm of maximum torque that we have already talked about on occasion.

The opening to the general public of the Los Angeles Auto Show It will be next November 30th. It will remain open until December 9, although we can see it from the 28th of this month. Soon we will tell you more.

Source - Mazda