In October 2008 Mazda released pictures and video showing the next generation design of the Mazda 3. Mazda has restyled the exterior to reflect its current design language, and incorporated LED tail lamps and a dual exhaust. Engines include retaining the same 2.0L engine, while the 2.3L engine has been replaced with the 2.5L straight-4 shared with the second-generation Mazda6.
Mazda has not confirmed whether the new design is based on the current C1 platform or the CD3. The new model is expected to be wider, longer and lighter than the current Mazda 3; the North American market's base 2.0L engine is expected to receive a modest boost in power.[citation needed] The 2.3L engine will be replaced with a 2.5L engine that produces 167 bhp (125 kW; 169 PS) and 167 lbs of tq. In other continents it is also expected to receive a 2.2L turbodiesel engine. Car and Driver had earlier mentioned a possible 1.6L rotary engine, which most likely will not happen.
Mazda has not confirmed whether the new design is based on the current C1 platform or the CD3. The new model is expected to be wider, longer and lighter than the current Mazda 3; the North American market's base 2.0L engine is expected to receive a modest boost in power.[citation needed] The 2.3L engine will be replaced with a 2.5L engine that produces 167 bhp (125 kW; 169 PS) and 167 lbs of tq. In other continents it is also expected to receive a 2.2L turbodiesel engine. Car and Driver had earlier mentioned a possible 1.6L rotary engine, which most likely will not happen.
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