From a guy on VWvortex that visited the auto show:

http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=641407

Not much info, but if what he says is true, watch out!!

 

Without seeing official pics of the Mazda 3, I'm sad to say I really doubt I'm going to like the design. "Mazda 6 mixed with a Jetta". First of all, I personally don't like the design of the newer jettas. Just don't do it for me. Very, very bland. While the Mazda 6 is a nice looking car, it's because it's obviously bigger than the proteges.

I'm going to miss the clean, simple, aggresive lines of the protege. I don't want it turning into a bland-mobile

The new engines sound terrific though.... But obviously we didn't buy our cars for the engine HP output

 

The wagon looks like a P5 and a focus had a baby though larger than either one

 

I wonder how much this bitch will cost :?

 

if the new P5 really does look closer to a matrix/vibe, i may be looking more closely at the new imprezas.

 

...which look like hyundais. What the hell is wrong with carmakers these days? All the pretty cars are going away.

 

sad to say...but if those RUMORS are true....a new 5 will NOT be in my future.....even though we are talking a few years down the road for a new car....

:{(

 

the 6 is huge i hate it, everyone is goin to plastic nasty crap and "indutrial" crap, im sick of it, god damn can they make a good car anymore with out having to pay more than 30K jesus. and they are making aftermarket parts for the NEON and SATURNS WTF ok im really pissed, had to vent but when i see a body kit for a saturn, suicide comes to mind.

 

I found this rendered image on some German website. Even though it is a very bad rendering, but I thought I would share it with all of you.