the new Mazda 3
in the interior, the little gap in the dash that looks like the speedometer in the civic is actually the place for the radio and navigation
the engine displacement badge on the trunk of the sedan says 2.5, it has about 165 hp. the 2 liter one will be sold as a different trim level

 

I can tell you that I HATE IT!

 

I think the front and interior is better but I am not so sure about the rear end on both the hatch and sedan.

But I will reserve judgement until I see it at the dealers lot.

 

In my opinion the front end is ugly, the rear end looks just like a Mitsu. The interior is an improvment.

 

Glad I bought an 08! The dash looks too much like a civic and the exterior is ugly. Like many car it may grow on me with time...maybe.