New MPS 3

[Neeko]

looks like they forgot on thing tho, the brake pedal. Those crazy Germans ******* *rollseyes*

in germany zee car brakes yoo!

[MatsHolden]

The dash looks like in a 1990 car...

Agree. Although the quality of materials and fit and finish would be there, not much good if it's not appealing to look at.
Cruze interior design leaves that for dead.

Mind you that wouldn't be enough for me to not consider one.

[Wraith]

Golf Gti Interior: It does look classier than the Japanese competition

Hmmm, perceptions are different amongst different people, like USC that dosn't look classier to me either, however having seen and felt it in the flesh (ie. MK 5's) it does have a higher quality to it, but in terms of looks and layout and the way everything lights up, the new MPS3 is way nicer IMHO...

Also unless you opt for the full leather, you've got to admit that tartan cloth interior looks miles worse than the red poker dot trim some people here are complaining about on the MPS3...

In fact now that I think of it, no ones mentioned the white poker dot leather colour scheme in the white Nurb. VXR's...I think it's not bad but wonder what some people here would make of that comparison, whilst they're knocking every other part of the new MPS3...

Agree with Mat on the Cruze interior - very nice and better than alot of cars that are much more expensive, to be totally honest, that's what I've been comparing the new MPS3's interior to for my own purposes and am at the honest conclusion in my opinion anyway the Mazda is better...

Mat you need to drive the new MPS3 to appreciate how it all works ergonomically as I've stated in one of my previous posts, everything especially the gear lever is in the right place for enjoyable/easy/effortless motoring

[dug74]

I seriously like the drive and gear stick position of the new 3MPS.

Colours...well a little boring.

Im bias towards the MPS tho...being an owner of MPS forum

Mazda didnt point the sales towards current MPS owners, but they did listen to what previous MPS owners liked and disliked about the old model.

Many drivers were turned off by the brutal boost on acceleration and torque steer, both I love about the car.

The car is more refined to accomodate for the general public = more sales.
Many ppl wanted the MPS to stand out instead of being a normal 3 with big wheels and a spoiler.

I think the *in ya face* sporty look has attracted a lot of attention and would explain why since its release on 21st July 2009...its sold 53 cars in 10 days.

I would buy one....in white...but its not worth my time or money as it has the same performance with a few adjustments.

I will be looking at the new Renaultsport Megane R250 as my new car.

I also dont know why ppl bag the Mazda, as for a japanese car its up there with the euros for trim, build and its more reliable.

Each to their own, but things will only get better for Mazda as the MPS model progresses...it took Evo and STi....4 or 5 gen models to become good....mazda has almost done it in 2 gen....well we wait and see what the 3rd gen is like....2014 maybe

Happy Motoring
duglet

[dieselhead]

To be honest, I'm not a fan of the tartan in GTIs. However, the Pirelli gets some very interesting trim, that I like very much. I also agree that there's nothing exciting about Golf's interior and is no Audi, however I like the sober German feel of it.

Back on topic now, I would say that the previous version of the 3 MPS is better looking, the new one is trying too hard to look sporty in my opinion. I don't get it, why would Mazda design such an ugly car?! Do they think if Subaru can get away with it, they can do it, too?

[gmonkey]

the tartan is an acquired, acquired purely cause the fact that you couldnt afford the 2k for leather interior (which might i add is damn good leather!) love the pirrelli tyre trim

[GreyRex]

the tartan is an acquired, acquired purely cause the fact that you couldnt afford the 2k for leather interior (which might i add is damn good leather!) love the pirrelli tyre trim

Have you sat in and/or felt the trim on the Pirelli? It's umm... interesting

[USC]

Looks you would be sitting on croc skin...

[dieselhead]

.... and that is a bad thing because? A dead crock's skin, so it should be safe.

[USC]

.... and that is a bad thing because? A dead crock's skin, so it should be safe.

yeah..it will feel like sand paper under your arse..HAHA