Mazdaspeed3 Rumored for 2016 With 320 HP, AWD

Jason Siu
by Jason Siu

The 2014 Mazda 3 was chosen as AutoGuide.com‘s 2014 Car of the Year, so what can we expect from the sportier Mazdaspeed3?

Rumor has it that the Mazdaspeed3 will make its debut in 2016 sporting a turbocharged 2.5-liter SkyActiv gasoline engine with up to 320 hp. According to Australian CarsGuide, the new Mazdaspeed3 will come with all-wheel drive along with a six-speed manual transmission.

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The Japanese automaker denies the rumors of a turbocharged SkyActiv engine, since those powerplants run a high compression ratio to enhance fuel economy and performance. Typically speaking, forced induction on a high compression motor is bad news. But the unnamed source said that Mazda has solved the issue and will be following the hot hatch competition with turbocharged motors.

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[Source: CarsGuide]

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Jason Siu
Jason Siu

Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.

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  • RedditMeister RedditMeister on Aug 20, 2014

    where on earth are you getting these rumors? doesnt make sense. Most guys that can afford a speed3 cant afford a 5k+ for a AWD premium. And if Mazda makes one, who is the competitor? STI and Golf R? There's no money there. Why not just get a WRX. Its already out and its Subaru's AWD. I'd like to see a respawn of speed3 but in that spec, no way.

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    • Pamela Smith Pamela Smith on Mar 25, 2015

      1999

  • Inbullieswetrust Inbullieswetrust on Dec 30, 2014

    Subaru WRX STi is at least $10Grand more than a Mazdaspeed3. Mazdaspeed3 will have a bit more gadgets on the dashboard than the Subaru. I own a Mazda 3. It's a reliable car. Subaru has recognition for their Rally type car. WRX STi may be my next car. Everyone I talk to who has one loves theirs

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    • Inbullieswetrust Inbullieswetrust on Jan 15, 2015

      Way!! I actually went to the dealerships. When I do my research. I do not rely on what's on the internet. I'll go to the dealership. At the time when the Speed3 was out. This was the difference. That was a few yrs ago. We'll see what happens in 2016.

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