Here it is!

[DTruongMazda]

http://www.autoblog.com/2013/06/26/mazda3-officially-unveiled/

Our first one will be here in 45-60days.

 

[RockLobster]

I'll buy it when the put the diesel in it...

 

[mndsm]

Yeah, I'm genuinely curious as to what is going to end up in these cars for engines.

 

[DrWebster]

Both engines are Sky-G:

2.0L at 155hp
2.5L at 185hp

 

[Tauni]

Wait, so will there still be a Speed version?

 

[DTruongMazda]

The Speed3 version is still under debate to either continue using the current turbo2.3 or to make it into an 'a la cart' upgrade option when you buy your 3 with the 2.2Diesel engine... Speed3 updates will get hotter once the diesel arrives to the US.

 

[JP5]

Any word on MPG for the two models? (Too lazy to google for myself)

 

[DTruongMazda]

Here are our thoughts on the mpg...

The current 2012 2.0 engine gets 40MPG on the highway...

The new 2.5L with i-ELOOP on the mazda 6 is rated at 40mpg...non- iELOOP is at 38.

With 200lbs lighter on the new 3, the 2.0 should get about 45-50mpg?? as the 2.5 will yield 39-41mpg on the 3. Expect insane mpg from these newer models.

Now, keep in mind the consumer EPA average rating for Mazda is at 103%, so consumers are getting far better mileage than posted.

 

[DrWebster]

Mazda's always been conservative with its MPG ratings; our 2's are rated for 34mpg highway and we regularly get 38-40.