The first supposed image of the 2014 Mazda3 sedan has leaked on the net recently.
In the picture it can be seen that the model will eschew its hatchback for a tiny trunk with a small rear spoiler. The company has not given much detail about the model but previously confirmed it will have a best-in-class coefficient of drag of 0.255 when equipped with the active air shutter grille and the i-ELOOP regenerative braking system.
Engine options will carryover from the hatchback, and so we can expect choices that include:
• 1.5-liter SKYACTIV-G with output of 99 hp (74 kW) and 111 lb-ft (150 Nm) of torque
• 2.0-liter SKYACTIV-G that produces 118 hp (88 kW), 155 hp (115 kW) and 162 hp (121 kW)
• 2.5-liter SKYACTIV-G with output of 184 hp (137 kW) and 185 lb-ft (250 Nm) of torque
• 2.2-liter SKYACTIV-D with 148 hp (110 kW) and 280 lb-ft (380 Nm) of torque
Have a look at picture gallery.
