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Are you the type of person who experiences 0 to 100 km/h in 6.1 seconds and can't wipe the smile off your face? Then you'll probably get New Generation Mazda3 MPS. The super sporty, aggressive body that makes it look ready to pounce doesn't appeal to the faint hearted. The performance it delivers is for those who can handle it. If you're a true MPS driver, you'd know that the new bonnet scoop is only a hint at the power underneath. And that intercooling, direct injection and turbocharging is a potent combination, capable of pumping out 190kW and a massive 380Nm of torque from a 2.3 litre four-cylinder engine. You'd also get the fact that scorching power is nothing without the precision of torque-sensing limited slip differential and sports suspension. If you get the grunt, you'd also appreciate that it comes with kind of premium, advanced features you don't see everyday. Like satellite navigation, Bluetooth connectivity and Smart keyless entry with push-button start. The refined, driver-centric, interior makes this rare beast a beauty equipped for serious driving. If that's where you'd rather be sitting right now, then you definitely get it.
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| powertrain | MPS |
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| Engine type | 2.3 litre Direct Injection Spark Ignition (DISI) turbocharged in-line 4 cylinder 16 valve DOHC |
| Engine capacity | 2,261 cc |
| Bore and stroke | 87.5 mm x 94.0 mm |
| Compression ratio | 9.5:1 |
| Maximum power | 190 kW @ 5,500 rpm |
| Maximum torque | 380 Nm @ 3,000 rpm |
| Throttle control | Electronic (drive-by-wire) |
| Fuel system | Electronic direct injection |
| Fuel tank capacity | 60 litres |
| Recommended fuel | Premium unleaded (95RON or higher) |
| Fuel consumption (combined)1 | 9.9 litres per 100km |
| Manual transmission | 6-speed |
| Gear ratio 1st | 3.214 |
| Gear ratio 2nd | 1.913 |
| Gear ratio 3rd | 1.366 |
| Gear ratio 4th | 1.025 |
| Gear ratio 5th | 0.948 |
| Gear ratio 6th | 0.790 |
| Gear ratio reverse | 3.456 |
| Gear ratio final drive | 4.187 (1st-4th) 3.526 (5th-6th) |