I think Mazda was trying to appeal to the 35-under crowd. Just look at the interior, its damn sporty for an economy car. Its like nothing else on the market now in its price class. Damn Mazda though, for teasing us with the wagon. I love the wagon look, but I need a sedan! Also hoping that they have a 3-door hatch, that would rock.

I think the 2.3L is rated at like 160hp/150 lbs-ft in the 6, so if its bumped up a bit (and I think the 04/05 6 will get the increase as well) it should be pretty close to the current MSP. If they can get 170/160 then it would be almost exactly the same. Rumors have it that since it shares its architecture with the next gen Ford Focus and Volvo S40/V40 that AWD could be an option. I'm only imagining the possibility or a turbo'd 220hp, AWD MS3 could be like! Hopefully someone at Mazda is reading this...