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Los Angeles 2018: Preview of the Big Show and its Big Reveals

Mazda Kai Concept | Photo: Mazda
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Mazda3

Last year it was the revised 2018 Mazda6 that the Japanese automaker decided to reveal at the Los Angeles Auto Show. This year the smaller Mazda3 gets it turn in the spotlight as the comprehensively reworked compact gets it big premiere.

Official info has been scarce for the Mazda3, but here’s what we do know: the design of the new Mazda3 will be heavily inspired by the Kai concept first unveiled in Tokyo in 2017, and built on the manufacturer’s new SKYACTIV architecture. Mazda is promising an enhanced driving experience and a more comfortable, quiet and refined ride. We can’t wait to put that to the test.

Mazda Kai concept
Mazda Kai concept | Photo: Mazda
Derek Boshouwers
Derek Boshouwers
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