[steve67]

Watch 2021 Mazda3 Turbo Hatch Do 0-60 MPH In 5.7 Seconds

Watch as the new 2021 Mazda3 Turbo put the power down as it rockets from zero to 60 miles per hour in under six seconds.

www.motor1.com

 

[Maznut]

This portends well for the CX 30 Turbo. I posted this on the 3 forum several days ago. It should be noted it's an anomaly . There are several postings on the web 0-60 with most results in the mid 6s. This, the only one that betters 6 seconds. I expect when the dust settles, the 3 will be good for low 6s and the CX 30, mid 6s, which ain't bad, about what a 175hp Hyundai Kona turbo does.

 

[detailcarguy]

Watch 2021 Mazda3 Turbo Hatch Do 0-60 MPH In 5.7 Seconds

Watch as the new 2021 Mazda3 Turbo put the power down as it rockets from zero to 60 miles per hour in under six seconds.

www.motor1.com

Now I'm more then just looking forward to it lol 😜 can't wait to test one out.

 

[sky8899]

This is great. I cannot wait until the car is finally released!

 

[Maznut]

Car and driver has published a review of the 3 turbo with a full set of performance numbers. It should tell us a lot about the upcoming CX-30 turbo. Just add a couple 10ths of a second to the times and that tells you what to expect.

Tested: 2021 Mazda 3 2.5 Turbo Is a Tuner Car for Grownups

The little Mazda gets big power but maintains a mature demeanor.

www.caranddriver.com

Here's the shortcut.

2021 Mazda 3 Turbo AWD
VEHICLE TYPE
front-engine, all-wheel-drive, 5-passenger, 4-door sedan
PRICE AS TESTED
$33,790 (base price: $33,395)
ENGINE TYPE
turbocharged and intercooled DOHC 16-valve inline-4, aluminum block and head, direct fuel injection
Displacement
152 in3, 2488 cm3
Power
250 hp @ 5000 rpm
Torque
320 lb-ft @ 2500 rpm
TRANSMISSION
6-speed automatic
CHASSIS
Suspension (F/R): struts/torsion beam
Brakes (F/R): 11.6-in vented disc/10.4-in disc
Tires: Bridgestone Turanza EL440, 215/45R-18 89V M+S
C/D TEST RESULTS
60 mph: 5.6 sec
100 mph: 14.3 sec
130 mph: 28.5 sec
Rolling start, 5–60 mph: 6.4 sec
Top gear, 30–50 mph: 3.1 sec
Top gear, 50–70 mph: 4.0 sec
1/4 mile: 14.1 sec @ 99 mph
Top speed (governor limited): 134 mph
Braking, 70–0 mph: 169 ft
Roadholding, 300-ft-dia skidpad: 0.85 g
Standing-start accel times omit 1-ft rolloutof 0.3 sec._
C/D FUEL ECONOMY
Observed: 25 mpg
EPA FUEL ECONOMY
Combined/city/highway: 27/23/32 mpg

 

[Rdrokit]

Would be faster if it had a better transmission. The outdated 6 speed is geared wrong for a fast 0-60. The car needs a good 8 speed trans.

 

[Maznut]

Would be faster if it had a better transmission. The outdated 6 speed is geared wrong for a fast 0-60. The car needs a good 8 speed trans.

Yes, but the broad torque curve somewhat mitigates the need for more ratios. It could sure do with crisper shifting though.

 

[detailcarguy]

Yes, but the broad torque curve somewhat mitigates the need for more ratios. It could sure do with crisper shifting though.

I agree as even with most modern Manuel transmission 95 percent of them on the market are 6 speed and the only thing I can see more gears doing is a bit more of a mpg increase .. other then that some software refinement on the PCM software for the turbo I think would help out allot. Also make tune sport mode on the turbo version to do less short shifting and allow the engine to rev up a little more for a more thoroughly solid quick acceleration and response.