A saloon version of the new Mazda3 Fastback Sedan will be joining the lineup of models on offer later this year, include two bodystyles - hatchback and fastback (saloon).

Both body styles are wider and lower than the current model, with the saloon features a different roof, rear window, rear wings. While the Fastback is 120mm longer than the already large hatch, contributing to an increase in boot space of 69 litres compared to the hatchback. Like the Mazda3 hatchback, the saloon has the 2,700mm wheelbase.

Buyers will be offered a choice of three naturally-aspirated high compression petrol powerplants or one turbocharged diesel engine, all of which are fitted as standard with a start-stop system.

The basic engine is the 100ps SKYACTIV-G 1.5-litre petrol engine; delivering up to 56.4mpg (combined cycle) paired with the six-speed Skyactiv-MT manual gearbox. When fitted with the standard six-speed manual transmission the Mazda3 Fastback emits only 118 grams per km of CO2.

Next up is the Skyactiv-G 2.0-liter petrol develops 118bhp and 162bhp petrol engines. The 118bhp engine averages 55.3mpg while emits 119g/km of CO2 and the 162bhp unit is rated at 48.7mpg and 135g/km of CO2.

Lastly,  the 150ps Skyactiv-D clean 2.2-litre diesel, 380Nm of torque at 1,800rpm. While its emissions are stated to be an equally thrifty 104g/km of CO2. The car available with a manual or automatic gearbox and returns up to 72.5mpg.

Lastly, there's the most frugal of the bunch adn Pricing for the new Mazda 3 Fastback will be announced in September.

Source: Mazda

These are the first images with the upcoming 2014 Mazda3 ahead of its official debut next summer. Auto Review Blog can't be sure these pictures are 100 percent real, but the design and detail very reliable.

The company's UK division says that these are digital renderings drawn up to show how the Kodo design language translates to new model. The 2014 Mazda3 will be available as a 5-door hatchback as well as a 4-door sedan. The latter will compete with the forthcoming Audi A3 and the new VW Golf.

The smiley face is gone instead is a front grille, fancy headlights, a chrome trim flowing into the headlights and an upswept crease mark out the sides.

As previously reported , the 2014 Mazda3 is equipped a 2.0-liter gasoline engine 4-cylinder output 155 hp (116 kW), all that thanks to the company's SkyActiv fuel-saving technology.

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As always, the best thing about the 2013 Mazda3 MPS is pricing information of 23,995 pounds and will be available in a choice of four exterior colours named Aluminium Silver, Black Mica, Crystal White Pearlescent and Velocity Red.

Under the hood, the 2013 Mazda3 MPS power comes from a 2.3-liter MZR DISI Turbo gasoline engine that produces 256bhp (260PS) and a peak torque of 280 lb-ft (380 Nm) at 3,000 rpm. Can scuttle the little Mazda to 62mph in 6.1 seconds and has a restricted top speed of 155mph (250km/h).

The power is sent to the front wheels via a six-speed manual gearbox to a limited-slip differential. The new Mazda3 MPS also features a dual exhaust system for greater acoustic appeal.

The 2013 Mazda3 MPS rides on gunmetal-finish 18-inch alloys, a Black Mica finish for the inner roof spoiler, Bi-Xenon headlights, a big rear wing,  lower rear bumper trim and door mirror housings.

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