# Mazda Denies Mazdaspeed3 Return

> Mazda says new Mazdaspeed3 rumors are false after two generations.
- Title: Mazda Denies Mazdaspeed3 Return · Motor1 | Shortify
- Summary: Mazda says new Mazdaspeed3 rumors are false after two generations. Mazda Australia’s managing director confirmed reports of a new performance hatchback are…
- Keywords: mazda, mazdaspeed3, mazda3, performance hatchback, australia, Motor1
- Source: Motor1 — https://motor1.com/news/814562/mazda-denies--mazdaspeed3-rumors
- Author: Anthony Alaniz
- Published: 2026-11-05T16:00:53+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: mazda, mazdaspeed3, mazda3, performance hatchback, australia, cars
## Mazda Denies New Mazdaspeed3
Mazda Australia’s managing director says reports of a new performance hatchback are just rumors.

> No, it's rumors.
## Mazdaspeed3 History
The Mazdaspeed3 lasted two generations over six model years from 2007 to 2013.
## Current Mazda3 Sales
Mazda sold 36,020 Mazda3s this year, a 48.4 percent increase from last year.
## Mazda3 Engine Options
The current Mazda3 has a naturally aspirated 2.5-liter four-cylinder or turbocharged engine producing up to 250 horsepower.
## Mazdaspeed3 Legacy
The Mazdaspeed3 started at $23,000 in 2007 and is now worth $38,300 when adjusted for inflation.
## Key takeaway

Mazda Australia’s managing director confirmed reports of a new performance hatchback are rumors.