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Hiroshima, Japan - Mazda has confirmed that the sedan version of the all-new Mazda3 (known as Mazda Axela in Japan), will be revealed at the Los Angeles Auto Show on November 19, 2008. Since its launch in 2003, the current Mazda3 has sold approximately 1.8 million vehicles in over 100 countries and has won more than 90 global motoring awards to date, including Canadian Car of the Year in 2004. The Mazda3 accounts for almost one in three Mazdas sold every year.

The hatchback version of the new Mazda3 will be revealed at a later date

Following the world debut of the North American specification sedan with 2.0- and 2.5-liter engines at the show, the five-door hatchback version will be revealed in line with Mazda's global sales schedule.

Mazda has released more details about the all-new 2010 Mazda3 that is going to be officially unveiled tomorrow at the LA Auto Show.

The all-new Mazda3 will be available with a new 167 horsepower 2.5L engine, self leveling Bi-Xenon headlights, adaptive front lighting system, push-button start and Bluetooth.

Now we'll just have to hold tight until we get the details from the new Mazdaspeed3.

The new 3 will appear at the end of January, just like its 5-door version that will share its powertrains and accessories.

New engine, new power
Under the hood of our GT test car is a 2.5-litre four that is shared with the Mazda6. Derived directly from the company's old 2.3-litre unit, it develops 178 horsepower, but also delivers improved fuel economy figures.