Japanese manufacturer Mazda has confirmed it will leave its performance brand, MPS, on hold while it determines which models to release in MPS guise. In an interview with Autocar, the Mazda2’s chief engineer, Ayumu Doi, confirmed that Mazda is “always investigating” a revival of the MPS brand. It’s simply a […]
Mazda3 MPS
2016 Mazda3 MPS on the way; over 220kW, AWD likely
It’s been confirmed, Mazda is looking to reintroduce the high-performance Mazda3 MPS. Problem is, it isn’t set to appear until the next-gen 3 arrives some time in 2016. The current generation Mazda3 isn’t available in hot MPS form, leaving the brand without a product to compete with vehicles like the […]
Tunehouse Mazda3 MPS: 240kW Spec C performance upgrade
Sydney performance workshop Tunehouse offers a kit that extracts 240 flywheel kilowatts from Mazda’s hottest front-wheel drive hatch, the Mazda3 MPS. Tunehouse Mazda 3 MPS 240kW Spec C performance upgrade – information on kit: In standard form, the current-gen Mazda3 MPS comes with a 2.3-litre turbocharged four-cylinder producing 190kW of power […]
Mazda3 MPS wins 2012 Targa Tasmania Showroom title
The Mazda Motorsport Mazda3 MPS, driven by Simon and Sue Evans, has won the 2012 Targa Tasmania Showroom title for the fifth-year running. The team also took out the overall 2012 Targa Championship Showroom title, and placed sixth overall. The Mazda3 MPS used in the rally is pretty much to […]
BBR Mazda3 MPS tune with up to 257kW
UK-based tuner BBR has come up with three tuning packs for the Mazda3 MPS. All versions of the BBR Mazda3 MPS packages offer increases in engine performance mixed with optional handling revisions. In standard form, the Mazda3 MPS comes with a 2.3-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine developing 188kW of power and […]