Before Mazda showed off the current Mazda 3 here in the US, they showed off the Mazda Axela in Japan. The Mazda 3 of Japan. Our Mazda 3 later came in wearing the design as the Mazda Axela which means it is safe to say that whatever makeover the Mazda Axela is given, we will see it on the Mazda 3 as well.
Well, the new brochure for the Mazda Axela was leaked online giving us a glimpse at what the Mazda 3 could possibly look like when it arrives here in the US. Based on the image, it looks like Mazda will be tweaking the exterior.
The 2017 model will be coming in with a new grille and headlight design along with an upgraded bumper. The Mazda Axela was also fitted with a new set of turning lights. We still do not know the upgraded Mazda 3 will be arriving but at least now, we have a rough idea of what it will look like on the outside.