3 different bumpers??

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SP33D

Discussion Starter · Oct 20, 2003

I believe I am seeing three differnet bumpers in these pics

#1-standard, non-sport (red) #2-sport trim (Tit grey)

and #3-(silver hatch)looks the same as #1, but a little different

The lines that follow the inside of the headlights seem to continue further down on the bumper. And the lower fog light opening seems to be a little bigger on #3. Can anyone tell me what #3 is. An option? Japan (Axela) only?

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Kazbaeden

· #2 · Oct 20, 2003

I think it's just the angle.

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mz6zoomzoom

· #3 · Oct 20, 2003

I agree, just the angle.

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rpc180

· #4 · Oct 20, 2003

Yeah, the angle is the issue there. The Sport Package front bumper though has that line through the fog light housing with a slightly larger intake and a lower clearance

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jay

· #5 · Oct 21, 2003

must disagree on the angle theory on this one. look at the hood. the red hatch's hood line runs above the mazda symbol and clearly has no line any lower than that. however, when you look at the silver hatch, there is a very apparent line running under the mazda symbol level. as far as why though...i'm clueless at this point.

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Warbaby

· #6 · Oct 21, 2003

Different models...

I think the top photos are both sedans which have different body panels than the hatches, hence the difference in bumper styles, hoods, fenders, etc.

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Dru212702

· #7 · Oct 21, 2003

in any case. I'm probably getting the fully loaded Canadian version...and I think I like the lower "non sport" one better

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dinu01

· #8 · Oct 21, 2003

The sedan and hatch will have 2 different bumpers à la P5 and PRO sedan.

The red sedan is Euro spec 2.0 (top of the line) and the grey one is NA spec 2.3L top of the line. Don't forget that bumper testing usually dictates larger bumpers for NA.

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SP33D

Discussion Starter · #9 · Oct 21, 2003

The red sedan is Euro spec 2.0 (top of the line) and the grey one is NA spec 2.3L top of the line. Don't forget that bumper testing usually dictates larger bumpers for NA.

so that would make the silver hatch the Japan spec for the non-sport??

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SP33D

Discussion Starter · #10 · Oct 21, 2003

Oh, OK. I get it now. The Hatch and the Sedan have different front bumpers. I was (incorrectly) thinking they both had the same front end. My mistake. Thanks for the info.

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dinu01

· #11 · Oct 21, 2003

so that would make the silver hatch the Japan spec for the non-sport??

Yep!

Or I could be wrong. I can't seem to find any info to actually confirm this.

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dinu01

· #12 · Oct 21, 2003

Ok guys this is it. I'm almost 100% sure this is correct:

Red sedan: Top of the line (GT in Canada)
Titanium sedan: Top of the line WITH GFX Package.

Only the top of the line gets fog lights just like the current Protege, so this makes more sense.

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Dru212702

· #13 · Oct 22, 2003

wow really? maybe my opinion will change when I see it in person. but I like the non GFX front. Reminesence of the MZ6

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dinu01

· #14 · Oct 22, 2003

Yes. We also know that the GFX package includes the body-colured grille so we can conclude that this is the case. Do you concur Doctor?

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dinu01

· #15 · Oct 22, 2003

Oh and just to add to it: another thread I have put to rest

Unless ATL sees it...

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