Now we all know that Ford owns 34% of Mazda. I was just surfing the internet and happened to find some interior pictures of the new Ford F-150 pickup.
Now here is an interior shot of the new Ford truck. Notive the circular air vents on the interior. They are very strikingly similar to the air vents used on the Mz3 interior except the truck air vents are silver..
Ford F-150 Interior
Now the
Mazda3 Interior
Notice the similar circular air vents????
Now I know its very minimal, but it makes you wonder what other parts of the Mz3 are shared with other production cars. I believe the ration for parts is 60/40. That is 60% of the car consists of parts supplied by Mazda and 40% of the parts are supplied by Ford (or other manufacturers).
Now here is an interior shot of the new Ford truck. Notive the circular air vents on the interior. They are very strikingly similar to the air vents used on the Mz3 interior except the truck air vents are silver..
Ford F-150 Interior

Now the
Mazda3 Interior


Notice the similar circular air vents????
Now I know its very minimal, but it makes you wonder what other parts of the Mz3 are shared with other production cars. I believe the ration for parts is 60/40. That is 60% of the car consists of parts supplied by Mazda and 40% of the parts are supplied by Ford (or other manufacturers).