Mazda 3 MPS

Mazda’s ultimate sports hatchback, the Mazda3 MPS, goes in sale in the UK next February, priced from £18,995. The car promises scintillating performance from its 260ps 2.3-litre engine. Claimed 0-60 is 6.1 seconds.

Mazda UK will have a limited allocation of approximately 1,000 right-hand drive Mazda3 MPS vehicles during 2007 and anticipates a healthy waiting list for the newcomer.