Mazda officially reveals all-new version of its 3 hatchback

In special simultaneous revealings around the world, Mazda pulled the covers off its new Ford Focus competitor, and AOL Cars was among the first to clap eyes on the new car at a secret London venue.

The big news concerns the styling, however. The new 3 uses distinct elements of Mazda's new design language called Kodo – and follows in the tracks of the recently launched CX-5 SUV, 6 saloon and tourer models.