The new Mazda is expected to be introduced in 2013 but it seems the car appearance was already patented since August 2010. This was discovered through these patent drawings recently made public that you can see below.
The new model will follow the new design line named KODO: Soul of Motion, with the recognizable trapezoidal grille, created for the Mazda 6.
The current model dates from 2009, so this means that after only four years we will see a completely new model with a new platform, weighing less, and new engines.
Source: TeleGraaf.NL