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Mazda MX-Micro Sport
It looks like Mazda's innovating again with this mini/Scion fighter.
Whaddya think?
Mazda MX-Micro Sport
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Mazda MX-Micro Sport
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I'm crossing my fingers that it comes stateside!
http://www.media.mazda.com/CGI/photolibrary/E/search_list.cgi?sel- ect_name=new&data=off
The 3 is a compact, replacing the Protege. They've not had a sub-compact (in NA) for years.
I, for one, would definitely be interested. Looks like it addresses a couple of my gripes with the 3 (too little headroom, and latch on the hatch is too low). I hope they go with a stereo system that is easily modified with aftermarket components (or at least adds an easy AUX-in jack for my iPod), and lose that i-Drive look-alike control.
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Have you looked at the Griffin iTrip or Monster iCarPlay Wireless - FM Transmitter for iPods? If our cars didn't have a tape deck I would have one already, and I am strongly considering one now. I agree though, it would be much easier and convenient if cars came standard with a port.
Keep a well equipped model (Leather, power everything, 16" wheels) at around $20,000 and offer a entry level model at $15,500 to $16,000 and I think Mazda eould have a real winner on its hands.
Given the fact that the Mini starts at about $26-27,000 in Canada, with the Cooper selling at $35,000, the car would be an absolutely outstanding value in that price range. Hell, you could probably tack a couple of extra thousand bucks onto the prices I just quoted and the thing would still sell.
Geez, not all Americans like big fat SUVs! They're saying gas could go as high as US$2.75 a gallon this summer too :-(
And regarding the FM transmitters, I bought an iRock for $30. It was too susceptible to interference and cut off a lot of the highs. Transmission also was greatly affected by its position and orientation relative to the head unit. I went back to my cassette adapter (at least until I replaced my head unit with one with a front AUX-in jack).
Reading about Mazda they are pulling an Audi mid to late 90's of late: just basically remaking the whole brand the last few years in terms of remaking and replacing different models it seems.
2) Build Location - Mazda2 model is built in both Japan for the Asian Pacific market and in Valencia, Spain for the European market. I am sure that if the Microsport came to NA it would be built in Japan.
2) Engine - the 148 HP 2.0L in the Microsport concept is exactly the same as the base 2.0L in the Mazda3. Same displacement, same horsepower. This engine is part of the MZR family of four cylinder engine that Mazda developed for the Ford Family of Vehicles (Mazda is the world-wide centre of excellence for 4 cylinder engine development). These engines are manufactured in Japan and in Mexico. The block is originally a Ford design.
Since the Microsport would be built in Japan for the NA market (if it ever comes here) engines would be sourced from Japan and not from Mexico.
I wouldn't be surprised if Mazda snubs the US and releases it only in Canada. It seems to be a small car trend.
But anyway, there's an article in Forbes magazine basically saying small cars will never catch on in the US. I think ford focus size is about as small as most people are willing to go.
Personally, as long as it's roomy inside, I don't care about the small dimensions outside. I also don't believe a car the size of a focus should have a 2.3L engine. Suddenly, you've taken the fuel economy advantage and kicked it to the curb... so unless you're an enthusiast of smaller cars, suddenly a camry will give you the same fuel economy so why not get one (well except it's hideously boring).
On that note, the proposed 2.0L engine in the Mazda MX-Micro *should* produce some respectible numbers in economy. It's a tad on the big side, but the car should be light enough to be thrifty.
*But* plans could change. Cross your fingers.
I think if people put into perpective the technological leaps and bounds that computers have made and then look at the relative decline in MPG, it's quite shocking.
On the bright side, I've been doing my homework and importing a car from Canada isn't too much of a hassle and if the dollar rebounds, it can be very cost effective :-)
Oh and, no, we won't get the Fiesta in the US either.
http://www.verisa.mazda.co.jp/pre/
wonder if it will make it over to the states...
omg that concept video is so bad that it is frickin hilarious! I can't wait to get a car with an integrated makeup box and mirror. lol
http://www.japancorp.net/article.asp?art_id=7666
I find the e-4WD system interesting. They use an electric motor to run the rear wheels when called upon. Less weight and better fuel economy than a mechanical system. It should wear better, but only time will tell.
I am seriously interested in the MX-Micro as I've lost interest in the 3 (and the 6 are too large for our tastes). Don't get me wrong, they're good vehicles. I just don't fit them well, and I find our current vehicles (Protege sedan and P5) better-suited for our needs. However, the MX-Micro looks promising. I'd have to try one on for size to be sure. The only concerns I have (judging from pictures) are the i-Drive-lookalike system and possibly interior cabin width (I remember knocking elbows with my wife in my '89 323LX when shifting, and neither of us is wide).