CodeRedR51
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One of the main reasons I bought the Elantra Sport was the multi-link rear. I'll never go back to the beam...
Awd Honda HRV wants to have a word...Well a torsion beam doesn't really work with awd, so IRS is basically a must. Unless they throw a full on live rear axle under there.
Awd Honda HRV wants to have a word...
You never know.I hope Mazda's engineers sampled some of those French cars!
Want a Mazaspeed version? Too bad.
Apparently, at least in European form the 2.0L skyactiv-x engine will make 181hp. I was kind of expecting something more like 200hp. I'm curious to see how they drive...the slide mentions better torque and more linear delivery. I wonder if that translates to fun or boring.
Not sure what their plan is for the US Market where the very-similarly rated 2.5L will be the only engine option initially available. Will the 2.0 eventually be the base engine here? Would be great to get the 2.5T in some performance variant...but Mazda seems cagey at best regarding that eventuality.
European spec 2.0L (non-SPCCI) will be rated at 122ps...which seems pretty low for a 2 liter.
Really hoping to get some concrete pricing info soon. Lets do this Mazda.
Apparently, at least in European form the 2.0L skyactiv-x engine will make 181hp. I was kind of expecting something more like 200hp. I'm curious to see how they drive...the slide mentions better torque and more linear delivery. I wonder if that translates to fun or boring.
Having driven a prototype of the Skyactiv-X engine, I'd say it's somewhere in between. It feels mainly like a larger, naturally-aspirated petrol engine than a diesel. It'll rev like a petrol, but without an real increase in performance to the red line, but it's still happier at high revs than a diesel. It's technically supercharged, so there's no real "off boost" like there is with a turbo engine either - it'll pull from idle without straining or bogging down.The Skyactiv X should be more like a diesel, low hp and high torque. It’s main benefit will be in fuel economy (in theory) and that’s what they expect people to pay a premium for. Fun and performance hasn’t been a priority for Mazda motor-wise in a long time. They concentrate more on making all the other aspects of the car enjoyable.
The Skyactiv X should be more like a diesel, low hp and high torque. It’s main benefit will be in fuel economy (in theory) and that’s what they expect people to pay a premium for. Fun and performance hasn’t been a priority for Mazda motor-wise in a long time. They concentrate more on making all the other aspects of the car enjoyable.
I wouldn't, and I hope Mazda hasn't, bet on that. I don't think they could sell a 181hp 2.0L engine for MORE than they sell a 187hp 2.5L engine, because I don't think a typical buyer would have the patience or technical proficiency to appreciate the technology in the 2 liter. As far as I've seen, the 2.5L will be the only initial engine option for the US Market....which makes me think the 2.0 might actually become the base engine when it arrives. But their output is so similar that doesn't make much since either. I wonder if it will be like the 2015+ Mustang where the V6 was sold more or less alongside the 2.3 ecoboost as a hedge on the adoption rate/consumer reaction to the 'new' technology, with the eventual goal of eliminating the old technology.
i watched the new Iron Man Audi e-tron video. I had so a double take with how small the window openings were. Looking at this Mazda3 hatch, those windows look even smaller.
I thought the first 300Cs where small. Then, Camaro. Seriously, with all the cameras, warnings, protection beams and airbags, (feels like, to me)car design is edging closer to be window-less.
Seems that only one colour is available.
I know but was not the point of my joke.There are a few black/grey cars scattered in the lot.
Three doors are the true hatchback to me and that Brera nailed it. That looks great. Mazda isn't too shabby though.
Alfa seems to have a great design crew on board.