News on RX-7 and other Mazda models
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News on RX-7 and other Mazda models
Stephen Odell, Mazda's global sales and marketing manager has said that there is a proposed performance push to upgrade most of the Mazda models. However, the plan to build a new age rotary RX-7 has been shelved.
Mazda wants to build a series of Mazda speed performance models to sit at the top of each model range. Mazda3 is being given a V6 engine to create a prototype hot hatch. Also there will be a Mazda speed version of the Mazda2 and 6.
Even the sporty 4 seat Mazda RX-8 could come in for a tune-up.
Odell says, "Mazda engineers are working more hours than they deserve to deliver the stuff that we have in the cycle plan and in the end you have to prioritise what you are going to do. While the RX-7 became a wonderful car for us around the world, ultimately it became very difficult to sustain. It is not an option in the short term, but is something we would look at in the medium term. The rush of new products has delayed the next RX-7".
Odell admits "that a 2-seater version of the RX-8 or something similar could be introduced to keep the model fresh later in its life. Mazda will concentrate on building models that are variations of the current cars".
"Crossover versions of the 2, 3 and 6 are all being considered although Odell will not comment on exact models or dates and they are expected to run an all-wheel-drive system."
The above is from James Stanford's article in the Gold Coast Bulletin (daily newspaper) today.
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Mazda wants to build a series of Mazda speed performance models to sit at the top of each model range. Mazda3 is being given a V6 engine to create a prototype hot hatch. Also there will be a Mazda speed version of the Mazda2 and 6.
Even the sporty 4 seat Mazda RX-8 could come in for a tune-up.
Odell says, "Mazda engineers are working more hours than they deserve to deliver the stuff that we have in the cycle plan and in the end you have to prioritise what you are going to do. While the RX-7 became a wonderful car for us around the world, ultimately it became very difficult to sustain. It is not an option in the short term, but is something we would look at in the medium term. The rush of new products has delayed the next RX-7".
Odell admits "that a 2-seater version of the RX-8 or something similar could be introduced to keep the model fresh later in its life. Mazda will concentrate on building models that are variations of the current cars".
"Crossover versions of the 2, 3 and 6 are all being considered although Odell will not comment on exact models or dates and they are expected to run an all-wheel-drive system."
The above is from James Stanford's article in the Gold Coast Bulletin (daily newspaper) today.
Cheers
Michael
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Originally posted by Wildcard
Gutting. I was looking forward to a 1.5L RENESIS powered RX-7 in a couple of years.
Gutting. I was looking forward to a 1.5L RENESIS powered RX-7 in a couple of years.
A 1.5 renesis may eventuate one day this will depend on the bean counters at Mazda .
If we spread the word on how good mazda 2 s 3s and 6s are and they sell in large volume all over the world , then the number crunchers will allow for r&d to be spent on the 1.5 RX?????? 7 , 8 9 .
The other alternative is putting a 20b rotary intO our RX8S , OR LETTING ONE OFF THE ROTARY GURUS hot up our current rides .
Anyhow u have your F 19 to play with and we dont .
You also have 22 extra years on me so be patient the 1.5 may eventuate .
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michael
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