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12-14-2004, 06:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Ajax
I wonder if it has freestyle doors... no door handles and it doesnt look like it has b-pillars either.
sliding rear compartment doors. probably one on each side. probably motorized. am i the only one that remembers the washu concept?
12-14-2004, 07:44 PM
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interesting article that has a bit of info about this vehicle - known as the MX-crossport in europe
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4 diferent engines will be available for the Mazda5(new minivan) including 2 diesels for europe so i suspect there will be diesels available for this as well.
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Detroit, meanwhile, will be entertained with the MX Crossport, described as a new type of crossover SUV with the bearing of a sports car. Mazda people were saying Detroit would be a reaction test bed but a decision to build has been made already with production probably starting in 2006.
12-14-2004, 10:24 PM
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Damn, looks niiiiice. Here I was thinkin I'd have to get a Nissan Murano when the 'ol Grand Charokee dies. Guess not. Now if they just get the mechanicals right... :D
12-15-2004, 04:30 AM
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Hmm the interior is futuristic ,nice but will it be the same in the production model ??
Lafar.
Thanks for all thepics and info .but how come someone in the Russian Federation has access to all this information are you with the KGB / Russian Mafia ?
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Lafar.
Thanks for all thepics and info .but how come someone in the Russian Federation has access to all this information are you with the KGB / Russian Mafia ?
cheers
michael
12-15-2004, 04:47 AM
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official info:
Mazda's MX-Crossport Concept to Debut at 2005 North American International Auto Show
- Mazda MX-Crossport hints at possible future Mazda design direction -
At the 2005 North America International Auto Show in Detroit, the Mazda MX-Crossport design concept will be shown to the public for the first. Also furnishing the Mazda booth will be the Mazda5 and the Mazdaspeed6 to be newly introduced to the North American market.
MX-Crossport, a design concept crossover for Mazda, represents a new direction Mazda is considering as it works to expand its line-up of successful new-generation products.
Designed with the North American market and style of driving in mind, the design concept called the "Advanced Frontier" merges the speedy and athletic image of Mazda's best sports car with the dynamism, practical utility and comfort of ample space to seat four adults. The MX-Crossport transcends the existing categories of SUV and crossovers, and steps into the realm of sports car where the driver can experience the world of sports cars every time they get behind the wheel. The result is a vehicle that takes Mazda and its Zoom-Zoom image into a segment it has never before ventured.
Mazda is scheduled to hold the press conference on Monday, January 10, 2005 from 4:25pm.
Mazda's MX-Crossport Concept to Debut at 2005 North American International Auto Show
- Mazda MX-Crossport hints at possible future Mazda design direction -
At the 2005 North America International Auto Show in Detroit, the Mazda MX-Crossport design concept will be shown to the public for the first. Also furnishing the Mazda booth will be the Mazda5 and the Mazdaspeed6 to be newly introduced to the North American market.
MX-Crossport, a design concept crossover for Mazda, represents a new direction Mazda is considering as it works to expand its line-up of successful new-generation products.
Designed with the North American market and style of driving in mind, the design concept called the "Advanced Frontier" merges the speedy and athletic image of Mazda's best sports car with the dynamism, practical utility and comfort of ample space to seat four adults. The MX-Crossport transcends the existing categories of SUV and crossovers, and steps into the realm of sports car where the driver can experience the world of sports cars every time they get behind the wheel. The result is a vehicle that takes Mazda and its Zoom-Zoom image into a segment it has never before ventured.
Mazda is scheduled to hold the press conference on Monday, January 10, 2005 from 4:25pm.
12-15-2004, 04:59 AM
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Thanks for all thepics and info .but how come someone in the Russian Federation has access to all this information are you with the KGB / Russian Mafia ?
:D :D well, I’m not exactly from Russia, I’m from Ukraine.
I don’t think many of you guys know where Ukraine is
Some time ago Russia and Ukraine was one country, and my nationality is Russian
That is why I decided to write Russian Federation
I don’t think Russian mafia and KGB are very interested in new Mazda vehicles :o
I just have primary connections to Mazda
soon i will get pic of new mx5
12-15-2004, 05:29 AM
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Originally Posted by lafar
:D :D well, I’m not exactly from Russia, I’m from Ukraine.
I don’t think many of you guys know where Ukraine is
Some time ago Russia and Ukraine was one country, and my nationality is Russian
That is why I decided to write Russian Federation
I don’t think Russian mafia and KGB are very interested in new Mazda vehicles :o
I just have primary connections to Mazda
soon i will get pic of new mx5
I don’t think many of you guys know where Ukraine is
Some time ago Russia and Ukraine was one country, and my nationality is Russian
That is why I decided to write Russian Federation
I don’t think Russian mafia and KGB are very interested in new Mazda vehicles :o
I just have primary connections to Mazda
soon i will get pic of new mx5
I am impressed pics of the new MX5
WOW , but we would be for ever gratefull to you if you could get pics of the next RX7 
cheers
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12-15-2004, 04:49 PM
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There's also some coverage on www.autoweek.com
Me and the wife have been talking about SUVs and she just said the other day that she wishes Mazda made a nicer SUV that's more shapely like a Lexus or Murano. I showed her a picture of this and got a "I like it!".
Me and the wife have been talking about SUVs and she just said the other day that she wishes Mazda made a nicer SUV that's more shapely like a Lexus or Murano. I showed her a picture of this and got a "I like it!".
12-15-2004, 06:12 PM
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Originally Posted by lafar
Designed with the North American market and style of driving in mind, the design concept called the "Advanced Frontier" merges the speedy and athletic image of Mazda's best sports car with the dynamism, practical utility and comfort of ample space to seat four adults.
12-15-2004, 06:21 PM
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who said it seats four? the washu concept sat 6 in three rows of 2. the new Mazda5 minivan seats 6 or 7. three rows of 2 with a 3 seat in the middle row that folds out from under one of the other 2 seats. the mechanism that is used is called a karakuri mechanism which is similar to the one used in the Mazda6 to fold the rear seats. the karakuri seat folding mechanisms were designed by an Origami master.
12-15-2004, 10:37 PM
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Originally Posted by zoom44
who said it seats four? the washu concept sat 6 in three rows of 2. the new Mazda5 minivan seats 6 or 7. three rows of 2 with a 3 seat in the middle row that folds out from under one of the other 2 seats. the mechanism that is used is called a karakuri mechanism which is similar to the one used in the Mazda6 to fold the rear seats. the karakuri seat folding mechanisms were designed by an Origami master.
12-16-2004, 09:37 AM
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Found this on http://www.triplezoom.com/news/publi...icle_277.shtml
12-16-2004, 09:45 AM
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Originally Posted by spork
I was going off of what the other guy posted. I haven't seen anythign about how much it seats. Does it seat more than 4 then?
12-16-2004, 12:28 PM
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I think this an awesome direction for which Mazda should proceed. The Crossport is beautiful, reminiscent of the Murano (yes) but an interior akin to the the luxurious cousin in the Infiniti form. Comparisons to Lexus are merited as well, but I am positive this would become a vehicle for my new family second only to my forthcoming rx-8 (or maybe MS 6). I would recommend everyone who REALLY likes the vehicle to EMAIL Mazda to tell them that this car/SUV crossover SHOULD be built. Enough hits and hopefully, we can effect the change we want. We should also do the same to try to PUSH for our expectations of the MS-8...
12-16-2004, 12:44 PM
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Originally Posted by spork
I was going off of what the other guy posted. I haven't seen anythign about how much it seats. Does it seat more than 4 then?
the triplezoom article does state"
The MX-Crossport communicates a sense of motion and speed with its bold exterior design. It represents Mazda’s Zoom-Zoom spirit with its sporty appearance and at the same time provides many innovative elements and a comfortable interior atmosphere with ample space for four adults.
12-16-2004, 02:25 PM
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I love the Mazda one. Damn it's tight. I'd love to have that in the driveway next to my RX-8. Even when they tone that down a bit it will still be nice.