Kabura (and other) News Inside

Aug 21, 2007 | 10:56 AM

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Kabura (and other) News Inside

From the ultra reliable Mark Rechtin at Automotive News

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Kabura: The concept coupe derived from the rear-drive MX-5 platform is on the most-wanted list, but Mazda's U.S. arm needs Europe or Japan to sign on to provide enough volume to make the program viable. Plus, the MX-5 platform is so closely tied to the Miata, the Kabura may need new engineering.

I think its deal cutting time- MNAO should sign on to Mazda Europes wish for the CX-5

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CX-5: A Mazda3-derived compact crossover may come in the fall of 2010 as a 2011 model, replacing the Tribute. To avoid its being cross-shopped with the CX-7, it would be a nonturbo four-cylinder only. Look at the Ford Kuga concept from the 2007 Frankfurt show for styling hints. The problem: The Escape/Tribute line is profitable for Ford, so the company would be unenthusiastic about Mazda eliminating the Tribute.

and Mazda Europe signs on to the Kabura. Every one gets what they want

Aug 21, 2007 | 11:07 AM

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Looks like a win-win...I never got or liked the Tribute, anyway.

Aug 21, 2007 | 11:09 AM

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ooooh Kabura video i dont remember seeing from a Coffee and Cars in may-

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HK7342OhaOA

Aug 21, 2007 | 11:23 AM

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Thanks Zoom, it was about time we got some news, lets hope europe and japan give the ok before the competition release theyr cheap RWD coupes

Aug 21, 2007 | 11:47 AM

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now to hear some news about them popping in a rotary in the kabura

Aug 21, 2007 | 12:15 PM

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^ +1. Now that's what i want!

Aug 21, 2007 | 01:50 PM

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+2. I would really like to see the rotary in the Kabura.

Aug 21, 2007 | 02:00 PM

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wtf are rear offset collision standards?

Aug 21, 2007 | 02:02 PM

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Anybody notice the part about the MX-5 getting the 2.3 disi treatment? That one was bound to arrive sooner or later.

Aug 21, 2007 | 02:15 PM

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^^ thats going to be an amazing car^^

Aug 21, 2007 | 02:20 PM

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^^ thats going to be an amazing car^^

Agreed. I just hope that little roadster pushes the bar all that much higher for the next rotary powered variant - whatever that car may be.

Aug 21, 2007 | 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Red Devil

Anybody notice the part about the MX-5 getting the 2.3 disi treatment? That one was bound to arrive sooner or later.

Mazdaspeed Miata? Pontiac got a faster performance package for their Soltice.

Aug 21, 2007 | 09:08 PM

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I'm sorry I just can't get into the current Kabura styling. Looks way too squashed...and (dare I say it) the rear end reminds me of the Crossfire...

Aug 21, 2007 | 09:23 PM

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of course, the styling will be "domesticated". The RX-Evolv went through a lot of changes before becoming RX-8.

But yes, a rotary in the Kabura would make me consider giving up my S2 RX-7. maybe.

Aug 21, 2007 | 10:27 PM

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dude, the back does look like a crossfire

Aug 22, 2007 | 11:55 AM

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Mazdaspeed Miata? Pontiac got a faster performance package for their Soltice.

You kidding? With roughly the same horsepower and way less weight, a 2.3L turbo in the MX-5 would destroy the Solstice GXP, especially when driving dynamics come into play.

Aug 22, 2007 | 11:58 AM

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I'm just saying, they got a package for the Soltice... I didn't mean they're going to be faster than a Miata with the 2.3 DISI.

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I'm sorry I just can't get into the current Kabura styling. Looks way too squashed...and (dare I say it) the rear end reminds me of the Crossfire...

Neither can i (as of now). It looks too chubby.

Aug 22, 2007 | 11:59 AM

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+1 The current MX5 is about 2,500lbs. The solstice is what 3,000-3,100lbs?

Aug 22, 2007 | 12:02 PM

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MS MX-5 is slated for 2008

yes we (rx8 owners/fans) just got bypassed for MS treatment, AGAIN

Aug 22, 2007 | 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by ZoomZoomH

MS MX-5 is slated for 2008

yes we (rx8 owners/fans) just got bypassed for MS treatment, AGAIN

expect to see one( if it ever comes) in 2009, as that will be the final production year for the rx-8, 2010 we will see the rx-8 second gen

Aug 22, 2007 | 04:36 PM

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The MX-5 Engineers did say in 2005 that a DI 2.3 "would" be considered half way though the cars life cycle as a sales booster...great to see it may be a reality..still no 12A RENESIS?

Aug 22, 2007 | 04:50 PM

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I dunno.. after seeing the Kabura in that Youtube video.. I kinda dont like it.. it just seems to well blown up.. like a over inflated ballon yanno. Hopefully if it ever does make production (as a next gen rx-8 maybe hehe) they'll deflate it a bit.

Otherwise great news all in all for Mazda fans

Aug 22, 2007 | 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by brillo

wtf are rear offset collision standards?

I believe they are standards for what is acceptable when a car is impacted from the rear but only part of the car is impacted. Imagine a solid box running into the back of a car but the outside of the box only starts at the middle of the rear of your car.

This is a frontal offset.