Kabura (and other) News Inside
08-21-2007, 10:56 AM
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Kabura (and other) News Inside
From the ultra reliable Mark Rechtin at Automotive News
I think its deal cutting time- MNAO should sign on to Mazda Europes wish for the CX-5
and Mazda Europe signs on to the Kabura. Every one gets what they want
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
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.
08-21-2007, 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
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HK7342OhaOA
08-21-2007, 02:20 PM
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08-21-2007, 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.
But yes, a rotary in the Kabura would make me consider giving up my S2 RX-7. maybe.
08-22-2007, 11:55 AM
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08-22-2007, 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?
08-22-2007, 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
Otherwise great news all in all for Mazda fans
08-22-2007, 05:19 PM
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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.
This is a frontal offset.
08-22-2007, 05:28 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
Otherwise great news all in all for Mazda fans