ASH8

http://www.autoevolution.com/news/ma...ing-22811.html


It appears this (or Similar) Smaller SUV designed by Mazda Europe is back on the Drawing Board....again...or it may just be Internet chatter...


New ND Miata/MX-5 with SKY Engine also raising it's head..
http://www.egmcartech.com/2010/07/26...sky-g-engines/

Frankly, I can not see how Mazda can make the Miata too much smaller/lighter as it won't appeal to the US market??

I think it will be half an inch shorter and a half off it's width to justify the claim.

SKY 1.6 and 1.8 Litre engines are the go...

zoom44

hahahah see thats what Matt and i have been saying mazda europe is still pushing for that compact s/cuv windsurfer mobile. MNAO want another rotary. each is supporting the other so each gets what it wants.

lets see what shows in paris after mazda's design meeting

interesting thing about autocar thou- their article about the next mx-5 said it would be the first with anew sky engine while their cx-5 article says it will be the first with a new sky engine AND its pretty much a done deal that next year the 6 will offer the sky Diesel. i dont see how either of the next gen cars will be out before the 6 sky diesel.

77mjd

I don't think I've ever seen so much uncertainty in the auto world as there is now. Almost any brand...nobody seems to know for certain what's coming/not coming and all your left with is blogs/message boards/magazines filled with speculation. Very irritating when you're in the market for a new car and wondering if you should hold out for something that may or may not happen in a year or two.

MattMPS

Here in EU for Mazda Motor Europe it's easy to bet over che CX-5, i must confirm that Nissan Qashqai is selling like hot cakes....they need that kind of model to improve sales...

i've read somewhere that is planned in both 3 and 5 doors versions.....

@ASH, maybe the reduction in size of mx-5 is not so big....few cm...but that makes the difference in the global apparence of the car.....(just under 4 mt , like NA)

@zoom: frankly i don't see a new 6 for next year...they have just launched the restyled version this year here in EU....cx-7 could have a redesign...(launch january 2006 in LA)

ASH8

Matt...

I think I agree with you on the 6, just had a face-lift, another 2-3 years maybe??..

Sorry Charlie....

On the MX-5, many Journo's are saying Mazda want to get the MX-5 back to 1000KG, well the NC is only 135 KG's over that, I just cant see where they will find that much weight without a severe compromise in Size...many guys or 6 footers in the USA already complain they can not fit, so they either make the boot or trunk smaller or shorter, front of A pillar will be no lower (in fact more than likely higher, or same)...will be interesting though...I like the MX-5 as it is...

As for the so-called Photo-shopped images of the MX-5...take that with a pinch of salt...means NOTHING as NO one really knows yet...

The CX-5..MMmm, I would prefer Mazda to make a Mazda 1, there is a market for a smaller car than the 2, but they are not a large money maker or have a lot of profit margin, they can charge a lot more for SUV's.

MattMPS

yes, cx-5 is easier to do with profits in japan than a 1....and Ashley, i think a well made CX-5 could be interesting here in EU..peolpe likes that kind of cars, even nOT with 4WD......

They need to improve sales here....today here in Italy are selling well ONLY cx-7 diesel and 2....

zoom44

i didnt say re-styled or new 6. i said new ENGINE offered. they arlready have said it on three occasions "the sky-diesel will be introduced into the US next year in amid sized sedan" or similar statement.

MattMPS

yes, i've read......but in another interview MNAO CEO have said : "is not possible to adapt SKY engines to existing platforms"...months ago......maybe was talking about gasoline SKY.....

zoom44

and i've just re-read a couple articles- the diesel is coming in 2012, not 2011 as i had misremembered. MX-5 redux is coming in 2011 and i found one http://www.theglobeandmail.com/globe...rticle1624694/ from canada that mentions the cx-5(not by name) as the replacement for the Tribute

MattMPS

i bet on cx7/9 II gen diesel for US....2012......

there are always the concerns about the "big" platform of Mazda (mazda6, cx7/9 and MPV) after the drawback of Ford (they will sobstitute Mazda platform with Mondeo platform for some Ford/Lincoln veichles).


a completely new one ? Mazda will go alone? or use the Mondeo platform?

EDIT: this news is strictly related IMHO

http://e.nikkei.com/e/fr/tnks/Nni20100727D27JSN01.htm


in my opinion Mazda MUST go with a more special product in this segment...the war against Camry and Accord is loose....same thing here in EU