Mazda Kabura
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I don't think this has been mentioned before, but what if the Kabura is really a styling exercise for the next RX-8? The front ends are kind of similar and is it a coincidence that the Kabura as a unique door configuration and is a true sports car that can hold more than 2 people. Also, Von Holzhausen did say "this car certainly illustrates where Mazda design is headed."
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Originally Posted by bern
Well at $18k-$20K price-point, it's bound to be seller... Mazda would like to take a little bite of the SCION and other entry level market, and if the specs all hold, it will be a HIT!!!
I know that if the specs hold, and it gets the Rotary it deserves, I'm in, in a heartbeat!!!
-Bern
I know that if the specs hold, and it gets the Rotary it deserves, I'm in, in a heartbeat!!!
-Bern
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Originally Posted by s13lover
I don't think this has been mentioned before, but what if the Kabura is really a styling exercise for the next RX-8? The front ends are kind of similar and is it a coincidence that the Kabura as a unique door configuration and is a true sports car that can hold more than 2 people. Also, Von Holzhausen did say "this car certainly illustrates where Mazda design is headed."
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Originally Posted by mike1324a
join up and vote rotary!!!
The Kabura forum really looks cool - nice clean look, great color, I hope this means the car is actually destined for reality so we can buy one! (pending it has hi-output engine availability )
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Mazda have a tough choice ahead..I mean..this car would be a great way to introduce to the young population of what rotary is all about at an affordable price, but as plahdoh said, if they threw that in there, I don't think it will be in the 18k-20k range. So, it makes sense that they are considering the 4 cylinder route to take a bite out of the other competitors..
On the side note, my wife says that "Kabura" is a poisonous snake with a unique head. If you take a look again at the car, you might see some of its body style stand out that way..kind of cool!! She couldn't elaborate on what is the formal name of the snake..sorry :p
On the side note, my wife says that "Kabura" is a poisonous snake with a unique head. If you take a look again at the car, you might see some of its body style stand out that way..kind of cool!! She couldn't elaborate on what is the formal name of the snake..sorry :p
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Originally Posted by icyur2
On the side note, my wife says that "Kabura" is a poisonous snake with a unique head. If you take a look again at the car, you might see some of its body style stand out that way..kind of cool!! She couldn't elaborate on what is the formal name of the snake..sorry :p
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Originally Posted by playdoh43
i wonder why mazda is trying to make so many niche market sports cars? if it does well on the market and is a hit, its still bund to be a low volume selling car.
have some people not bothered to read the press release. hes not the only poster to talk of niches or "super car to beat the new supra" etc
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Originally Posted by zoom44
that would be the mazdaspeed version
Rotary (please) or piston, doesn't matter all that much.
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Originally Posted by zoom44
this isnt meant to be a niche market sports car. its supposed to be a concept of a market capturing entry level coupe.
have some people not bothered to read the press release. hes not the only poster to talk of niches or "super car to beat the new supra" etc
have some people not bothered to read the press release. hes not the only poster to talk of niches or "super car to beat the new supra" etc
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I like it's look and I think the final version will actually look better, more sexy-normal...then sexy-crazy...lol.
I really like the clear tinted window for the engine but remember, who want's to show off a weak engine. So....if this thing is going to weigh 2500 pounds then either or both (how I would prefer it):
2.3L I4 180HP
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1L Rotary making the same HP (180)
Like that, the customer could pick their poison and Mazda could bring in the most customers. They should make it initially just with the I4 (more sales this way) and then come with a special edition rotary powered one later in the year.
Also, I think 20-25K is too much and it should be priced more like 16-19K to better compete with those other little cars. What will make this car special is that it will be RWD, have the Mazda Zoom factor, and be inexpensive.
Also, forget the 3+1 and just make it a normal 2+2. The reason for seats is for people to sit in them, not dogs...so who cares about seats that are useless. As you all know, I really dislike having rear seats that are useless and that was one of the strong selling points of my RX8. Many things sold me on the RX8, but since I was going to start a family soon a huge selling point was the use of the rear seats.
I think Mazda would be dumb to ignore the young people who want a fun, quick, sexy car that can hold some of their stuff with techno goodies. Get someone young enough to fall in love with your car (price, quality, fun factor, performance, utility) and you will gain a life long customer.
So, I'd say call this thing the Kabura with the initial engine their I4...and then come out with a Kabura RX-3 with a small rotary to gain even more buyers. One car...two versions, HUGE SALES!!!
Like you all, there are some style issues with this car but I think the idea behind the car is solid. RSX, tC, Civic Si, etc...all would be chumps next to a RWD Mazda coupe.
I really like the clear tinted window for the engine but remember, who want's to show off a weak engine. So....if this thing is going to weigh 2500 pounds then either or both (how I would prefer it):
2.3L I4 180HP
or
1L Rotary making the same HP (180)
Like that, the customer could pick their poison and Mazda could bring in the most customers. They should make it initially just with the I4 (more sales this way) and then come with a special edition rotary powered one later in the year.
Also, I think 20-25K is too much and it should be priced more like 16-19K to better compete with those other little cars. What will make this car special is that it will be RWD, have the Mazda Zoom factor, and be inexpensive.
Also, forget the 3+1 and just make it a normal 2+2. The reason for seats is for people to sit in them, not dogs...so who cares about seats that are useless. As you all know, I really dislike having rear seats that are useless and that was one of the strong selling points of my RX8. Many things sold me on the RX8, but since I was going to start a family soon a huge selling point was the use of the rear seats.
I think Mazda would be dumb to ignore the young people who want a fun, quick, sexy car that can hold some of their stuff with techno goodies. Get someone young enough to fall in love with your car (price, quality, fun factor, performance, utility) and you will gain a life long customer.
So, I'd say call this thing the Kabura with the initial engine their I4...and then come out with a Kabura RX-3 with a small rotary to gain even more buyers. One car...two versions, HUGE SALES!!!
Like you all, there are some style issues with this car but I think the idea behind the car is solid. RSX, tC, Civic Si, etc...all would be chumps next to a RWD Mazda coupe.
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Well said!! I think if Mazda was willing to do just that, and introduce an affordable rotary engine in this new body, that they will gain a life long customer from the young consumers out there! They HAVE to make it affordable and yet appeal to the them..that said, lets see if we can push Mazda's buttons and get them to get off their butt to kick the other competitors out of the water!!!
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dude the 2.0l MZR with DI will put otu 190hp- so no need for the 2.3
they dont have a 1l renesis so that aint going to happen. if you want "low power" then use 4 port renesis engines
4 port Renesis at 195ish hp
MX-3 2.0l DI MZR
RX-3 1.3 4port(DI?) Renesis
Priced under 20k maxed out with all the options.
Ford can badge/sell a version as the new Probe and they can sell a version at the Mercury dealers as the new Cougar. make one of them a hybrid
they dont have a 1l renesis so that aint going to happen. if you want "low power" then use 4 port renesis engines
4 port Renesis at 195ish hp
MX-3 2.0l DI MZR
RX-3 1.3 4port(DI?) Renesis
Priced under 20k maxed out with all the options.
Ford can badge/sell a version as the new Probe and they can sell a version at the Mercury dealers as the new Cougar. make one of them a hybrid
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dude the 2.0l MZR with DI will put otu 190hp- so no need for the 2.3
they dont have a 1l renesis so that aint going to happen. if you want "low power" then use 4 port renesis engines
4 port Renesis at 195ish hp
they dont have a 1l renesis so that aint going to happen. if you want "low power" then use 4 port renesis engines
4 port Renesis at 195ish hp
I suggested a 1L Rotary because even the 4 port's fuel economy is crappy, so maybe they could bring the 1L's fuel economy higher up...more I4 like, but regardless your idea would make more business sense.
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Originally Posted by Spin9k
Wouldn't that be something 274HP in a 2500lb car? .
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Originally Posted by rx8wannahave
So....if this thing is going to weigh 2500 pounds then either or both (how I would prefer it):
2.3L I4 180HP
or
1L Rotary making the same HP (180)
Like that, the customer could pick their poison and Mazda could bring in the most customers. They should make it initially just with the I4 (more sales this way) and then come with a special edition rotary powered one later in the year.
2.3L I4 180HP
or
1L Rotary making the same HP (180)
Like that, the customer could pick their poison and Mazda could bring in the most customers. They should make it initially just with the I4 (more sales this way) and then come with a special edition rotary powered one later in the year.
Originally Posted by rx8wannahave
Also, I think 20-25K is too much and it should be priced more like 16-19K to better compete with those other little cars. What will make this car special is that it will be RWD, have the Mazda Zoom factor, and be inexpensive.
Originally Posted by rx8wannahave
Also, forget the 3+1 and just make it a normal 2+2. The reason for seats is for people to sit in them, not dogs...so who cares about seats that are useless. As you all know, I really dislike having rear seats that are useless and that was one of the strong selling points of my RX8. Many things sold me on the RX8, but since I was going to start a family soon a huge selling point was the use of the rear seats.
Originally Posted by rx8wannahave
I think Mazda would be dumb to ignore the young people who want a fun, quick, sexy car that can hold some of their stuff with techno goodies. Get someone young enough to fall in love with your car (price, quality, fun factor, performance, utility) and you will gain a life long customer.
So, I'd say call this thing the Kabura with the initial engine their I4...and then come out with a Kabura RX-3 with a small rotary to gain even more buyers. One car...two versions, HUGE SALES!!!
Like you all, there are some style issues with this car but I think the idea behind the car is solid. RSX, tC, Civic Si, etc...all would be chumps next to a RWD Mazda coupe.
So, I'd say call this thing the Kabura with the initial engine their I4...and then come out with a Kabura RX-3 with a small rotary to gain even more buyers. One car...two versions, HUGE SALES!!!
Like you all, there are some style issues with this car but I think the idea behind the car is solid. RSX, tC, Civic Si, etc...all would be chumps next to a RWD Mazda coupe.
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Very much agree. However, if they indeed put an rotay in it later, I think it will still be 1.3L (no need to retool and redesign, thus cheaper), maybe the 4-port version from the AT RX-8.
But for enthusists, I think they maybe willing to pay a little extra (1-2k) more for the RWD. Of course, the cheaper the better.
Most people want usable seats, so three usable seat plus one dog seat is better than 2 usable seats plus two dog seats in my book.
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Originally Posted by zoom44
what if it were down to 244hp like inthe cx-7. less hp but also less likely to run into knock induced boost reductions. still interested?