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#61 of 2744 Re: The real deal by bluong1 Mar 11, 2003 (9:25 am)
The wheel base and wide tread are larger than the Protege5's. Hope that the car isn't getting too big. The 18" wheels look nice, but what's the advantage having such big wheels? I guess big wheels would not come down to the production.   Bruno
#62 of 2744 Wheels and looks by bpwpr5 Mar 11, 2003 (1:58 pm)
I don't mind the new guage design--it seems to be the trend and helps distinguish the car as more of a true "sports" car. Individual-guage design can be pulled off well, as it looks to be here. The lighting like the 6 has will help make them stand out and be more unique. I hope the steering wheel controls stay in the US version!   I doubt if our seats come as colorful, though. Tough to sell a bunch of leather that looks too "tuned." We will probably get a similar wheel option that the 6 has--16 std with option for 17s with some add'l trim package. 18s are too expensive to maintain for a production--at least an economy car. I hope it stays reasonable!
#63 of 2744 What won't make it... by boxfan Mar 12, 2003 (4:43 am)
18-inch wheels are definitely a concept car thing, they never make it to production, at least on a small car. More things that won't make it to production, at least in the US: stability control and side curtain airbags. You can't even get stability control on the 6 here, so I doubt they'll offer it on the 3, because that would push the price too high. I'd like to see side curtain airbags as an option on a small car (I think only Saturn offers that), we'll see if they really offer them. And I agree that those seats won't be seen here.   Nice looking car, though. Personally, I like the look of the back end. I don't think the C-pillar is TOO huge, it tapers near the top, so it probably wouldn't block the view too badly once you got used to it.
#64 of 2744 view by bpwpr5 Mar 12, 2003 (7:24 am)
I was noticing my view out of the back window of my P5 this morning and the angle that you're seeing it through the rear-view mirror only leaves you a couple inches of perceived opening, so even as it is, it's not the most useful opening because the back end is so short. I was not a fan of the big tapered c-pillar as it is on the Vibe, but the new design is much more thought-out and looks really good. Notice how the rear doors taper in an angle to match the c-pillar lines. Obviously they have paid attention to design! I can't wait to see this car in person.
#65 of 2744 Things that will make it into production by wongpres Mar 12, 2003 (7:32 am)
Looks like the interior, projector headlights, and others will for the most part make it into production:   http://europe.autonews.com/article.cms?articleId=52421
#66 of 2744 Good news! by theparallax Mar 12, 2003 (5:48 pm)
#67 of 2744 Stability not for US (us!)? by creakid1 Mar 13, 2003 (10:38 pm)
Why,'cause we're 2nd class "citizens"? Consumer Report listed "optional" for Mazda6's stability. We should get it soon, I hope. Focus offers stability (AdvanceTrak) in this country for years already. Toyota offers up scale interior in Corolla LE since March '02. & Jetta is getting both! w/ the new version (hatch back-- Golf) coming out as soon as the Mazda3.   Mazda3 is their best effort (by utilizing Europe's best fwd chassis!) to make a comeback! You expect Mazda to eat dust (& trail behind Corolla & Focus)?
#68 of 2744 Stability not for the US by bluong1 Mar 14, 2003 (7:14 am)
because all it matters for most of the US consumers is the horsepower number...
#69 of 2744 Bruno by dinu01 Mar 14, 2003 (7:43 am)
I'm with you on this one. It's ridiculous how much people care about the HP #, NOT how the car FEELS when driving it.   So if you say you have a 160HP car, and someone has a 200+ HP car, your 160HP car is though less of, even though it could be the more fun to drive...   Instead of getting 200HP, I'd like standard SAB/SAC and ABS (ok we get the ABS standard here in Canada, but I still don't see why Mazda USA is charging more for ABS).   Dinu
#70 of 2744 I want stability (control, that is)! by mutcth Apr 07, 2003 (8:15 am)
CR says that stability isn't offered on the 6. I want it in my next car - I think that it will trickle down into compact cars (probably with the Golf redesign) and that Mazda should for once be ahead on safety features.   I'm willing to pay for it - hell, the interior on the Sportif looks better than that on my Passat....

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