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Assuming it is transferred intact from the Speed6. Rich The Pilot is one of it's competitors based on a similar price, but is very different in mission. Apparently the CX will be more edgy and the Pilot larger and more versatile. I don't see why a stick can't be offered on the Sport, since it is used with this engine elsewhere, so costs should be minimal. It seems they will sell this as a SUV heavy on the SPORT.  Pretty SUV, but $35k+ for a Grand Touring maybe beyond Mazda at this point. If price of entry is around $25k, you have a good value. It should come into the market where the Tribute leaves off. DrFill |
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| Finally got around to responding to the IPOD question. I think your answer is simple enough. Look at the the statistics for the number of IPOD users right now. It is one the signal best selling specific products out there. Look at the number of accessories available for it, the IPOD itself has generated a whole other retail space for products to be used for it. So yes it would be a highly desirable feature for a lot of people, but I don't think it would be a deal breaker. But I think any vehicle coming out in the coming years would be remis not to have this in their vehicle, heck the new Civic has it. | |
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Replying to: mazda6s (Nov 27, 2005 10:55 pm) |
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I'm not sure it would make sense to offer a manual tranny...I suspect the take rate would be a tiny percentage of the build mix. Let's say 2-3% would only buy the car if its available in a stick. I don't know if they could justify the engineering costs for such a tiny percentage of buyers. Is there a vehicle similar to the CX-7 available in a manual trans?? |
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Replying to: audia8q (Dec 03, 2005 12:16 pm) As for the engineering costs, aren't the European and Japanese versions all a manual transmission? If so, they should have all those costs already incurred. Plus, the offering of a manual can add to the allure of a vehicle and confirm its sporty nature, as BMW proved with its MINI S version, which for three years was only available with a manual with little impact to the sales demand. Granted that was a niche vehicle, but my point is that even if only 10% of the CX-7's are manuals, it would be worth it to Mazda to offer it, if for no other reason than to give them bragging rights, ie. we build unique sporty vehicles, while also pleasing the minority of drivers who love a stick shift.
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It might as well be a Highlander or Exploder if it doesn't off the stick. I would guess the buy rate would be 10-12%. Not a furor, but enough to justify it's existence. Xterra and Liberty still offer it because it does sell enough, probably around 10%. Plus it lowers CAFE EPA numbers, which always helps. The Liberty Sport with stick is a nice ride!  DrFill |
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My old man's Mazda dealership received all the specs for the CX-7 because he is making his first orders at the end of the month. 244 HP and 258 TQ from this de-tuned version of the 2.3L direct injection turbo. Six speed Aisin automatic standard, no manaul transmission. I have a pretty decent memory and woul dbe happy to try and answer an detailed questions. Please bear in mind that in terms of models and features, I'm in Canada and no pricing information. |
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Replying to: groovypippin (Dec 06, 2005 3:18 pm)
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Replying to: groovypippin (Dec 06, 2005 3:18 pm) Yes, please tell us whatever you can. I would love to know MPG for this engine if you can get that info please. Later, B. |
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