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Sedans Midsize Sedans 2.0
13332 messages, Last post on Dec 04, 2009 at 2:47 PM
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Replying to: akirby (Oct 23, 2008 8:35 am) |
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Base, SE, SEL, Sport and Hybrid models Base, SE and SEL - standard 2.5L I4, 6 speed manual Optional 6 speed automatic Optional Flex Fuel (E85) 3.0L V6 w/6 speed selectshift automatic (upgraded to 240+ hp) on SE and SEL Sport - standard 3.5L w/6 speed selectshift automatic, sport tuned suspension Hybrid - 2.5L I4 hybrid with Aisin E-CVT transmission and twin LCD displays AWD available on SEL and Sport V6 models only. Blind spot detection Rear view camera SOS post crash alert system 2nd gen Navigation and Sync Sony 12 speaker sound system Ambient lighting Capless fueling If they hit the predicted best in class fuel economy targets and get the restyling right then this will make the midsize sedan wars very interesting...... |
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Replying to: thegraduate (Oct 21, 2008 6:44 pm) i didn't realize mazda's made their extra power versus fords, until recently when it was evened out, due to just using VVT. |
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Replying to: explorerx4 (Oct 21, 2008 5:09 pm) of course not, that would be way too creative for any of the former 'Big 3'. The RXs and the Miatas are great examples of what Mazda in this case can do right if left to its own means. I only hope that Ford is forced to divest itself of Mazda and then we might see more of the same. How about a Mazda6 that is revolutionary and innovative as opposed to one that is evolutionary and more of the same?
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Replying to: captain2 (Oct 23, 2008 2:23 pm)
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Replying to: captain2 (Oct 23, 2008 2:23 pm) |
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Replying to: captain2 (Oct 23, 2008 2:23 pm)
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Replying to: captain2 (Oct 23, 2008 2:23 pm) They tried that with the first one and it didn't sell as well as planned. We'll see how the more Camry/Accord-like version 2.0 goes. |
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Replying to: aviboy97 (Oct 24, 2008 8:51 am) How does that sound? |
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Replying to: stephen987 (Oct 23, 2008 2:34 pm) certainly true - now 'ancient' history and hardly the point. Ford controls Mazda and has for a number of years now. Ford is now losing billions, selling 'junk' bonds, and building cars in Mexico while Mazda is rumored to actually be making a bit of money - so who do you think really is the ball and chain in this equation today? Toyo Koygo had historically been an independent, free thinking, and innovative company - not so much anymore.  Nissan was in a similar position as Mazda at about the same time, got several billion francs injected from Renault, and ended up with one of the most competitive and profitable product lines in the entire industry. Carlo Ghosn notwithstanding, do you really believe that Ford's interest in Mazda has helped them at all in the last 10 years or so? Or hurt?
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