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Midsize Sedans 2.0

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What is this discussion about? Hyundai Sonata, Toyota Camry, Honda Accord, Nissan Altima, Volkswagen Passat, Mazda MAZDA6, Ford Fusion, Chevrolet Malibu, Saturn Aura, Car Comparisons, Sedan


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Re: 2008 Accord is selling... [jeffyscott] by elroy5
May 03, 2008 (7:51 am)
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Replying to: jeffyscott (May 03, 2008 7:37 am)

Many are apparently trading pick ups for small cars, that would get double the mpg or better, though. They'd likely be saving $100-200 per month on gas at the current price.
 
All midsize cars are selling well right now, so I think many truck and SUV owners are switching to them. They still want something roomy, comfortable, and relatively powerful, so the V6 models are doing very well. Someone who's been driving a Tahoe, is not likely to go all the way down to an Aveo.
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Re: 2008 Accord is selling... [elroy5] by jeffyscott
May 03, 2008 (8:25 am)
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Replying to: elroy5 (May 03, 2008 7:51 am)

Not clear what "small car means, but the article includes this:
 
Now at last one pickup is on the top-10 trade-in list for nearly every small car model, according to George Pipas, chief U.S. sales analyst for Ford.
 
Midsize sales are up, but so are small cars, the ones I see mentioned are:
 
Chevrolet Aveo +23 percent in April
Focus +44%
Yaris +58%
Mazda3 +15%
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Re: 2008 Accord is selling... [jd10013] by bhmr59
May 03, 2008 (2:57 pm)
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Replying to: jd10013 (May 02, 2008 2:32 pm)

Just like Edmund's TCO figures are wrong. If you look at the Sonata, the TCO estimates are based on a purchase price well in excess of real street prices for someone getting a "fair" deal compared to a "real good" deal.
 
Even Edmund's TMV uses a different purchase price than the TOC price. Quite puzzling.
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Re: 2009 Mazda6 pics [aviboy97] by maxamillion1
May 03, 2008 (6:46 pm)
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Replying to: aviboy97 (May 03, 2008 7:09 am)

 
Here is something I noticed....It seems Push button start is going to be apart of a "Technology Pkg" of some sort because Push button isn't standard...
 
Have a look for yourselves. The lower center console is different on Nav and Non-Nav model. Push button is on the center console of the Navigation model, traditional key is found on the lower side of the steering column.
 
Not crazy about the "blonde" wood trim.
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Suzuki Kizashi 3 to shake-up mid-size sedans by bwia
May 04, 2008 (4:55 am)
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According to the June issue of Car & Driver, page 31, the 2010 Suzuki Kizashi 3 will go on sale in Japan in late 2009 and reach U.S. dealerships in early 2010. Arguable the Kizashi 3 will be the sexiest sport sedan on the road in 2010.
http://www.autoblog.com/2008/03/20/new-york-2008-suzuki-unveils-kizashi-3-concep- - t-coming-in-2010/
 
The Kizashi 3 is a tad smaller than a Mazda6 but slightly larger than a BMW 3 Series sedan and will be powered by a (front or all-wheel drive) 2.5 inline-four or a 260 hp 3.6-liter DOHC V6 engine derived from GM’s high-feature V-6, the same engine found in the Cadillac CTS and Malibu. Base prices will start in the $21,000-to-$28,000 price range.
 
The Kizashi 3 will sit on 110.2-inch wheelbase identical to the Honda Accord. The new sedan will spawn a wagon version and a crossover to replace the current XL7.
 
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Re: Suzuki Kizashi 3 to shake-up mid-size sedans [bwia] by kdshapiro
May 04, 2008 (5:35 am)
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Replying to: bwia (May 04, 2008 4:55 am)

What is so special about this? Visually it's ugly. 21 inch wheels are outrageously bad, in the real world smaller is better. The 3.6 liter engine? So what? Is Suzuki trying the Hyundai Genesis approach. Load 'er up with a lot of gadgets and doo-dads and hope it sells?
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Re: Suzuki Kizashi 3 to shake-up mid-size sedans [kdshapiro] by bwia
May 04, 2008 (7:29 am)
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Replying to: kdshapiro (May 04, 2008 5:35 am)

kdshapiro, I know beauty is in the eye of the beholder but perhaps you missed this video.
http://videos.streetfire.net/video/New-York-2008-Suzuki-Kizashi-3-concept-reveal- ed_154702.htm
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Re: Suzuki Kizashi 3 to shake-up mid-size sedans [kdshapiro] by backy
May 04, 2008 (8:56 am)
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Replying to: kdshapiro (May 04, 2008 5:35 am)

The show car had 21" wheels. I think the odds of those making production, except maybe as an option, are close to nil. The 3.6L V6 is supposed to be the same as the one in the Aurabu, and in that application it's no slouch.
 
The previous Suzuki mid-sizer, the Verona, wasn't competitive. This new design looks on paper to be fully competitive. So I think that is a good thing--yet another option for mid-sized sedan buyers, and a Japanese-made car at that. In fact, when it arrives it could be the only mid-sized family sedan sold in the U.S. sourced entirely from Japan.
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Re: Suzuki Kizashi 3 to shake-up mid-size sedans [bwia] by m6user
May 04, 2008 (11:48 am)
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Replying to: bwia (May 04, 2008 7:29 am)

The front looks like a Buddha having a big laugh.
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Re: Suzuki Kizashi 3 to shake-up mid-size sedans [m6user] by lilengineerboy
May 04, 2008 (1:41 pm)
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Replying to: m6user (May 04, 2008 11:48 am)

I think there is a trend towards facial expressions on Japanese vehicles. That Toyota iCar thing I think started it, but like even the new Mazda6 looks like its smiling. I always thought the E36 front looked menacing.

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