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SUVs Mitsubishi Outlander Rondo vs Outlander/Rav4/Santa Fe/Mazda5
271 messages, Last post on Jul 30, 2008 at 12:09 PM
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Replying to: joe97 (Oct 13, 2007 4:39 pm) As per the Mazda5 sliding doors I agree, I believe the main issue in North America is the fact that in these markets sliding doors mean vans or minivans by default. The minivan concept was invented here after all. Also, the Mazda5 came around the time of the Mazda MPV market exit, so it did not support the MAV market idea here. Other interesting thing, possibly related to the one above, is the fact that only very few car research organizations place the Rondo and the Mazda5 in the same segment. Check in here, Where is the Rondo?: http://usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/cars-trucks/rankings/Affordable-Compact-Wag- - - - - ons/ On the other side (talking about minivans and vans): http://www.canadiandriver.com/minivans/minivan1.htm http://www.newcars.com/mazda/mazda5/reviews/ford-e150.html It makes me laugh when I read that the Mazda5 is too small, of course, when compared to what?  This one is interesting though: http://www.prdomain.com/companies/F/FordMotor/newsreleases/200792146404.htm "I looked at their script and envisioned a Mazda5 in every driveway," said Witter. “There isn’t a better example of an upwardly mobile starter car for families. It’s not only sporty looking it has three rows of seats which makes it great for kids." Now, if you ask a Mazda5 owner (I agree, we are a market minority) the sliding doors top the must-have list as, in reality, it makes the car so versatile. Well, too much blah, blah. I have enjoyed my car every mile since, it has exceeded my wife's (primary driver) and my expectations with no issues  so to what segment is classified in, I'm not worried anymore . Plus if you see, in all the disparate car comparisons is included in, still fares very well.
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Replying to: coolmazda5 (Oct 14, 2007 3:41 am) |
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Replying to: coolmazda5 (Oct 14, 2007 5:08 am) Its ranked #5 http://usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/cars-trucks/2007-Kia-Rondo/ they screwed up on their main list as they have a tie for #4 positions and no #5. It has a rating of 7.9
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Replying to: conwelpic (Oct 14, 2007 3:07 pm)
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Replying to: coolmazda5 (Oct 14, 2007 5:36 pm) For 2009, Kia should offer in the Rondo the 3.3 liter V6 which is in the Santa Fe (lol) and Sonata and also the base Azera. Mazda should put in MAzda5 the Ford sourced 3.0 V6 which is in the Mazda6 and the Tribute or how about this, put in its big bro CX-7 Turbo 4 Cylinder in it.(MazdaSpeed5 lol) But thats probably just wishful thinking with both Crossovers for me. IF they do that will help them greatly because the lack of power is one of their major complaints. Thats mostly due to their almost 2 1/2 ton curb weight
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Replying to: taz16 (Oct 15, 2007 4:08 pm)
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Replying to: bobw3 (Oct 16, 2007 5:30 am)
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Replying to: bgw (Oct 16, 2007 12:33 pm) Also like I mention before about fuel ecomony its good and both them weight as much as Small SUV's, but more frugal in gas, also the more stricted fuel regulations, that lower there fuel ecomony mpg as with mostly every other single automobile.
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Replying to: taz16 (Oct 16, 2007 3:34 pm) eilros, "Mazda5" #1206, 16 Oct 2007 7:03 pm - 2nd row seat A/C vents - Updated Central Console - Very distinctive exterior new color
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This is a copy of "carstalk" post from another tread on this forum: " Consumer Report listed Mitsubishi Outlander as best small SUV choice for reliability. Honda tops Toyota, but no mention of Rav4, CR-V and Santa Fe... Read article on http://www.mercurynews.com/drive/ci_7200769 then click on related story "Toyota slips behind rivals..." Wagon/Minivan Best: Pontiac Vibe, Scion xB Worst: Chevrolet Uplander, Hyundai Entourage Small SUV Best: Honda Element, Mitsubishi Outlander Worst: Dodge Nitro, Jeep Wrangler (four-door) Mid-size SUV Best: Toyota Highlander, Honda Pilot Worst: Land Rover Range Rover, Land Rover Range Rover Sport |
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