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SUVs Toyota RAV4 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: ateixeira (Jun 02, 2008 7:56 am)
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Replying to: riproy (Jun 20, 2008 1:01 pm)
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Replying to: coolmazda5 (Jun 21, 2008 3:56 pm)
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Replying to: ateixeira (Jun 24, 2008 12:41 pm) I notice the manual trans models have improved ratings too. What is responsible?
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Replying to: coolmazda5 (Jun 24, 2008 4:47 pm) Are the gear ratios the same on both your 5s? One thing i find is that the RPMs are quite high when running at 100kph relative to other 4 cylinder cars i have driven. Leaves me wishing for a 6th gear.
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Replying to: riproy (Jun 26, 2008 10:41 am) Now, I remember seeing a post of a person in Denmark with a 6-speed 2.0L Gas (not diesel) Mazda5 and the RPMs were very similar to the 5-speed: 6th speed (Manual, Europe, 2.0L): 120km/hr ~3400RPM 5th speed (Manual, NA, 2.3L): 75MPH, ~120km/hr ~3500RPM |
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I'm 6 ft tall and currently own Dodge Caravan (short ver) with 7 seats and looking to replace with smaller but 6-7 seat. 1. Visited Mazda dealer and played just with Mazda5 seats for 15 min: Adjusted seats to the BEST possible sitting for myself (6ft tall) in ALL rows (1,2,3) The result: 1 row - good 2 row- so-so : problem with feet (does not fit well under 1 row seat) 3 row - bad : feet just does not feet under 2nd row seat There is solution but for only one foot - to stuck it between 2nd row seats (other foot has to be cut of to be comfortable) So Mazda5 3d row - for kids ONLY. 2. Visited KIA dealer and played just with Rondo seats for the same 15 min: Adjusted seats to the BEST possible sitting for myself (6ft tall) in ALL rows (1,2,3) The result: 1 row - good 2 row- good 3 row - Ok : head is very close to ceiling So Rondo 3d row - Ok for 6ft adults IMPORTANT: the main thing is to readjust ALL rows to achieve good result in each row |
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| Would love to see Mazda offer the 5 with the Ford Duratorq 2.2L diesel. This engine delivers 175 hp/295 lb ft torque and delivers 40 mpg in Euro trim. Couple that with the 6 speed autobox and there wouldn't be a better combination of efficient space utilization, economy and fun to drive out there. I'd gladly pay $1500 over the 2.3L currently offered. Otherwise, this is a fantastic vehicle! | |
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Found this rather amusing, the Rondo is called the "Carens" in Brazil, where it also costs R$79,900, or about $51 grand at today's exchange rates. Crazy, huh? Here it's a price-leader, there it's kind of upscale. A Kia Sportage costs only slightly less, a Hyundai Tucson is about the same price. Rondo owners should count their blessings! The Santa Fe is sold as a loaded leather-lined AWD model only but costs a whopping R$149,000, over $94 grand! The RAV4 costs even more than that! Yikes! |
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