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#645 of 653 Re: The Sky is Blue [shipo] by aviboy97 Oct 22, 2009 (12:04 pm)
Replying to: shipo (Oct 09, 2009 6:13 am) My sources from Mazda are telling me quote the opposite. Internally, Japan is not too high on Ford right now. There was always a battle between Mazda-Japan and Ford-USA and exactly what technologies they will be sharing and how they will be incorporated into their vehicles. I happen to know a Mazda engineer who has told me to "not be surprised" to see drastic technology changes in the near future. Something Mazda-Japan has been trying to do for years but, not necessarily allowed to do because of Big Brother Ford. We all know that Mazda is now in complete control of their operations, and we will now be seeing more separation of technologies between the two companies. There will still be tech sharing, but, not at the common pace we are used to seeing.
#646 of 653 Re: The Sky is Blue [autonomous] by unicorn62 Nov 01, 2009 (9:37 am)
Replying to: autonomous (Oct 08, 2009 1:43 pm) autonomous: I was tolded by the dealer that the sky-G was only going in the SUV's and not the cars, Can you find out if this is true or not? I would like it to be in the cars as well. I have the 2010 3s and would like to see better mpg,s on the 3. I feel the mileage is only 1 or 2 miles better than the 09's and back. Replies to this message: autonomous (Nov 02, 2009 10:23 am)
#647 of 653 When will the Sky Blue be? by autonomous Nov 02, 2009 (10:23 am)
Replying to: unicorn62 (Nov 01, 2009 9:37 am) the dealer (said) ... sky-G was only going in the SUV's and not the cars   Has your dealer seen the following press release from Mazda (go to mazda.com)? At this year's Tokyo Motor Show, Mazda is using its Kiyora concept to show off the SKY technology. The Kiyora is lighter than the Mazda2 which is the smallest car that Mazda produces. The question is how long will it take for Mazda's SKY technology to reach North American shores? My guess is no sooner than 2011 and more likely 2012. This delay would be a bit of a gamble if oil prices go up again and Mazda's competitors continue to improve their technologies.   "The Mazda Kiyora is a compact concept car that is both extremely eco-friendly and fun-to-drive due to the combination of Mazda’s next-generation direct injection Mazda SKY-G 1.3 engine and new compact and lightweight six-speed Mazda SKY-Drive automatic transmission. The Kiyora achieves excellent fuel economy figures of 32 kilometers per liter (under Japan’s 10-15 mode test cycle) aided by Mazda’s unique i-stop idling stop system, regenerative braking, and advanced aerodynamics around a compact body that is 100 kilograms lighter than Mazda’s current mass production model in the same segment"   p.s. 32 kilometers per liter translates into approximately 70 miles per gallon!
#648 of 653 Disappointed in interior color, lack of by pkguy Nov 05, 2009 (12:33 pm)
I'm really disappointed that the 2010 don't seem to have anything but a boring black interior. I currently have an 07 model with the tan and two-tone dashboard. It looks great and everyone always comments how nice my car looks inside, away from the boring grays and blacks so common now. It's enough to make me reconsider another make if'n when the time comes. Replies to this message: igozoomzoom (Nov 05, 2009 3:33 pm)
#649 of 653 Re: Disappointed in interior color, lack of [pkguy] by igozoomzoom Nov 05, 2009 (3:33 pm)
Replying to: pkguy (Nov 05, 2009 12:33 pm) Crystal White Pearl, Black and Graphite are offered with a choice of Black or Dune (beige/tan) interior. Copper Red is only available with Dune interior.
#650 of 653 gas mileage improving by dilbertsdub Nov 08, 2009 (6:49 am)
So I've now put close to 2,500 miles on my 3 and my gas mileage is flirting with 28.1 and 27.9. I'm quite pleased with this as I have the larger 2.5 engine and most of my commute is stop light to stop light.   I do have to agree with the previous poster about the lack of choices for color on the interior. Its one reason I had to wait for them to find my car as I refused the black interior,.. don't get me wrong though,..its cool at night with the blue ambient lighting but during the day I found it to be just a bit too much on the stark side even with all the metallic accents. I love the tan interior,..the two tones combined with the metal like trim pieces to brighten things up and also help to impart a more upscale feeling.   Also, is it just me or are the fog lights just for show? seems like they make no noticeable difference in visibility when there is fog. Replies to this message: unicorn62 (Nov 10, 2009 3:34 pm) mz6greyghost (Nov 11, 2009 4:45 am) autonomous (Nov 12, 2009 2:07 pm)
#651 of 653 Re: gas mileage improving [dilbertsdub] by unicorn62 Nov 10, 2009 (3:34 pm)
Replying to: dilbertsdub (Nov 08, 2009 6:49 am) dilbertsdub, The fog lights on the car are driving lights, If you want fog lights you need the yellow lights for fog. Replies to this message: mz6greyghost (Nov 11, 2009 4:45 am)
#652 of 653 Re: gas mileage improving [unicorn62] by mz6greyghost Nov 11, 2009 (4:45 am)
Replying to: unicorn62 (Nov 10, 2009 3:34 pm) The fog lights on the car are driving lights, If you want fog lights you need the yellow lights for fog.   Wrong. The Mazda3 has fog lights, like just about every other car with an extra set of lights straight from the factory.   The difference between fog and driving lights is NOT the color of the lens, but the aim of the beam. Driving lights have a more direct beam that shines farther out than most headlights, similar to a high beam. Fog lights spread out the beam of light across the front of the car, and are aimed lower than most headlights, where fog visibility is most beneficial.   As for color? It's a myth. Click me or me for a little more info about the subject.
#653 of 653 Re: gas mileage improving [dilbertsdub] by autonomous Nov 12, 2009 (2:07 pm)
Replying to: dilbertsdub (Nov 08, 2009 6:49 am) close to 2,500 miles on my 3 and my gas mileage is flirting with 28.1 and 27.9. I'm quite pleased with this as I have the larger 2.5 engine and most of my commute is stop light to stop light.   Good to hear but keep on tracking your mileage over the winter. And, brace yourself if you're in a cold climate as your mileage will be affected.

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