|
Ineptus Mechanicus posted:Man I wish they sold the Up GT in the US. That'd be the perfect amount of car for me, and for some reason I love the sound of a 3-cyl. engine. This might have something to do with that Formula Ford thing from the Youtube thread. Oh well, Mazda2 prices are falling into a good spot, if only I could actually find a manual in the Touring trim with that hilarious green paint. If you're a fan of 3 cylinders, why not check out the Fiesta with the turbo 3?
|
#
?
Jun 26, 2013 02:53
|
|
|
|
| # ? May 31, 2024 05:12 |
|
|
MrChips posted:...or if they sell an Audi version they could call it the Cock Up! And if they made a personalized edition, they could call it Up! Yours.
|
|
#
?
Jun 26, 2013 08:43
|
|
|
Math You posted:That is because it's a stupid argument. You're going to lose that heat when you get in the car. I've never, as a Canadian, gotten in the trunk of a car, closed it, and wormed my way to the driver's seat to preserve heat. I didn't even know Acura made the TSX wagon till I saw one out of the blue the other day. I wish we could get an AMG or Audi S wagon here in the US. I agree with you, any car with a trunk sucks. Hatchbacks for life. You have so much more utility with a hatch.
|
|
#
?
Jun 26, 2013 09:55
|
|
|
KozmoNaut posted:And if they made a personalized edition, they could call it Up! Yours.
|
|
#
?
Jun 26, 2013 10:01
|
|
|
PeterWeller posted:If you're a fan of 3 cylinders, why not check out the Fiesta with the turbo 3? Presumably that isn't available either - I doubt it'd make a lot of sense with how US economy ratings are calculated
|
|
#
?
Jun 26, 2013 10:45
|
|
|
dissss posted:Presumably that isn't available either - I doubt it'd make a lot of sense with how US economy ratings are calculated guess again. The us is getting both the 1.0 i3t and 1.6 i4t ecoboost engines in the fiesta this year.
|
|
#
?
Jun 26, 2013 11:14
|
|
|
Hot diggity!   
|
|
#
?
Jun 26, 2013 14:24
|
|
|
Oh my. Please tell me it has a drivetrain option to live up to the looks.
|
|
#
?
Jun 26, 2013 14:33
|
|
|
You'll probably get the Skyactiv 2.0 as the base engine and the 2.5 as the up-option. At least, that's my prediction. Might get lucky and Mazda will offer the Skyactiv Diesel in it.
|
|
#
?
Jun 26, 2013 14:37
|
|
|
Interior looks SHARP. Nice work, Mazda. Recently test-drove 2013 3 with my wife. That was a great little car. The Skyactiv 2.0 is a punchy little motor and the auto trans felt great. Not as comfortable as the Elantra we drove the same day though.
|
|
#
?
Jun 26, 2013 14:44
|
|
|
Skyactiv isn't CVT, is it?
|
|
#
?
Jun 26, 2013 14:48
|
|
|
Skyactiv is primarily a series of engines, but there's also a series of transmissions, both automatic and manual. Everything I've heard about the manual transmissions is positive. Nice short throws, positive action etc. I think the automatics are torque converter boxes, but Mazda claims that they combine all of the best features of CVTs, dual-clutch transmissions and conventional automatics. With those kinds of looks for the new 3, I bet they're already putting the final touches on a new Mazdaspeed3.
|
|
#
?
Jun 26, 2013 15:05
|
|
|
Those shots certainly disguise the huge angle on the bottom of the windows. The rears be tiny and there's nothing behind the door. The front looks drat fine though. Yeah reports are the 2.0 and 2.5 skyactiv. I'm sure manual will be available on both, you can get the 6 in a stick in all trims here.
|
|
#
?
Jun 26, 2013 16:06
|
|
|
Phy posted:I'm sure manual will be available on both, you can get the 6 in a stick in all trims here. You must not be from the US.
|
|
#
?
Jun 26, 2013 16:11
|
|
|
I hope the Mazdaspeed3 makes a comeback.
|
|
#
?
Jun 26, 2013 16:20
|
|
|
angryhampster posted:You must not be from the US. To be fair, you can get a manual in 2 out of the 3 trim levels in the US. Only the Grand Touring is auto-only.
|
|
#
?
Jun 26, 2013 16:27
|
|
|
http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/sedans/1305_2014_chevrolet_cruze_diesel_first_drive/quote:When General Motors began the global rollout of its Chevy Cruze in early 2009, the stakes were incredibly high. With bankruptcy looming, GM’s new compact simply had to be good. Some 2 million Cruzes have been sold worldwide since, and it’s safe to say what has become Chevy’s most popular nameplate has played a significant part in helping revitalize the biggest of the Detroit three. Now, GM believes the time is right to further expand the Cruze’s mission with the 2014 Chevrolet Cruze Diesel. Oh my god oh my god I want one I want one 
DrPain fucked around with this message at 16:53 on Jun 26, 2013 |
|
#
?
Jun 26, 2013 16:50
|
|
|
blk posted:Hot diggity! This design language is working fantastically for Mazda. I can't wait to see what the next miata looks like.
|
|
#
?
Jun 26, 2013 17:03
|
|
|
DrPain posted:http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/sedans/1305_2014_chevrolet_cruze_diesel_first_drive/ I wish they'd been available when I was ready to purchase. I got bit by the diesel bug after a test drive and only had the one option. The Mazda 3 with a diesel would be a perfect replacement if/when the inevitable VW problems start popping up.
|
|
#
?
Jun 26, 2013 17:15
|
|
|
quote:It’s so obvious, in fact, that no one can say why affordable diesel cars haven’t taken off in the States Could it be because nobody sells affordable diesel cars  The jetta starts at $16,780, want a diesel? you have to pay for $4,000 in additional options to get the "SE with convenience features" package before you're even allowed the choice of paying an extra $3000 for the diesel engine. the golf starts at $18,095, want a diesel? that'll be another $6,400 The cruze is no different. base is $17,170, cheapest diesel option is $25,710. over $7500 for the diesel. That's even $4,000 more than the cruse eco, which is only 1mpg off city, 7mpg off highway. over 50,000 miles of 50/50 city/highway, you would save $100 with the diesel. The problem is, efficiency is a fashion in the US, and they charge for it like one. It's a way of life in europe.
|
|
#
?
Jun 26, 2013 17:28
|
|
|
blk posted:Hot diggity! Jesus fuckin jumped up christ that's gorgeous. Gimme the GT model with the 2.5 and a stickshift for my next commuter.
|
|
#
?
Jun 26, 2013 17:49
|
|
|
My word! Central tach! Yes!
|
|
#
?
Jun 26, 2013 17:52
|
|
|
PeterWeller posted:If you're a fan of 3 cylinders, why not check out the Fiesta with the turbo 3? If I'm not mistaken the 1.0T will end up carrying a price premium over the base 1.6, plus it's got a whole lot of very impressive sounding tech that might end up failing.
|
|
#
?
Jun 26, 2013 18:17
|
|
|
Ziploc posted:My word! Central tach! Yes! Anything to lessen the appearance of the Two-Gauge Bunny. (Wherein the tach and speedo form the eyes, and the steering wheel forms the nose, teeth, and whiskers of a cartoon bunny rabbit. It's in every loving car.)
|
|
#
?
Jun 26, 2013 18:21
|
|
|
Ineptus Mechanicus posted:If I'm not mistaken the 1.0T will end up carrying a price premium over the base 1.6 It will cost more, though I'm not sure anyone knows just how much yet. It also adds 3hp and 36 lb-ft of torque while being 'the most fuel-efficient non-hybrid sold in North America', or so Ford claims.
|
|
#
?
Jun 26, 2013 18:33
|
|
|
Powershift posted:Could it be because nobody sells affordable diesel cars Diesel cars cost more to make due to emissions equipment and stronger engines. Diesel fuel is also more expensive per gallon than gas in the US. The only reason diesels are so popular in Europe is due to tax incentives and the nature of their oil imports/industry.
|
|
#
?
Jun 26, 2013 20:35
|
|
|
blk posted:Hot diggity! This just reminds me how sad I am that there is no 6 wagon 
|
|
#
?
Jun 26, 2013 20:37
|
|
|
Math You posted:This just reminds me how sad I am that there is no 6 wagon 
|
|
#
?
Jun 26, 2013 20:44
|
|
|
Phy posted:Anything to lessen the appearance of the Two-Gauge Bunny. Oh my god I thought I was the only one. It's especially bad on the current-gen 3. The teeth are so pronounced.
|
|
#
?
Jun 26, 2013 21:09
|
|
|
No 6 wagon in North America, though...not even in Canada, where we got the old 6 wagon.
|
|
#
?
Jun 26, 2013 21:22
|
|
|
Just because you don't get it doesn't mean it doesn't exist.
|
|
#
?
Jun 26, 2013 21:25
|
|
|
Math You posted:This just reminds me how sad I am that there is no 6 wagon I keep wondering what I want to replace my '04 Mazda6 sedan with. The only reasonable thing I can think of is a 6 wagon with a 5-speed. They're incredibly rare though...right now autotrader shows only a handful in the entire country for sale. There are simply not enough options for a midsize wagons in the US. The Subaru Legacy is the only other one I can think of and the fuel economy isn't nearly as good as the 6.
|
|
#
?
Jun 26, 2013 21:35
|
|
|
angryhampster posted:I keep wondering what I want to replace my '04 Mazda6 sedan with. The only reasonable thing I can think of is a 6 wagon with a 5-speed. They're incredibly rare though...right now autotrader shows only a handful in the entire country for sale. There are simply not enough options for a midsize wagons in the US. The Subaru Legacy is the only other one I can think of and the fuel economy isn't nearly as good as the 6. Plus the new ones are so big they might as well be an SUV. The 2014 Legacy is bigger in every dimension than the original Tribeca.
|
|
#
?
Jun 26, 2013 21:39
|
|
|
angryhampster posted:I keep wondering what I want to replace my '04 Mazda6 sedan with. The only reasonable thing I can think of is a 6 wagon with a 5-speed. They're incredibly rare though...right now autotrader shows only a handful in the entire country for sale. There are simply not enough options for a midsize wagons in the US. The Subaru Legacy is the only other one I can think of and the fuel economy isn't nearly as good as the 6. There are two Mazda6 wagons for sale in central Indiana right now. One's even a stick. Edit: 5 minutes on search tempest and I've found over a dozen 5 speeds. Rhyno fucked around with this message at 22:08 on Jun 26, 2013 |
|
#
?
Jun 26, 2013 22:04
|
|
|
That new Mazda3 interior is tits. Might have found a replacement for my Focus next year.
|
|
#
?
Jun 26, 2013 23:00
|
|
|
Rhyno posted:There are two Mazda6 wagons for sale in central Indiana right now. One's even a stick. You're apparently better at the internet than me. I'm not seeing any without a buttload of miles.
|
|
#
?
Jun 26, 2013 23:15
|
|
|
Sold our first two 2014 Nissan (Versa) Notes we got. Black and White SVs. Both automatic. I was pleasantly surprised, tons of room. Seats very comfortable and the CVT wasn't loud or doggy compared to the Rogue. Better than the sedan (13s/14s), and of course the old Versa Hatchback. RIP old insides.
|
|
#
?
Jun 27, 2013 01:45
|
|
|
Is this for 2014 or has there been one and just not in Canada? Now you are going to make me really happy and tell me there is a speed version.. Right? Edit: Just read follow up replies. FUUUUUUUUUUU Is a decent wagon too much to ask for? You can get a Subaru with horrid MPG(MPG is not the issue. It is the lack of performance to go along with it.), and no connectivity for music, or spend $50,000 on a BMW or Audi. The complete lack of options makes the jetta wagon slightly attractive. No, wait.. I'd still rather eat rear end in a top hat. It has been a good year for sedans and no wagons to show for it. Math You fucked around with this message at 01:55 on Jun 27, 2013 |
|
#
?
Jun 27, 2013 01:46
|
|
|
Well crap, I was certain I was gonna get a VW wagon in a couple years (because wagon, not because VW) but that 3 is making me wonder...
|
|
#
?
Jun 27, 2013 01:52
|
|
|
|
| # ? May 31, 2024 05:12 |
|
|
Math You posted:Is this for 2014 or has there been one and just not in Canada? Now you are going to make me really happy and tell me there is a speed version.. Right? It's not in North America.
|
|
#
?
Jun 27, 2013 01:55
|
|
