What's the Mazda-est car that's not a Mazda?

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Published 09/26/2017 at 16:57

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I like Mazdas but I’m wondering if other brands do zoom-zoomy stuff too. Questions like “what’s the Miata of Germany” or “which American company has the best zoomosity level” come to mind.


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Kinja'd!!! "not for canada - australian in disguise" (for-canada)
09/26/2017 at 16:59, STARS: 13

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Kinja'd!!! "Wrong Wheel Drive (41%)" (rduncan5678)
09/26/2017 at 17:02, STARS: 5

American:

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German:

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Because rust

Kinja'd!!! "awmaster10" (awmaster10)
09/26/2017 at 17:03, STARS: 0

Kappa twins

Kinja'd!!! "way2blu does a rev update" (way2blu)
09/26/2017 at 17:03, STARS: 4

:/ That mazda been easier than I expected...

Kinja'd!!! "way2blu does a rev update" (way2blu)
09/26/2017 at 17:06, STARS: 1

Hah. I guess that’s why I can’t find a good vintage RX-series Mazda.

Kinja'd!!! "Butsen Katsun" (butsenkatsun)
09/26/2017 at 17:07, STARS: 0

Toyota Yaris iA/Scion IA

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Kinja'd!!! "bhtooefr" (bhtooefr)
09/26/2017 at 17:11, STARS: 2

The closest thing to the Miata of Germany would probably be the BMW Z3, but the 4-cylinder Z3s were pretty widely considered to be worse cars in many ways, than the Miatas that they were directly competing against. The 6-cylinder Z3s were another beast entirely.

Or you could go for a Boxster...

Kinja'd!!! "Mini Guy- Now has a 4Runner" (gavinharter30)
09/26/2017 at 17:16, STARS: 0

The BMW Z4. It basically followed the miatas rules with a cheap (LOL) fun to drive sports car that will also be safe and reliable at the same time

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09/26/2017 at 17:18, STARS: 0

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09/26/2017 at 17:18, STARS: 3

America:

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Italy:

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UK:

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Found nothing for Korea but a Tiburon convertible concept.

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Sweden:

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France:

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Kinja'd!!! "Tripper" (tripe46)
09/26/2017 at 17:20, STARS: 2

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09/26/2017 at 17:26, STARS: 0

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09/26/2017 at 17:28, STARS: 7

Buy these.

Kinja'd!!! "HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles" (hondasfordsvolvo)
09/26/2017 at 17:40, STARS: 1

Most Mazda Honda

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Most Mazda VW

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09/26/2017 at 17:45, STARS: 1

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09/26/2017 at 17:51, STARS: 1

Honda Fit. - Mazda zoom zooming slick shifter and taut handling in a small, lightweight, FWD economy car. Just like the good little FWD Mazda cars like Mazda2, Mazda3, Protege, 323, MX3.

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Nissan 370Z - Lowered weight and size from predecessor while complying with modern safety and emissions. Focused on weight savings over the 350Z including aluminum use everywhere on suspension and most body panels. Just like the NC to ND Miata.

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09/26/2017 at 17:51, STARS: 0

Merci Twingo

Kinja'd!!! "Jarrett - [BRZ Boi]" (jarrettw)
09/26/2017 at 17:53, STARS: 3

I see many of the good and obvious ones already. (Z4, S2000).

How about the BRZ?

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09/26/2017 at 17:57, STARS: 3

Remember that Kia bought the tooling for the Élan from Lotus when GM divested. Here’s one for Korea:

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Kinja'd!!! "Sovande" (sovande)
09/26/2017 at 17:59, STARS: 0

Any fairly well styled car with mediocre performance?

Kinja'd!!! "for Michigan" (formichigan)
09/26/2017 at 18:35, STARS: 0

Seeing as most Ford passenger vehicles still ride on Ford/Mazda/Volvo platforms or derivatives thereof, I’ma say the American Mazda is Ford.

Kinja'd!!! "FTTOHG Has Moved to https://opposite-lock.com" (alphaass)
09/26/2017 at 19:58, STARS: 2

First thing that jumped into my mind:

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09/27/2017 at 06:41, STARS: 0

Roadpacer, HJ Holden body with a Rotary

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09/27/2017 at 11:15, STARS: 0

Oh you made me miss my red v6 probe now :(