Brilliant Idea #5

"Vicente Esteve" (vicente-esteve) 04/24/2014 at 21:22 • Filed to: Brilliant Idea

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2015 Mazda 5

For this Brilliant Idea I will need for you, the reader (whom I appreciate enormously), to use some imagination since finding a render of a minivan with the Kodo design language is harder than peeing on a science lab test tube.

The Mazda 5 is the only real "mini" mini-van, and it is by far the coolest. It is the peppiest, the most aggressive, and the option of a stick makes it undeniably awesome. Issue is, this little Mazda has older mechanics that are not to the level of todays skyactivs. Also, the interior is of the last generation Mazdas. Which is to say, it is the same interior shared with the Cadillac Escalade ESV from PowerWheels that has the stereo with aux. port.

For 2015, Mazda just needs to add a dash of Kodo here and there, and the 2.0 Litre engine from the 3 while offering the same transmission choices. It is that simple. The great looks of the Kodo design in a super practical mini van that could actually turn heads. Under that pretty body, lies the 155 HP 2.0L Skyactiv engine with the option of the miata-like 6 speed, or the actually-not-that-bad 6 speed auto. And, to finish it off, the high quality interior in its current 6 or CX-5 along with the usual bigger dimensions inside.

Make the Van hit 35MPG (current only does 28) or higher, and price it from a reasonable $21K Base Stick to around $26K and it could really make a difference in the market. I mean, where could you get a brand new fully loaded 35+MPG crossover for less than $27 grand? Welcome to the all new 2015 Mazda 5.

Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire > Vicente Esteve 04/24/2014 at 21:23

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no, please, no.

Vicente Esteve > Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire 04/24/2014 at 21:26

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Well, that or this?

Also, I think that photo isn't of the minivan, it was just the most alike thing.

Tom McParland > Vicente Esteve 04/24/2014 at 21:28

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Agree with everything...but use the new 2.5 SKYACTIV instead.

Vicente Esteve > Tom McParland 04/24/2014 at 21:32

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Future Bright Idea will be the Speed 5 with the 2.5. Although I was tempted to put it in as something optional.

Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire > Vicente Esteve 04/24/2014 at 21:32

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both, so disproportional.

Vicente Esteve > Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire 04/24/2014 at 21:33

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But stick minivan so...

Vince-The Roadside Mechanic > Vicente Esteve 04/24/2014 at 21:40

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You have great ideas and I am insane so we should start a car company.

RotaryLover > Vicente Esteve 04/24/2014 at 22:03

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I'm so down with this that I'll start my familly right now with a random hottie!

Vicente Esteve > RotaryLover 04/24/2014 at 23:10

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Thats the Spirit! that way you can say every morning: Come on kids, all pile up in the van! wait, thats not right...

Vicente Esteve > Vince-The Roadside Mechanic 04/24/2014 at 23:10

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Thanks a lot! I really appreciate this ideas that my brain just craps out at random!

Burrito de EJ25 > Vicente Esteve 04/24/2014 at 23:41

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I want a manual mini-van because I think mini-vans are cool.

I am not ashamed.

Vicente Esteve > Burrito de EJ25 04/24/2014 at 23:51

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You shouldn't be! I mean, I like the Lincoln MKS

Burrito de EJ25 > Vicente Esteve 04/25/2014 at 00:04

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I also like the Lincoln MKS.

Oh my God. We are literally:

Shiftright > Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire 04/25/2014 at 03:44

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Why not? Looks sleek. I dig it

RotaryLover > Vicente Esteve 04/25/2014 at 03:46

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Everything is okay...as long as I don't mention free candy. This way I know it will be to their own consent. Hahaha....I'm a sick man.

Vicente Esteve > RotaryLover 04/25/2014 at 08:52

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hahaha man this went to all the wrong directions

Vicente Esteve > Burrito de EJ25 04/25/2014 at 08:56

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