"MrSnrub" (sv100)
06/05/2020 at 11:08 • Filed to: None
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"MrSnrub" (sv100)
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Probably to be taken with several grains of salt since I’ve never heard of the source, but if this is true it would be very interesting. It seems like a much riskier move than moving the 6 to RWD since the CX-5 is Mazda’s bread and butter, at least in the US...but it would make for a mighty attractive SUV. The CX-9 is probably going to RWD as well, needless to say.
Also of note is that the inline 6 is mentioned to be a 3-liter with 281hp.
Who is the Leader - 404 / Blog No Longer Available
> MrSnrub
06/05/2020 at 11:27 |
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Mazda might just make a better BMW that BMW if they went RWD and I6 for most of their models.
CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever
> MrSnrub
06/05/2020 at 11:43 |
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All these RWD inline 6 set ups.
* Insert “WHAT YEAR IS IT” meme here*
MasterMario - Keeper of the V8s
> CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever
06/05/2020 at 11:50 |
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I feel like Mazda is the first automaker to realize no one has a front middle seat anyways...so a long skinny engine like an I6 can extend further into the cabin space and not cause packaging issues.
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MrSnrub
> Who is the Leader - 404 / Blog No Longer Available
06/05/2020 at 11:56 |
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Right? I’m going to feel obligated to buy a Mazda at this point , they’re just trying so hard . Only thing that would be better would be a manual + wagon, but alas
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> MrSnrub
06/05/2020 at 11:59 |
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You could always move to Europe and get a manual 6 wagon, which would be absolutely delicious and may see some importations in. . . 25 years. . . rats.
MKULTRA1982(ConCrustyBrick)
> MrSnrub
06/05/2020 at 12:04 |
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If they can give me one with RWD and a stick they might make a Mazda man out of me. I already think they’re some of the consistently best looking new cars, and I’m very down with their whole driver engagement focus, how the car provides feedback to the driver and how the car is a horse and all that jazz
KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time
> MrSnrub
06/05/2020 at 12:06 |
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MrSnrub
> MKULTRA1982(ConCrustyBrick)
06/05/2020 at 12:37 |
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Sadly I wouldn’t hold out for a manual. I’m just hoping they finally upgrade their auto option to an 8 speed, that’s long overdue.
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MrSnrub
> KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time
06/05/2020 at 12:38 |
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Indeed. RWD, I6, Japanese reliability and (IMO) better-than-Alfa styling, why on earth would you buy a new BMW over something like that?
TheTurbochargedSquirrel
> MrSnrub
06/05/2020 at 12:38 |
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Dear Mazda,
Straight six RWD Mazda 3.
Thank you,
TheTurbochargedSquirrel
hike
> MrSnrub
06/05/2020 at 13:24 |
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Having driven many miles with their 6 speed, while also spending plenty of time in cars with 8, 9, and CVT transmissions, I think the Mazda transmission is still top notch. I've never felt the need for more gears and have done close to 40mpg on a long trip with a N/A Mazda6.
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> CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever
06/05/2020 at 16:25 |
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Disgruntled BMW engineers all going to Mazda... I guess? *shrugs*
Saracen
> MrSnrub
06/05/2020 at 19:51 |
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3 liter supercharged straight six, and a 3.3 turbodiesel straight six?! Hot damn.
Chariotoflove
> MrSnrub
06/05/2020 at 21:28 |
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I’m not sure RWD is an advantage in their bread and butter crossover. FWD likely easier to drive and more predictable in weather for most people who drive these things.
jimjo
> MrSnrub
06/06/2020 at 06:20 |
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Will this fit in the new Miata?
I like cars: Jim Spanfeller is one ugly motherfucker
> MasterMario - Keeper of the V8s
06/06/2020 at 09:58 |
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Center consoles are MASSIVE nowadays. Even bigger now than when most cars actually had transmissions in there.
PardonMyFlemish16
> TheTurbochargedSquirrel
06/06/2020 at 13:16 |
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Will you buy it new?
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TheTurbochargedSquirrel
> PardonMyFlemish16
06/06/2020 at 18:36 |
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If it was priced around the same as the current Mazda 3 and offered with a manual transmission I would seriously consider buying one.
HammerheadFistpunch
> MrSnrub
06/06/2020 at 23:44 |
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I have a hard time seeing the CX5 doing this. CX9? yeah. CX5? nope.
D.c
> Who is the Leader - 404 / Blog No Longer Available
06/07/2020 at 04:32 |
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I expect the price for the top end trims to be in the $50k CDN range for the I6 and rwd if they can get under $50k that would be amazing though