2030? I don't know if I'll still be alive by then. I want physical buttons, better materials and stronger engine in CX-5 now, so that I could buy it without hesitation and enjoy it.
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- I'm in my early 20s and grew up falling in love with all the japanese sports cars at the time. RX7s, R34s, Supras and I couldn't wait to grow up and own one.
- Now all we have are SUVs, so please Mazda, bring back the mazdaspeed3/MPS or at least put the G50e in a mazda 3.
- For a brand with such a rich legacy, is this really the best message they could come up with? Whoever the creative director or agency was that signed off on this seriously missed the mark.
- Big talk from a company that more than half of its lineups is based on a platform with torsion beam suspension and sold for 30-40k CAD...........plz live to 2030 before making any empty promise
- Can we get a 2027 promise to bring back the legendary Rx-7? It should be based on the Rx-Vision concept and offer both a 2 rotor and 3 rotor variant. Save the Iconic SP for the Miata..... it's too cute to be an Rx-7.
- if you have the money to buy, then they'll bring it back. That's the problem with you kids expecting brands to bring back cars that doesnt look good in the financial report
- This is the 1991 Mazda MX-5 Miata NA — the second year of the NA.
It's purpose-built for one thing: Jinba Ittai-horse and rider as one. Mazda literally benchmarked the original Lotus Elan and built a cheap, reliable, lightweight, front-engine, RWD roadster with perfect 50/50 weight distribution, double-wishbone suspension on all 4 corners, and pop-up headlights. No power, no weight, just pure driver feedback.
Specs range from base to Special Edition:
Engine: 1.6L B6ZE(RS) DOHC 16v I4, naturally aspirated, multi-port fuel injection, 1597cc
Power: 116 hp @ 6,500 rpm / 100 lb-ft @ 5,500 rpm, 7,200 rpm redline
Transmission: 5-speed manual (standard) or 4-speed auto, 4.10 rear end, RWD only
Chassis: ∼2,182 lbs curb, 89.2" wheelbase, 155.4" long, 4-wheel disc brakes, 14" alloys
Performance: 0-60 in ∼8.7s, 116 mph top speed, 22/28 mpg
Trims: Base model $15,869 new, or the '91 BRG Special Edition — British Racing Green paint, tan leather, wood Nardi wheel/shifter, only 4,000 made
It's not fast in a straight line, it was never meant to be. It was meant to be the most fun you can have at 45 mph with the top off. 👍👍
- I have been fortunate to have had the experience of living with the RX-2, Cosmo (US model), RX-7 (first one imported to US), and the Mazda3. Looking forward to seeing the spirit of Mazda continue!
- Please give us an update on the next Rx-7. You need to get that news to market asap or people will end up spending their hard earned money on the Nissan Skyline next year. We have been waiting far too long for the next Rx-7. I've owned 7 rotaries and currently own an 85 Rx-7 GS that I swapped an 88 13BT motor into myself. I'll never sell this car but I would like to add a brand new rotary sportscar to my garage. Hopefully built on the Rx-Vision platform. It looks much better than the iconic SP, sorry to say.
- Mazda owner and fan for four decades. Simple advice. Get focussed on your core values. Good quality and a package that surprises and delights the driver. No cost cutting. No releasing to market underdone and poor performing engineering like in your large SUV's. Get onboard with Toyota's EV platform and make it fun and uniquely Mazda. No Chinese EV's that look like a Mazda and drive and interact nothing like a Mazda. Focus on core features that Mazda owners look for. Quality, nice touch points, considered design that remembers how the driver interacts with the car, quality engineering and a great driving experience at a reasonable price. I'm sure you can then keep a base of committed customers and once the Chinese car wave has settled start to rebuild. Continue to dress up yesterday's tech in a cost cut car like the new CX-5 and you will lose me as a customer for good. I believe either Mazda rises to the challenge now or it's done longer term. It can't keep making mistakes year after year and expect its loyal customer base to be ok with it. I genuinely believe the decisions on product over the next ten years will decide whether Mazda is still in the car business. You don't have the runway to ask for forgiveness. You need to perform and excel. Bring your best or give up. Don't keep delivering underwhelming new cars to market. If that means your CFO or CEO has to go - get it done. You are fighting against time to keep your customers, much less grow.
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- I'm in my early 20s and grew up falling in love with all the japanese sports cars at the time. RX7s, R34s, Supras and I couldn't wait to grow up and own one.
- Now all we have are SUVs, so please Mazda, bring back the mazdaspeed3/MPS or at least put the G50e in a mazda 3.
- For a brand with such a rich legacy, is this really the best message they could come up with? Whoever the creative director or agency was that signed off on this seriously missed the mark.
- Big talk from a company that more than half of its lineups is based on a platform with torsion beam suspension and sold for 30-40k CAD...........plz live to 2030 before making any empty promise
- Can we get a 2027 promise to bring back the legendary Rx-7? It should be based on the Rx-Vision concept and offer both a 2 rotor and 3 rotor variant. Save the Iconic SP for the Miata..... it's too cute to be an Rx-7.
- if you have the money to buy, then they'll bring it back. That's the problem with you kids expecting brands to bring back cars that doesnt look good in the financial report
- This is the 1991 Mazda MX-5 Miata NA — the second year of the NA.
It's purpose-built for one thing: Jinba Ittai-horse and rider as one. Mazda literally benchmarked the original Lotus Elan and built a cheap, reliable, lightweight, front-engine, RWD roadster with perfect 50/50 weight distribution, double-wishbone suspension on all 4 corners, and pop-up headlights. No power, no weight, just pure driver feedback.
Specs range from base to Special Edition:
Engine: 1.6L B6ZE(RS) DOHC 16v I4, naturally aspirated, multi-port fuel injection, 1597cc
Power: 116 hp @ 6,500 rpm / 100 lb-ft @ 5,500 rpm, 7,200 rpm redline
Transmission: 5-speed manual (standard) or 4-speed auto, 4.10 rear end, RWD only
Chassis: ∼2,182 lbs curb, 89.2" wheelbase, 155.4" long, 4-wheel disc brakes, 14" alloys
Performance: 0-60 in ∼8.7s, 116 mph top speed, 22/28 mpg
Trims: Base model $15,869 new, or the '91 BRG Special Edition — British Racing Green paint, tan leather, wood Nardi wheel/shifter, only 4,000 made
It's not fast in a straight line, it was never meant to be. It was meant to be the most fun you can have at 45 mph with the top off. 👍👍
- I have been fortunate to have had the experience of living with the RX-2, Cosmo (US model), RX-7 (first one imported to US), and the Mazda3. Looking forward to seeing the spirit of Mazda continue!
- Please give us an update on the next Rx-7. You need to get that news to market asap or people will end up spending their hard earned money on the Nissan Skyline next year. We have been waiting far too long for the next Rx-7. I've owned 7 rotaries and currently own an 85 Rx-7 GS that I swapped an 88 13BT motor into myself. I'll never sell this car but I would like to add a brand new rotary sportscar to my garage. Hopefully built on the Rx-Vision platform. It looks much better than the iconic SP, sorry to say.
- Mazda owner and fan for four decades. Simple advice. Get focussed on your core values. Good quality and a package that surprises and delights the driver. No cost cutting. No releasing to market underdone and poor performing engineering like in your large SUV's. Get onboard with Toyota's EV platform and make it fun and uniquely Mazda. No Chinese EV's that look like a Mazda and drive and interact nothing like a Mazda. Focus on core features that Mazda owners look for. Quality, nice touch points, considered design that remembers how the driver interacts with the car, quality engineering and a great driving experience at a reasonable price. I'm sure you can then keep a base of committed customers and once the Chinese car wave has settled start to rebuild. Continue to dress up yesterday's tech in a cost cut car like the new CX-5 and you will lose me as a customer for good. I believe either Mazda rises to the challenge now or it's done longer term. It can't keep making mistakes year after year and expect its loyal customer base to be ok with it. I genuinely believe the decisions on product over the next ten years will decide whether Mazda is still in the car business. You don't have the runway to ask for forgiveness. You need to perform and excel. Bring your best or give up. Don't keep delivering underwhelming new cars to market. If that means your CFO or CEO has to go - get it done. You are fighting against time to keep your customers, much less grow.
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