Call me nuts but whe I saw the pics from Paul Tan;s blogs of the Mazda 2, I really think it's funky http://paultan.org/archives/2007/03/06/more-photos-of-mazda-2-13-and-15/#more-4062 What do you think?
The funky styling of the all-new Mazda 2 (Demio in Japan.) is a major departure from tall-boy styling of the current model (In a good way.). I think that the new design direction makes sense as the Japanese market already have the Verisa to take over the role as a mini wagon. Me rike it!
I do too because for the first time in ages, not only Mazda has a solid new platform for it's compact car class but also a with a design which really appeals. I means except the MX and RX series, do Mazda's appeal to you past it's solid engineering?
LOL! The Wankel engine will be too expensive for a car of that size! Plus the fuel consumption of the RENESIS engine in the RX8 isn't exactly economical (Despite the small engine size.). So, that wouldn't be a good idea, especially for a city car! The only Mazda in the current line up with it is their four door coupe, the RX8.
fortunately no, it uses the new Z/MZ series which is already seen in the Mazda 3 and 6. Very robust and torquey designs
indeed but the disadvantage is that it's too efficient burning that it emots too much sulphur (I think) previously to pass Euro emissions. Besides that it's inherently not as torquey as reciprocal piston designs so it needs to be revved much higher thereby increasing fuel consumption
Oh yeah, and I forgot to mention. The platform of this car will form the basis of a Ford version in the US!
Looks a bit like Ford Puma... I don't really like these sort of cars. The sport package looks so much better with the sportier front bumper. The standard one is so...
Looks like Mazda's got the reaction they wanted judging by your opinion. At least this design is fresh and generates opinions and this in hand makes the consumer easier to identify it. After all boring designs are unmemorable.
Fresh compared to what Mazda's been doing (Remember the old Demio?). At least Mazda's on the right track of returning to the mouths of buyers and enthusiasts with their new lineups and their MPS series. It's better then just relying on their MX's and RX's for survival
It still looks really nice, though. I mean, Porsche's still retain similar styling with even the 356's. Fresh or not, still handsome!
Agreed but your comparing the europeans with the japs. Europeans always have flair and good base heritage to go back to upon. Meanwhile the japs, except for the Fairlady, Skyline, 2000GT and maybe, the RX series, they don't have design heritage which is referrable unless you thought your grandparent/aunty/uncle 's 1968 Toyota has an excellent styling heritage
Bleh if JC can call zee German's the Jerry and get away with it, I'd guess a lil leeway is allowed Poor Count Albert Goertz would be rolling in his grave if he heard you said that since he never liked Malcolm Sayer. And a lil nugget of info, he's the one who designed the BMW 507 roadster, the inspiration for the Z8
I think the heritage of Mazda is always coming out with designs that is a readily noticeable departure from most Japanese cars. With the exception of some of the van models of Mazda, they always seem to come out with something that looks very desirable, funky and young.
