Why dont they sell these here?

[paging_drburgos]

Verisa and the Spiano?
Sometimes it makes me feel like i live in a country full of simpletons.

But i cant complain, they brought our 5's over for us
:P

[mountjonas]

Sometimes it makes me feel like i live in a country full of simpletons.



ding ding ding!!!

[Kansei]

yeah it would be really nice if they'd bring over teh Verisa and Demio/2.. but sadly your guess is correct.. simpletons for the lose.

[Donas64]

Are you guys simpletons as well?

On a side note: The Verissa is kinda nifty.

[Kansei]

Are you guys simpletons as well?

I'm a 20 year old guy who takes great joy in driving a protege5.. nuff said :P

[jandree22]

The Versia reminds me of a new Mini Cooper mixed with a small SUV, and the Spiano reminds me of an old school Mini crossed with a Scion xB. The Versia isn't bad, but that's all I can say. Neither strike me as Mazda.

[Donas64]

I'm a 20 year old guy who takes great joy in driving a protege5.. nuff said :P

Right there with ya!(first)

[paging_drburgos]

I'm sorry, the point that i was trying to make was that overseas you actually get a whole selection of interesting cars. It would just be nice to have the choice to get those cars if we wanted to. My wife is now actually thinking about getting a honda fit, and i think that the Verisa would be an interesting car to compare it to.
Oh and have you guys seen the new MPV in japan?

[Kansei]

have you guys seen the new MVP in japan?

nicest.
minivan.
evAr.

minivan with a blow-off valve.. no wonder the women driving them make so many babies :P

[Donas64]

nicest.
minivan.
evAr.

minivan with a blow-off valve.. no wonder the women driving them make so many babies :P


Pics?

[Kansei]

http://www.mpv.mazda.co.jp <-- that should be the site

be warned: you may have the sudden urge to buy a minivan.

oh if you were looking for pics of "women driving them make so many babies".. well I don't have any pics of that harhar

[jandree22]

If it wasn't for planning out a family, the Honda Fit would be in the top 3 of my next car. Nice little car to zip about in, econoboxes are my favorite cars to drive, don't ask why...

The 5 still fits the econobox classification, in my eyes, so I'm still happy :)

[paging_drburgos]

econoboxes are my favorite cars to drive, don't ask why...

The 5 still fits the econobox classification, in my eyes, so I'm still happy :)

I heard that! :)

[monsta]

http://www.mpv.mazda.co.jp <-- that should be the site

be warned: you may have the sudden urge to buy a minivan.


Dammit! You DID warn me, too!

That is one nice vehicle!

[Kid Red]

Because we are a nation of fat lazy beer drinking blue collar workers that like big, loud cars that go really really fast. Remember those articles saying the 5 was slow, it was slow for those guys.

Me? It's the fastest car I've ever owned and I love every ounce of it.

[mazdaFIVEmike]

http://www.mpv.mazda.co.jp <-- that should be the site

be warned: you may have the sudden urge to buy a minivan.

oh if you were looking for pics of "women driving them make so many babies".. well I don't have any pics of that harhar

When are these coming to here???!? Nice!!!

[zoomzoom mazda5]

When the big three go out of business, I was station in the far east for 5 yrs, and they always have something we don't have here in the states. That mpv is so great looking for a minivan. Some friends of mine email me that the mazda mpv should be in the states in 08. Don't hold me on that, just wait and see what happens in the next 2 to 5yrs. zoomzoom

[dommo_g]

Because we are a nation of fat lazy beer drinking blue collar workers that like big, loud cars that go really really fast. Remember those articles saying the 5 was slow, it was slow for those guys.

In other words, us non-gay people.

[paging_drburgos]

Because we are a nation of fat lazy beer drinking blue collar workers that like big, loud cars that go really really fast. Remember those articles saying the 5 was slow, it was slow for those guys.

Me? It's the fastest car I've ever owned and I love every ounce of it.

I couldn't have said that any better myself!

[Kid Red]

I mean seriously. When they called the 5 underpowered, EVERY article said that. What is the measuring stick for underpowered? I have no problems from a red light taking off and leaving people. On the highway, drop into 3rd and take off, no problems. So, is it simply that Americans (or car mag writers) need a big engine or it's underpowered? I mean where's the scientific evidence that sets the median for perfectly powered, underpowered? I've always wondered what the benchmark is and WHO set it.

Besides, the buyer of the 5 is not living month to month off money won from 1/4 mile races.

[CTt3P5]

Best pics and site I have seen for the MPV yet! Great find. God I want one of those.

I also found this - Mazdaspeed MPV but can't find that much info on it.

http://www.mph-online.com/web/prtranslated/00323

[P_bouchr]

@Kid Red
Well said! The engine in the 5 is enough for what it needs. I would just love it fitted with a turbo to get a little quicker accelerations or at least to not have to downshift into 3rd to accelerate.

The VW 1.8T is notorious for that :). 180hp with close to 200lbs or torque. I miss that (lol).

But damn I want to blow out every hummer I come accross. Those should be forbidden on retail markets. At least the H3 is barely bigger than a regular SUV.

I kinda always take automotuve reviews with a grain of salt. I mean either they are sold to a particular brand or they are full or preconceived ideas.

Back on topic (hum, no, the new MPV).
Holy cow!!! What a nice van! I liked the 07, but this?
And the interior is bluuuuuuuuuuuuue !!! That i am also missing from my VW! Blue FTW! Green FTL!
This is good news for the next generation of 5 I think. I hope they go blue.

As for small vehicles not entering north american market (it's worse in US IMO). Well no manufacturer will enter a market if they wont sell. If there is some demand for a model, they'll come. If not, they will stick to more lucrative markets. I am also guessing some sort of "protectionnism" from american auto makers but if they keep on like that (Ford and GM), the same thing as what happend to Chrysler will happend to them.

But damn it's hard for american automakers to come with new ideas for interesting and small vehicles.

[P_bouchr]

Found an article on the new MPV
http://www.autonet.ca/Autoshows/story.cfm?story=/Autoshows/Tokyo/2005/10/05/1249880.html"


Mazda will be unveiling an all-new MPV at the 2005 Tokyo Motor Show, along with the SENKU and MX-Crossport concept vehicles, the Mazda Premacy Hydrogen RE Hybrid concept, the next-generation MZR 2.3 DISI Turbo engine and Advanced Driver-Support Technologies.

The all-new MPV was launched in Japan in February 2006, as part of its global rollout. Next up was Hong Kong, where it is named Mazda8 (a likely moniker for other markets, including North America, although Mazda has not yet committed to selling the vehicle here).

The new minivan features evolutionary styling inside and out and dynamic performance typical of Mazda's "zoom-zoom" DNA. The rigid new body structure ensures sporty handling without compromising a comfortable ride.

Power for the show vehicle was provided by the new direct-injection MZR 2.3 DISI Turbo engine, linked to a 6-speed automatic transmission. The combination is reputed to deliver high fuel-efficiency and low emissions, along with unminivan-like performance.

Thanks to direct injection and a turbocharger, the new engine achieves a high, flat torque curve and throttle response belying its relatively small 2.3-litre displacement. Mazda says it is comparable to a 3.5 to 4-litre V6 power plant, yet is the only turbo engine produced in Japan to meet SULEV (Super Ultra-Low Emission Vehicles) standards.

In addition to application in the new MPV, the new MZR 2.3L DISI Turbo will also be available in the Mazdaspeed6.

Mmmm:

the Mazda Premacy Hydrogen RE Hybrid concept
Maybe a 5 will be available hybrid sooner or later :).

I also like this

Power for the show vehicle was provided by the new direct-injection MZR 2.3 DISI Turbo engine, linked to a 6-speed automatic transmission. The combination is reputed to deliver high fuel-efficiency and low emissions, along with unminivan-like performance.
I want this in my 5! (lol).

[Kansei]

RE = Renesis Engine? omg a hybrid rotary mazda5 would be my freakin dream car!