premacy = ford I-Max

[2ride4life]

Hello,
I asked this question on a different forum, but does anyone have any more info on this car being built in taiwan. I am particularly interested in the headlamps from the I-Max. I think that they look better than the OEM lamps, but I need a better pic to be sure.

[the_saint]

Did a quick google search on it, and yeah, I'd say it looks a lot like the Premacy/Mazda5 to me.
http://chinese.autoblog.com/photos/ford-i-max-1/

[Kid Red]

Wow, yea, that's based off the 5 no doubt. How horrible they handled the tail lights. And what's US automaker's obsession with vents!!?? I don't like it, tail looks weird and those rear bumper vent reflectors don't flow well at all.

[perfecto]

Roof rails! :)

I really like that look... too bad it's a Ford badge.

[2cam16]

Definitely a 5 based car.

[Kansei]

100% mazda5 based, but glad to see it's more than just a rebadge! At least it has different headlights, taillights, fenders, and probably interior.

[starlightmica]

Yep, it's a new family member. Undisguised pics from:
http://chinese.autoblog.com/2007/05/08/ford-kinetic-design-i-max-7/

http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/chinese.autoblog.com/media/2007/05/i-max-1.jpg
http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/chinese.autoblog.com/media/2007/05/i-max-2.jpg
http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/chinese.autoblog.com/media/2007/05/i-max-3.jpg
http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/chinese.autoblog.com/media/2007/05/i-max-4.jpg

The Taiwan-built Mazda5 gets the 2.0L MZR + 4AT only.

[TheMAN]

this car replaces the ford ixion just like how the mazda5 "replaced" the premacy (still sold under that name in japan)

[Kansei]

Wow that looks really good :)

[coolmazda5]

Wow that looks really good :)


I agree with Kansei, the looks are cool yet, to me, all the facelifting made it lose the sporty character somehow. No I-Zoom-Zoom on I-Max! (drive2) :D

Oh well, the Ford way of working at last (the typical Ford Fusion - Mercury Milan thing). At least better offer due to more demand for MZ5 parts...

[zoomzoom mazda5]

Doesn't look bad at all.(peep)

[P_bouchr]

I agree the damn vents aren't looking that good (those on the side)... But the front bumper looks nicer IMO. Don't like the taillights either. BUT, I don't know why, but I like side mirrors flashers (headbang) (cabpatch) .

Definitely mazda 5 based; probably it will never make it to N.A though. Ford does still want to offer big cars here. Apart from the Focus, they bidding a lot on the Fusion (loser) ...

[starlightmica]

BUT, I don't know why, but I like side mirrors flashers (headbang) (cabpatch).

They look the same as the ones you can buy off eBay from they guy who sells accessories out of Taiwan, for $100 or so.

[zoomzoomV]

I agree with Kansei, the looks are cool yet, to me, all the facelifting made it lose the sporty character somehow. No I-Zoom-Zoom on I-Max! (drive2) :D

Oh well, the Ford way of working at last (the typical Ford Fusion - Mercury Milan thing). At least better offer due to more demand for MZ5 parts...

yeah i felt the same way about losing its sporty-ness. i dont like the ford chrome grill thing either..i like the rear tailights alot better though.

[7red7]

Now if I could just score that front bumper and get it color-matched to mine that would be great :D

[coolmazda5]

I am particularly interested in the headlamps from the I-Max. I think that they look better than the OEM lamps, but I need a better pic to be sure.

Don't listen to me, but I just saw a brand new KIA Sedona today. Is it just me or the Sedona headlights seem very similar to the I-MAX ones? :rolleyes:

Anyway, would be great to see those on the MZ5 (if the fit), let's just keep the Mazda grill please :D

[whitemp5seattle]

hey it's the mazda6 wagon rear wiper!

http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/chinese.autoblog.com/media/2007/05/ford-i-max-%286%29.jpg