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Peloton
05-21-2009, 09:10 PM
I saw this article in the local newspaper about higher mileage and emissions standards set by the Obama administration:

http://www.thenewstribune.com/news/nationworld/story/747825.html

It mentions the Mazda 5 as the "mininvan of the future."
x10dude
05-22-2009, 01:25 PM
I saw this article in the local newspaper about higher mileage and emissions standards set by the Obama administration:

http://www.thenewstribune.com/news/nationworld/story/747825.html

It mentions the Mazda 5 as the "mininvan of the future."

I think most likely that is what the Mazda5 is going to end up being classified as. When you say "a smaller minivan" it is simple and everyone knows what you are talking about...
AIMWO4
05-22-2009, 01:31 PM
Maybe we'll get diesel versions... (cool)
remarquian
05-22-2009, 01:36 PM
Maybe we'll get diesel versions... (cool)

That can tow!
mrbwa1
05-22-2009, 09:56 PM
That can tow!

Why am I envisioning an add campaign here. It can Haul (as in cargo/people) and it can haul! (as in quick) Zoom Zoom... (The Diesel 5)
Zoom5Zoom
05-22-2009, 11:05 PM
Bought time the pres of the USA listen to me.

The "5" is the best car in the world...

Thanks for playing
raspykart
05-23-2009, 06:02 AM
AWD TDI, now we're talking!
coolmazda5
05-23-2009, 12:55 PM
“I think what you’ll see is a lot more creativity in interior packaging,” Fedewa said. “You’ll get more rows of seats where you traditionally had cargo space.”

True, sounds like in some places in Asia and Europe, that should also motivate you to travel light, just the essentials :D
Mark787B
05-23-2009, 06:42 PM
Funny, I've removed my 3rd seat and the tool tray and trimmed a heavy duty mat for a floor covering to maximize the cargo area. I came to the rapid conclusion that I'd never use that seat anyway and wanted to shave some lbs. (to be replaced by an amp). Works for me and I'll continue to personalize this "car of the future" that really has no peer...
red headz
05-23-2009, 06:45 PM
AWD TDI, now we're talking!

I'm in.
RocketChip, PP.205's, VNT 15/17 hybrid... (lol)
x10dude
05-24-2009, 11:41 AM
Why am I envisioning an add campaign here. It can Haul (as in cargo/people) and it can haul! (as in quick) Zoom Zoom... (The Diesel 5)

Nice... I can just imagine Mazda's new song/slogan... "haul, haul, haul..." (lol)

but then again, the Mazda5 probably needs a more powerful engine in its next redesign to really make it accurate.
starlightmica
05-24-2009, 01:34 PM
From what I've seen, there are going to be a bunch of credits and loopholes, so that a few electric and flex-fuel variants are going to help offset the need for bigger vehicles. So, we Mazda5 owners will likely remain a select group.

The Ford Transit Connect, for example will come in an electric variant and probably be EPA rated at about equivalent of 200mpg (Tesla Roadster gets 245mpg, IIRC). That would offset a dozen F150's, and word is that an EV may count as more than one vehicle :eek:

http://image.automobilemag.com/f/auto-shows/2009-geneva-ford-transit-connect-electric/15092825+w750+st0/ford-transit-connect-bev-concept.jpghttp://image.automobilemag.com/f/auto-shows/2009-geneva-ford-transit-connect-electric/15092738+cr1+re0+ar1/ford-transit-connect-bev-concept.jpg