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- San Antonio, Texas
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And then you embrace your inner Clark Griswold and do this:
https://giphy.com/gifs/car-deer-middle-finger-BMjPYvYhhVSLu as image won*t load for me lol.
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And then you embrace your inner Clark Griswold and do this:
https://giphy.com/gifs/car-deer-middle-finger-BMjPYvYhhVSLu as image won*t load for me lol.
Seems to me that Mazda's focus on driving (and the sales of the CX-5) has the other mainstream brands developing models/trims to bring those customers back. Mazda should respond with more innovation in handling/driving experience, as they always have. Likely they will announce a mid-cycle refresh or a new model in late fall 2020 for production in 2021. I'm excited to see what they bring to the table.
Toyota is launching a 3 pronged attack on Mazda, Honda and Subaru with the RAV4:
Mazda: XSE trim Hybrid offers tuned sporty suspension. More aggresive styling on XSE trims. Substantial increase in power and fuel economy over CX-5 Turbo.
Honda: Equivalent interior space. Better MPG with PHEV over standard CRV Hybrid. RAV4 offers likely better long term reliability due to no Turbo or cylinder deactivation.
Subaru: RAV4 has more rugged look, offers AWD with multi-terrain mode and better fuel economy. Likely better long term reliability as well.
They're going for the kill with this new generation RAV4. I personally love it since it forces everyone else to step up their game. It's a win-win for consumers.
Mazda Executives: We have a new font on the rear hatch of the CX-5. We also gave it an extra 10 pounds of torque and fake engine noise. That should be good enough to compete with the CRV and RAV4 Hybrids...
sounds great if iI didn't have to plug it in...
Toyota is launching a 3 pronged attack on Mazda, Honda and Subaru with the RAV4:
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Except that Toyota and Mazda are in bed together.
Last I looked, Toyota owns 5% of Mazda's stock.
Mazda's financial statement is full of references to the Toyota/Mazda partnership.
I believe Mazda intends to license Toyota's electric engine technology and incorporate it into Zoom Zoom.
So I'm not certain there is predatory behaviour here...although I may be wrong.
Except that Toyota and Mazda are in bed together.
Last I looked, Toyota owns 5% of Mazda's stock.
Mazda's financial statement is full of references to the Toyota/Mazda partnership.
I believe Mazda intends to license Toyota's electric engine technology and incorporate it into Zoom Zoom.
So I'm not certain there is predatory behaviour here...although I may be wrong.
Except that Toyota and Mazda are in bed together.
Last I looked, Toyota owns 5% of Mazda's stock.
Mazda's financial statement is full of references to the Toyota/Mazda partnership.
I believe Mazda intends to license Toyota's electric engine technology and incorporate it into Zoom Zoom.
So I'm not certain there is predatory behaviour here...although I may be wrong.
Don't think it will be that extreme. Probably around $32-35k for the base Prime model if I had to guess.
Wait you think its going to be a sub U.S. 40k car? Are you crazy LOL! That would be a steal. I'd probably get/afford/enjoy one.
Folks thinking MSRP start under 40k (band) vs Folks thinking MSRP starts over 40k (hand)
Let the battle begin!!
Either way, it won't be the 50k you predicted.
Yeah It was sort of a high prediction That said Tesla should be worried once Toyota starts implementing higher output on Lexus models.
It will be interesting. Tesla bought out Maxell to gain the ultracapacitor and there was some speculation if it would lock in long range battery tech. Let's hope that other car manufacturers are working strategically on a counter move or advancing battery technology. The thought of having to stop 30 plus minutes to recharge on an interstate drive keeps me from jumping into PHEV. I simply don't have the patience and I like driving at higher speeds, which use up batteries quickly.
Here is some latest talk https://electrek.co/2019/10/07/tesla-maxwell-ultracapacitor-business/
EV: need to plug in and charge when out of juice (no gas engine)
PHEV: switches to hybrid mode and keeps on going when the battery is depleted. No recharge required.