Mazda considering CX-5, a Hakaze-inspired crossover

[jamalunas]

The japanese production RX-8 has a 3 rotor engine, and ive seen/heard about 13-b rotorys from rx-7's being moded into 3 rotors. from what i hear they push almost 500HP which is quite a bit. its very possible that they could make a rotory CUV.

 

[neit_jnf]

The japanese production RX-8 has a 3 rotor engine, and ive seen/heard about 13-b rotorys from rx-7's being moded into 3 rotors. from what i hear they push almost 500HP which is quite a bit. its very possible that they could make a rotory CUV.

WRONG

All RX-8's regardless of country have the 13B-based Renesis.

RX-7's with 3 rotors are done with an engine swap, take 13B out put 20B in.

Converting a 13B to a 20B is possible but needs very specific parts and someone that knows how.

 

[clos561]

maybe a hydrogen or hybrid setup? we are talking about 2010 right? and a while back i saw a concept hydrogen rotary turbo engine that produces as much power as a regular motor today but runs hydro....

 

[Newf]

why would you ruin this by putting in a rotary? The gas, the oil....not worth it.

 

[Antoine]

why would you ruin this by putting in a rotary? The gas, the oil....not worth it.

I believe Mazda is working on a new gen rotary in addition to the one running on Hydrogen so the "gas and oil" may not even be an issue anymore...

 

[clos561]

that will nice...future cars are going to be badass and it will be cool to see how people will mods hydro cars and race em lol...

 

[Dalton]

why would you ruin this by putting in a rotary? The gas, the oil....not worth it.

How can you consider yourself a Mazda enthusiast???(boom01)
"not worth it" (no) Rotary is worth every inch or penny (thumb)

 

[SuperProtege5]

NEW IDEA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Take a 20B wankel rotory with turbos, stuff it into the CX-5 and presto you have the new Mazdaspeed CX-5

 

[AWmustang]

NEW IDEA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Take a 20B wankel rotory with turbos, stuff it into the CX-5 and presto you have the new Mazdaspeed CX-5

That would be hot!!! I would be first in line for that!!! Better have stick!

 

[perfecto]

If it is going to have a rotary, they wouldn't be touting it as CX - it would be another RX.

 

[Igve2shtz]

If they build it, I will come. As long as its sportin a turbo MZR actuated by a 6 speed manual (or a DSG style trans) feeding all 4 wheels. Im sure by then Ill have a wife who needs a new car.

 

[AWmustang]

I hope somebody at Mazda reads these forums.

Oh and it should be packed with technology, advanced key, Nav, BLUETOOTH, Aux imput for stereo.

And please please please, give us a switch for the all wheel drive so that we can select normal, sport and winter settings.

 

[cruzdreamer]

Same wheels as the CX 7...I am liking it and maybe it's my next after the CX 7 since I have 4 more years on it!

 

[Flash5]

Looks pretty sweet, if done right could be huge with the younger crowd.

 

[livelyjay]

If they throw the hybrid power plant from the Ford Escape in there, I will buy one before it hits the show room floor.

 

[AtenzaNY62]

the honda elements have the same doors dont they? another suv by mazda... eh why dont they make another 2 seater that has a rotary in it

 

[AWmustang]

Because 2 seater's with rotaries don't keep a company in business. Look at Porsche... even they had to start making an SUV. They have a 4 door sedan coming out and they will have a smaller SUV soon as well.

Car companies cannot live on sports cars alone.

 

[crashkelly]

porsche's 4 door looks like s*** though...i dont know why they tried to keep the 2 door body style for that. they should have just attempted something new instead of making a stretched out coupe. Their 4 door almost looks like a bmw z4...which also looks oddly phallic...

 

[Crazee D]

Good question...It has the RX-8 door setup...Does that mean there is a possibility of the CX-5 going rotary? I don't think it's too far-fetched...A rotary crossover...That would be cool!

If it is going to have a rotary, they wouldn't be touting it as CX - it would be another RX.

That what i was thinkin, the RX-5 or CRX-5

WRONG
All RX-8's regardless of country have the 13B-based Renesis.
RX-7's with 3 rotors are done with an engine swap, take 13B out put 20B in.
Converting a 13B to a 20B is possible but needs very specific parts and someone that knows how.

Ya beat me to it. No 3 rotor Renesis fun.
I bet there are a few loco locals in PR that know how!
U forgot to mention my favorite, the dual 13b's mated for the 4 rotor!

 

[MazdaMatt]

new photoshop from japanese magazine.