Mazda MX-Micro Sport Concept

[mikeyb]

Could this be the next all new model from Mazda in the NA? I think Mazda would be smart to sell it here.

http://autoshow.edmunds.com/news/au...064.html?tid=edmunds.e.autoshow..leftnav.65.*

 

[TooleBox]

it's the Mazda Cooper... thats pretty weak

 

[Rogue]

funny, i was just gonna post about this car

http://www.autoweb.com.au/cms/A_100466/newsarticle.html

 

[mikeyb]

I finally learned to post pics.
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[mikeyb]

MX-Micro Sport Specifications
Dimensions overall length 3980 mm (156.7 inches)
overall width 1755 mm (69.9 inches)
overall height 1550 mm (61.0 inches)
wheelbase 2490 mm (98.0 inches)
tread, front/rear 1530 mm /1550 mm (60.2 inches / 61.0 inches)
seating capacity Four
Engine type MZR 2.0L inline 4-cylinder
maximum power 148 hp (146PS) / 6500rpm
maximum Torque 135ft-lb (187N.m) / 4500rpm
Transmission type Six-speed manual
Suspension suspension system, front/rear MacPherson strut/torsion beam
Brakes type, front/rear Ventilated disc/leading-trailing
Tyres and Wheels tyres, front/rear 205/50R-17
wheels, front/rear 7.5J

 

[Dexter]

the hell is with those blue leds

 

[Micah]

Daddy likes

 

[mikeyb]

This is a cool car. I think its the Demio replacement. How about adding AWD, Turbo, and Foglamps?

 

[Pro5OnSpeed]

Fugly. Interior is sweet. if i need more of a "staion wagon" then what i've got, i'd buy one.

 

[mikeyb]

I think its more of a 5 door hatchback. Its Mazdas answer to the Scion Xa and Xb and the Mini Cooper. So this is a mini compact like the Nissan Micra/March.

 

[Newf]

I like it, but the head lights need to be a little smaller, or not extend so much onto the side of the car. The interior is sweet.

Then again, I really like the new coopers, and this does have a resemblence.

And on a side note, can I have my next Mazdaspeed 3 in that color please

 

[Pro5OnSpeed]

i really want back up LEDs like that

 

[JOS3]

the interior is sweet, but the car itself is disgusting....

 

[mikeyb]

I think this Demio has more of a Family resumblance.

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[dmitrik4]

my question is, how much does it weigh?

 

[mikeyb]

Whats up with the pics not showing?

 

[sam1]

i wonder if the 6 speed tranny would fit our car? it says it has the same engine as our pros, but with 148hp. i love 6 speeds.

 

[wongpres]

The MX MicroSport doesn't have the same engine as the Pro/Pro5. The MX MicroSport has the 2.0l from the Mazda3 (which is very different to the 2.0l in the Pro/Pro5).

 

[eting_pro5]

The MX Micro Sport will be sold. Unfortunately no one knows where. At NAIAS Mazda said it would be sold in a "key market." Maybe it's Europe, maybe it's Japan, maybe it's North America. Personally I don't like it. But the color, 6 speed, and interior are all pretty sweet.

 

[wongpres]

The MX Micro Sport will be sold. Unfortunately no one knows where. At NAIAS Mazda said it would be sold in a "key market." Maybe it's Europe, maybe it's Japan, maybe it's North America. Personally I don't like it. But the color, 6 speed, and interior are all pretty sweet.

To extend on eting_pro5 a bit. The MX MicroSport will go on sale sometime this calendar year. I can't say which market but its not N. America.

I've seen this vehicle in real-life and have been inside it - I personally love it (would probably get it over the Mazda3 if it were available).