2012 Mazda CX5 MInagi Concept Review

2012 Mazda (CX-5) Minagi Concept, Well advanced of it’s planned admission at the Geneva Auto Show in March, Mazda has appear the admission of the Minagi crossover concept.

Therefore, shortly after the Geneva Motor Show this year Minagi said the concept of production model in Mazda’s future to have more information. The Minagi is cooked as a preview of the next model of production model called CX CX – 5 should not be too disturbing for fans of Mazda. Mazda CX – 5 will be the third model in the CX line, along with the CX – 7 and CX – 9, the minimum is appropriate.

New Mazda CX 2012-5 compact crossover will SKYACTIV – G 2.0 l petrol Mazda 165 horsepower, torque specifications in Europe, about 150 pounds – the foot of the estimated supply. However, Mazda said the U.S. have a slightly lower standard four-cylinder engine. And there’s a rumor, Mazda CX plans to the U.S. market – 5 diesel version. It is the same diesel engine in Europe, which is a 2.2-liter four-cylinder diesel engine, producing around 160 horsepower and 310 pounds of torque – feet.

The CX5 will be the first production car to incorporate the new design theme of Mazda, “Kodo – Soul Movement”, which is the concept Shinari. Topics include the new design to a more adventurous person and style family dynamics, convey a strong vitality and flexibility of a new front view important. The SUV also utilize future technological advances, including a full range of motor SKYACTIV – two diesel and gasoline – gearbox, bodywork and chassis .

New Mazda CX-5 2012 Cross will be presented in Frankfurt Motor Show in September, right from the CX wise Tanaka – 5 project manager for the U.S. version part of the information.

According to Tanaka, the Mazda CX 2012-5 will reach the U.S. until early next year will bring about $ 2 million. That is $ 3,000 more than the largest Mazda CX – 7 low cross. His 2012 Mazda CX – 5 will enter the U.S. market a new generation of competition Honda CR – V and Hyundai Tucson.

Detroit 2008: 2009 Mazda RX8

We have already been treated to views of the 09 RX8 already at the Tokyo Auto Salon as the RX8 RS. Mazda revealed the official 2009 RX8 in Detroit at NAIAS today.

Not much has changed as the RX8 is due for replacement soon. So a minor face lift and some mechanical upgrades were made for 09. Horsepower was upgraded to 232hp with the two-rotor Renesis rotary motor backed by a 6 speed manual transmission. If you opt for the automatic trans with paddle shifters, horsepower drops 20 hp to 212. The 1.3 liter Renesis motor is one of the smoothest rotary motors ever produced. Providing smooth acceleration through 9,000 rpm. New engine bracing and suspension geometry round out the major mechanical changes for 09.

The revised front and rear bumpers and different exhaust tips are the noticeable changes outside. In my opinion, it looks much better than the previous RX8. Inside the interior received some minor upgrades aswell.

The big news for 2009 is the R3 package. It harks back to the R1 & R2 package offered on the RX7 in the 1990s. This package is for the serious performance minded enthusiasts. The R3 RX8 will include "a sport-tuned suspension with Bilstein shock absorbers and front suspension crossmembers filled with urethane foam. Filling the crossmembers makes for a smoother ride, minimized NVH and greater suspension control."

"On the visual side of the package, a rear spoiler, side sills, fog lights and sporty front bumper are added to give an aggressive appearance, along with 19-inch forged aluminum-alloy wheels with high performance tires. Inside, the R3 adds a 300-watt Bose® audio system with Centerpoint® surround sound and AudioPilot® noise compensation technology, Bluetooth hands-free phone system, front Recaro sport seats with leather side bolsters, leather-wrapped parking brake handle and Mazda advanced keyless entry and start system."

Look for the RX8 to hit showrooms later this year.

Source: Mazda