Mazda: Mazda9 news
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Mazda: Mazda9 news
sorry if there's already a thread on the Mazda9, I did a search and didn't see one... but I may have missed it... anyway
http://www.autoblog.com/2008/06/12/r...n-2010-mazda9/
Rendered Speculation: 2010 Mazda9
http://www.autoblog.com/2008/06/12/r...n-2010-mazda9/
Rendered Speculation: 2010 Mazda9
The Mazda 929 from the '90s was a rear-wheel-drive technological marvel that was ultimately unsuccessful because of its hefty price tag and Americans' infatuation with the SUV. Times have changed and big cars are cool again, with just about everybody on the market offering a large sedan. Mazda, however, is an obvious exception. The artists over at CGI Automotive decided to render out a future Mazda9 just for fun, and while it looks a bit awkward, the overall idea is pretty solid.
Out front, the blue rendering holds true to the design of the upcoming Mazda6, but Audi-like jewelry has been added to the headlamps and the lower air dams look aggressive and sporty. The bulging wheel arches borrow from the Mazda6 and RX-8, and the roof-line is tapered to give it the four-door coupe look. The one thing that would have to change is the hatchback, which might be OK on smaller Mazdas, but is unattractive for a large flagship sedan. Would we like to see a Mazda9 flagship sedan? Hell yes, the more Zoom Zoom the better. But it would have to be more distinctive and less hatch-like, or it'd suffer the same fate as the 929 of years gone by.
Out front, the blue rendering holds true to the design of the upcoming Mazda6, but Audi-like jewelry has been added to the headlamps and the lower air dams look aggressive and sporty. The bulging wheel arches borrow from the Mazda6 and RX-8, and the roof-line is tapered to give it the four-door coupe look. The one thing that would have to change is the hatchback, which might be OK on smaller Mazdas, but is unattractive for a large flagship sedan. Would we like to see a Mazda9 flagship sedan? Hell yes, the more Zoom Zoom the better. But it would have to be more distinctive and less hatch-like, or it'd suffer the same fate as the 929 of years gone by.
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I see a LOT of Audi
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some Maxima too.
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Well, this CGI is pure speculation, but the idea of a 929 replacement for Mazda is a no brainer, IMO. Mazda should definitely have an Impala/Taurus/Maxima/Avalon competitor.
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looks like a large mondeo
First thing I thought of.
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From Carscoop...
If the all-new U.S. spec Mazda6 turns out to be a success, there is a possibility that the Japanese carmaker could consider adding a larger sedan in its car range. Just to be clear, we don’t have any information whatsoever that Mazda is actually considering a move like this. This rendering, created by the guys at CGI Automotive, is just a random attempt to show us how a larger Mazda9 echoing the style of the smaller Mazda6 could look like. We can’t say that we’re thrilled about this car’s styling. -Continued
Now, if we had a say in Mazda’s board, we’d propose an aggressively styled 4door-coupe model based on a slightly extended version of the U.S spec Mazda6 platform priced in the $30,000 range and equipped with AWD and V6 turbocharged engines. Think of it as a Mercedes CLS with AMG-like performance and a C-Class price tag. What do you think of our idea?
Now, if we had a say in Mazda’s board, we’d propose an aggressively styled 4door-coupe model based on a slightly extended version of the U.S spec Mazda6 platform priced in the $30,000 range and equipped with AWD and V6 turbocharged engines. Think of it as a Mercedes CLS with AMG-like performance and a C-Class price tag. What do you think of our idea?
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Originally Posted by is300eater
I see a LOT of Audi
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the lines towards the back remind me of the Audi A7 concept
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The steeply sloping rear end means not much of a head room for the rear passengers, as in the MB CLS sedans.
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Originally Posted by Edward'TLS
The steeply sloping rear end means not much of a head room for the rear passengers, as in the MB CLS sedans.
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Originally Posted by biker
The 929 was RWD? Really? Does Mazda even have a RWD sedan platform?
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^^^yeah, I didn't know what you meant by the previous comment... I just left it alone
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Originally Posted by Mokos23
let's see:
mazda 323: mazda3
mazda 626: mazda6
mazda rx7: *new* mazda rx7
mazda mpv: mazda5
mazda miata: mazda mx-5
mazda 929: mazda9
mazda 323: mazda3
mazda 626: mazda6
mazda rx7: *new* mazda rx7
mazda mpv: mazda5
mazda miata: mazda mx-5
mazda 929: mazda9
and include the CX-7 and CX-9, mazda's lineup is a winner, imo.
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Originally Posted by JediMindTricks
hopefully, they'll make a real successor to the rx7.
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Originally Posted by Mokos23
well theres no suv then to compare the CX-7 and CX-9 to back then
i was just saying, if you add those to their new lineup, it's an impressive lineup.
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hmmmmm didn't even notice til you mentioned it... well, at least it's got 9 spokes vs 8 (which is what the FX has), not sure about the new FX's wheels tho... I think it's only 5 spokes
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