Wednesday, March 17, 2010

Mazda MX-5

The Mazda MX-5 is a two-seater convertible. The changes in the new version affect both the variant with a canvas roof as to who has it and folding metal ("Roadster Coupe").

2009 Mazda MX-5

2009 Mazda MX-5
Mazda MX-5

The Mazda MX-5 2009 model is available with the same gasoline engines, a 1.8-liter 126 hp and a 2.0 liter 160 hp, that is, give the same power that the model still sells.

2009 Mazda MX-5

2009 Mazda MX-5
Mazda MX-5

What has changed is that the 160-hp modifications have to give the maximum power at a speed higher. It has different pistons with another design, new valve springs and the friction that generates some of their moving parts is less. There are changes in the intake system so that the engine has a different sound.

2009 Mazda MX-5

2009 Mazda MX-5
Mazda MX-5

The manual gearbox of six marches that has the Mazda MX-5 of 160 hp has been revised to make the transition from one to another is softer (the synchronizers among the first four speeds are coated carbon).

2009 Mazda MX-5 Interior

2009 Mazda MX-5
Mazda MX-5

For the first time in Europe, can choose a six-speed automatic (Activematic) which has the option of selecting gears manually since there are few controls on the steering wheel. The front suspension has a new setting for the response to the changes of address to be more direct.

Mazda MX-5

There are aerodynamic improvements for the new form of frontbumper and by new baffles that are affixed to the front wheels.

Mazda MX-5

The version of hard folding roof is more than the amount of insulating material (surrounding the suspension and on the roof) than the previous model to limit the aerodynamic noise and it is caused by contact of the wheels to the asphalt. In the variant of the canvas roof of noise reduction has been lower.

Mazda MX-5

All versions have stability control as standard (DSC) and an indicator of average and instantaneous fuel economy and a thermometer. There is an auxiliary plug for external audio players.

Mazda MX-5

For more equipped variants ('Sportive') there is a new Bose sound equipment and connection "Bluetooth" for the phone with controls on the steering wheel for its management. Heated seats needed less time to warm up and have five levels of adjustment (in the current model can not be graded intensity).

Mazda MX-5

Some changes in appearance are in the frontbumper, which has ventilation and frameworks of different antifogs, the headlamps and the pilots, which also changed. Tires, which can be 16 "or 17", have a new design. There are two new colors for the body, "Aluminum Metallic" and "Metropolitan Gray Mica."

Mazda MX-5

In all versions have been eliminated a projection of the outer surface of the pockets of the gates to make more space paramilitary legs. The armrest of the door and center console is padded.

Mazda CX-7

The Mazda CX-7 is an all-terrain car of five seats primarily for driving on asphalt. It is available only with a gasoline engine 260 hp, switchable traction total automatically, and a level of equipment called "Sportive".

2008 Mazda CX-7

2008 Mazda CX-7
Mazda CX-7

The Mazda CX-7 measures 4675 mm long, 1870 mm wide and 1645 mm high. Length is similar to a Hyundai Santa Fe, the Lexus RX is longer and higher, but a little less wide.

2008 Mazda CX-7

2008 Mazda CX-7
Mazda CX-7

The Mazda CX-7 costs € 37,800, a price much lower than that of other cars with bodywork of all-terrain gasoline engine similar power, such as the BMX X3 3.0si (€ 50,600) or the Lexus RX 350 (from € 57,375). A Dodge Nitro 4.0 V6 (from € 41,880) has the same power that the Mazda CX-7 but is slightly smaller and has the worst reactions on the road.

2008 Mazda CX-7

2008 Mazda CX-7
Mazda CX-7

A SEAT Altea Freetrack, which is derived from a minivan, with the pressure of gasoline engine 200 hp 2.0 TSI can be an interesting alternative to the Mazda and is less expensive (€ 29,900). Mazda is working on a diesel engine for the Mazda CX-7; by now know their technical characteristics.

2008 Mazda CX-7

2008 Mazda CX-7
Mazda CX-7

The Mazda CX-7 is the terrain most recommended for driving on asphalt, with models like the BMW X3 or the Citroen C-Crosser. The suspension has a high absorption capacity, which prevents the body movements is broad and is not uncomfortable. In general, it has a touch very similar to that of passenger cars from Mazda.

2008 Mazda CX-7 Interior

2008 Mazda CX-7
Mazda CX-7

The steering is assisted too, but enough information on how to convey step on the wheels. There are 2.8 turns of the wheel between stops. Outside the tarmac, the Mazda CX-7 only has a satisfactory response by tracks in good condition.

Mazda CX-7

In the front seats there is plenty of room for someone of something over 1.9 m in height with no rubbing the roof. The longitudinal adjustment of the seat is wide but the steering wheel only has regulation in height and is something if it goes away with the seat too late.

Mazda CX-7

Behind it is also a very roomy car also placed fifth passenger in the central plaza will not find any annoying lump in the seat or the transmission tunnel less foot space, though, is not the wider. The Mazda CX-7 does not have sliding rear seats or with regulation of the backups, like the Honda CR-V or the Toyota RAV-4.

Mazda CX-7

The boot lets you enter a level of 105 cm wide and 100 cm in length. The floor is covered with a reversible piece of carpet on one side and impermeable plastic on the other. Under him there is a double bottom with the spare wheel (emergency), some tools and a compartment carrying some objects. The light that glows boot is on the roof, so it is necessary to remove the tray that covers enrollable to see inside it.

Mazda CX-7

The Mazda CX-7 has a gasoline engine with direct injection and turbocharger. It is a four-cylinder, 2.3 liter engine capacity is 260 hp and maximum power at 5,000 rpm. This engine is the same that carries the Mazda3 MPS.

Mazda CX-7

It is an engine with great force from 2500 rpm to just over 6,500 rpm, some 500 rpm before it occurs cutting injection. Unlike what happens in other gasoline engines overnourished (such as the Volkswagen TFSI or 2.0 Turbo Opel), in this Mazda Clearly there is a delay between that and stepping on the accelerator the engine delivers the power, something that was clearly seen an acceleration over whether it should be climbing up.

Mazda CX-7

The change gears manually six relationships. It has a feel very similar to other models of Mazda, with relatively short routes and very pleasant to use. For some people, dependent on the height, the lever can be relatively delayed.

Mazda CX-7

With the combination of engine and gearbox the Mazda CX-7 reaches 210 km / h and accelerates from 0 to 100 km / h in 8.0 s. A BMW X3 3.0si (272 hp) is accelerating faster and a Lexus RX 350 (276 hp) is little more. The average consumption in the joint approval cycle is 10.2 l/100 km.

Mazda CX-7

The exterior is notable for having a windshield very inclined (66 degrees), a prominent front wings and front grille double feature of the models of Mazda. The aerodynamic drag coefficient is 0.34, a good value for an all-terrain characteristics of these and similar to other models (like the Lexus RX).

Mazda CX-7

Among the safety equipment are front airbags, front and side curtain for both rows of seats, antilock brakes, traction control and stability control.

Mazda CX-7

Other elements included in the equipment of xenon headlights are lights for handguns, automatic connection of lights and wipers, leather seats, system boot and keyless entry (a card about 3 mm thick), controls to operate equipment sound (Bose Centerpoint with nine speakers) from the steering wheel or the sunroof.

Mazda CX-7

You can not bring some devices that do have all other recent land light, as electric parking brake, adaptive lighting or camera to facilitate the maneuvering to park. The handles of the doors and frame of the windows are chrome. At the rear are pilots with transparent casing and a vent on each side.

Mazda MX-5 Roadster Coupe

The Mazda MX-5 Roadster Coupe is a variant with folding hard roof of the MX-5 is available in "Sportive" by € 32,350. It is a car to enjoy driving because it is very stable, not for walking comfortably because it is noisy and has little room for two passengers

2006 Mazda MX-5 Roadster Coupe
Mazda MX-5 Roadster Coupe

At least for now, is only on sale with a 2.0 liter gasoline engine cylinder, 160 hp of maximum power and gearbox six-speed manual.

2006 Mazda MX-5 Roadster Coupe
Mazda MX-5 Roadster Coupe

The Mazda MX-5 Roadster Coupe is € 1950 more expensive than the equivalent version with a canvas roof (with engines of 2.0 liter and six walks) but can compensate pay for it because it has certain advantages of comfort and functionality compared to the version of canvas roof.

2006 Mazda MX-5 Roadster Coupe
Mazda MX-5 Roadster Coupe

With the launch of this version, it ceases to make sense that the roof is hard for the Mazda MX-5 as a dealer option, because its price is € 2,000 and is much less comfortable to handle that automatically folding roof of the Mazda MX-5 Roadster Coupe.

2006 Mazda MX-5 Roadster Coupe
Mazda MX-5 Roadster Coupe

The roof of the Mazda MX-5 Roadster Coupe is powered by simply releasing a latch and pressing a button for a few seconds.

Mazda MX-5 Roadster Coupe Interior

2006 Mazda MX-5 Roadster Coupe
Mazda MX-5 Roadster Coupe

Among the versions of the MX-5 with a roof of canvas folding hard roof and there are certain differences in the structure, but for all practical purposes, and the dynamic qualities of the interior are very similar.

Mazda MX-5 Roadster Coupe

For less money for what it costs to the MX-5 Limousines there derived from tourism, which are larger on the outside, inside, and have four seats. In addition there are the more powerful engines with that in line, give a greater acceleration capabilities.

Mazda MX-5 Roadster Coupe

Compared with the models mentioned, the Mazda MX-5 Roadster Coupe is a radically different car for utility and size. For a similar amount of money there is a convertible two-seater that does not result in a closed car. There is no other convertible two-seater similar in size and power that is cheaper: a BMW Z4 Roadster 2.0I Radius has a higher price and less equipment. A Mercedes-Benz SLK 200 K is much more expensive.

Mazda MX-5 Roadster Coupe

It measures less than 4.0 m and has only two seats with not much space (more than 1.85 persons may not be comfortable). Not a car thought to travel, because it is usually noisy. It is a car that completely satisfy those who, above all other qualities slowest enjoy driving on roads. Has some quick reactions and sport like few coaches, a special touch, and despite its size, on the road does not convey the feeling of being a small car, but the very sound of a car at the time that light.

Mazda MX-5 Roadster Coupe

With the limitations of a car so small and low (there are people who will find it difficult to enter and leave), your body and interior are well resolved: the visibility is relatively good in all directions (for what is customary in Convertible / coupe two-seater) needs little room to rotate, the controls are usually in a comfortable position of power and there are enough slots for dropping objects.

Mazda RX-8

The Mazda RX-8 has two versions for sale that are distinguished mainly by the power of the engine, 192 or 231 hp.

2007 Mazda RX-8
Mazda RX-8

Besides the engine, between these two versions there are differences in the transmission (the less powerful gearbox is a five-speeds) and equipment. The 192 hp version costs € 33,000, ie 5370 € less than the 231 hp. If benefits are not a premise, and it does not matter to dispense with certain elements of equipment, less powerful version the best recommendation for what it offers in relation to the cost and because it is more comfortable.

2007 Mazda RX-8
Mazda RX-8

Currently, the Mazda RX-8 coupe is the least expensive among those with 170 and 210 hp (if it can be considered by its coupe body). The closest is the price for Alfa Romeo Brera 2.2 JTS, which costs € 33,900.

2007 Mazda RX-8
Mazda RX-8

As a product and not as part of their relationship between price and equipment, the best of the Mazda RX-8 is its slow speed on roads, so that it can be fun to drive and, even then, how easy it is to do it. There are few cars that respond so well at the wheel. To find a coupe better in this regard should be to get a Porsche Cayman.

2007 Mazda RX-8
Mazda RX-8

In addition, the Mazda RX-8 has a stability control that allows driving too fast without slowing the car, especially if the driver is fine and soft in the drawn in the acceleration.

2007 Mazda RX-8 Interior

2007 Mazda RX-8
Mazda RX-8

The worst thing has to do with the poor performance of their engines. With either of the two, the Mazda RX-8 is slower than other sports such power and consume more.

Mazda RX-8

In travel is not the most comfortable because of the noise. Besides the engine, and depending on the speed and the road, there are also air noise and wheels.

Mazda RX-8

The rear seats have more space and are more accessible than any other coupe of its size, thanks to the two rear doors that open in opposite direction to the front. It will be passengers in the rear seat is better than models like the Audi TT or Alfa Romeo Brera, but not those that arise from a saloon, such as the Audi A5 or the BMW 3 Series coupe. The boot measures 290 liters of volume, is usually enough for two people and insufficient for four.

Mazda RX-8

The Mazda RX-8 has two minor glitches functional in the day to day: one, it is very easy to brush with the low passes over the tip top of a garage ramp; especially if the Mazda RX-8 is loaded (no need for the ramp is very steep).

Mazda RX-8

Another, in a rotary engine is usually necessary to check the oil level more often than in other cars and doing so is cumbersome because it does not have an indicator in the instrumentation and the rod is not very accessible (it is wise to introduce it almost impossible without help a flashlight, if you are inside a garage).

Mazda RX-8

The Mazda RX-8 of 231 hp has spent about 400 cc of oil every 1,000 km, in very harsh conditions. That's more than some sports cars and engines less than others. The 192 hp has consumed less than 200 cm ³ 1,000 km, a normal amount in any sport.

Mazda RX-8

Another practical drawback of this engine is that it has a very high potency tax (32.99 horses prosecutors both versions), and that makes municipal tax. The fiscal power in a rotary engine does not depend on the engine capacity is calculated by dividing the power (in kW) from 5.21.
The version of 231 hp leads series of browser with features such as DVD player, leather upholstery, xenon headlights or seats with electric adjustment. These elements are not available in the 192 hp or as an option.

Mazda RX-8

Series, the two have stability control, front airbags, front side, head for the two rows of seats, front seat belts with emergency tensor and voltage limiter, air conditioning, a stereo with nine speakers and shipper of 6 CD (which sounds good) and lights in the rear to facilitate the entry into the Mazda RX-8 in dark places. The four-door that has the Mazda RX-8 makes it a coupe (if you can call like that) more practical and functional than any other.

Mazda 3 MPS

The Mazda 3 MPS is recommended for those who appreciate the qualities characteristic of a sporty and also who want some functionality in everyday normal use.

Mazda 3 
MPS
Mazda 3 MPS

Its price is low relative to its potency. The Mazda 3 MPS has 260 hp and costs € 27,950, for an amount similar no other car of its size that is equal to or more powerful.

Mazda 3 MPS
Mazda 3 MPS

The Mazda 3 MPS has traction front and 260 HP. The Mazda 3 MPSs pull is so powerful that front (there is none more so) have a larger body (the Volvo S60 T5, the Audi A8 3.2 FSI and the Saab 9-5 2.3 TS, the three with 260 hp).

Mazda 3 MPS
Mazda 3 MPS

With a power similar to that of the Mazda 3 MPS and a body of its size, there are cars that pull the total (the Audi S3 or Volkswagen Golf R32) or pull back (BWM 130I). With regard to the Mazda 3 MPS, the total may have better traction motor in certain circumstances.

Mazda 3 MPS
Mazda 3 MPS

The model closest to the Mazda 3 by price and performance is the Seat Leon Cupra. The Seat is recommended for those who seek a sporty, the Mazda car for those who prefer a more extensive use of.

Mazda 3 MPS Interior


Mazda 3 MPS

The Mazda 3 MPS is serial-among other things, stability control (DSC), automatic climate control, programmer of speed, automatic windshield wipers, Bose sound equipment (seven speakers, subwoofer and digital amplifier), shipper of six disks, tires Alloy 18 "and xenon headlights (which give a satisfactory lighting). The only option that can have the factory is the metallic paint.

Mazda 3 MPS

The interior is not very different from other Mazda 3. The the Mazda 3 MPS has a few seats upholstered in leather and fabric that give a better subject than normal, lined a flyer on two types of leather, a jar of change and some metal pedals with a platform coated metal (which are metal add nothing really valuable to drive).

Mazda 3 MPS

The speedometer is set up to 280 km / h, but the rest of the instrumentation is the same as that of any other Mazda 3. The interesting Mazda 3 MPS is that its qualities as a sport do not limit their use for everyday use.

Mazda 3 MPS

The biggest limitation of the Mazda 3 MPS to use rapid slow zones is the brakes. They have a low resistance to heat something for which requires a very fast car.

Mazda 3 MPS

On roads with curves is developed well, but have peculiar reactions because of the self, when it requires a lot of acceleration at the exit of the turns more closed.

Mazda 3 MPS

The suspension has achieved a good balance. Its toughness is not confined much comfort with which one can make a journey unless they are constantly circulating on roads in very poor condition.

Mazda 6 Wagon

The Mazda 6 has the new bodywork Mazda 6 Wagon family. In addition there are versions of the Mazda 6 Wagon with a body of 4 and 5 doors. It is the second generation of MAZDA 6, the first model is 2002.

2008 Mazda 6 Wagon
Mazda 6 Wagon

The Mazda 6 Wagon is sold from 24,750 €. The price is € 900 more than the body with engine and equipment equivalent mode 4 and 5 doors. All variants of the MAZDA 6 have a good relationship between price and equipment.

2008 Mazda 6 Wagon
Mazda 6 Wagon

The Mazda 6 Wagon measures 4765 mm, without support of the front plate (which measures 2 centimeters in length). With regard to the previous MAZDA 6 family grows 75 mm in length. It also grows in width (15 mm) and height (10 mm).

2008 Mazda 6 Wagon
Mazda 6 Wagon

The Mazda 6 Wagon is available with two petrol engines and one diesel. Gasoline is a 2.0 liter 147-hp, 2.5-liter and 170 hp. There is no Mazda 6 Wagon 1.8 liter engine with 120 hp (it is available on the Mazda 6 Wagon body with four and five-door). It is sold in two different trim levels: "Active" and "Luxury".

2008 Mazda 6 Wagon
Mazda 6 Wagon

The version "Active" series brings an automatic system for the operation of the wipers and lights, side and curtain airbags, dual climate control, electrically folding exterior mirrors, interior mirror photosensitive, Isofix system, fog lamps, Bluetooth phone, controls on the steering wheel for the browser, telephone, voice recognition, sound equipment and adaptive cruise control, charger, 6 CDs and 6 speakers and alloy wheels 17 ".

Mazda 6 Wagon

The "Luxury", also has dual-xenon headlights (with adaptive lighting), witness tire pressure, BOSE stereo with 8 speakers and alloy wheels 18 ".

Mazda 6 Wagon

Although the new Mazda 6 Wagon is higher than the previous one, is lighter. On average, according to Mazda, is a 3.3% lighter. The family version equivalent, with the 2.0 liter turbo diesel engine, weighs 50 kg less. In the new part is lighter because it has a structure made with a steel other than and because it has changed or reduced the amount of insulating materials.

Mazda 6 Wagon

The dashboard and the front area is the same in the body after the MAZDA 6. As in other versions, the units of Wagon MAZDA 6 with a gasoline engine and equipment Luxury (only available with the engine from 170 hp) are opening doors and keyless starter. However, units with diesel engine and the same level of equipment they can not take it.

Mazda 6 Wagon

A peculiarity of the Mazda 6 Wagon is that when the gate opens later. A curtain which is linked to and the tailgate tray top of the boot covers the area of access to the carrier, and therefore is protected the entry of air or insects.

Mazda 6 Wagon

The rear seat has a fold very simple. It is a system very similar to the Renault Laguna Grand Tour. With just push a button, the sidewalk is moving forward and folds back on the bench as an automatic, driven by a spring.

Mazda 6 Wagon

You can fold the back post from the side doors, with a button at the top of, or from two shooters in the rear, accessed easily with the door open. This system of folding, simple is the most practical of which are in the market. The cargo area which is backed by folding the seats is completely flat.

Mazda 6 Wagon

The height of the rear cargo Mazda 6 Wagon is 55 centimeters from the ground, a distance sufficiently small to make it convenient to introduce heavy objects in the trunk. The height in the five-door version, with rear gate, is 71 centimeters.

Mazda 6

The Mazda 6 has size like a Citroen C5 or a Toyota Avensis. It's for sale with saloon bodywork, four-or five-door and as a family "Wagon".

2008 Mazda 6
Mazda 6

Mazda 6 is a completely new model, not an upgrade from the previous one. An interesting development is that since December 2008 can take a new Diesel Engine 2.2-liter engine capacity, with three different variants of power: 125, 163 and 185 hp. With any of the three engines, the Mazda 6 has a good relationship between performance and consumption.

2008 Mazda 6
Mazda 6

According to Mazda, this engine is less noisy that the 2.0 CRTD 140 hp. It is true that there is an improvement. For now, we could drive versions of 163 and 185 hp, of which there is a clear difference in performance, but it does not seem crucial to discard the less powerful because, undoubtedly, will be enough for most drivers.

2008 Mazda 6 5 door
Mazda 6

Consumption with Mazda 6 half of the 2.2 CRTD engine 185 hp is 5.6 l/100 km (5.5 liters in the variants of lesser power). There is no tourism Diesel of its size and power that is spending less, although some are close as the Saab 9-3 Sport Sedan 1.9 TTiD (180 hp and the same consumption) or the Lancia Delta 1.9 Multijet DPF Twin Turbo (190 hp and 5.7 l/100 km). The 320D BMW 520d and spend less (4.8 and 5.1 l/100 km respectively) but is slightly less powerful engine (177 hp), while the difference in cosumo is higher than that which is in power.

2008 Mazda 6 5 door
Mazda 6

The range of engines available for the Mazda 6 includes three new variants of the 2.2 CRTD and three petrol (1.8 liter 120-hp, 2.0 liter and 2.5 liter from 147 to 170 hp).

2008 Mazda 6 Interior

2008 Mazda 6 5 door
Mazda 6

Another novelty is that the Mazda 6 debuts a device for assistance to change lanes (Lane Change Assist). Two 24-GHz radar detects cars approaching from behind (in the adjacent lanes) and alerts the driver with a bright witness. If the driver puts the intermittent (at the time you approach a vehicle), an audible alert warns you not to make the change lanes. This security feature will be standard on the finish "Sportive" and "Luxury".

Mazda 6

Despite the discreet figure of power the Mazda 6 1.8 120 hp is not a low value for normal use. The engine has a nice response to the accelerator, and when driving a steady speed, has a relatively low consumption. This version is very quiet city driving on the road or at low speed; it is not from around 140 km / h because the engine noise is noticeable with some clarity.

Mazda 6

Although a car is well equipped in relation to its price, which it fails is the low possibility that the customer has to configure the equipment to their liking.

Mazda 6

Because of its suspension and that is not particularly quiet, it's not as convenient to travel by road extensive as other saloons of this size, for example, a Citroen C5 or a Ford Mondeo. It stands out for its agility. In fact, by how it operates by road curves, is one of the saloons that best corresponding to the idea "sporty".

Mazda 6

The Mazda 6 is on sale from € 22,500. For equipment, the range is divided into "Active", "Sportive" and "Luxury".

Mazda 6

There are several models more affordable than the Mazda 6, but not with a series of equipment as abundant as the Mazda 6 (the ratio of passenger cars between 22,000 and 30,000 € in length between 4.6 and 4.8 m, with a diesel engine of 130 to 150 CV, sorted by price).

Mazda 6

The version "Active" is the most economical of the range and number of automaticity for the connection of lights and windscreen wipers, dimming rear view of the interior, six-disc charger, connection "Bluetooth" or aluminum wheels 17 ", among others elements.