New Mazda RX Vision concept

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by WolfpackS2k

Maybe you misunderstood me. By saying "price it to $70k" I meant them building it to that price point. They shouldn't. It should be developed and built for a considerably lower price point.

Yes that is what I meant. The "article" was supposedly originally taken from a Japanese magazine so the $70K was an alleged JDM price point. That does not directly translate to a US $70K price point.


I agree if they are building the thing at all then competing with other cars in the $70 to $90K range is a bad plan (unless they know something we don't of course).

[Packofcrows]

Looks liek a crossfire/jaguar baby.

I want a flying RX9

[WolfpackS2k]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

Yes that is what I meant. The "article" was supposedly originally taken from a Japanese magazine so the $70K was an alleged JDM price point. That does not directly translate to a US $70K price point.


I agree if they are building the thing at all then competing with other cars in the $70 to $90K range is a bad plan (unless they know something we don't of course).

Ah, my misunderstanding

[Mr.Impreza]

Well guys, the project has been cancelled. The CEO of Mazda has said so himself.

http://www.carscoops.com/2016/12/maz...ays-no-to.html

Mazda chief executive Masamichi Kogai said the company has no plans to launch a sports car larger than the MX-5 Miata.

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by Mr.Impreza

Well guys, the project has been cancelled. The CEO of Mazda has said so himself.

http://www.carscoops.com/2016/12/maz...ays-no-to.html

Mazda chief executive Masamichi Kogai said the company has no plans to launch a sports car larger than the MX-5 Miata.

And this is why people can't fall for nice renders and fictional info published by the magazines and websites. There never was a "project" to start with. Just some that motoring.au pulled out of their ass and many fell for.

[Zaku]

yeah that concept surely threw us off for sure!

[reni]

Originally Posted by Mr.Impreza

Mazda chief executive Masamichi Kogai said the company has no plans to launch a sports car larger than the MX-5 Miata.

Motoring.com.au : "Mazda chief announces plans to build a rotary Miata!"

[strat61caster]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

And this is why people can't fall for nice renders and fictional info published by the magazines and websites. There never was a "project" to start with. Just some that motoring.au pulled out of their ass and many fell for.

lol

Does Mazda have wizards capable of magicking up concept cars without a budget?

There certainly was a 'project' and Mazda is still developing the rotary.

I get your sentiment, but Mazda spent a good chunk of change to roll this thing onto a stage. A company that small doesn't blow hundreds of thousands of dollars on a marketing exercise without a tangible engineering benefit.




Was it ever going to hit production? I agree with you and the answer was probably a 99% no with a slim chance of the board getting swayed to yes if it had outstanding reception and someone found a spare billion dollars laying around the factory.

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by strat61caster

lol

Does Mazda have wizards capable of magicking up concept cars without a budget?

There certainly was a 'project' and Mazda is still developing the rotary.

I get your sentiment, but Mazda spent a good chunk of change to roll this thing onto a stage. A company that small doesn't blow hundreds of thousands of dollars on a marketing exercise without a tangible engineering benefit.




Was it ever going to hit production? I agree with you and the answer was probably a 99% no with a slim chance of the board getting swayed to yes if it had outstanding reception and someone found a spare billion dollars laying around the factory.

Ya I wasn't really clear by what I meant by "project". I was speaking of something that was destined to hit production like the motoring article said.

[strat61caster]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

Ya I wasn't really clear by what I meant by "project". I was speaking of something that was destined to hit production like the motoring article said.

You clearly pay more attention to clickbait and 'renders' than I do. I didn't even realize their was any hype outside of the concept. Guess the reposters didn't put much effort into it as a good chunk of this site is anti-rotary and won't get them as much e-cred as BMW Z5 renders.

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by strat61caster

You clearly pay more attention to clickbait and 'renders' than I do. I didn't even realize their was any hype outside of the concept. Guess the reposters didn't put much effort into it as a good chunk of this site is anti-rotary and won't get them as much e-cred as BMW Z5 renders.

I only pay attention to what get's put up here. Even then just to attempt to counter it. There are far too many clickbaits that make shit up that people fall for and it is my personal mission to fight them when I can. Renders are one of the worst offenders because people are all "Oh look there is a picture of it so it must be real".

[gymratter]

Originally Posted by strat61caster

A company that small doesn't blow hundreds of thousands of dollars on a marketing exercise without a tangible engineering benefit.

i read it usually cost around million bucks or so to build a concept car.

[rice_classic]

Mazda needs a sports car that isn't a Miata but is also conceptually malleable. A RWD sport coupe that can also be a 4 door sedan or shooting brake.

They tout performance, fun and "zoom zoom", then have exactly 1 rwd car in their lineup that only appeals to a small niche.

I love the current generation of Mazdas and they are my favorite manufacturer right now in terms of quality/value/looks but when it comes to selling the "Ultimate Driving Experience" they kind of missed the memo.

If "driving matters" then prove it.

[Allch Chcar]

Tragically, the Rotary died with the RX8. It only lives on in concept cars.

Mazda would be better served as continuing to sell itself as a cheaper alternative to BMWs. It would be nice if that meant more real wheel drive and sporty cars. But in reality it means angry and underpowered economy cars with optional leather bun warmers.