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Friday, 25 May 2012

Mazda and Fiat co-producing new Roadster

The new car will be based on the MX-5 the next generation of Mazda and sold under the name Alfa Romeo.

In addition to general product, Mazda MX-5 still build their own Miata. But the second is 2 seat convertible car, rear axle and transmission are manufactured at the Mazda plant in Hiroshima, Japan. Alfa Romeo Roadster is expected to be sold in 2015. Meanwhile, Mazda has not said when the factory MX-5 Miata.
 Mazda MX-5 is sold in Vietnam is the hardtop version
Forbes newspaper comments that, this work helps move Fiat access to one of the best framework for the roadster market. And Mazda's more prestigious Italian car brand.

Final agreement could be signed in the second half of this year. Both companies said they are discussing opportunities for future collaboration in Europe.

MX-5 launched in 1989 at the Chicago auto show, so far this is hard 2 convertible car seat best selling in history. As of May 2/2011, more than 900,000 roadster was sold worldwide. MX-5 is in the 3rd generation, particularly in the U.S. it is MX-5 Miata.

MX-5 sales in Vietnam equipped 4-cylinder engine capacity of 158 hp 2.0 and 190 Nm of torque at 5000 rpm rev. Vehicles using technology to reduce the load, leather interior with Recaro. Cars cost about 2 billion.

Thursday, 22 March 2012

2012 Mazda6 i Sport: Not much has changed

A slightly revamped in looks and improve fuel economy is briefly described how Mazda 6i Sport 2012 compared to 2009 models.
 Furniture
Compared with the 2009 version, the 2012 version does not have many changes, mostly just outside the paint, headlights, wheels, designed taplo is a bit strange.
Mazda 6 i Sport the most basic version does not include features such as navigation system, leather or sunroof, but still fully equipped vehicle devices meet modern standards.
Are arranged on the steering wheel buttons to adjust the sound and the fuel saving mode. Also has 2 car 12 volt power outlet, one at the bottom of taplo and a control panel located on the center.
Seat of the vehicle relative comfort and support good posture, enough space for five adults to sit. Leg room in the front seat and quite spacious. Storage space has a volume of 450 liters.
Engine
Instead of using V6 as before, Mazda 6 i Sport use I-4 engine capacity of 2.5 liter 4-cylinder comes with 6-speed manual gearbox capacity to help produce 170 horsepower and maximum torque of 226.4 Nm.
Although quite small, but parameters of the engine brought out strong feelings, reactions at the corners rather than good and never do a sound condition to show weakness.
Unlike some cars, the engine stalling when the iSport driver does not press the clutch pedal. Tests showed the vehicle from 0-100km / h in 7.8 seconds and post-test a quarter-mile in 16 seconds with a speed of 142.27 km / h - obviously not qualified for the the sports car but generally just enough for the travel needs of households.
Although somewhat lacking strength, but in return i Sport is capable of better fuel economy. EPA Index of 2012 Mazda 6 with 4-cylinder engine combines a 6-speed manual transmission is 11.2 litres/100km respectively the 7.84 litres/100km city and highway average is 9.45 liters / 100km.
Mazda 6 i Sport overview is a right choice in the mid-range segment for family of 5 who do not pay much attention to the high-end car and purse for under $ 22,000.