[Slalom]

http://www.triplezoom.com/news/publish/article_107.shtml

bring it to NA Mazda!!!

 

[zaimon]

Can you say Scion Fighter? Or is it the Mini's worst nightmare?

I seriously hope they bring this to the U.S!

Here's MSN Autos Coverage of the concept.

 

[birdy]

its coming to usa.
i bet

 

[zaimon]

Come to think of it. I can't imagine any other market that Mazda can insert itself into without staying true to the image its crafting for itself and without diluting it's current lineup. It would fit perfectly in the N.A. lineup!

 

[lmp180psu]

The MX-Micro Sport looks SOOOOOOO much better than the milktruck Xb ( I think that's the right one). The rear is very aggressive, and I doesn't look like it has 14 inch wheels I like the "credit card" system of driver preferences stored on it, but I doubt that will make it to production. If this car is around 14-15K nicely equipped, it should be a hit!! Move over Toyota!!

 

[zc1]

I like it a lot and my SO loves it. She and I would both love to see it come to N. America. I agree with the comparison to the Mini.

 

[Ahura]

I don't like the headlights... they aren't very Mazda-like The rest looks too much like the Ford Fiesta/Fusion. But the Mazda looks a lot better and cooler, but nevertheless; too much Ford!

 

[zaimon]

It looks like this car may become the next Mazda/Ford joint project, a la Ford Escape/Mazda Tribute... I'd expect some minor changes to the front fascia in order to inject some "mazda-ness" into the car: headlights and grille need some tweaking. Otherwise, I think it looks great!

 

[chickmod]

am i the only one who doesn't like it?

 

[zaimon]

Naw. There's a lot of people out there who think it doesn't represent Mazda at all...

 

[birdy]

http://autoshow.msn.com/as/autoshow2004/article.aspx?xml=Mazda&src=autoshow2004

yeah :wink:

 

[Kazbaeden]

I like that center console! What's that card he's got?

 

[zaimon]

The card is sort of like a key. It holds the driver's personal information (all sorts of info) and unlocks the red ignition button so you can start the car...

 

[rpc180]

The center area on the center console where the radio and climate controls go ... looks like those touch pad things on Star Trek.

 

[dugrant153]

"I shall call him... Mini Me!"

http://www.canadiandriver.com/news/040106-4.htm

hehehe

 

[dugrant153]

The center area on the center console where the radio and climate controls go ... looks like those touch pad things on Star Trek.

Yeah... and what's with that big diskette??
Reminds me of putting in those 5 1/2 inch floppies into my old 286!

 

[zc1]

You can bet that won't make it to production. I doubt we'll be seeing a fluorescent pink centre console display any time soon, either. They'll probably give it the squinty-eyed lights that we all love, and a steering wheel that it matches their other models. Mazda can't reveal all of its cards at once! Anyway, I still like the car. It's a nice concept.

 

[slipangle]

This will be an autocross monster. 148 HP, perhaps 2400-2500 lbs, 17x7.5 inch rims. Watch our Minis, you got competition. PLEASE oh PLEASE bring it to NA!

 

[Murrato]

Schweeeeet!!! I drive a 93 Ford Festiva aka "rebadged MZ/Kia/Ford 121" since new. I've been looking into a new car for the past year. Not because of any problems, just want a new car.

I've looked at Focus, SVT Focus then MINI to MINI Cooper S. Then came all the buzz about the Scion. Along the way, I heard aboud the RX8 then the MZ PRO5 and the Matrix.

Then the MZ3 came into view and that was it. Once I drove it, I know. Must have. Now my G/F wants one too. Twins - Lava Orange, man. 3s HB, Xenon, ABS and moonroof.

BUT, if they brought the MX Micro here ....... :?

 

[avro206]

With 148hp that thing would move....probably give the 2.3L Mazda 3 a run