Mazda NAIAS Info, turbo SUV and new RWD sports car

[mphmag]

KABURA RWD Sports coupe.
http://www.mph-online.com/web/prtranslated/00316

CX-7 details
http://www.mph-online.com/web/prtranslated/00315


Early thoughts, 244 hp turbo 4 cylinder, with 6 speed automatic and available awd in the CX7 plus the looks and nice interior of Mazda. It might be a huge hit.

[The O.C.]

KABURA RWD Sports coupe.
http://www.mph-online.com/web/prtranslated/00316

CX-7 details
http://www.mph-online.com/web/prtranslated/00315
Early thoughts, 244 hp turbo 4 cylinder, with 6 speed automatic and available awd in the CX7 plus the looks and nice interior of Mazda. It might be a huge hit.

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If the 2.3L is as mannerly in the CX-7 as it is in the MazdaSpeed6, it will be a GREAT powertrain combo!

After driving the MazdaSpeed6, I liked the power delivery, low-end torque, and performance better than even the V6/5-speed combo I used to run.

The added low-end torque will probably make up for the less-powerful 2.3L version....and the 6-speed automatic should provide a nice combination of gear rations to compliment the turbo engine.

[NOS2006]

This year is going to have one helluva RWD showing. Camaro, Challenger, Kabura, RWD Chevy Sedan?, Hyundai Coupe?, Mustang Variant?, Supra replacement?

[SoCalCTS]

Here's another pic from Autodeadline of the Mazda CX-7.

[mphmag]

The O.C. I totally agree. I only got a few days in the Mazdaspeed6 but I loved it as a killer commuter. Totally stealthy, adult and a blast to drive (and great in the snow). Mazda is saying they did a lot of work on the powerplant to make it specific for the CX-7 application but basically think of it as the same turbo four from the Mazdaspeed tuned for more hp and torque a larger vehicle will need. The two door coupe could be the surprise hit of the show. Although I think the Camaro will really just blow everyone away and dominate mainstream coverage. Dave

[Northstar]

Here's a bigger pic of the one SoCalCTS posted:

[bdc]

Here's another pic from Autodeadline of the Mazda CX-7.

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2- door coupe, does this mean 2 or 4 seater?

[NOS2006]

4 (maybe 5) seater as a guess. Edited December 15, 2005 by NOS2006

[mphmag]

The Kabura will be a 2 seater I believe. But they're also saying it will be functional. So maybe some hatchback characteristics. I'm not sure. You could see 4 seats like the Mini.

[The O.C.]

The O.C.
I totally agree. I only got a few days in the Mazdaspeed6 but I loved it as a killer commuter. Totally stealthy, adult and a blast to drive (and great in the snow).

Mazda is saying they did a lot of work on the powerplant to make it specific for the CX-7 application but basically think of it as the same turbo four from the Mazdaspeed tuned for more hp and torque a larger vehicle will need.

The two door coupe could be the surprise hit of the show. Although I think the Camaro will really just blow everyone away and dominate mainstream coverage.
Dave

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.....LESS horsepower and MORE torque......the MS6 has 274hp to the CX-7's 244hp....

[kiljoy]

I'll tell you I am pretty stoked about the Kabura. I want a nimble, cheap, usable, and tossable RWD car. I want it small. You know, like a Solstice coupe would've been? This sounds like a winner. They're talking about a Miata-derived, lightweight, two seater or 2+2 RWD hatchback coming in under $20,000. It's like a dream come true. This could be the new CRX. Tony

[TheWatcher]

Interior shots of the Mazda CX-7, along with some new rear shots.

The Car Lounge

Better Interior shots

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[mphmag]

mazda's regular site is completely updated too.
http://www.mazdausa.com