New Mazda MPS

[Northy]

well SB and myself went for a wander down to the local car yards and came accross these.

[CORZZA]

turbo charged buggers!

but what are they pushing out?

[Northy]

Maximum power kW 190 @ 5,500rpm

Maximum torque Nm 380 @ 3,000rpm

and a red one.

Edited December 14, 2005 by Northy

[CORZZA]

thats as much damn power as the RX8!!!!

DAMN!

[ZEEROLLA]

I'm waiting to see if they bring in a Mazda3 MPS. I find the Mazda6 MPS a little too tamed, not agressive looking enough, except that XR8 bonnet hump which is actually used to scoop cool air into the top mount intercooler! Why don't just use a front mount? The rear and side view looks just like an ordinary Mazda6 except the MPS badge and slightly different rear bumper. The wheels look like shyt. They could have at least thrown in a huge ricey rear wing :P. It is a heavy bugger too especially that bonnet! AWD technology is great but, i think if the Mazda3 MPS comes with a 2.0 liter turbo AWD as rumoured it should be a better car.

Did yous see the new Honda Legend (don't think its in showrooms yet) ? 220kw AWD from just 3000cc V6 NA, no turbo! That's Honda's engineering at its best. But again the car looks very tame, i guess Honda is targeting execs and mid-old age people with the Legend.

Edited December 14, 2005 by ZEEROLLA

[BigBum]

I agree with Zee on how ugly the wheels are damn. Why do all these new cars have ugly wheels. Who designs them? ***

I like the back... it looks nice. Would've been nice with some sideskirts and front lip :D

[SuperDave]

Mazda said they didn't want an aggressive look with the 6 MPS. Because why try and compete with the WRX and EVO? If people wanted hardcore looks and speed they will go the EVO or WRX. Mazda are after the people who want speed without drawing attention. The 'mature' hoon :P

That Honda Legend is out in Japan already I think. Its good how it transfers the power to the wheel(s) that needs it most B)

[CORZZA]

The mazda is a sleeper! looks inocent but its evil!

[shaohaok]

for the mature hoon after a quick midsize saloon, u can't go past the euroR (which u guys don't get :P ) and the liberty GT.

Edited December 15, 2005 by shaohaok

[Romp]

for the mature hoon after a quick midsize saloon, u can't go past the euroR (which u guys don't get :P ) and the liberty GT.

Yer my friend is a valet driver and drove one of these.. he says boost kicks in quite early and so it feels very smooth and no lag.

The reason why they opt for a top mount intercooler instead of a front mount is to reduce lag the same with WRX

[mtbrider]

I heard the guy who designed the wheels was just messing round with some paddle pop sticks and that's what he came up with . Believe it or not.

[CORZZA]

LOL! thats interesting!

there is plenty of potencial for the MPS!

[sportiyo]

i thought the mazda wasnt aiming the mps at wrx, i think they wanna compete the locals, think they wanna get people who use to buy commos and falcons to buy the mps

[CORZZA]

well i dunno cos the commos and falcons have the space and big engines which is the aussie favorite!

the MPS smaller turbo motor and limited space.

[shaohaok]

i thought the mazda wasnt aiming the mps at wrx, i think they wanna compete the locals, think they wanna get people who use to buy commos and falcons to buy the mps

imo, i think they would be targetting ppl who are bit more sophisticated who would otherwise buy european cars.

[E-Gene]

I reckon that the large engine cars are losing their place in the market to smaller more fuel efficent cars. So I do think that the MPS will give the Falcons and Commodores a run for their money.

[sportiyo]

dont get me wrong logically i thought the mps would be compete the wrx due to its platform, but i read some mag and they said mazda r actualy aiming at the locals, so dunno

[DANZZT231]

limited space in mazda 6 MPS? That car is pretty big if you ask me. Roomy enough for 4 people at the back I think.

I think the MPS is a great addition, but, I don't know how that would compare to Liberty GT.

[leasaunce]

MAZDA 6 MPS (4WD, but most of the power at the front wheels) 0-100 in 6.5sec (According to Drive TV from Channel 10)

SUBARU Liberty GT 0-100 in 5.8sec (According to Drive TV from Channel 10)

For $56,000 I would rather buy the Liberty GT for permance, but for looks i'll go for Mazda :)

The Mazda got much harsher/bumpy ride compare to the Liberty GT.

MAZDA 6 MPS vs SUBARU LIBERTY GT

Edited December 17, 2005 by leasaunce

[SuiCid3]

Yeah... saw Drive's review yesterday.

For $50k+ a pop.. I'd definitely go the Liberty.

[CORZZA]

good video there!

[Rolla Boy]

Not bad at all...

[In_D_Major]

I'm waiting to see if they bring in a Mazda3 MPS. I find the Mazda6 MPS a little too tamed, not agressive looking enough, except that XR8 bonnet hump which is actually used to scoop cool air into the top mount intercooler! Why don't just use a front mount? The rear and side view looks just like an ordinary Mazda6 except the MPS badge and slightly different rear bumper. The wheels look like shyt. They could have at least thrown in a huge ricey rear wing :P. It is a heavy bugger too especially that bonnet! AWD technology is great but, i think if the Mazda3 MPS comes with a 2.0 liter turbo AWD as rumoured it should be a better car.

Did yous see the new Honda Legend (don't think its in showrooms yet) ? 220kw AWD from just 3000cc V6 NA, no turbo! That's Honda's engineering at its best. But again the car looks very tame, i guess Honda is targeting execs and mid-old age people with the Legend.

They are making an MPS version of the Mazda 3. Yes it will be Turbo charged, and also more agressively styled! But unfortunately, it won't be AWD!!! According to Wheels magazine!

[CORZZA]

I dont think thats all bad! a nice performance clutch will do the trick!

Oh and some good rubber!