Wednesday, November 25, 2015

Mazda "Kodo" Design at big hit at the LA Auto Show

 
 
Mazda took the opportunity of the 2015 LA Auto Show to unveil their 2017 Mazda CX-9.  The Mazda CX-9 is a three row, seven seat CUV, and is the largest vehicle in the Mazda line.
 
What Mazda has accomplished is to create vehicle that is exceptionally stylish, yet with the functionality you would expect from a utility vehicle.  The 2017 CX-9 will feature a long nose, the distinctive Mazda grill, and wheels that sit at the edge. 
 
The 2017 Mazda CX-9 will also be offered with a turbo-charge engine, called the SkyActiv-G 2.5T.  The hope is that this engine will be available across the Mazda line in the near future.  The initial specs boast 250 horsepower with 310 pound/feet of torque. 
 
 
The interior features options like Napa leather upholstery, Rosewood trim, and a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system.  The look is that of a vehicle costing thousands more than the expected price. 
 
The 2017 Mazda CX-9 is expected to go on sale next spring.  Be sure to check back at Lujack Mazda for availability. 
 


Thursday, November 5, 2015

Mazda's MX-5 Miata Spyder Oozes Retro Awesomeness

 
 
The 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata is already being almost universally acclaimed as a great car.  It is a car built with the driver's experience in mind, and an affordable price point.  From all accounts, it is an exceptionally fun car to drive.  Thanks to Mazda's Sky-Active technology, it completely out-performs what you would expect from a 155-horsepower 4-cylinder engine. 
 
At this year's SEMA show in Las Vegas, Mazda has taken things a step further with the Miata Spyder concept car.  Car and Driver says that the "Spyder has a retro vibe with a canvas bikini top and a rich leather interior that would look fantastic in a production Miata."  The color combination of the Mercury Silver body finish with the copper-colored manual top with matching leather interior is both retro and elegant.  The interior also features plenty of old-school analog gauges, along with the functionality of a touch-screen infotaiment system.
 
 
 The 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata is a perfect starting point to create breathtaking concept cars like the Spyder.