Comments on: Possible 2013 Mazda 6 Hybrid in the Works

By: mcross77

mcross77 — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 05:42:36 +0000

count me in for mazda5 hybrid. Tired of seeing hybrid sedans. Is aging Escape/Tribute going to be the ONLY boxy hybrid around ? I Want something more useful than big trunk with small opening on sedans. No word on RAV4 hybrid, visionary electric only which is a gimmick in Canada where I live.
for now I’m waiting for Ford Cmax energi(which is close relative to Mazda 5) or Mazda CX diesel.

By: Shines

Shines — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 16:05:50 +0000

Yep -I thought the same thing. Hmm another hybrid family sedan – Mazda shoulda put the hybrid in the 5.
Maybe Toyota won’t license the technology to Mazda for the 5 because it would compete too well with the Prius V coming out shortly…
Toyota can handle Camry competition as it is the best selling sedan (non-hybrid) on the market and if you consider the Prius as midsized Toyota has that locked up as well. Still, more competition even in the midsized should help bring prices down…

By: FamilyGuy

FamilyGuy — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 12:30:23 +0000

Charles, thanks for seconding the motion about the Mazda5. Mazda, are you reading this?

Aren't the Mazda Tribute and Ford Escape cousins, too? Isn't that why both Ford and Mazda offer the Escape and Tribute, respectively, in a hybrid form?

Maybe Mazda's and Ford's deal only allowed Mazda to put the hybrid system into one vehicle?

Mazda, go test drive an Altima Hybrid and learn that you can have zoom-zoom and good MPG values and put it in your cars!

By: Pat

Pat — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 10:34:44 +0000

Guys, Ford is smart!
If you can't beat them, join them.
You heard it beforem right.
Isn't it show you how good Prius is?

By: Charles

Charles — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 01:20:39 +0000

FamilyGuy, I second your motion about the Mazda5. It would be nice to know just how upset Mazda is with Ford. The Mazda6 is a cousin to the Ford Fusion. I would bet the Mazda6 with Ford's hybrid system could have been done in very short order.

By: FamilyGuy

FamilyGuy — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 00:25:08 +0000

Why is Mazda's mantra diluted? I like the idea of zoom-zoom. I want a car that is fun to drive. I believe that a balance can be reached that will yield zoom-zoom and good MPG values. See the Nissan Altima Hybrid. Another vehicle with hybrid tech licensing from Toyota. Drive it moderately and I can get 40 MPG. But when I need the power getting on the highway or passing a truck up a hill, it's there and I love it.

Also, I wouldn't say that they're dipping their toes in the hybrid water. How long have they been offering the Tribute Hybrid?

I am disappointed to see Mazda put a hybrid system in the Mazda6. There are already plenty of sedan hybrid offerings. Put the hybrid in the Mazda5! A hybrid system could put that vehicle over the 30 MPG mark and still seat 6. I'll probably get a Mazda5 because it's something that seats 6 and I can get it in a stick.