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Mazda CX-7
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| Building on the huge success of their RX-8 and the new MX-5, Mazda have now developed yet another cool vehicle in the form of the CX-7. The new model won't be in UK showrooms until early 2007, but it looks like it might well be worth waiting for if you're in the market for a medium size petrol engined SUV. | |
| The Mazda CX-7 looks like a great new entry into the compact SUV sector as it has a style which, in our opinion, sets it appart from its competitors. Its lines are sleek and you can tell that it will be a great drive just by looking at it. | | | The car is clearly aimed at those drivers who are prepared to admit to themselves that while they like the sound of a 4x4 SUV, they're not planning on taking it too far from the highway. This we feel is a good thing as so many SUVs have incredible off road performance which their drivers never exploit. The Mazda looks like it will perform on the tarmac better than most of these large vehicles, so you should get many of the benefits of a larger car, without having to put up with too many of the downsides of an SUV. | | | Don't expect the new Mazda to have a bargain basement price tag though. It's expected that it will start at around £24,000 with top of the range models selling for £30,000 or more when it's launched in April or May 2007. That puts it right at the top end of the prices for the highest specification RAV 4, but we figure that even at that kind of price it's still a good value for money package. | | | On the other hand, if you're after a diesel SUV, don't hold your breath for the Mazda. It's believed that only the 244bhp 2.3 litre turbochanged engine will be available at launch. | |
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Other Information
| A new Mini Cooper S will be seen by the public for the first time at the Paris Motor show in September 2006. | |
| Ford's new Ka is due to arrive in the UK in 2008, and early indications are that it will be a popular new release. | |
| Toyota are said to be developing mind reading devices for inclusion in future models of their cars, and these will be used to adapt your car's settings according to how you are feeling. | | | But don't expect to your Celica, MR2, Avensis or Corolla adjusting itself to your mood any time soon. | |
| Hyundai have facelifted their popular Coupe once again, and it looks good. | | | The 'Korean Ferrari' has changed shape several times in its life and not always to the customer's liking. However, this latest revision, which will be on sale towards the end of 2006 looks great; the lines are leaner and meaner with a relatively agressive look from the front. | |
| Yet another peformance car built on the Golf platform will be available from early 2007 in the shape of the incredible Audi S3. | |
| A Californian Company (Tesla Motors) have developed a 100% electric version of the Lotus Elise with input from the Norfolk company. And before sports car enthusiasts switch off, thinking that electric cars are slow and boring, the new car is claimed to have a 0-60 time of about 4 seconds! | |
| UK Performance specialists Ralliart have released a 366bhp variant of the current Mitsubushi Lancer Evo. | |
| VW have stepped up the ante in the value for money stakes with their Blue Motion Polo; the new model is capable of over 72mpg and has a C02 rating of 103g/Km. | |
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