That looks like a worthy successor to my manual Mazda CX5; because Hatchback AND Manual = WIN.

I’m sorry, did you say you have a mark 1 with a 2zz-ge? awesomesauce!

nope!

If you’re not mad, you’ve probably never driven one. I bought my 2013 CX5 because it handled like a car, but had the interior space of a SUV; and part of what made it feel like a car was the [very smooth] 6-spd manual. I drove over 240 miles to get the manual model because in my area dealers thought as you did: that…

Here, have another star!
I’ve given up home on a skyactiv Mazda6 wagon.
The CX-4 is still a possibility though?

2012-2013 was a gray area where they were trying to sell off their 2012 models which didn’t have the Skyactiv. I remember this because I noted the disparity at the dealership when I bought my 2013 CX5. Personally, I would have been PISSED if I got a 2012 Mazda3 for a seemingly-good price only to realize it wasn’t the…

Jalopnik for life! Keep at it you guys!
That is all.

yeah, hurt my eyes like whoah...

Got the French Press, thanks for the heads up!

Got the French Press, thanks for the heads up!

I had an 03 matrix. I miss that car dearly.

cannot unsee that... thanks :-s

Soon as I figure out the best way to fit my 13ft kayak in there, you can have my money.

As a kayaker, I approve. As a driving enthusiast, no manual = no deal, you would probably need to row your own gears (no pun intended) just to maximize that tiny engine.

Bwahahahaha!

WIN.
Build it Acura, I double-dare you.

SECONDED!

meh, either way, I don’t need that crap.

I’m an average joe who kayaks on the weekends and commutes a fair bit during the week. I agree that this thing looks like all the truck I need. But I have some concerns:

Amen for that at least!