not to North America.

By the time I realized the Baja was the vehicle I wanted, they stopped making them a while ago and I was deterred from buying one.

$20-25K, ($20k being the stripped down basic model and $25k being the GT model with nav and interior upgrades) and it will be a success.

If they are truly listening to Jalopnik...
PLEASE HAVE A MANUAL TRANSMISSION OPTION HYUNDAI!
I shall hold on to my Mazda CX5 until this small truck becomes a reality. Don’t make me wait too long now!

How funny that you post this today! Last weekend I had half a dozen peaches that were so ripe, I was afraid they were going to spoil. So I peeled them, sliced them, and put them in bottles of alcohol to see if I could make peach-infused soju and peach-infused rum (two separate concoctions).

you know, I tried it when I was test driving the different models, but I just couldn’t get the hang of the tiptronic. Now, if they had paddles, well that would be a different scenario...

Do you have the 2.5 or the 2.0? I have the 2.0 and would really like more displacement or power but will not give up my manual transmission EVER haha

AND can be had with manual! well, the lower spec engine anyway, but it’s still fun to drive!

I’ve got a 2013 CX5 sport, and I have to say, that 1.6T engine looks a hell of a lot more fun than our skyactiv engine(s). But yes, we have the better handling platform.

Yes, minus the gundam theme/stickers/paintjob.

Were they another color other than amber/red? I had a red matrix, so the ‘03 dash matched well for me haha.

Seconded. This is the Matrix I wanted 4 yrs ago to replace my 2003 Matrix, but Toyota’s product line-up failed to inspire and I went Mazda.

I wonder when this model X will actually become available. Having hyped it up so much in years passed, it feels like the response will be “yawn! oh, is it finally on sale? meh...”

So, do we think the movie is basically going to re-tell the anime?

good point!

TRUE, I was actually going to show those seats to my dad who has a 25ft Boston Whaler. We always cringe when busting through the waves because we both have back problems lol.

Awesome shot. I bet that was uncomfortable for the occupants!

I’ll still pray for exactly that to happen... one day.

Actually, the Hilux Surf would have performed better, as it is based on the Hilux pickup truck which has a more appropriate suspension and could have been optioned with 4x4. Despite the specs, I still managed to get my Hilux truck stuck in the [admitedly very loose] sand one time and had to find bamboo and branches to…

Don’t tell my dealership, but I’d trade my Mazda for a Manual Subaru Wagon in a heartbeat.