Mazda did well on the RX-7. The transition is consistent and smooth from color to color, like Neapolitan ice cream (maybe that wasn’t the best reference for my case).

I still believe that the wings, and the consistent reference to auras or strong drivers/cars, was purely symbolism and a way to elevate the visuals since it was fairly monotone throughout.

I am a fan of displacement, extra cylinders, and forced induction; they all have a home in my heart, but there is always compromise in everything.

Engineering is the art of calculated compromise, and balancing requirements (which includes cost) effectively, that is the whole of the career field.

For once everyone is technically correct; and that is the best kind of correct.

“You’ll never drive in this town again!” -Tracy Morgan

Agreed. I am not a fan of Mercedes’ modern styling, however, it applies itself very well to every wagon in their lineup.

I posit that the Corvette is a good choice.

The love of my dog, or my love for impractical transportation.... It’s been nice knowing you Snuffles.

I like the Stinger. I like the idea of it, the general shape, andthe front details and rear details are excellent. What I don’t care for is the chunky metal fender vent, a design issue I have with the Stinger, and several German models coming out as of late. The little dangly bit hanging off the tail light assembly is…

DLO (Day Light Opening) failures are littered throughout history, and universally hated. I’m looking at you Mazda, with the MAzda MX-5 RF, which fake windows aside, is a wonder example of good design.

Asks for a four-door — Jalopnik staff recommend nothing but two-doors, and barely even four-seaters at that. I do have to question WHY the cheap, sporty car must baby at all? — Given that you have a daily driver, that is newer, safer, and has four-doors.

You’re not wrong, we are a miserable bunch for sure. That said, the Miata does have enough power as of 2019. :) Mazda listened to us unhappy souls and made something great even better.

Because, racevan.

Astute observation; however I am referencing how they were terrible in comparison to their peers from the time.

These had a pretty mediocre safety score in crash testing. I was sad to find that out, as they seemed like a fun people mover, and a peak into the Japanese small minivan/borderline Kei car culture for the states.

Is this a Conan O’Brien joke?

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I agree, it is a very attractive CUV and would even be okay to take the name if it is at least as capable as the Renegade Trailhawk. The new Blazer looks interesting in-person, but it is 44k MSRP! Who wants to pay that much for a FWD-first CUV platform (even though I think they are all AWD). Maybe an argument could be…

I dismissed it as nothing more than an engineering exercise and matter of covering legal bases, but there were some patent drawings making the rounds in 2017 that showed a longitudinal, turbocharged, inline-6 design, with AWD capability. I’m excited to see that we may actually be getting some brazen Mazda engineering…