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Originally Posted by Dr Smith
I wonder what the cost differences are between say taking an off-the shelf and very highly regarded ZF 8 speed TC-auto vs the costs of developing this setup in house plus all the negative press.
I find it odd that Mazda thought it was OK to release these vehicles considering part of their aim with the new rwd-biased platform for it's CX-x0 models was to go upmarket in perception and obviously price. Ride quality and powertrain smoothness/quietness are just given requirements in this area.
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Shades of a an originally good idea about bringing back multiple I-6 RWD vehicles
that’s been progressively scaled back because Euro brands didn’t launch as expected.
We’re possibly looking at a replacement for the CX-7 later this year and the CX-60 caught my eye
but honestly, all we need is the CX-8 and the location of the Cx-60 timing belt worries me.
The CX-60 reminds me of a misbegotten BMW with equally costly post warranty issues.
I can’t take the chance, so that’s a no from me.