Comments on: New Mazda Fighter Spyshots http://paultan.org/2007/05/13/new-mazda-fighter-spyshots/ Paul Tan on the Automotive Industry Tue, 14 Feb 2012 17:59:11 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: mazbee http://paultan.org/2007/05/13/new-mazda-fighter-spyshots/#comment-91895 mazbee Thu, 07 Jun 2007 14:08:39 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/05/13/new-mazda-fighter-spyshots/#comment-91895 Wow! Nice truck... The most stunning truck I've ever seen so far! Got nice body and huge interior. What I like about Mazda vehicles is its impressive Mazda radiator- <a href="http://www.automotivemazparts.com/mazda-radiator/" rel="nofollow">http://www.automotivemazparts.com/mazda-radiator/</a> -performance. Wondering about the price of thi$. Wow! Nice truck… The most stunning truck I've ever seen so far! Got nice body and huge interior. What I like about Mazda vehicles is its impressive Mazda radiator- http://www.automotivemazparts.com/mazda-radiator/ -performance. Wondering about the price of thi$.

]]> By: xenith http://paultan.org/2007/05/13/new-mazda-fighter-spyshots/#comment-87503 xenith Thu, 17 May 2007 01:50:12 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/05/13/new-mazda-fighter-spyshots/#comment-87503 i saw the new fighter at mazda's showroom in ampang recently last sunday... i saw the new fighter at mazda's showroom in ampang recently last sunday…

]]> By: LittleFire85 http://paultan.org/2007/05/13/new-mazda-fighter-spyshots/#comment-87499 LittleFire85 Thu, 17 May 2007 00:18:33 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/05/13/new-mazda-fighter-spyshots/#comment-87499 Ehm... Hilux unbreakable? I think reliability got laa, coz the engine still use the old hilux engine.. so the spare part are a lot and easy to upgrade.. thx to the half-cuts from japan...for comfort sure i prefer hilux.. but if for heavy duty work Ford still win the day.. I dont see the military of Thailand use toyota hilux, but i see most of them use nissan and ford. Toyota is famous for his passenger car, but not for 4X4 heavy duty work.. Even isuzu done more better then toyota, that's why isuzu also one of toyota share partner now.. coz of his old-age engine toyota have to find another partner to improve it's diesel engine... Ehm… Hilux unbreakable? I think reliability got laa, coz the engine still use the old hilux engine.. so the spare part are a lot and easy to upgrade.. thx to the half-cuts from japan…for comfort sure i prefer hilux.. but if for heavy duty work Ford still win the day.. I dont see the military of Thailand use toyota hilux, but i see most of them use nissan and ford. Toyota is famous for his passenger car, but not for 4X4 heavy duty work.. Even isuzu done more better then toyota, that's why isuzu also one of toyota share partner now.. coz of his old-age engine toyota have to find another partner to improve it's diesel engine…

]]> By: Tanpanama http://paultan.org/2007/05/13/new-mazda-fighter-spyshots/#comment-87484 Tanpanama Wed, 16 May 2007 17:21:08 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/05/13/new-mazda-fighter-spyshots/#comment-87484 In East Malaysia, Hilux is the most prefered pick-up..Hilux maybe not as powerful as ford, but interms of reliability no other pick-up can match the hilux..It's unbreakable... In East Malaysia, Hilux is the most prefered pick-up..Hilux maybe not as powerful as ford, but interms of reliability no other pick-up can match the hilux..It's unbreakable…

]]> By: bebe http://paultan.org/2007/05/13/new-mazda-fighter-spyshots/#comment-87439 bebe Wed, 16 May 2007 10:01:57 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/05/13/new-mazda-fighter-spyshots/#comment-87439 At the moment Mitsu Triton i think is the most good looking pick up. Ford more " macho" looking. Hi Lux safe looking , nothing special nor provoking.. Maybe Ford should copy exactly like the new F150 and lower the capacity At the moment Mitsu Triton i think is the most good looking pick up. Ford more " macho" looking. Hi Lux safe looking , nothing special nor provoking.. Maybe Ford should copy exactly like the new F150 and lower the capacity

]]> By: thow http://paultan.org/2007/05/13/new-mazda-fighter-spyshots/#comment-87397 thow Wed, 16 May 2007 01:23:24 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/05/13/new-mazda-fighter-spyshots/#comment-87397 Ranger for me please.............not this fighter Ranger for me please………….not this fighter

]]> By: zanggief http://paultan.org/2007/05/13/new-mazda-fighter-spyshots/#comment-87394 zanggief Wed, 16 May 2007 00:26:21 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/05/13/new-mazda-fighter-spyshots/#comment-87394 it already occured in the thailand market, same to the brother- ford...the inerior is quite similar... it already occured in the thailand market, same to the brother- ford…the inerior is quite similar…

]]> By: sxe10r http://paultan.org/2007/05/13/new-mazda-fighter-spyshots/#comment-87295 sxe10r Tue, 15 May 2007 09:12:33 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/05/13/new-mazda-fighter-spyshots/#comment-87295 new mazda figther ... already start sold in thailand since last year ... malaysia always late one .... the body & interior 95% is a design of ford ranger only change the logo front lamp & rear lamp ... and the same engine ~ it is the new engine nice n save fuel ??? the old one ppl always complaine it ex blow engine head ... nice to c more n more new model coming in malaysia so the DIMAx n VIGO can't put the price so high .... new mazda figther … already start sold in thailand since last year … malaysia always late one …. the body & interior 95% is a design of ford ranger only change the logo front lamp & rear lamp … and the same engine ~ it is the new engine nice n save fuel ??? the old one ppl always complaine it ex blow engine head … nice to c more n more new model coming in malaysia so the DIMAx n VIGO can't put the price so high ….

]]> By: nashtrd http://paultan.org/2007/05/13/new-mazda-fighter-spyshots/#comment-87256 nashtrd Mon, 14 May 2007 21:46:26 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/05/13/new-mazda-fighter-spyshots/#comment-87256 The most powerfull pickup good bye nissan and triton The most powerfull pickup good bye nissan and triton

]]> By: kody http://paultan.org/2007/05/13/new-mazda-fighter-spyshots/#comment-87232 kody Mon, 14 May 2007 14:38:13 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/05/13/new-mazda-fighter-spyshots/#comment-87232 wahlaueh... ugly & really a typical pickup look. Match Mits. Triton Vs Fighter Vs Ranger result : 1 : 0 : 0 i wonder does Triton have better back seats (better back leg room & seat angle) than this Mazda... wahlaueh…

ugly & really a typical pickup look.

Match Mits. Triton Vs Fighter Vs Ranger

result : 1 : 0 : 0

i wonder does Triton have better back seats (better back leg room & seat angle) than this Mazda…

]]> By: johanbey http://paultan.org/2007/05/13/new-mazda-fighter-spyshots/#comment-87198 johanbey Mon, 14 May 2007 10:13:32 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/05/13/new-mazda-fighter-spyshots/#comment-87198 The funny thing about this whole rebadge things is it might not hit the sweet spot all the time. What I am trying to say is, the Ranger is "Built Tough" and the whole macho image. Then come Mazda, trying to make a brick to look like a american football, oval and sleek. The design cus are all confusing, from the from to passenger box, and to the cargo bed. It like the latest serving of Asian Fusion food in one of those all-under-one roof eatery. Worst still is the interior look almost the same with the Ranger, again, where is the coherent? Then again this is Asia, its cheap, its imitation, it look half as good of the original, its a bargain. We willing to pay, they are willing to do it shamelessly. The funny thing about this whole rebadge things is it might not hit the sweet spot all the time. What I am trying to say is, the Ranger is "Built Tough" and the whole macho image. Then come Mazda, trying to make a brick to look like a american football, oval and sleek.

The design cus are all confusing, from the from to passenger box, and to the cargo bed. It like the latest serving of Asian Fusion food in one of those all-under-one roof eatery.

Worst still is the interior look almost the same with the Ranger, again, where is the coherent?

Then again this is Asia, its cheap, its imitation, it look half as good of the original, its a bargain. We willing to pay, they are willing to do it shamelessly.

]]> By: tpl http://paultan.org/2007/05/13/new-mazda-fighter-spyshots/#comment-87168 tpl Mon, 14 May 2007 01:49:02 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/05/13/new-mazda-fighter-spyshots/#comment-87168 does it comes with intercooler? does it comes with intercooler?

]]> By: tpl http://paultan.org/2007/05/13/new-mazda-fighter-spyshots/#comment-87167 tpl Mon, 14 May 2007 01:48:29 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/05/13/new-mazda-fighter-spyshots/#comment-87167 does ranger or fighter comes with intercooler?? does ranger or fighter comes with intercooler??

]]> By: LittleFire85 http://paultan.org/2007/05/13/new-mazda-fighter-spyshots/#comment-87158 LittleFire85 Sun, 13 May 2007 23:18:55 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/05/13/new-mazda-fighter-spyshots/#comment-87158 Naa... In the pickup market.. Nissan frontier is still the best in term of HP look at the UK based frontier=Navara.. if i not mistaken 2.5L turbo diesel made 171 hp? <a href="http://www.nissan.co.uk/home/vehicles/4x4/D40/performance/index.html?ln=/en_GB" rel="nofollow">http://www.nissan.co.uk/home/vehicles/4x4/D40/per...</a> But for hard use or heavy duty use, ford/Mazda still win the day.. Dont believe? ask the timber company ppl or construction worker and see... Toyota hilux is the worst in pickup.. Even Nissan frontier are more better then Toyota... Isuzu D-max only then 3.0L are the best in FC, but in normal roads... Heavy duty only so so... If take the 2.5L even worst... So conclusion, heavy duty work load take Ford, for FC take Isuzu D-max 3.0. I prefer manual.. Naa… In the pickup market.. Nissan frontier is still the best in term of HP look at the UK based frontier=Navara.. if i not mistaken 2.5L turbo diesel made 171 hp?

http://www.nissan.co.uk/home/vehicles/4×4/D40/per…

But for hard use or heavy duty use, ford/Mazda still win the day.. Dont believe? ask the timber company ppl or construction worker and see… Toyota hilux is the worst in pickup.. Even Nissan frontier are more better then Toyota… Isuzu D-max only then 3.0L are the best in FC, but in normal roads… Heavy duty only so so… If take the 2.5L even worst… So conclusion, heavy duty work load take Ford, for FC take Isuzu D-max 3.0. I prefer manual..

]]> By: kei9 http://paultan.org/2007/05/13/new-mazda-fighter-spyshots/#comment-87150 kei9 Sun, 13 May 2007 21:55:35 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/05/13/new-mazda-fighter-spyshots/#comment-87150 this mazda share the same platform as the new ranger for your info........ this mazda share the same platform as the new ranger for your info……..

]]> By: BrakeFader http://paultan.org/2007/05/13/new-mazda-fighter-spyshots/#comment-87148 BrakeFader Sun, 13 May 2007 21:33:41 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/05/13/new-mazda-fighter-spyshots/#comment-87148 Kinda expected from Mazda-Ford relationship. When the new Escape is launched, their Mazda Tribute will follow too. Hilux is doing pretty well as current being marketed as an urban jungle with family car appeal. I don't see the practicality of it. Pickups are meant for heavy duty estate off road jobs. On spec sheet, Hilux 2.5L diesel is a far cry from the likes of Frontier, Ranger and Triton. Kinda expected from Mazda-Ford relationship. When the new Escape is launched, their Mazda Tribute will follow too.

Hilux is doing pretty well as current being marketed as an urban jungle with family car appeal. I don't see the practicality of it. Pickups are meant for heavy duty estate off road jobs. On spec sheet, Hilux 2.5L diesel is a far cry from the likes of Frontier, Ranger and Triton.

]]> By: mystvearn http://paultan.org/2007/05/13/new-mazda-fighter-spyshots/#comment-87141 mystvearn Sun, 13 May 2007 20:27:50 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/05/13/new-mazda-fighter-spyshots/#comment-87141 The ford version looks better right? I still think the ford version looks better The ford version looks better right? I still think the ford version looks better

]]> By: Mayonaise http://paultan.org/2007/05/13/new-mazda-fighter-spyshots/#comment-87138 Mayonaise Sun, 13 May 2007 19:59:22 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/05/13/new-mazda-fighter-spyshots/#comment-87138 To tHe CuLpRit: Nope, the Fighter will be using the same exact engine as the Ranger. No de-tuning or up-tuning whatsoever. To tHe CuLpRit:

Nope, the Fighter will be using the same exact engine as the Ranger. No de-tuning or up-tuning whatsoever.

]]> By: tHe CuLpRit http://paultan.org/2007/05/13/new-mazda-fighter-spyshots/#comment-87137 tHe CuLpRit Sun, 13 May 2007 19:37:15 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/05/13/new-mazda-fighter-spyshots/#comment-87137 might be marketed as a more "upmarket" alternative to Ranger, i think... could even have less HP so as to make it more economical, no? might be marketed as a more "upmarket" alternative to Ranger, i think… could even have less HP so as to make it more economical, no?

]]> By: Mayonaise http://paultan.org/2007/05/13/new-mazda-fighter-spyshots/#comment-87136 Mayonaise Sun, 13 May 2007 18:21:37 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/05/13/new-mazda-fighter-spyshots/#comment-87136 Woohoo! New Mazda Fighter coming soon! Can't wait... Woohoo! New Mazda Fighter coming soon! Can't wait…

]]> By: transformer http://paultan.org/2007/05/13/new-mazda-fighter-spyshots/#comment-87134 transformer Sun, 13 May 2007 18:18:44 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/05/13/new-mazda-fighter-spyshots/#comment-87134 just the same meat & bones with a little more spices! IMHO, both Ranger/Fighter are a truck with big head and small rear! nowadays all trucks comes with tiny wheels! damn pathetic! the overall proportion is quite ackward.... feel not that macho anymore! sigh! just the same meat & bones with a little more spices!

IMHO, both Ranger/Fighter are a truck with big head and small rear! nowadays all trucks comes with tiny wheels! damn pathetic! the overall proportion is quite ackward…. feel not that macho anymore! sigh!

]]> By: haroldz http://paultan.org/2007/05/13/new-mazda-fighter-spyshots/#comment-87128 haroldz Sun, 13 May 2007 14:23:59 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/05/13/new-mazda-fighter-spyshots/#comment-87128 toyota hilux is very popular choice to steal in east malaysia toyota hilux is very popular choice to steal in east malaysia

]]> By: nmh http://paultan.org/2007/05/13/new-mazda-fighter-spyshots/#comment-87126 nmh Sun, 13 May 2007 13:53:33 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/05/13/new-mazda-fighter-spyshots/#comment-87126 one more.....i test automatic ranger one more…..i test automatic ranger

]]> By: nmh http://paultan.org/2007/05/13/new-mazda-fighter-spyshots/#comment-87125 nmh Sun, 13 May 2007 13:50:47 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/05/13/new-mazda-fighter-spyshots/#comment-87125 btw im a little bit dissapointed with hilux power figure 75kw(100hp) and 260nm torque (im not test it yet). Ranger got 141hp and 330nm. Ive tested already yesterday and DEMN AGGRESSIGE.....like it has a really big turbo. VGT rock man...u all guys better try. I dont have enuf $$ to buy evo..instead i can buy a ranger and have fun..hehe 2 cent btw im a little bit dissapointed with hilux power figure 75kw(100hp) and 260nm torque (im not test it yet). Ranger got 141hp and 330nm. Ive tested already yesterday and DEMN AGGRESSIGE…..like it has a really big turbo. VGT rock man…u all guys better try. I dont have enuf $$ to buy evo..instead i can buy a ranger and have fun..hehe 2 cent

]]> By: nmh http://paultan.org/2007/05/13/new-mazda-fighter-spyshots/#comment-87124 nmh Sun, 13 May 2007 13:43:20 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/05/13/new-mazda-fighter-spyshots/#comment-87124 Paul could u please report detail comparison and test drive of all new pickup available in malaysia. It might help our buying decision. Give your own star too. Dont have time larr to test all of them. Paul could u please report detail comparison and test drive of all new pickup available in malaysia. It might help our buying decision. Give your own star too. Dont have time larr to test all of them.

]]> By: e-nabilll http://paultan.org/2007/05/13/new-mazda-fighter-spyshots/#comment-87121 e-nabilll Sun, 13 May 2007 13:12:52 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/05/13/new-mazda-fighter-spyshots/#comment-87121 y wd the market have the same car with different badge?> i dont get it..since both the fighter and ranger r identical , or izzit sting to do with brand loyalty ? y wd the market have the same car with different badge?> i dont get it..since both the fighter and ranger r identical , or izzit sting to do with brand loyalty ?

]]> By: Joe Ooi http://paultan.org/2007/05/13/new-mazda-fighter-spyshots/#comment-87115 Joe Ooi Sun, 13 May 2007 12:02:39 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/05/13/new-mazda-fighter-spyshots/#comment-87115 I visited Ford showroom few day ago, the back seat of Ford Ranger is still "vertical" a bit and not as spacious as Toyota Hilux. I am in the opinion Toyota still offer better products with sedan car cabin feel! I visited Ford showroom few day ago, the back seat of Ford Ranger is still "vertical" a bit and not as spacious as Toyota Hilux. I am in the opinion Toyota still offer better products with sedan car cabin feel!

]]> By: tokmoh http://paultan.org/2007/05/13/new-mazda-fighter-spyshots/#comment-87114 tokmoh Sun, 13 May 2007 11:28:52 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/05/13/new-mazda-fighter-spyshots/#comment-87114 Looks 90% like the Ford. Well, nt a surprise, cuz Ford owns Mazda. Looks 90% like the Ford. Well, nt a surprise, cuz Ford owns Mazda.

]]> By: japankiller http://paultan.org/2007/05/13/new-mazda-fighter-spyshots/#comment-87112 japankiller Sun, 13 May 2007 11:16:12 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/05/13/new-mazda-fighter-spyshots/#comment-87112 Triton is the best. Triton is the best.

]]> By: schdmitz http://paultan.org/2007/05/13/new-mazda-fighter-spyshots/#comment-87111 schdmitz Sun, 13 May 2007 11:03:00 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/05/13/new-mazda-fighter-spyshots/#comment-87111 PPl in east m'sia prefer the old reliable brand= TOYOTA....u can c Hi-Lux everywhere.. PPl in east m'sia prefer the old reliable brand= TOYOTA….u can c Hi-Lux everywhere..

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