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Discussion in 'Mazda Hybrids and EVs' started by Isaac Zachary, Feb 18, 2026 at 12:19 AM.

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  1. Tideland Prius

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    Isn't marketing great? /s

    Well Toyota's going to have two wagons in their lineup - Crown Signia and bZ Woodland. It's been a long time since they've had one, never mind two. Hope they do well enough to keep around for Gen 2.

    Yeah I got that difference between RON and AKI. I do recall that Mazda had to lower the compression ratio when the built the NA versions of the Mazda3 (and I guess CX-5 by proxy) because of the premium fuel requirement (I recall the compression ratio was as high as 14:1? I can't remember what they lowered it to). So that's probably why you saw results that said "recommended". Did we get the diesel? I know there was talk for the longest time but I don't think it ever made it over. (It was supposedly for the Mazda6).

    Possibly. Toyota's D4S system is direct and port injection to reduce that scenario.
     
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    Yep, my daughter's Hyundai Palisade is a GDI engine so I've told her to use Top Tier fuel and to do regular Italian Tuneups to blow out that soot and junk in there.

    I've also switched the motor oil from Mobile One to Valvoline Restore and Protect...hoping that helps. (Also switched our older Toyota's to the Valvo R&R.)
     
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  3. Isaac Zachary

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    I think "wagon" is subjective, as they look more SUV than wagon to me. Car and Driver calls the bZ Woodland "a More Wagon-Like Shape." The bZ Woodland is also 6 inches taller than my Avalon.

    Let me know when they come out with a real wagon, like a Camry or Corolla wagon. And no, I don't consider the Corolla Cross a Corolla wagon.

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    In Japan and Europe, it's called the bZ4X Touring and "Touring" is the term Toyota Europe uses for their wagons (e.g. Corolla Hybrid Touring).

    Yeah it is lifted a bit. I think it's more like the Subaru Outback. Subaru does have its version called the Trailseeker in North America and e-Outback in Europe. I consider the Outback a wagon (albeit a lifted one since it traditionally was based on the Legacy wagon).

    Man I like that 6 wagon. So stylish.
     
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    I think I started the "Mazda size" thing in an earlier comment...

    I was referring to the idea that Mazda makes... cars. So they may be out there developing cool new engine technologies, but about all they can do to sell it is put it in... cars.

    Whereas Honda for example has other markets- if a given technology isn't quite suitable for cars, they can try it in motorbikes, or outboard marine engines, or ATVs, or lawnmowers, for example.

    Toyota similarly makes things for industrial machines- fork trucks, municipal buses and more.

    Mazda just has cars.

    I too am sad that the 6 wagon is gone. I really like my 6 sedan, it's a nice consolation prize. But that too has been discontinued, and once ours needs to be replaced I think it'll probably be a Camry or a Sonata taking up that space in the garage.
     
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    Just a word of caution; I've noticed that Kia & Hyundai has a steep depreciation curve. If that doesn't matter to you, great. The Camry tends to hold their value better over time and they only come in a hybrid flavor now. Hopefully PHEV in the near future or bring back the Camry wagon.....

    I've noticed that Venza and Sigma floors are pretty high and kinda limits the vertical box space. I prefer something deeper; like the old Sienna rear cargo area that goes way down.
     
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    Our Prius c replaced a Hyundai Accent. We loved that car. It had a few more problems than the Prius has given us, but all of those problems were easy and inexpensive to fix, and that car was a fair bit cheaper to buy.

    Having rented both, I know the Camry is the better car- but our past experience with Hyundai is strongly indicative that the Sonata would be good enough.
     
    #27 Leadfoot J. McCoalroller, Feb 19, 2026 at 9:32 PM
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