New Mazda 6

[VooDooXII]

Mazda has released a preview of its upcoming 6 sedan ahead of the car’s world debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show next month. The new midsized sedan continues Mazda’s practice of offering stylish and dynamic models at affordable prices. Though we only get a look at the front of the car, the new model is shaping up to be a genuine Lexus or Infiniti rival in the looks department.

Mechanicals are shared with Ford’s new Mondeo sedan and a new 3.5L V6 will also be available in some markets. The new Mazda6 will also be slightly larger than the model it replaces, promising more room for rear seat passengers. A wider track should also see performance enhanced.

The new model will see a significant leap in quality levels as Mazda engineers are well aware of tough new competition. Also planned for the Frankfurt show will be Opel’s new Vectra sedan as well as the Ford Mondeo.

I think it looks GREAT.

Discuss...

[Whiteboy™]

nice

[blackshine007]

Just one pic?

[The Yousef]

looks like the altima

[VooDooXII]

Just one pic?

Teaser...I'll look for more.

[Elbow]

Looks like a hint of an RX-8 in the front just a tad bit.

[blackshine007]

http://www.autoblog.com/2007/07/20/s...s-2008-mazda6/

I think I might like it. It looks like it's getting bigger and fatter. Well, I still like it though


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[Whiteboy™]

Looks like a hint of an RX-8 in the front just a tad bit.

yeah i saw that too.

[The Yousef]

Looks like a hint of an RX-8 in the front just a tad bit.

i think it looks like your face!


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God i'm bored...

[Elbow]

Aw shanp y0

[Rican219]

Looks good to bad it will not come in a Mazdaspeed 6 package. Glad I have mine.

[Ran]

Looks good to bad it will not come in a Mazdaspeed 6 package. Glad I have mine.

What makes you say that? Remember, the Mazda 6 was out for a while before the MS6 model came out. Give it some time and there may be a MS in the line-up.

In terms of styling, that front end is sharp as hell. I've always loved Mazda's styling.

[Rican219]

What makes you say that? Remember, the Mazda 6 was out for a while before the MS6 model came out. Give it some time and there may be a MS in the line-up.

In terms of styling, that front end is sharp as hell. I've always loved Mazda's styling.

No I read an article saying that they will not do the MS6 in the new body style that the new body style Mazda 3 they will continue the MS setup on those.

[Ran]

No I read an article saying that they will not do the MS6 in the new body style that the new body style Mazda 3 they will continue the MS setup on those.

Oh alright. I didn't read that article. I wonder how the new 3 will look.

[Kamikaze]

Goodbye tC, hello Mazda6.

[OneSlow5pt0]

the front and guages look like RX-8

[Kamikaze]

I hope they continue to add models. I'm still waiting on the introduction of the Mazda9 (929). I miss that big ass car lol. I just saw pics of the Mazda2 that's going to compete with the Nissan Versa.

[OneSlow5pt0]

im waiting for the RX-8 redesign in 09 or 10

[VooDooXII]

I hope they continue to add models. I'm still waiting on the introduction of the Mazda9 (929). I miss that big ass car lol. I just saw pics of the Mazda2 that's going to compete with the Nissan Versa.

I'd love to see a new 929-type car from Mazda...with another Miller cycle engine, haha.

I still don't know what's special about Miller cycle engines. Does that just mean they're supercharged or something?

Google time.

[blackshine007]

I'd love to see a new 929-type car from Mazda...with another Miller cycle engine, haha.

I still don't know what's special about Miller cycle engines. Does that just mean they're supercharged or something?

Google time.

A miller cycle engine is basicly like this: During the intake process, as the piston goes down, the intake valve opens with it. on a regular Otto cycle engine (conventional), the valve is about closed when the piston reaches bottom dead center and as the piston returns back up, it's pressurizing the cylinder to make the most power. The miller cycle engine on the other hand stays open most of the time during the combustion process. Though not as much as staying in, it better promotes a better swirl for better gas mileage at the cost of not as much power. The stock Miller cycle engine (2.3L S/C V6) gets 2 mpg city / 1 mpg hwy better than the stock Millenia 2.5L and out powers it by 40 hp/40 ft lbs.

I think the technology was wasted, personally. It could've went towards a twin scroll turbo to get basicly the same gas mileage and still have enough space to do anything. Everything was expensive on the car, but they were reliable. I hope the Mazda 9 don't have a miller cycle engine.

[Kamikaze]

I hope the Mazda 9 don't have a miller cycle engine.

I doubt it will (if they even come out with a Mazda9), especially with Ford poking its nose in almost everything Mazda does. If they even come out with a larger car than the 6, it will probably use the same engine as the top of the line Mazda6.

And for all the Ford fanatics, don't get me wrong, Ford probably saved Mazda from going under back in the 90s. But at the same time, they also stifiled Mazda's ingenuity, uniqueness, and reliability of it's best selling car.

[kfzemx3]

i wish they would of released the 2000 626 mps 2.5l v6 twin turbo awd. BUT FAWKING FORD SCREWED US!

[blackshine007]

i wish they would of released the 2000 626 mps 2.5l v6 twin turbo awd. BUT FAWKING FORD SCREWED US!

I think the only reason Mazda never imported any of the ZE's was because Ford didn't want any competition with the mustang. Just with small mods at the time, a '93 Probe GT would walk the same year mustang on top end. The ZE would've been even nastier to it. They could've brought back the 626 and MX6 GT names with the better engine. Freaking ford ftl.

And for all the Ford fanatics, don't get me wrong, Ford probably saved Mazda from going under back in the 90s. But at the same time, they also stifiled Mazda's ingenuity, uniqueness, and reliability of it's best selling car.

Actually, Ford saved them in the 80's when mazda wasn't doing so hot. They screwed Mazda in the '90s when they introduced the CD4E transmission. The 626 was the best selling Mazda and was selling really good. Most people bought the 4 cylinder atx and didn't know they were buying a ticking time bomb. The engines and other transmission choices were pretty good. When paired to the CD4E, it caused all type of overheating issues with that good 4 banger. Naturally, critics write about the trans problems, people avoid them like the plague. Mazda USA was damn near worth nothing after '95. No sports car. After '97, no 2 door of any sort. Which left them with 2 vague 4 door sedans, a pick up truck not theirs and a near luxury sedan. Their image is alot better now, but the cars are heavy as hell. You won't find anything under 2800 lbs rolling on their show room floors no time soon, unless the Mazda2 comes next year

[Kamikaze]

I think the only reason Mazda never imported any of the ZE's was because Ford didn't want any competition with the mustang. Just with small mods at the time, a '93 Probe GT would walk the same year mustang on top end. The ZE would've been even nastier to it. They could've brought back the 626 and MX6 GT names with the better engine. Freaking ford ftl.

Exactly.

Actually, Ford saved them in the 80's when mazda wasn't doing so hot. They screwed Mazda in the '90s when they introduced the CD4E transmission. The 626 was the best selling Mazda and was selling really good. Most people bought the 4 cylinder atx and didn't know they were buying a ticking time bomb. The engines and other transmission choices were pretty good. When paired to the CD4E, it caused all type of overheating issues with that good 4 banger. Naturally, critics write about the trans problems, people avoid them like the plague. Mazda USA was damn near worth nothing after '95. No sports car. After '97, no 2 door of any sort. Which left them with 2 vague 4 door sedans, a pick up truck not theirs and a near luxury sedan. Their image is alot better now, but the cars are heavy as hell. You won't find anything under 2800 lbs rolling on their show room floors no time soon, unless the Mazda2 comes next year

I didn't know Mazda was doing that bad back in the 80s. I thought the 323 and 626 were selling like hotcakes. And then in the late 80s, I thought the 626 and MX6 sold great as well as the B-Series. But yeah, through the 90s, Mazda got bland. They should have released the Mazdaspeed 626 back in '98. Twin turbo KL ftw.

[TwoPointOhh]

either way.... mazda's coming back. there's a special feeling you get when driving a mazda6... cant really pinpoint it but its there...


hurray for teaser pics!!!

[Kamikaze]

either way.... mazda's coming back. there's a special feeling you get when driving a mazda6... cant really pinpoint it but its there...


hurray for teaser pics!!!

I agree. The only complaint I have about the Mazda6 is that it's not RWD. However, they're very fun to drive, especially the V6.

[JITB]

i think the 9 will come back in a few years. if it does it would probrably be a all mazda design. its gonna have to because big rwd cars are making a comeback. But mazda/ford/volvo will be sharing alot more platforms in the future, to save money. because the mondeo was gonna be brought to the US but it changed when they decided to do liuke most companies are doing now, and use the same platform with all its models. But the good ews is we will get alot more european styled cars, fords euro cars are alot better soem of the cars we have now. i think they should bring the probe/mx6 back tho..ford/mazda needs another compact to feel the gap.

[Kamikaze]

i think they should bring the probe/mx6 back tho..ford/mazda needs another compact to feel the gap.

I think it would do better as an MX-6. Most would buy a Japanese car over an American one anyday, even if they do share the same drivetrain. Also, the Altima coupe needs some competetion as well as the Solara that should be back in a couple of years.

[JITB]

but ford/mazda isnt gonna want to go in with a midsize coupe by themselves. Thats why if they did make a 2dr 6cyl coupe it would have to be multiplatform. on the volvo/mazda/ford. altima has competition, the G6 is very popular as well as the monte carlo. those cars have been selling pretty well, i think the drawback for the altima is the price, and most would end up buying a used g35 over a altima coupe.. i know i would, eventho they will sell i dont see them making the altima coupe for too long.

[BlkCD5]

if Mazda keeps this up, I"ll definitely overlook new model hondas

[JITB]

i think hondas problem is they seem afraid to try something different. there cars are getting boring. i dont see the civic/accord getting popular unless it gets some major redesign and motors. hondas lack of engien choices just makes it boring. but they have loyal buyers, and a great track record...and they sell..i guess thats all that matters.

[BlkCD5]

umm, apparently you haven't noticed the new accord and civics. The redesigned accord is bigger and has a different motor as well as the civics(engine wise). Hell, even with the new RL having an advanced awd system & misc gadgets, its doesn't keep up with its competitors.

[OneSlow5pt0]

Mazdas and Lexus are the only japanese i like right now.........imo,Germans are making the best cars now

[JITB]

umm, apparently you haven't noticed the new accord and civics. The redesigned accord is bigger and has a different motor as well as the civics(engine wise). Hell, even with the new RL having an advanced awd system & misc gadgets, its doesn't keep up with its competitors.

the new accord has the k24 or a 3.5 right? but is it a new 3.5 or is it a stroked 3.2? the civic isnt what it used to be in the tuner market. they should bring back the rsx/integra, and lower the price of the civics. Before it ends up like the expensive ass celicas..

[coolcat]

VERY NICE! how much

[sirkus]

It looks sweet.. I could see maybe trading mine for it. And I love my car too, I wish it were RWD though. V6 5spd is a fun little car to drive, handles like it's on rails too.

[IndianStig]

LOOKS TOO TALL, I'LL TAKE A BMW 3-SERIES PLEASE.

[VooDooXII]

LOOKS TOO TALL, I'LL TAKE A BMW 3-SERIES PLEASE.

People who buy Mazda 6's aren't in the same market for the BMW 3-series.

That's like Hyundai's ads tat compare the Santa Fe and the LR3, or the Azera and the LS460.

[Hundo®]

i wish there was more than one picture, it doesnt look bad from that one.

[Kamikaze]

People who buy Mazda 6's aren't in the same market for the BMW 3-series.

That's like Hyundai's ads tat compare the Santa Fe and the LR3, or the Azera and the LS460.

Yeah the base 6 starts in the upper teens, the base 3 in the low 30s. More than a $10k difference.