What do u think about the new 2009 Mazda 6?

[2URBO6]

The exterior is nothing to drool over but I have seen some interior pics and they are nice! It has gauges similar to the 3's and the center console is way more attractive.

Here are some more pics:

http://www.km77.com/00/mazda/6/g02.asp

 

[the gamper]

seriously...

i think it looks great. i'd really love it of they brought over the wagon in a standard transmission.

anyone know if this is based off the new mondeo platform?

It is based on the Mondeo platform. It is larger than the outgoing model but is also lighter. I am still wanting concrete answer to whether the standard V6 model will get the 3.5 or 3.7 V6. The 3.7 would put it right at the top of the competition. However, the 3.5 would likely leave it somewhere behind the Nissan VQ engines, Toyota's 3.5 Camry, Honda's V6 Accord and even GM's 3.6 as found in the Aura, upcoming Malibu.

With a lighter car, a few tricks and gearing Mazda could possibly be in the mix with the 3.5. But I would hate to see a repeat of the Mazda6 getting bested by all the other midsized V6s as happened when the current version came out with the 3.0.

 

[Mazda3]

WOW!!!!!!!!!!
Where do I sign!!
Love the front end and grille!!

And Lighter!! That should quiet down some of the haters. The new 6 will be lighter and out handle the current version. Together with a longer wheelbase and more room. This will replace our Mazda 3 in the garage next summer when the lease is up, it will look good beside the CX-7

 

[mountjonas]

i'd sacrifice a little power for driving dynamics and style. i'm sure the mazdaspeed6 would give it hp bragging rights.

 

[camrycev6]

I think it looks nice...reminds me of the new Camry...just slightly better.

 

[Mazda3]

The exterior is nothing to drool over but I have seen some interior pics and they are nice! It has gauges similar to the 3's and the center console is way more attractive.

Here are some more pics:

http://www.km77.com/00/mazda/6/g02.asp

Cosmetics are always subjective I guess. I think the Exterior is amazing. Looks like the Infiniti G35 except more aggresive. The gauges are out of the CX-9.

 

[nate0123]

I think it looks nice...reminds me of the new Camry...just slightly better.

this thing is light years better looking than that train-wreck of a new camry

 

[BlackCherry06]

I will say this....it looks a helluva lot better than the new Accord. Is the 3.7 currently being used in anything? Future engine for the CX-9?

 

[Mazda3]

It is based on the Mondeo platform. It is larger than the outgoing model but is also lighter. I am still wanting concrete answer to whether the standard V6 model will get the 3.5 or 3.7 V6. The 3.7 would put it right at the top of the competition. However, the 3.5 would likely leave it somewhere behind the Nissan VQ engines, Toyota's 3.5 Camry, Honda's V6 Accord and even GM's 3.6 as found in the Aura, upcoming Malibu.

With a lighter car, a few tricks and gearing Mazda could possibly be in the mix with the 3.5. But I would hate to see a repeat of the Mazda6 getting bested by all the other midsized V6s as happened when the current version came out with the 3.0.

Your right!!
Mazda needs to not stop at 90% like they usually do and finish the job. The 3.7L with 278 HP would totally trump card the competition. Mazdas past record would indicate they will make the mistake of stopping short and going with the 3.5L 263 HP engine. Lets all hope somebody pulls their head out of their ass and finishes the job!!!

 

[Parad0x01]

Man a v6 twin turbo MS6? I would trade mine sooo fast!

 

[2URBO6]

Cosmetics are always subjective I guess. I think the Exterior is amazing. Looks like the Infiniti G35 except more aggresive. The gauges are out of the CX-9.

I haven't checked out the CX-9 yet... Looks great and glad to see the 6 is getting it. Both the Nav display and the MP3 changer look nice in the console too.

 

[Mazda3]

I will say this....it looks a helluva lot better than the new Accord. Is the 3.7 currently being used in anything? Future engine for the CX-9?

The 2008 CX-9 has a 3.7L with different cams thats rated at 273 HP and 270 TQ.

The 3.7L with the regular cams would be 278 HP and 263 TQ which would rock in this lighter 6, especially with a 6 spd Manual transmission.

 

[Mazda3]

Man a v6 twin turbo MS6? I would trade mine sooo fast!

2010 model year my friend

 

[Perro del Sol]

This will be the 2009 model, there will be no Speed 6, two years only for all Speed vehicles.

 

[camrycev6]

this thing is light years better looking than that train-wreck of a new camry

I wouldn't go light years better, maybe light seconds.

 

[crashkelly]

from the first pic it looks just like a toyota solara...IMO the current speed6 looks way better

 

[camrycev6]

At least someone sees something similar to what I am seeing...

 

[Killer]

Nice conservative redesign. I wonder what engine options they will have???

 

[Mazda3]

I don't see any Camry there. I see Infiniti G35 if anything, except more agressive. Looks fantastic!!! Way better than the existing 6 and speed 6.

 

[Mazda3]

Nice conservative redesign. I wonder what engine options they will have???

2.5L 4cyl with 180 HP in base model for sure. Waiting to see if someone at Mazda will grows some balls and finish the job by going to the 3.7L V6, instead of be conservitive and putting in the 3.5L. My connections either don't know or won't tell, they are playing dumb. I don't know if they will release the NA specs or just the European specs at Frankfurt next week.