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- 2010 Mazda CX-9 GT Dolphin Gray
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Having just purchased a Mz6 GT V6 (black on black) I have to say that it's no slouch in the looks deparment. As far as it's length and exterior design I'm finding that it's pretty damned sexy at the majority of angles. In fact I find it better looking than my MS3 and conveys a very Jaguar XF look- especially from the rear 3/4's low angle. I'll be posting pics soon. One things for sure the car looks a helluva lot better in person than in photos. I think photos really fail to highlight those subtle sheetmetal design details that really make the shape pop.
And some of you really need to drive one hard before passing judgement. The car defintely responds well to being pushed. I think many journalists and people who have test driven the new 6 haven't driven it hard enough to see it's real personality come through. When I first test drove it close to a year ago, I drove it "normally" and didn't push it, and while I left relatively impressed by the package but not floored by the performance. Truth be told I decided to take the plunge because I had faith that Mazda designed the 6 like they did every other Mazda I purchased from them: a car when pushed would really show it's zoom-zoom heritage. FYI The MS3 didn't really fit this mold since it was arguable, and relatively speakingi n zoom-zoom mode every time I twisted the key.
I came from a MS3 and find the new 6, different but, just as engaging to drive. The V6 is very smooth and turbine-like and it loves being thrown into a corner. Sure it doesn't corner as flat as my MS3, but it's arguably more fun since it's a helluva lot more refined and composed on rough pavement and isn't pulling at it's chain 24/7. While the MS3 is a decent DD, the sounds (gurgling exhaust) and ride (allowing every nook and cranny of the road to come through) always remind you your in a car designed for balls to the wall performance. The 6 is much more Audi in it's personality (only with arguably better reliability and better road feel).
I know its hard to embrace change...I for one thinks Mazda knows what they're doing (I'm on my 7th). Sure they've made a few missteps over the years but those were gross missteps (e.g.1998-02 Mazda 626). This generation of cars (3, CX -7/9) have all been stunning products for the price point. The new 6 is no different- well it is for those of you who yearn for the older design, but personally I think the changes Mazda made are for the better. My lean 6'4" frame feels great in the new cabin and my kids love the extra room. Sure the seats could stand a little more bolstering and the glovebox is small but those are just nit picks in what I think is an otherwise very well-executed update.
And please stop comparing it to Camry and Accord. Those cars are not even in the same class. Like I said the new 6 (in GT form) is more Audi than Camry--I've tsted all of them...
I really grappled over trading my MS3 for the 6 but I'm feeling no remorse. In fact I'm feeling great about my decision.
Having just purchased a Mz6 GT V6 (black on black) I have to say that it's no slouch in the looks deparment. As far as it's length and exterior design I'm finding that it's pretty damned sexy at the majority of angles. In fact I find it better looking than my MS3 and conveys a very Jaguar XF look- especially from the rear 3/4's low angle. I'll be posting pics soon. One things for sure the car looks a helluva lot better in person than in photos. I think photos really fail to highlight those subtle sheetmetal design details that really make the shape pop.
And some of you really need to drive one hard before passing judgement. The car defintely responds well to being pushed. I think many journalists and people who have test driven the new 6 haven't driven it hard enough to see it's real personality come through. When I first test drove it close to a year ago, I drove it "normally" and didn't push it, and while I left relatively impressed by the package but not floored by the performance. Truth be told I decided to take the plunge because I had faith that Mazda designed the 6 like they did every other Mazda I purchased from them: a car when pushed would really show it's zoom-zoom heritage. FYI The MS3 didn't really fit this mold since it was arguable, and relatively speakingi n zoom-zoom mode every time I twisted the key.
I came from a MS3 and find the new 6, different but, just as engaging to drive. The V6 is very smooth and turbine-like and it loves being thrown into a corner. Sure it doesn't corner as flat as my MS3, but it's arguably more fun since it's a helluva lot more refined and composed on rough pavement and isn't pulling at it's chain 24/7. While the MS3 is a decent DD, the sounds (gurgling exhaust) and ride (allowing every nook and cranny of the road to come through) always remind you your in a car designed for balls to the wall performance. The 6 is much more Audi in it's personality (only with arguably better reliability and better road feel).
I know its hard to embrace change...I for one thinks Mazda knows what they're doing (I'm on my 7th). Sure they've made a few missteps over the years but those were gross missteps (e.g.1998-02 Mazda 626). This generation of cars (3, CX -7/9) have all been stunning products for the price point. The new 6 is no different- well it is for those of you who yearn for the older design, but personally I think the changes Mazda made are for the better. My lean 6'4" frame feels great in the new cabin and my kids love the extra room. Sure the seats could stand a little more bolstering and the glovebox is small but those are just nit picks in what I think is an otherwise very well-executed update.
And please stop comparing it to Camry and Accord. Those cars are not even in the same class. Like I said the new 6 (in GT form) is more Audi than Camry--I've tsted all of them...
I really grappled over trading my MS3 for the 6 but I'm feeling no remorse. In fact I'm feeling great about my decision.
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