Next Generation Mazda 6 confirmed

[Xeler8ing]

the CX-5 interior looks more like the 6, but the wheelbase is closer to that of a 3.

Hence taking aspects including platform from both

 

[banjos-n-beer]

Hmm, I know first gen CX9 shared the 6's platform. Can't confirm nor deny where the 2nd gen falls.

 

[banjos-n-beer]

I don't think so. The engine bay seems large enough and the front end has reasonable height

Height has nothing to do with it.

 

[Xeler8ing]

Height has nothing to do with it.

Yes it does. If the engine is too tall for the engine bay then it won't work

 

[banjos-n-beer]

Yes it does. If the engine is too tall for the engine bay then it won't work

well, no crap. but that's most likely not the problem with fitting the 2.5T in the CX5! it would be due to length, not height.

 

[banjos-n-beer]

This old story just makes things even more confusing. Both the 3rd gen 6 sedan and wagons have AWD offerings in other markets. The only difference is that it sounds like they're mated to their diesel engines.

https://blog.caranddriver.com/mazda-6-awd-models-spreading-from-japan-to-elsewhere-can-we-get-them-here/

 

[dougal]

This old story just makes things even more confusing. Both the 3rd gen 6 sedan and wagons have AWD offerings in other markets. The only difference is that it sounds like they're mated to their diesel engines.

https://blog.caranddriver.com/mazda-6-awd-models-spreading-from-japan-to-elsewhere-can-we-get-them-here/

But they say that the AWD can only be mated to the 2.2 diesel.

 

[banjos-n-beer]

But they say that the AWD can only be mated to the 2.2 diesel.

that's pretty much what I said... only offered/paired with their diesels. i probably should have omitted the word confusing from the previous post. What I don't know is the difference in the overall engine external sizes (Gas vs Diesel).

 

[Red MC]

So probably the diesel packaging is different from the 2.5T. Perhaps the exhaust plumbing doesn't require as much space. That might explain why they haven't offered the 2.5T in the CX-5.

 

[Xeler8ing]

well, no crap. but that's most likely not the problem with fitting the 2.5T in the CX5! it would be due to length, not height.

The length of the bonnet to me suggests that it should fit

 

[banjos-n-beer]

So probably the diesel packaging is different from the 2.5T. Perhaps the exhaust plumbing doesn't require as much space. That might explain why they haven't offered the 2.5T in the CX-5.

Exactly. That's why I brought up the fitment in CX3. I think they had problems with the header. And this is the same problem they had on the previous gen 3... the long gas scavenging header wouldn't fit.

 

[banjos-n-beer]

The length of the bonnet to me suggests that it should fit

that's pretty unscientific. looks can be deceiving.

 

[Xeler8ing]

that's pretty unscientific. looks can be deceiving.

Yes but since I am not in the automotive industry then this is all I got

Besides that Coleman dude didn't rule it out in one of his videos he was in when it was released earlier this year.

 

[Xeler8ing]

At any rate, next Mazda 6 should build on this current one. Only thing is the market has moved to SUV's so unless it swings back to passenger cars, the new one might still not sell as well

 

[J.R.]

AWD a possibility:

Next-gen Mazda6 confirmed

How about an AWD wagon version to North america!!??

 

[Xeler8ing]

Details on updated wagon:

2018 Mazda 6 wagon facelift unveiled ahead of Geneva

 

[RODSCALIP5]

We in the U.S need to petition Mazda to bring the Wagon over. This is insane that we can't have it. Even if they just allowed customer orders it would be nice. That wagon is stunning!

 

[Xeler8ing]

We in the U.S need to petition Mazda to bring the Wagon over. This is insane that we can't have it. Even if they just allowed customer orders it would be nice. That wagon is stunning!

You could always try and import one in

 

[GJ-Molestor]

You could always try and import one in

Import law. Car needs to be a certain age

 

[Xeler8ing]

import law. Car needs to be a certain age

ok