What do u think about the new 2009 Mazda 6?

[fourthmeal]

did you miss the part about us not getting this model in north america?

I'm a believer that they are going to simply elongate the beak and the ass...the elegance should be close.

 

[nate0123]

in this comparison the "beak and ass" are clearly longer - and I think the "elegance" won't be close, unfortunately

 

[daonly1around]

i dont get it, why did they redesign a car but keep the same wheels from previous models?

 

[Killer]

i dont get it, why did they redesign a car but keep the same wheels from previous models?

More than likely new wheels will be added before actual release and sale.

 

[daonly1around]

More than likely new wheels will be added before actual release and sale.

they better, because those are fugly

 

[Foolish]

Probably needs bigger bumpers for the us market, like the P5 rear bumper in the US vs. JDM.

 

[fourthmeal]

Good point. Silly americans with our 5 star ratings cravings, instead of a nicer look.

 

[Kooldino]

Looks like a nice step up.

 

[nate0123]

Good point. Silly americans with our 5 star ratings cravings, instead of a nicer look.

Yea, but if Mazda wanted the North American model to look like the European model, I'm sure they could have reverse engineered it to meet whatever standards N.A. has.

According to CarandDriver, the difference is to satisfy the perceived desire of Americans wanting a "larger-looking" car. Total crock, as far as I'm concerned. You don't have to be everything to everyone.

 

[misbehave]

And I thought the current trend is people buying more smaller cars.

 

[ch77]

Perhaps the US needs bigger bumpers because no one watches the road when they are driving - it's simple if you think about it. My dad has been rear-ended 4 times in the past 2 months, and he's an excellent driver. I don't know if statistics would agree with me, but I tend to think we have some of the worst drivers here in the US - on average.

The MS6 is the best looking 6 anyway.

 

[chuyler1]

No matter how you run the stats, the US falls into the bad driver category. We drive more miles than any other nation. Bumpers won't save us...driver education and re-education will. Novice drivers need more training and old drivers need refresher courses and road tests to make sure they are still competent behind the wheel. ...but that's a topic for another thread.

 

[anarchistchiken]

Looks like a cross between a 3, a Lexus, and a G6. Meh, maybe it'll grow on me.

 

[misbehave]

No matter how you run the stats, the US falls into the bad driver category. We drive more miles than any other nation. Bumpers won't save us...driver education and re-education will. Novice drivers need more training and old drivers need refresher courses and road tests to make sure they are still competent behind the wheel. ...but that's a topic for another thread.

100% agree. The sales figure of SUV and Camry is the proof.
The only 2 countries that have worse driver than US I know of is only China and Mexico.

 

[wongpres]

Here's an image of the new Mazda Atenza Sport that will be launched at the Tokyo autoshow later this month.

This is the sport-package version of the Mazda6, with the sport grille, sport front & rear bumpers, and spoiler

This is not the same as what will be the N. American-version (but again, similar).

 

[Raynman]

Mazda Tokyo Motor Show site:
http://www.mazda.com/motorshow/

Here's the rear view:

Not sure how I feel about the tail lights, but I'm definitely feeling the bumper finisher. I like the wing design, and I must say that the hatchback curves still gets me every time. I definitely like how the fender flares out at the wheel arches. It seems more pronounced in the Tokyo release. I think the foglight sliver trim is too busy and distracting, and I can't say that I like the snowflake wheels Mazda has been producing of late. Overall, I like this one better than the Frankfurt model.

Now if we can only get some info on how it performs...

 

[Donas64]

Here's an image of the new Mazda Atenza Sport that will be launched at the Tokyo autoshow later this month.

This is the sport-package version of the Mazda6, with the sport grille, sport front & rear bumpers, and spoiler

This is not the same as what will be the N. American-version (but again, similar).

smokin!

I'm in love again.

 

[CalgaryMS6]

Damn, that's hawt.

 

[chuyler1]

That grill is much more my style...very similar to the speed6. However it is a hatch...which makes me wonder if North America will get it at all since they have discontinued the wagon and hatch here. I'd also expect the North American version to end up with a 3" monster truck wheel gap just like the MS6.

 

[CantCMe]

+1