What do u think about the new 2009 Mazda 6?

[BrandM by Mazda]

Did someone say they knew where the NA debut was going to be? I should probably know this but... The LA Autoshow is next month, the question is if they are going to be ready in time. I can't wait to see what it looks like in person.

 

[mrlilguy157]

looks like a big lexus is

 

[CX-7owner]

While the front is really great, the rear looks like a Sebring!

 

[wongpres]

More pictures of the new Mazda Atenza family:

http://www.carview.co.jp/tms/2007/preview_car/mazda_atenza/default.asp

 

[mazpro]

video of the new Mazda 6...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gdqJ4XzmDuo

 

[mattyp747]

New Mazda6 Video & Pics for 2008

here is the video:

http://www.braptv.com/play.php?vid=98

and the pics:

The wagon looks AWSOME but the sedan looks pretty average in my opinion, the front looks like a cross between an RX8 and a Toyota Camry...

 

[Supervirgo]

I may be the only one here that thinks this, I don't like it at all! I am not a fan of the bulbous fenders with headlights on them. I do not like the CX-7 or the CX-9. Just my opinion dont shoot me. I think the rims are sharp though might try to find them on ebay in a few years or so for my speed6

 

[Raynman]

They get kinda sidetracked a bit but the boys at Top Gear like the current 6 and the next gen 6:

http://www.topgear.com/content/videos/videos/130/chooseconnection.html

 

[Donas64]

They get kinda sidetracked a bit but the boys at Top Gear like the current 6 and the next gen 6:

http://www.topgear.com/content/videos/videos/130/chooseconnection.html

They loved the MS6 also. Or mazda MPS as it's called across the pond. The wife and I test drove a 6 over the weekend. A red 6s 5 door and she very much liked it. But no new cars until the current ones are paid off.

 

[Killer]

that wagon is sweet. The lease is up on our 6i next march...I hope we get that wagon here!

 

[Spinout]

What u think about the new 2008 Mazda 6?

In this link there is alot of pictures.
http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2008-mazda6-2/

I think that this new Mazda 6 is very nice.
http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2007/09/autoblog-mazda-6-003.jpg

 

[scnzzz]

To tell you the truth, the wagon looks hot, and it's great that it's lighter. My problem with the new one is this. THe new 6 (sedan) looks too much like its competition (which, in all honesty, is not Lexus and Infiniti, but Honda/Toyota/Nissan, and shoot me now for the sacrilege, but also the new Aura/Malibu). The current generation is truly distinguished and looks obviously more like a driver's car than it's current competition - the new one fails that test IMO.

And if Mazda overproduces these like the current gen, I fear that this will be even more of a (pretty) fleet car.

 

[chuyler1]

I agree, the profile of the wagon looks mad hot, especially that black one a few posts up. I'm not crazy about the larger grill though and the bottom half of the front facad looks too busy. I guess I'd have to see it in person but when I first saw photos of the 2003 Mazda6 I was sold in an instant. Not so with this model.

 

[mountjonas]

Any pics of the US 6? It's going to be a totally different car, no?

 

[chuyler1]

Yes...it will be fat and ugly from what I have heard

 

[berad]

UGH!!!! It looks like a Toyota Solara....wtf>!?

 

[3+5]

You nailed it, Berad. I knew it was too familiar looking, but that's it, the Solara. Luckily it isn't as weird looking, but IMO:
I find the front fenders are ok, but the trim is awful. Too busy with the overlapping geometric light surrounds, too much chrome, looks like little bits of stuff would fall off it. Grille's way too big, too. Overall I don't like it, but I agree the wagon has got a great shape.

 

[CantCMe]

I'm still hoping this is the next MazdaSpeed6...

If it is, I can start paying for it RIGHT NOW!!!

 

[jaydubz]

If Mazda was smart they would continue to develop the DISI 2.3 and offer that as the upgraded engine. The DISI is a great platform and would establish the car as very robust performer. Not sure what Mazda would use as a base model engine but the DISI right off the bat would be a good choice compared to the thirsty for sourced V6.

 

[Raynman]

If Mazda was smart they would continue to develop the DISI 2.3 and offer that as the upgraded engine. The DISI is a great platform and would establish the car as very robust performer. Not sure what Mazda would use as a base model engine but the DISI right off the bat would be a good choice compared to the thirsty for sourced V6.

I don't think Mazda will source the Ford D35 engine. It just doesn't make a lot of business sense. Chances are they're going to use their own 3.7L MZI which they developed from the D35 and will be producing at Mazda's own plant.