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Maybe call Mazda's 800 number and ask about it. Closer to the show, I'm sure the previews will let us know, but it would be nice to plan ahead.
-juice
BTW, our Protege5 is going to be replaced with Mazda6 Wagon when it comes out next year; hopefully.
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I'm sure though that the 6 will be shown at the Detroit show, just not premiering there. Still hoping the wagon will be close to the Protege5 in looks. If it is they've got a buyer.
I believe the order is Detriot, then LA, then NY. Smaller shows go on year round. The DC auto show actually starts in December and continues into the New Year, so I'm not if Miami can even make that claim. ;-)
-juice
In the US, significant model premieres are usually at Detriot. NY is probably 2nd, LA 3rd (usually where stylish break throughs debut), and Chicago 4th.
-juice
The good news is Mazda is putting a 5 speed Jatco automatic in the MPV. I hope they make that the corporate standard, and drop the CD4E entirely.
Until then, I would not even consider a Mazda with the CD4E. Read the 626 threads if you disagree.
-juice
New 5-speed Automatic and Manual Transmissions
Mazda 6 provides a choice of manual and automatic transmissions for each engine offering.
The transmission line-up has been optimised for Mazda 6's responsive driving character, refined character and ease of operation, engineered specifically for the higher torque outputs of the engines. The transmissions also excel in efficiency, durability and longevity.
"We've devoted a great amount of attention to shift quality using the Miata as a target," Saruwatari said. "The results are pleasantly matched to the driving dynamics of the new Mazda 6."
The manual transmission range includes:
• The Mazda G5M five-speed is designed to give the four-cylinder engine line-up crisp, short-throw shifting feel and low shifting effort in true sports car style. It features new dual synchronization - a high power synchronization feature for responsively quick shifting, easier shift effort and precision engagement - for the first and second gears.
• The A5M transmission is used for leveraging the higher-torque engines, including the V-6 gasoline engine and the diesel variants. This five-speed manual transmission also features Mazda attention to detail for optimal shift quality.
The automatic transmission range includes:
The FN four-speed automatic transmission is designed for use with the new 4-cylinder range, up to the 2.3-liter engine. The highly responsive, smooth shifting nature of the transmission has been optimized to match the engine's character.
Crisp, smooth gear changes for increased passing and merging performance - elements of Mazda's DNA - are achieved on the 4-speed automatic with the addition of a new oil pressure control module. Gear train receives a new heat treating technology, refined lubricant system and enhanced computer controls, enabling the transmission to handle Mazda's high powered 2.3-liter 4-cyl. without increasing the weight or size of the transaxle.
A JATCO 5-speed transaxle is fitted to V-6 equipped models. Its robust construction is ideal for the higher torque output of this engine. Smooth shifting quality for its specific application in Mazda 6 was a priority in its design configuration.
The 4 cylinder gets a 4 speed auto, that means it's likely still a Ford unit. At least it's supposedly improved. I'd strongly recommend the Jatco and the V6 if anyone here drives auto.
-juice
Wish they were showing the wagon in Detroit, but I hear that's not the case.
Also, they still have to sell the left over 626s.
OTOH, LA is more of an import market than Detroit, by far.
-juice
What's Mazda NA's customer service line? I'd like to find out what shows they're premiering the 6 at near me.
Since they're not gonna show it anytime soon on any of the auto show in SoCal, I'm just gonna go sneaked into their Irvine,Ca parking lot and hopefully see one there :-).
http://www.mazdausa.com/autoshow/detroit/main.asp
Click the mazda 6 press release for some official details straight from mazda, such as - manual and auto available on both engines!
Everything I had read previously indicated a Fall, 2002 debut.
rich
I'm interested in the wagon. Any chance of seeing that vehicle in showrooms by the fall?
-juice
The national meeting is at the corp HQ in Irvine, CA.
Rich
I think Mazda tells the world that they're not releasing the car until early 2003 because they don't want to scare ppl who buys the 2002 626s away. I still thinks that the 6 will appear in showrroom sometime in Nov/Dec.
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