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2009 Mazda6
Rumors about this car is it will more interior room than the current model. It will have a 263 HP V6 engine and its shape of the exterior body will resemble the Mercedes Benz E-Class.
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I don't think in inch in each direction is going to cut it in this segment. They need about 2-3 more inches in the backseat than the current model has in order compete with the Japanese Big 3 mid-size offerings. The current 6 is just not a big seller. As a matter fact the 3 outsells the 6. THe CX-7 almost outsold the 6 last month.
As far as my wish list for the 08 6 it needs a little better quality of interior materials than the current model has.
I have heard of them also producing a 2.5L I-4. Hopefully around 175hp?
Rocky
Don Romano, President of Mazda Canada
http://www.auto123.com/en/info/news/news,view.spy?artid=75558&pg=1
Compare the taillights of the CX-9 to these new spy pics and you can guess what the 6's will look like, 'cept for the smaller clear reverse element.
As for the headlights, take a look at the CX-9's then notice where the black camo tape is on the 6's.
Should be a killer car.
Dave
Rear room is sacrificed? Thats not good the 6 needs to have close near the head room that the Accord, Altima, and Camry have in order to compete competitively in this class. Remember headroom or a lack there of was one of the reasons why people didn't buy a current generation 6.
I'm surprised all 3 body styles are going to remain for a next generation 6 since the wagon didn;t sell very well in my opinion.
"Compare the taillights of the CX-9 to these new spy pics and you can guess what the 6's will look like, 'cept for the smaller clear reverse element."
The Headlights are going to look like the CX-9's great the new 6 will even have a greater resemblance to the Camry than it already has. I;m being sarcastic but serious at the same time wiuth my following comment.
I think it is planned to be out in spring of '08 as an '09 model.
According to CR measurements, the current Mazda6 has same rear headroom as Camry LE and 1 inch less than Accord EX or Camry XLE. How close is "close"...to me it is pretty close already.
Not sure why rear headroom apparently varies with trim level in Camry and Accord, though :confuse: .
Expect the car to be here late fall.
I wonder how much power the 2.5L will put out. I am hoping for at least 175hp, and 160 lb-ft.
http://www.autoblog.com/photos/
http://media.ford.com/mazda/article_display.cfm?article_id=26524&make_id=227
http://www.worldcarfans.com/6070730.001/new-mazda6-latest-artists-renderings
I got upset though when that poster on Worlcars.com said that they miss the days of the Millenia, 929, and MX-6 and said its too bad Ford owns Mazda well the current 6 didn't really sell well so Mazda had to do something else I guess from my viewpoint. Why do people always say when Mazda makes a mistakes or they don't like something that Mazda does they say well too bad their owned by Ford. However, I still don;t like the front of the 08 6 though and the grille needs some work in my opinion on the 08 6 it looks like a mess(the grille.)
That's not the case at all. The Mazda6 is Mazda's #2 seller, right behind the Mazda3. It sells quite well. The Mazda6 is going into its 5th year, so, it is in need of a redesign.
The MAZDA6 set new standards for performance, driver appeal and styling when it was launched four years ago. As a vehicle that married sports performance with refinement and practicality, it has proven a huge sales success and picked up more than 70 awards for automotive excellence.
For 2008, the MAZDA6 gets even better with a new standard Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), BOSE ® stereo system (Touring models) and 17-inch alloy wheels (i Sport models).
New or enhanced for 2008:
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) standard on all models
Standard BOSE ® stereo system (Touring models)
Standard 17-inch alloy wheels (i Sport models)
New exterior colors – Volcanic Red (4-door model) and Silver Metallic
Standard security alarm system (Sport VE and Touring)
*To better meet customer demands for the MAZDA6 Sports Sedan and 5-Door, the MAZDA6 Sport Wagon will be discontinued for the 2008 model year.
2008 Mazda6 is simply a continuation of the current model.
It will be a short model year with the 2009 arriving by summer 2008.
If your post # 37 is accurate, then you must be (unfortunately ) correct. Whenever they update the 6, the 1st thing they need to do is give it an engine option to bring hp at least up to 250hp and torque of at leat 200. Otherwise, it won't be sporty enough to compete with the sporty cars, and won't be luxurious enough to pull people away from stallwarts like Honda and Toyota.
IMO (and I'm no expert), you've got Honda Accord and Toyota Camry setting the standard, with Honda being sportier and Toyota being more comfort/convenience. I think VW tries to compete by exceeding those two on luxury. I think the 6 is Mazda's attenpt to give people more sport and maybe a little less amenities, but it definitely needs more HP and torque to do that.
Rumor has it, the new 3.7L engine that is built in Japan w/ 273hp and 270tq will go into the new Mazda6.
Ummmm...so then why is Mazda listed at ford.com under "our familiy of brands"?
Ford owns about 1/3 of mazda...pretty sure that it is considered to be a controlling interest.
No, its the way that the Accord drives that makes it a benchmark not the way it looks. The Camry has a softer ride than the Accord. The Accord has alot of going for it but I just don;t care for the looks of the last 2 gen Accords(03 and 08 models.)
It does not drive all that great,IMO. My father has a 2004, which I have driven numerous times.
Ummmm...so then why is Mazda listed at ford.com under "our familiy of brands"?
Because Mazda is considered a "partner" or "global partner" with Ford.
The 33.4% is apparently considered to be a "controlling interest" because a 2/3 super majority is required under the corporation's rules.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Controlling_interest