2009 Mazda 6

[Red Falcon]

[quote]After we brought you photos of a test-mule for the new Mazda 6 in summer last year, these are the very first shots of the real machine. We snapped the car testing in the Arctic winter of northern Scandinavia.

Based on a modified CD3 platform

[neological]

Wow, a Mondeo.

Excuse me while I pass out from boredom.

[KAT_Ayanami]

Oooh, that could be a great car :monkey:

Lets see if it gets better than the RX-8

[Gas-n-Grease]

I haven't heard anything wrong with the Mazda MZI motor as of yet. As long as Mazda keeps close to their "fun-ness" I'll be happy.

[Blue Bomber]

Looks Camryish...

[marc]

It'll never be as fun as the 3 - people who buy the 6 are out of their mind.

[Motor]

http://news-img.caradisiac.com/IMG/jpg/Mazda6_4-2.jpg

Discuss. :eatpop:

[Beast]

He's beautiful. I like his haircut.

[marc]

very sleek

[GSBoek]

Nice & sleek. Grille looks a bit too much like Acura's.

[Red Falcon]

I like. Now let's see them make their AWD system better.

[marc]

I like. Now let's see them make their AWD system better.


I wasn't aware that SH-AWD with active yaw control had any serious problems

[Zero]

Approved. :thumbup:

Sleek and simple. However I did like the 6's headlights, they looked crazy at night. I just hope they come up with a better design for the rear end. The current gen looks like they spent too much time coming up with a front fascia that says, "remember me," and just shot darts at a bulletin board full of different tail light and trunk designs.

[Gas-n-Grease]

NICE! If the 6 comes out very similar to that drawing, I would like the car more. The current 6 looks ugly in my opinion.

[SickCelica696]

I'd rock it

[Red Falcon]

I wasn't aware that SH-AWD with active yaw control had any serious problems
Um SH-AWD sucks, that's what.

[LightningRod]

Nice.

[Motor]

Um SH-AWD sucks, that's what.

B..b....bu....buu.. but it's "Super."

[neological]

That looks like a big Mazda 3 sedan.

[Toyota_Junkie_1]

I personally like the current body style better. That one looks like a blown up version of a Mazda3, but every Mazda6 I have ever seen has always been pretty nice. I love my friends Mazda6 with all of the red interior lights they have in the car, it looks really good at night, and also has plenty of power.

The Mazda6 is a good mix of sport and luxury. But I still like the BMW 3-series better :D (328i and up :drool: ) , that is if you can afford it.... which I can't which is why I guess I am driving a GT-S celica

[marc]

I personally like the current body style better. That one looks like a blown up version of a Mazda3, but every Mazda6 I have ever seen has always been pretty nice. I love my friends Mazda6 with all of the red interior lights they have in the car, it looks really good at night, and also has plenty of power.

The Mazda6 is a good mix of sport and luxury. But I still like the BMW 3-series better :D (328i and up :drool: ) , that is if you can afford it.... which I can't which is why I guess I am driving a GT-S celica


A) You can afford a 3-series
B) They suck, don't waste your $

[SickCelica696]

3 series suck.

[wtcnbrwndo4u]

Well, other than the 335i, which is overpriced in it's class, at which point I say go for a G37 coupe.

[Motor]

http://img165.imageshack.us/img165/5866/27319010mn4.jpg

Discuss. :eatpop:

[lv_boy]

I like it. Looks sweet to me :). I like Mazda's. Notice I have one of the new 07 CX-7's. Well its my wife's, well its ours :D

[skalogre]

Need a third option - as in "eh"

Not an Aztec or Buick but not a Brera either (ie not arse-backwards nor gorgeous).

[lamboceliGTS]

i wonder how much it starts at.

[GSBoek]

For some reason I like the headlights, don't like the grill.

[Burrcold]

Front lights and lower grille remind me of the Saturn Sky

[Zero]

Front lights and lower grille remind me of the Saturn Sky

+1, but I like the Sky, so it works out.

[neological]

Wow, a huge Mazda 3.

Way to go.

[Gas-n-Grease]

whoa ho! I like it... so far.

[willshatattack]

lukewarm :/

[twistedGTS]

looks nice! :thumbup:

[marc]

looks ok

probably drives like crap though

[Motor]

http://www.km77.com/00/mazda/6/g01.asp
http://www.km77.com/00/mazda/6/g02.asp
http://www.km77.com/00/mazda/6/gra/005.jpg
http://www.km77.com/00/mazda/6/gra/003.jpg
http://www.km77.com/00/mazda/6/gra/042.jpg
http://www.km77.com/00/mazda/6/gra/041.jpg
http://img210.imageshack.us/img210/3995/027zv8.jpg
http://www.km77.com/00/mazda/6/gra/103.jpg
http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2007/09/autoblog-mazda-6-043.jpg
http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2007/09/autoblog-mazda-6-001.jpg

exterior :thumbup:

interior :thumbdown

Discuss. :eatpop:

[pmpjce]

looks like a wannabe lexus from outside and the interior is kinda dull but still looks tight. i like it.

[vegeta4ss]

looks like a wannabe lexus from outside and the interior is kinda dull but still looks tight. i like it.

yeah I see the lexus part, and I dont think the interior is that bad.

[Blue Bomber]

Alas, Mazda finally loses its unique styling. That thing has cues from sooo many different cars...

:sadpace:

[GSBoek]

For some freakin reason I like the wagon. :shrugs:

[HOMEP666]

Holy **** there is a lot of controls on the steering wheel, anymore and it'll be a F1 steering wheel :gap:

[marc]

it looks sharp

what are the specs on it ?

[Motor]

http://www.autoblog.com/2007/09/06/2008-mazda6-breaks-early/
The specifications are for European models, but the only major addition for U.S.-spec cars will be the option of a 3.5L V6 in addition to the base four-cylinder. The only official details we have so far is that the new car will weigh less than the outgoing model and will use less fuel and emit fewer CO2 emissions to boot. We'll bring you all the official details of the new Mazda6 when arrive in Frankfurt next week.

That's it for now.

[Burrcold]

I like the Sedan. Both interior and exterior.

I use to like the hatch better in the previous gen, but for some reason the rear qtr window on this looks weird.

[Zero]

Looks like the previous gen Camry and some cues of the Solara's new front bumper.

Looks ok.

[Gas-n-Grease]

Definitely a better look than the previous generation, but it does look like the Camry though.

[slopokegts]

aren't they going to be using ford's fusion v6?

Alas, Mazda finally loses its unique styling. That thing has cues from sooo many different cars...

:sadpace:

that's the first thing i thought of seeing the pictures

[CeliChick2003]

That first pic looks hot. The interior is ugly but could be worse. It has a lot of styling from my car, but I like my car way better :)

[marc]

That first pic looks hot. The interior is ugly but could be worse. It has a lot of styling from my car, but I like my car way better :)


because you've TOTALLY driven the new Mazda 6

[Carbonized_GT]

I like it.

[Red Falcon]

because you've TOTALLY driven the new Mazda 6
This is the girl that bought the IS250 based on looks alone, remember?

[mukalicious]

That first pic looks hot.


agreed.

[neological]

That looks like a giant Mazda 3 mixed with a Solara.

[Rico6983]

It looks sleek and clean. I like it

[CeliChick2003]

because you've TOTALLY driven the new Mazda 6

Like TOTALLY :rolleyes: Because styling and looks has SO much to do with how it drives. Idiot, did I mention driving it?

[neological]

Mazda needs to see that with headlight/taillight design less is more.

[Meltica]

I disagree, I like the sexy eyes on her.

[TRKoncepts]

All i want to know if there going to be a speed 6 version?

[marc]

because you've TOTALLY driven the new Mazda 6

Like TOTALLY :rolleyes: Because styling and looks has SO much to do with how it drives. Idiot, did I mention driving it?


This section of the forum is about driving, not posing.

Posers like you belong here (http://www.newcelica.org/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=48)

[CeliChick2003]

So I'm a poser because I prefer everyday comfort and convenience over being fast and making a statement. Then sure I'm a poser.

[TRKoncepts]

Can't we all just get along. lol

[marc]

So I'm a poser because I prefer everyday comfort and convenience over being fast and making a statement. Then sure I'm a poser.


I wouldn't exactly call an IS250 comfort . . . . the ride quality on those is less than spectacular.

[CeliChick2003]

Picky Picky. Some people aren't even lucky enough to own a car at all. I like my car and everything about it so it doesn't really matter what you think.

[marc]

Picky Picky. Some people aren't even lucky enough to own a car at all. I like my car and everything about it so it doesn't really matter what you think.


obviously it does because you keep responding to me

[CeliChick2003]

Oh yea, let me decide on what kind of car I want based on whether Marc approves. Obviously you care because you keep responding to me. :rolleyes:

[FITGT]

obviously it does because you keep responding to me


Oh yea, let me decide on what kind of car I want based on whether Marc approves. Obviously you care because you keep responding to me. :rolleyes:


HAHA Just fvck and get it over with.
:chuckles:

[neological]

He's a married man.

Menage?

[lVlemphizStylez]

hopefully the new one has more balls than that last joke of a MS6...AWD car that's supposed to compete with the Evo and STI yet it cant trap over 98 mph stock...That's laughable...

[bps1804]

Why all the hate for the interior? I kinda dig it...

[marc]

He's a married man.

Menage?


Monica runs Edwin's hand over her breast before the race
Monica: Feel that? This is yours, even if you lose. But if you win, you get her too.

Edwin races and loses

Edwin: Hey, hey, Monica!
Monica: What's your problem, nigga? You didn't win!
[Crowd disses Edwin]
Edwin: **** you, then!

[FITGT]

He's a married man.

Menage?


Monica runs Edwin's hand over her breast before the race
Monica: Feel that? This is yours, even if you lose. But if you win, you get her too.

Edwin races and loses

Edwin: Hey, hey, Monica!
Monica: What's your problem, nigga? You didn't win!
[Crowd disses Edwin]
Edwin: **** you, then!

:shrugs:

[lpphreakx06]

donotwant

[Motor]

http://www.worldcarfans.com/9080129.016/all-new-mazda-atenza-released-ja
[QUOTE=PRESS RELEASE]Mazda Motor Corporation has announced the launch of the fully remodeled Mazda Atenza (known as the all-new Mazda6 overseas) in Japan. Available in three body styles - Sedan, Sport (5-door hatchback), and Sport Wagon - Mazda

[atrac7GTS]

it's okay

[Punkers7465]

I think it looks pretty good.

[neological]

The fog lights are terrible.

[slopokegts]

reminds me of a mazda3(rear)+solara(maybe a 4 door body style)

i never liked mazda's look of the bulging front wheel fenders. some of the pictures i saw of the new 6 at different angles made me not like the new look. until i see it in person i have more of a "mehh..." feeling towards it.

[2kSilverBullet]

I like it minus the fog lights

[atrac7GTS]

reminds me of a mazda3(rear)+solara(maybe a 4 door body style)

i never liked mazda's look of the bulging front wheel fenders. some of the pictures i saw of the new 6 at different angles made me not like the new look. until i see it in person i have more of a "mehh..." feeling towards it.


ahhh that's the car that it reminded me off, i just couldn't put a name on it

[XechsZero02GT-S]

It doesn't look bad. I probably won't be able to say the same about the wagon, though....

[Carbonized_GT]

Me rikey.

*waits for Mazdaspeed version*

[ghet2_gts]

looks good

[Gas-n-Grease]

:thumbup:

[Zero]

http://images.worldcarfans.com/articles/2008/1/29/9080129.016/9080129.016.Mini9L.jpg
http://images.worldcarfans.com/articles/2008/1/29/9080129.016/9080129.016.1M.jpg
http://images.worldcarfans.com/articles/2008/1/29/9080129.016/9080129.016.Mini11L.jpg

not bad.

Discuss. :eatpop:

What's with the eyeliner?


Looks like this guy:
http://tn3-2.deviantart.com/fs16/300W/f/2007/151/7/2/L__fancel__from_Death_Note_by_escafan.jpg


EMO car, like the 7-Series. :chuckles:

[Carbonized_GT]

:laugh:

[Soo__Fuego]

i like it, the wing gots to go though

[jlitman]

2 fewer doors + mazdaspeed trubo and I'd buy it.

[Beast]

I like it.

2 fewer doors + mazdaspeed trubo and I'd buy it.


Don't forget to make it AWD and convertible while you're at it.

[neological]

Me rikey.

*waits for Mazdaspeed version*
Seeing as they did SUCH a good job on the last MazdaSpeed 6!

[party2go]

I don't like it.

[GSBoek]

Rims gotta go too IMHO, they look like potatoe root branches.

[neological]

they look almost exactly like the rims on the new RX-8.

[Motor]

6 coupe rendering
http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2008/01/mazda6_coupe_he_450-op.jpg

[Motor]

http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2008/04/new09mazda6med1.jpg
http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2008/04/new09mazda6med2.jpg
http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2008/04/new09mazda6hi.jpg

that's a great looking car.

[marc]

-snnoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooore-

[celica_2nr]

i like

[Boosted2.0]

reminds me of a mazda3(rear)+solara(maybe a 4 door body style)


My thoughts exactly - the Solara reborn.

[Gas-n-Grease]

i like it

[MicaCeli]

I like it. I think it looks nice.

FWD kills it.

[Burrcold]

I hate how the rear qtr window has that split trim piece in the middle.

[Acct4me]

better than the previous generation. I like it in the pictures, hopefully I'll feel the same live.

[marc]

I like it. I think it looks nice.

FWD kills it.

FWD is this car's market.

[Blue Bomber]

Last pic makes the car's proportions look horrible. :ugh:

[CEGONAX-MAN]

I'm really not feeling the fog light's very weird looking.

[CEGONAX-MAN]

Wierd exhaust don't like it does not stand out.

[neological]

Worst tails since the '08 STi.

[Dasher17]

I liked the concept one better, the wing added something to it.

[CEGONAX-MAN]

Why the heck do they draw concept car's so cool then it's totaly different in production. LOL...That first one look's sharp man!

[CEGONAX-MAN]

6 coupe rendering
http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2008/01/mazda6_coupe_he_450-op.jpg

This is the one that should be in production, not the other one!...LOL!

[Motor]

http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/news/autoexpressnews/220947/new_mazdas_at_double.html
[QUOTE]It's not only Mitsubishi and Subaru which are expanding their sports car ranges... Mazda is, too. Confirming our story back in Issue 960, the company is targeting Vauxhall

[Motor]

http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/Drives/FirstDrives/articleId=126392#3
[QUOTE]Bigger, Stronger and the Most Fun You Can Have in a Family Sedan

First Impressions:
With most of its major flaws fixed, the 2009 Mazda 6 is easily one of the most impressive sedans in the midsize class.

* 3.7-liter V6
* 272 hp; 269 lb-ft of torque
* Standard stability control
* Bluetooth connection for phone and audio

Make It Bigger
Unlike the current-generation model, the 2009 Mazda 6 that goes on sale here later this summer is unique to North America. And like so many things that are uniquely American, the 2009 Mazda 6 is bigger in almost every dimension than its European and Japanese counterparts.

At 193.7 inches long and 72.4 inches wide, the 2009 Mazda 6 is larger than a Toyota Camry, yet smaller than a Honda Accord. The Mazda's 109.8-inch wheelbase is within an inch of the Nissan Altima and considerably shorter than both the Accord and the Chevrolet Malibu.

All those extra inches add up to a far more spacious interior than the current model. The Mazda 6 now gives rear passengers more leg-, shoulder and hiproom than the Accord, Altima and Malibu. Only the Toyota Camry offers more room in back and it's not by much.

Add Some Power
Super-sizing the Mazda 6 means more weight, of course. In this case, the Mazda 6 with the four-cylinder engine packs an extra 141 pounds, while the V6 model adds 169 pounds. That adds up to 3,547 pounds with the V6 in place

[marc]

wow - its ****ing huge - 190+" and 3500 lbs

[Motor]

http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/Drives/FullTests/articleId=130587?tid=edmunds.il.home.photopanel..1 .*#2
Trying To Make Everybody Happy

$30,690

What Works:
Attractive, modern style; roomy interior; generous appointments; nicely integrated chassis.

What Needs Work:
Noisy ride on concrete; overly light control feel; some torque steer.

Bottom Line:
Manages to keep some of the zoom-zoom athleticism despite pandering to the Accord/Camry market

* 272-hp 3.7-liter V6
* 0-60 mph in 6.4 seconds
* 25 mpg EPA-rated highway
* Regular gas

The new 6 should nibble away some of the Cam/Cord sales. I don't see why not.

[lift!!!]

you cant get a proper manual transmission with the v6 were is the zoom zoom in a auto?!? o well the cx-7 is still fun to throw around and you can upgrade the turbo :)

[Zero]

I saw a black one on the freeway the other day; disgusting.

The previous Atenza had a very nice front fascia with a rear that looked half-assed. Now the new Atenza has a nice rear fascia and a poorly designed front.

Mazda's current "happy face" style is gay.

[GSBoek]

I didn't follow this one but now that I see the pics I'm glad we get the smaller more nimble version of the 6. The US always gets the porky versions.

[Zero]

These guys have the same eyes. :chuckles:

http://img.onemanga.com/mangas/00002952/logo.jpg

http://images.worldcarfans.com/articles/2008/1/29/9080129.016/9080129.016.Mini9L.jpg

[Motor]

Update!

2011 Mazda6 - Face-lift, gets New 2.0-Liter Engine with Direct Injection
FULL STORY (http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2010/01/2011-mazda6-atenza-facelift-officially.html)
Underneath the hood, as expected, Mazda fitted the Japanese '6 with its newly developed 2.0-liter DISI gasoline engine with direct injection.

Mazda did not disclose any details, but we gather that it's the same unit found on the new Mazda5 MPV that will have its debut at the Geneva Show in March.

The Japanese automaker said that it has also tweaked the Atenza's power steering and suspension settings improving the car's handling and straight-line stability at high speeds as well the ride quality.
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_FoXyvaPSnVk/S15pqzW6HVI/AAAAAAACdAg/rAL7X2j8EGI/s1600/2011-Mazda6-Atenza-16.jpg
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_FoXyvaPSnVk/S15pqwHrkAI/AAAAAAACdAo/mjkh8NU3Y_I/s1600/2011-Mazda6-Atenza-17.jpg
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_FoXyvaPSnVk/S15prMgTacI/AAAAAAACdAw/qy5nCNpKdkM/s1600/2011-Mazda6-Atenza-18.jpg
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_FoXyvaPSnVk/S15pqTZdISI/AAAAAAACdAQ/PsPZV3F7Yhk/s1600/2011-Mazda6-Atenza-14.jpg
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_FoXyvaPSnVk/S15po9Dy5tI/AAAAAAACc_w/5nPHIK3ee4Y/s1600/2011-Mazda6-Atenza-10.jpg
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_FoXyvaPSnVk/S15pnfs8AUI/AAAAAAACc_A/ygYOP2BPZdM/s1600/2011-Mazda6-Atenza-4.jpg

So, it handles better and doesn't have that crazy corporate smile. Good stuff.