Author Topic: Mazda 6 Review. (Read 14706 times)

Cortina · « **on:** December 29, 2007, 04:15:47 pm »

Awwww....it's fabulous looking.

http://www.parkers.co.uk/cars/reviews/Review.aspx?model=1650

EV Dan · « **Reply #1 on:** December 29, 2007, 04:33:11 pm »

The exterior looks excellent apart from the badges where I guess the wanted to copy toyota as well. Of course a diesel engine would be welcome for NA..
As far as the interior goes I like it but would rather have all the aluminum replaced with dark wood to make it properly "Lexurius"

mmret · « **Reply #2 on:** December 29, 2007, 05:02:30 pm »

I think this thing would be a hit in any market but I fear Mazda will pull a Ford Focus on us.

Leviathan · « **Reply #3 on:** December 29, 2007, 06:31:54 pm »

I like that 5 door.

EV Dan · « **Reply #4 on:** December 29, 2007, 06:40:59 pm »

mmret · « **Reply #5 on:** December 29, 2007, 08:08:07 pm »

Yes. Door handle with aluminum accent. What's wrong?

Wetson · « **Reply #6 on:** December 29, 2007, 08:14:57 pm »

When is the redesigned 6 supposed to hit NA showrooms and as what year model? Mazda.ca isn't giving information that I could find.

EV Dan · « **Reply #7 on:** December 29, 2007, 08:41:06 pm »

Quote from: mmret on December 29, 2007, 08:08:07 pm

Yes. Door handle with aluminum accent. What's wrong?

Yes, I can see aluminum, but why is it vertical? It looks like it is placed close to the middle, so I doubt it makes for a comfortable armrest. I mean its nothing more than a speculation now. Hopefully in Japan they knew what they were smoking, as if it really is a flaw it would be very untypical for them.

mmret · « **Reply #8 on:** December 29, 2007, 08:57:09 pm »

Quote from: DanYanoff on December 29, 2007, 08:41:06 pm

Quote from: mmret on December 29, 2007, 08:08:07 pm
Yes. Door handle with aluminum accent. What's wrong?

Yes, I can see aluminum, but why is it vertical? It looks like it is placed close to the middle, so I doubt it makes for a comfortable armrest. I mean its nothing more than a speculation now. Hopefully in Japan they knew what they were smoking, as if it really is a flaw it would be very untypical for them.

*shrug* perhaps they were thinking that it would make a better position to grab the door when its swung out the whole way...get a little bit more torque on the door itself. Heavy doors perhaps?

Heavy is good.
Its a sign of quality.
If it breaks you can always hit him with it.

EV Dan · « **Reply #9 on:** December 29, 2007, 09:17:41 pm »

"Heavy is good.
Its a sign of quality.
If it breaks you can always hit him with it."

who, the designer?

on the second look there is no such handle on the drivers side, but a recessed one. go figure..

EV Dan · « **Reply #10 on:** December 29, 2007, 09:30:27 pm »

and we should ask our police members. the handle appears to be well placed for handcuffs, assuming the criminal is attractive

mmret · « **Reply #11 on:** December 29, 2007, 11:06:04 pm »

Quote from: DanYanoff on December 29, 2007, 09:17:41 pm

on the second look there is no such handle on the drivers side, but a recessed one. go figure..

The TSX is the same way, too many controls on the driver side means no handle at all, just the little one that "fits" inside the armrest/control-panel thingy.

2JDM · « **Reply #12 on:** December 29, 2007, 11:39:34 pm »

Mazda knows how to design cars.

TopGun · « **Reply #13 on:** December 29, 2007, 11:47:27 pm »

As an identified Mazda fan...I dunno...it looks less distinctive to me.

The rear looks identical to a Sebring for heaven's sake!! It certainly doesn't make me want to wait for this model to come out.

Bullet Blue · « **Reply #14 on:** December 30, 2007, 09:26:54 am »

Unfortunately,

The 5 door hatch in the pic looks a lot like the Seabring's rear. Maybe it's just the angle. But otherwise I like the look. Glad to see the wagon isn't killed just yet.

jww · « **Reply #15 on:** December 30, 2007, 10:48:53 am »

Quote from: Bullet Blue on December 30, 2007, 09:26:54 am

Unfortunately,

The 5 door hatch in the pic looks a lot like the Seabring's rear. Maybe it's just the angle. But otherwise I like the look. Glad to see the wagon isn't killed just yet.

It seems somehow less unique to me. When the current 6 came out, it was distinctive, but with this rendition, I fear Mazda is doing a bit more copy-catting than I might like.

At least they still have the distinctiveness of the sport-tourer/wagon which to me, is still a great FWD alternative to the Legacy wagon.

MKII · « **Reply #16 on:** December 30, 2007, 11:29:01 am »

Quote from: Wetson on December 29, 2007, 08:14:57 pm

When is the redesigned 6 supposed to hit NA showrooms and as what year model? Mazda.ca isn't giving information that I could find.

New Mazda6 will be hitting North American dealerships at the end of 2008, as a MY2009.
U.S. Mazda will release details of the new N.A. Mazda6 in the spring.

http://autoshows.ford.com/176/2007/10/01/high-design-with-the-sporty-2009-mazda6/

sirAQUAMAN64 · « **Reply #17 on:** January 02, 2008, 11:10:33 am »

I really like the exterior of the ROW Mazda6, except for the sedan and hatch's rear. Somewhat bland and the lights are too busy. I LOVE the wagon all-around.

Interior has advanced from current gen but something about it makes me think I'll be disappointed in the plastics in person.

mmret · « **Reply #18 on:** January 02, 2008, 11:17:48 am »

Quote from: sirAQUAMAN64 on January 02, 2008, 11:10:33 am

Interior has advanced from current gen but something about it makes me think I'll be disappointed in the plastics in person.

I have the same thought. The exterior is Lexus like but the interior looks like it didn't escape the wrath of the Detroit "value-appropriations" squad.

MKII · « **Reply #19 on:** January 02, 2008, 11:44:25 am »

Mazda6 has been rated #1 for the past 3 years by Germany's largest automotive magazine AutoBild's 100,000 km Endurance Test involving a full strip-down at the end, the old Mazda 6 emerged completely fault-free.

http://media.ford.com/newsroom/feature_display.cfm?release=25487

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