The new Mazda6 pwns all!!

[ZetaEpyon]

Holy hell, if they make a Mazdaspeed version of this based on the 5-door, I'll be trading in my Speed3.

 

[Nyati13]

Overall it's really nice. But I'm just not attracted to the new front end fender flares that Mazda seems to be putting on all of their cars. It just looks weird to me.

 

[Ktulu]

Mazda should change there trademark from "Zoom zoom" to "Sex sex".

 

[Tremulant]

I want one.

 

[nakedfrog]

Meh. It looks alright.

 

[GTaudiophile]

Very nice, Mazda!

Just think, the new 3 will follow in its footsteps!

Edit: easily the best looking car in its class.

Can I get the turbo 4 FSI with AWD and 6-speed?

 

[Arkaign]

An improvement. "Pwns all" is a bit of an overstatement, imo

 

[GTaudiophile]

This is all edmunds has to say about the new MZ6 so far:

http://www.edmunds.com/insidel.../News/articleId=122001

 

[NFS4]

Originally posted by: Arkaign
An improvement. "Pwns all" is a bit of an overstatement, imo

Umm, what other mid-size mainstream sedan comes close to touching this in styling?

Originally posted by: GTaudiophile
Very nice, Mazda!

Just think, the new 3 will follow in its footsteps!

Edit: easily the best looking car in its class.

Can I get the turbo 4 FSI with AWD and 6-speed?

Given the direction the Mazda6 took, the next Mazda3 is gonna be drop dead gorgeous

 

[jlarsson]

Hmm, I kind of like the look of it. I wonder when (or if) they'll be making a Speed 6 version of it.

(I love my '06 Speed 6, and a new version would certainly be tempting ).

 

[ognabor]

Originally posted by: jlarsson
Hmm, I kind of like the look of it. I wonder when (or if) they'll be making a Speed 6 version of it.

(I love my '06 Speed 6, and a new version would certainly be tempting ).

i'd be surprised if they didn't.

 

[randomlinh]

Apparently I'm in the minority that doesn't like it.... mostly the lights, and the added "bulk" look. from the side, it does look more aggressive though... and still a fan of the hatch the most.

and it's still better than the other japanese automakers offerings.

 

[railer]

r u guys all paid by mazda to act excited?

It looks fine....but.....how much nicer looking than a current speed6 is it? It's nothing revolutionary to me. Nice looking car....just like dozens of others.

 

[railer]

upon further review....it looks a lot like a camry. big deal. wake me up when it has 300 hp.

 

[Arkaign]

Originally posted by: NFS4

Originally posted by: Arkaign
An improvement. "Pwns all" is a bit of an overstatement, imo

Umm, what other mid-size mainstream sedan comes close to touching this in styling?


Given the direction the Mazda6 took, the next Mazda3 is gonna be drop dead gorgeous

I wasn't speaking of styling alone, as a former Mazda owner I've never been satisfied with their quality/longevity/ease of maintenance. Obviously I hope the new Mazdas continually improve in these areas, but as yet I remain unimpressed.

Styling-wise, the 6 looks a little bit too much 'boy-racer/ricer' to me. The new 6 even more than the old. I generally prefer styling that is clean and not exaggerated. Of course, I dislike even more the truck-looking blocky nastiness that is the new Accord/Camry.

Nice looking Sedans (not necessarily in the same price range, mind you)

[L=2008 Acura TL]http://pics.hoobly.com/full/FJXF54677CSV.jpg[/S]

[L=2007 Pontiac G6 Sedan]http://www.edmunds.com/media/roadtests/roadtest/05.pontiac.g6/05.pontiac.g6.340.jpg[/S]

[L=2007 Volvo S60]http://www.tuning.sk/images/news/volvo_s60_2007/volvo_s60_2007_text_1.jpg[/S]

[L=2007 Altima Sedan]http://www.motiontrends.com/2006/m11/Nissan/Nissan_Altima_back.jpg[/S]

[L=2008 BMW 3 Series (LOL @ the dent on the driver door)]http://11.dtiblog.com/e/e90bmw/file/1-2007-2008-bmw-3-series-sedan-335i-facelift.jpg[/S]

[L=2007 Infiniti G35 Sedan]http://www.6mt.net/images/newspics/2007gsedan2.jpg[/S]

Personally, I'd take an Altima V6 w/6-Spd over the new Mazda 6, but neither car is really amazing. The BMW 3 series, Infiniti G, Acura TL, all continue to offer a ton more class and refinement for not a lot more $, if you buy carefully. Resale value is superior as well.

EDIT : Not sure why I can't fix the picture links, it keeps putting the https:// in there even after I edit and delete it.

EDIT 2 : LOL I keep making it worse with my edits, I'll just let whomever wants cut & paste

 

[Regs]

Originally posted by: ZetaEpyon
Holy hell, if they make a Mazdaspeed version of this based on the 5-door, I'll be trading in my Speed3.

The NA V6 rated around 250-280 BHP and 280 lbs of torque won't be enough for you?

I remember ford toating their new 3.5 V6 Cyclone and how easily it is to scale in BHP/Torque and eaisly made for forced induction. I wouldn't be surprised if they offered a super charged V6 in America. If they do, you can throw out your juiced 4 banger.

 

[Aharami]

wow! that thing is so hot! Mazda sure knows how to design cars!

 

[Kelvrick]

Originally posted by: Regs

Originally posted by: ZetaEpyon
Holy hell, if they make a Mazdaspeed version of this based on the 5-door, I'll be trading in my Speed3.

The NA V6 rated around 250-280 BHP and 280 lbs of torque won't be enough for you?

I remember ford toating their new 3.5 V6 Cyclone and how easily it is to scale in BHP/Torque and eaisly made for forced induction. I wouldn't be surprised if they offered a super charged V6 in America. If they do, you can throw out your juiced 4 banger.

The power is enough, but I won't be trading my AWD subbie wagon for an FWD mazda any time soon. Now, a turbocharged awd mazda wagon, I just might.

 

[Arkaign]

Originally posted by: Regs

Originally posted by: ZetaEpyon
Holy hell, if they make a Mazdaspeed version of this based on the 5-door, I'll be trading in my Speed3.

The NA V6 rated around 250-280 BHP and 280 lbs of torque won't be enough for you?

I remember ford toating their new 3.5 V6 Cyclone and how easily it is to scale in BHP/Torque and eaisly made for forced induction. I wouldn't be surprised if they offered a super charged V6 in America. If they do, you can throw out your juiced 4 banger.

NA FTW Wow, I bet even a modest forced-induction version of that V6 would be beastly. All things considered, I'd prefer a 250hp NA V6 to a 250hp Turbo 4 under all circumstances. The only advantage to turbos is the easy tunability (usually voiding warranty and reducing reliability). Simple is better

 

[senseamp]

Originally posted by: Arkaign

Originally posted by: NFS4

Originally posted by: Arkaign
An improvement. "Pwns all" is a bit of an overstatement, imo

Umm, what other mid-size mainstream sedan comes close to touching this in styling?


Given the direction the Mazda6 took, the next Mazda3 is gonna be drop dead gorgeous

I wasn't speaking of styling alone, as a former Mazda owner I've never been satisfied with their quality/longevity/ease of maintenance. Obviously I hope the new Mazdas continually improve in these areas, but as yet I remain unimpressed.

Styling-wise, the 6 looks a little bit too much 'boy-racer/ricer' to me. The new 6 even more than the old. I generally prefer styling that is clean and not exaggerated. Of course, I dislike even more the truck-looking blocky nastiness that is the new Accord/Camry.

Nice looking Sedans (not necessarily in the same price range, mind you)

[L=2008 Acura TL]http://pics.hoobly.com/full/FJXF54677CSV.jpg[/S]

[L=2007 Pontiac G6 Sedan]http://www.edmunds.com/media/roadtests/roadtest/05.pontiac.g6/05.pontiac.g6.340.jpg[/S]

[L=2007 Volvo S60]http://www.tuning.sk/images/news/volvo_s60_2007/volvo_s60_2007_text_1.jpg[/S]

[L=2007 Altima Sedan]http://www.motiontrends.com/2006/m11/Nissan/Nissan_Altima_back.jpg[/S]

[L=2008 BMW 3 Series (LOL @ the dent on the driver door)]http://11.dtiblog.com/e/e90bmw/file/1-2007-2008-bmw-3-series-sedan-335i-facelift.jpg[/S]

[L=2007 Infiniti G35 Sedan]http://www.6mt.net/images/newspics/2007gsedan2.jpg[/S]

Personally, I'd take an Altima V6 w/6-Spd over the new Mazda 6, but neither car is really amazing. The BMW 3 series, Infiniti G, Acura TL, all continue to offer a ton more class and refinement for not a lot more $, if you buy carefully. Resale value is superior as well.

EDIT : Not sure why I can't fix the picture links, it keeps putting the https:// in there even after I edit and delete it.

EDIT 2 : LOL I keep making it worse with my edits, I'll just let whomever wants cut & paste

Really, so cars costing $10K more are more refined? You don't say

 

[Arkaign]

Originally posted by: senseamp

Originally posted by: Arkaign

Originally posted by: NFS4

Originally posted by: Arkaign
An improvement. "Pwns all" is a bit of an overstatement, imo

Umm, what other mid-size mainstream sedan comes close to touching this in styling?


Given the direction the Mazda6 took, the next Mazda3 is gonna be drop dead gorgeous

I wasn't speaking of styling alone, as a former Mazda owner I've never been satisfied with their quality/longevity/ease of maintenance. Obviously I hope the new Mazdas continually improve in these areas, but as yet I remain unimpressed.

Styling-wise, the 6 looks a little bit too much 'boy-racer/ricer' to me. The new 6 even more than the old. I generally prefer styling that is clean and not exaggerated. Of course, I dislike even more the truck-looking blocky nastiness that is the new Accord/Camry.

Nice looking Sedans (not necessarily in the same price range, mind you)

[L=2008 Acura TL]http://pics.hoobly.com/full/FJXF54677CSV.jpg[/S]

[L=2007 Pontiac G6 Sedan]http://www.edmunds.com/media/roadtests/roadtest/05.pontiac.g6/05.pontiac.g6.340.jpg[/S]

[L=2007 Volvo S60]http://www.tuning.sk/images/news/volvo_s60_2007/volvo_s60_2007_text_1.jpg[/S]

[L=2007 Altima Sedan]http://www.motiontrends.com/2006/m11/Nissan/Nissan_Altima_back.jpg[/S]

[L=2008 BMW 3 Series (LOL @ the dent on the driver door)]http://11.dtiblog.com/e/e90bmw/file/1-2007-2008-bmw-3-series-sedan-335i-facelift.jpg[/S]

[L=2007 Infiniti G35 Sedan]http://www.6mt.net/images/newspics/2007gsedan2.jpg[/S]

Personally, I'd take an Altima V6 w/6-Spd over the new Mazda 6, but neither car is really amazing. The BMW 3 series, Infiniti G, Acura TL, all continue to offer a ton more class and refinement for not a lot more $, if you buy carefully. Resale value is superior as well.

EDIT : Not sure why I can't fix the picture links, it keeps putting the https:// in there even after I edit and delete it.

EDIT 2 : LOL I keep making it worse with my edits, I'll just let whomever wants cut & paste

Really, so cars costing $10K more are more refined? You don't say

lol, I hear you I just wanted to answer the styling question as to others that I think are nicer, less riced designs.

A car that I actually think is much worse looking than the 6 (new or old) is the TSX. It's just too narrow, and disturbing to some extent after looking at the very nice TL. The RSX works well, but it's also a bit of a letdown coming off of Type-R Integras. The TL is a beauty to behold, though, in almost all areas.

 

[Hyperlite]

Beautiful. The speed 6 will be an animal.

 

[NTB]

Looks good, for the most part. But why on earth did they use canned guages like the 3? I just recently purchased an '07 3i, and those guages are one of my few complaints. Great at night, but sometimes difficult to read in the daytime because of the shadows.

EDIT: Looks like the guages on the new 6 aren't set quite as far back, but I would still prefer no cans at all.

Nathan

 

[Arkaign]

Originally posted by: NTB
Looks good, for the most part. But why on earth did they use canned guages like the 3? I just recently purchased an '07 3i, and those guages are one of my few complaints. Great at night, but sometimes difficult to read in the daytime because of the shadows.

EDIT: Looks like the guages on the new 6 aren't set quite as far back, but I would still prefer no cans at all.

Nathan

Yep, an irritant to me as well. I also dislike the emerging trend of Tezza-fied taillights. I think the Altima is a great car and a great value (love that 270hp 6-speed coupe), but the Tezza-look is overplayed, imho. Looks like ricey aftermarket junk from 2-bit ebay peddlers.

 

[Tremulant]

Originally posted by: Arkaign

Originally posted by: NTB
Looks good, for the most part. But why on earth did they use canned guages like the 3? I just recently purchased an '07 3i, and those guages are one of my few complaints. Great at night, but sometimes difficult to read in the daytime because of the shadows.

EDIT: Looks like the guages on the new 6 aren't set quite as far back, but I would still prefer no cans at all.

Nathan

Yep, an irritant to me as well. I also dislike the emerging trend of Tezza-fied taillights. I think the Altima is a great car and a great value (love that 270hp 6-speed coupe), but the Tezza-look is overplayed, imho. Looks like ricey aftermarket junk from 2-bit ebay peddlers.

I don't mind the canned gauges that much, but I really don't like the tezza-fied tails.

The tails on the Altima coupe are awesome though.