At the Paris Auto Show, Mazda launched its new contender in the European D-segment that accounts for a little over 6.2 percent of the total passenger car market in the guise of the Mazda6 sedan and wagon models.
The Japanese carmaker says that both versions embody “the purest adaption yet” of its corporate “KODO – Soul of Motion” design philosophy, with the signature “wing” grille, flowing lines and a coupe-like roofline that has been moved back by 100mm giving the mid-size model a more dynamic character.
The 2,830 mm long wheelbase of the sedan promises ample space in the cabin, but surprisingly, the Wagon has a smaller wheelbase at 2,750mm and is also shorter at 4,800mm (the saloon is 4,865mm long, always according to Mazda).
As far as boot capacity is concerned, with the rear seats in their position, the wagon takes the lead at 522lt versus the sedan's 489lt.
The new Mazda6 is built around a lighter but more rigid chassis with front strut and multi-link rear suspension that the company says is tuned for "agility, high-speed stability and a comfortable ride".
European buyers can choose between three petrol and two diesel-powered versions, all of which belong to the new, efficient Skyactiv.
The petrol Skyactiv-G range include a 2.0-liter in 143Hp and 162Hp versions (145PS and 165PS) and an 189HP (192PS) 2.5-liter unit The Skyactiv-D 2.2 diesel is also available in two variants, with 147Hp and 173 Hp (150PS and 175 PS) respectively.
Sales in Europe will begin at the end of 2012 and the new Mazda6 will be available with features such as a radar cruise control, automatic braking in order to avoid a collision both at low and high speeds and a lane departure warning system, depending on the trim model.
In North America, the new Mazda6 will go on sale early next year offered exclusively with a sedan body style and the 189hp 2.5-liter Skyactiv G gasoline engine. The 2.2-liter turbo diesel may also be added to the range down the line.
By Andrew Tsaousis
14 Comments:
That bluish-gray makes it look like a cheap Korean car.
You always make cheap shot comments that annoy the hell out of me, but, I said I would not attack you. Please try to stop being such a twit and have some respect for your fellow car buffs.
LOL you haven't seen Korean cars of the past 3 years
Isn't a sedan and saloon the same thing? Like wagon and estate. Or are there three bodies like VW Passat with the CC?
So now I can't have an opinion and if I dare have one I deserve to be bashed because you take it personal?
It really looks like crap to me in that color, and I stand by it nomatter what. The red was ok, it keept the awesome lines of the concept in some way, but the grey one makes it really look like a generic, bland, cheap car.
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Don't bother him, he probably is one those guys who buy old, used euro trash cars, blings it to death and than drives like an ass.
Americans call it a sedan, Brits call it a saloon, same thing really, still only two body styles for now.
You can have your opinion, as long as it's not fucking retarded, and from what I understand you have retarded opinions quite often, witch makes you a troll, trolls don't deserve to have valid opinions.
Pretty much the best car you can get in the segment without paying a premium price, just the right mix of sexy and smart, with good mpg and fun to drive like any other Mazda. Can't wait to see it losing two doors, since I'm more of a coupe guy.
Hmmm, Autocar don't think it too much fun to drive.
Those white seats are awesome.
Mazdas are fun to drive by nature, I haven't driven this new 6 yet, so I don't know how it's like. I've seen Autocar's write up review and another 10 or so from other blogs/mags.The reviews were quite variable(from 7 to 10 ratings), that's why you should never buy a car without test driving it yourself, nobody feels a car the same way as the next guy.
So why again no decent 220-240 PS engine, 2.3 turbo should have been available here, not only keep it for Mazda speed6
And if i am not mistaken i-stop is not delivered in USA, i wish i could get one with out it in Europe too.
No real fuel economy, only marketing .
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