New Mazda 6

unkel · 06-09-2007 5:54pm #1

What do you reckon?

kikel · 06-09-2007 5:59pm

It's a Mondeo!! with a new face.

Looks good though

E92 · 06-09-2007 6:06pm

kikel wrote:

It's a Mondeo!! with a new face.

Looks good though

So true. Actually, I don't like the look of it at all. It reminds me of the mediocre 626, just freshened up really.

s8n · 06-09-2007 6:11pm

drool. Any idea when it's launched here ?

spartacus93 · 06-09-2007 8:01pm

Has a bit of a Lexus look to it IMO. Very Mondeo too...

It's ok, although I loved the current model when it came out first. This doesn't do much for me!

gary the great · 06-09-2007 8:21pm

Lexus IS220 rip off.

Look at the side and back of it, its exactly the same.

prem_vw · 07-09-2007 12:27am

Agree its a total rip off of the IS200 but way nicer looking than the mondeo

JHMEG · 07-09-2007 12:48am

Mmm. Not really. Liked the 6 when it came out fist even tho it became bland very very quickly.

C_Breeze · 07-09-2007 8:41am

I think its gorgeous form the front espcially the flared arches a lá RX-8 and those headlights

The back section, espcially the kink in the back side widow is identical to the new Mondeo. - I dont like that.

Thumbs up though!

Unkel , where did u get that pic from?! .. im curious to see what the back is like from that angle, I quite like mazdas .

pburns · 07-09-2007 9:05am

Well as a current 6 owner I've been eagerly awaiting pics of the new model. Bit confused at the mo', would need to see more angles. Also, presumably this is the hatchback?

Firstly, the Mondeo similarities are unquestionable. Less sure about the IS200 likeness. I like the front and the groove along the lower flanks. However, there seems to be a lot of metal in the area just in front of the rear wheel arch. The rear light -cluster seems to really stand proud of the body (not a criticism, just an observation)...

I don't trust my instincts until I see a car in the flesh/more pics. I'll definetely be taking a test drive 'cos I love my current 6.

It's either this or a 'slightly-used' Golf GTI/320d for my next car. The 6 is getting a bit big tho...

nialler · 07-09-2007 9:06am

Lovely looking car and extremely lexus from the side, not a bad thing I suppose.

pburns · 07-09-2007 9:16am

OK more pics here...

http://www.autoweek.nl/nieuws.php?id=7155

The pic posted at the top of the thread is the hatchback and is the most unflattering angle IMO. The saloon looks like an evolution of the current car but with nicely flared surfaces and a really neat rear-end. Proportions/stance look really good.

I don't see Mondeo at all any more - I see a bit of Honda Accord though...

Mmm...may have found my next car...

johnnyrotten · 07-09-2007 9:19am

Nice looking motor.

ongarite · 07-09-2007 6:21pm

More better pics

tvr · 07-09-2007 7:20pm

cracking looking motor with good interior. I'd say the MPS version will be a right handful too . Makes you wonder why anyone would have a poverty spec 3 series if you can have one of these with more than 200bhp full loaded for the same price.

E92 · 07-09-2007 9:03pm

The saloon and Estate versions look a lot better. They look more upmarket too than the hatch, which is a definate plus.

However the Estate is a reminder of the Toyota Avensis Tourer at the side, and the saloon has hints of both the BMW 3 series and Lexus IS at the same time.

cantdecide · 07-09-2007 9:34pm

i have a little rule about these midrange saloons- don't be heard saying how 'bloody nice the new one is'. EVER. This is defintiely true of the new mondeo.

This is because you know that sooner than you can say 'jack-of-all-trades, poverty spec, 1.6, plastic wheeltrimmed repmobile', they're out of fashion and you die a little for being foolish enough to believe the hype in the first place.

But i must say, as someone who didn't like the old 6, it looks really mature. it seems a little smaller too which, to me is a good thing because i think its the achilles heels of these cars to try to be all things to all men by taking a sporty saloon like an A4/ 3 Series and puff it up and out.

i might make and exception to my rule provided the std models aren't completely stripped out versions of the pics.

bazz26 · 08-09-2007 11:38pm

Very nice indeed. Definately hints of Lexus IS and Ford Mondeo.

Will be interesting to see if Mazda offer a 1.6 litre (Ford derived?) engine for the Irish market. Up to know they are sensibly restisted the tempation and yet they are a good seller here. I would not be too concerned about basic models either as Mazdas generally are decent speced to begin with.

E92 · 09-09-2007 12:04am

bazz26 wrote:

Very nice indeed. Definately hints of Lexus IS and Ford Mondeo.

Will be interesting to see if Mazda offer a 1.6 litre (Ford derived?) engine for the Irish market. Up to know they are sensibly restisted the tempation and yet they are a good seller here. I would not be too concerned about basic models either as Mazdas generally are decent speced to begin with.

It would hardly be worth their while if the VRT changes(emissions based rather than engine sized based) are actually implemented.

Another thing is that the Mazda 3 saloon is 1.6 minimum, so perhaps Mazda wouldn't want the next model up to have the same size engine.

Skyuser · 09-09-2007 4:30am

Ford need to sue the pants off these dudes. ITS A MONDEO.

maidhc · 09-09-2007 10:27am

Skyuser wrote:

Ford need to sue the pants off these dudes. ITS A MONDEO.

The chances are that isn't an accident... Ford are a major shareholder in Mazda, and probably the sole reason why it still exists.

pburns · 09-09-2007 12:23pm

There's a definite Mondeo-likeness in the hatchback C-piller. That's about it as regards similarity to the Ford however. Probably a consequence of platform-sharing, it's no big deal either way.

The saloon is a bolder, more modern evolution of the current model - no bad thing. Compare the wheel arch blisters, fuel flap and where the bumper meets the rear wing:

RoundyMooney · 09-09-2007 12:59pm

cantdecide wrote:

i have a little rule about these midrange saloons- don't be heard saying how 'bloody nice the new one is'. EVER. This is defintiely true of the new mondeo.

This is because you know that sooner than you can say 'jack-of-all-trades, poverty spec, 1.6, plastic wheeltrimmed repmobile', they're out of fashion and you die a little for being foolish enough to believe the hype in the first place.

Good point, very well made.

dmcg1 · 11-09-2007 4:52pm

Just seen some blurb from Frankfurt motor show, it's a unique chassis, and definately not a ford.
looks fantastic and throw in mazda driving dynamics and reliability - should be great!!:)

prospect · 11-09-2007 4:57pm

Looks fat.

Nothing special though, just the typical bog standard blah you'd expect, with an aggressive touch to the noes and headlights.

Not objectionable though.

jonnner · 11-09-2007 7:23pm

Does anyone know when we will see it in Ireland?

E92 · 11-09-2007 9:28pm

jonnner wrote:

Does anyone know when we will see it in Ireland?

Good question. I have no idea.

On the related topic, when is the new Mazda 2 due to arrive?

Skyuser · 11-09-2007 9:52pm

E92 wrote:

Good question. I have no idea.

On the related topic, when is the new Mazda 2 due to arrive?

Is that not the car that was given away on the late late show.

dmcg1 · 13-09-2007 9:42am

Saw the late late too, reckon the car on the show - Mazda2 I think is here in Oct, Mazda6 arriving Nov my local dealer says!

It BeeMee · 13-09-2007 9:56am

bazz26 wrote:

Very nice indeed. Definately hints of Lexus IS and Ford Mondeo.

Will be interesting to see if Mazda offer a 1.6 litre (Ford derived?) engine for the Irish market. Up to know they are sensibly restisted the tempation and yet they are a good seller here. I would not be too concerned about basic models either as Mazdas generally are decent speced to begin with.

The little piece of blurb on yesterdays Irish Times only mentions 1.8 (118bhp) upwards, starting price expected to be around €26,500

bazz26 · 13-09-2007 10:38am

It BeeMee wrote:

The little piece of blurb on yesterdays Irish Times only mentions 1.8 (118bhp) upwards, starting price expected to be around €26,500

118bhp from a 1.6 litre petrol engine is not very impressive these days not to mind a 1.8 litre. My car is almost 5 years old now and had around 127bhp from launch.

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