ASH8

Not a 'Hollywood' production Paul with 20 takes..

Only reason we are getting the new 6 sooner is because the old model is no longer made and we don't have enough inventory to last another 4 months...we are getting priority also because MMC makes more money off every cars sold here compared to anywhere else...hence the comment at the end..to keep the AU growth going.

We say Mazda you say Marzda...

nycgps

iTrader: (1)

i dont give a **** about oz

all i wanna know is ..when will the freaking car come to the us ...

ASH8

bugga..looks like we will only be getting 6 speed Auto's in gas and diesel!!..

6 speed manual trans are available and will be in Europe...

I HOPE MA changes it's mind on stick....later

MattMPS

my suspect is that in EU inventories are a lot bigger....

based on the recent news, Japan and Oz will be the first markets for new 6. and Russia (for the sedan only) will be the first here in EU.

continental western europe will receive the cars in early 2013. IMHO.

bse50

With new car sales plummeting is not even really a matter of having a huge inventory.
Screw this place!

Mazmart

iTrader: (12)

I'm hoping the US will have them by January but we will see.

Paul.

SayNoToPistons

iTrader: (8)

Photoshop anyone?

ASH8

A few new Vids from my M8 Luke...

ASH8

Mazda 6 release here in Australia in 4 weeks...December 3.

ASH8

A little more "Rotary News"...

- Mazda rotary future assured | GoAuto

Terence Tom

and here are more pics from this Wolfgang Kluge FB page! More content is up on the Mazda Threat youtube page from clicking the pics.

monchie

The engine displacement almost looks identical from my 04 Mazda 6i. Anyway, thanks for showing those nice pics.

Mazmart

iTrader: (12)

Why'd you bury this in the Mazda 6 thread dear Ash? This is a decent article.

Paul.

SayNoToPistons

iTrader: (8)

Check out those gorgeous pristine FD's, especially the CYM. I wonder where that location is and for what.

Awesome cup holders on the engine cover ._.

ASH8

Well, the all new Mazda 6 is out in Australia, I went passed a Dealership today...wow a soul red sedan and silver wagon...this is a BLING car....I must go back soon, could not stop or call back.

Prices have INCREASED.... quite a bit...

Plus the top of the range model in both is called 'ATENZA' for the first time in Oz...

As expected 2.5l Gas and 2.2l Diesel are available.

Mazda Australia Zoom-Zoom - All-New Mazda6

http://www.caradvice.com.au/203613/a...ons-announced/

ASH8

North America get the 2.2 SA Diesel's at start of your summer 2013...

Why the separated launch delay from January 2013 2.5l Gas release?
, I am thinking engine production capacity issues.


$200 more for Soul Red PAINT!!!..in Oz!!

Bladecutter

Did you enter the contest to win the Mazda 6?

BC.

MattMPS

also +150 euros in Germany and +150 pounds in UK compared to "normal" metallic paint

also "offwhite" interior are a special order and about +150 euros compared to black leather.

Mazmart

iTrader: (12)

I was looking at the Australian site and the specifications. It will be interesting to see how Mazda US intends to lead the class in fuel mileage. They may change the final drive ratio slightly. Both 5th and 6th gears of the auto are overdrives already but final drive is 4.056. Ash, our ring gear is FZ25-27-112 for the auto trans. Is that the same number for you?

Paul.

ASH8

Nup...

FZ24-27-112A Auto 2.5
FZ33-27-112 Auto 2.2 Diesel


It will be very interesting to see how US prices pan out..
$54,500 AUD for top of the line ATENZA Diesel is a lot of $$'s
$51,500 AUD for top of the line ATENZA 2.5 Gas.

Going up market!!...

ASH8

YEP...all the family!

ASH8

First Mazda 6 TSB out..for pre-delivery details.

Mazmart

iTrader: (12)

Okay, cool. So we know we have different gearing for the US now, which is one of the only ways we will top the class in fuel mileage.

Some of our cars also have no i-ELOOP. It seems that all of yours have it. How much was the base model 6 of previous generation with 2.5 and manual transmission? That could give us a clue as to what the price ratio may look like. Ours starts at $20725 USD.

Paul.

[K]Jae

If it does start at $20k base, then it'll be a great competitor against the accord or Camry and other cars in its price range.

ASH8

I emailed (Luke) the guy who does all the YT Zoom Zoom video-production, and to camera work about the i-eloop....I know he talks about it in the video's he has done, but when you look at the on-line specifications, I can't see any mention about i-eloop??

Or can you see it Paul?...I only looked quickly once, I though they would show it as a specification list?...I am probably being a dunce again...

One decision I can not understand is NO manuals for Australia...this is a HUGE error.
I have emailed DD about it.

I have no idea about what price North America will get, IMO it will be a lot more expensive, Mazda has already said so...by going up market..

Here is a comment from a Road Test @ Go Auto...in Oz

They whine a bit about the steering centre feel, the dashboard out of a SUV (CX-5), and no Digital Speedo...BIG DEAL..

But this gem at the end...

What Mazda has created is top family car value, and a segment front-runner of formidable virtue. That much is clear. Forget the Honda Accord Euro, Ford Mondeo, Volkswagen Passat and Skoda Superb. The Mazda6 is snapping at the heels of the entry Audi A4s, Lexus IS250s, and Volvo S/V60s of this world.

But we can’t help feel some will be disappointed at how muted the steering’s on-centre feel has become. Won’t be pleased about the lack of manual gearbox choice either. Together, do they spell the end of the Mazda6’s true sports family sedan phase?

For most other midsized buyers, however, they’ve never had it so good.