The front of the New 6 also appears to be "Huge"...thicker/higher from ground to top of hood to comply with pedestrian safety regulations...like all cars the bigger, squarer, blunt front end.

 

any chance this'll be in NY?

 

Correct, that is why the powertrain in the CX-9 is far superior than the one the in the Edge. Anyone who has driven both knows what I am talking about. I never would have guessed they are similar engines.

 

Sort of Lexus GS.....

 

with the M3 and new G35coupe adding so much weight, i really hope Mazda does not add too much weigh to their new 6, and other new cars. Although the new cars are gaining horsepower, but it seems on average that they gain around 70-100pounds when they move to a new generation.
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I agree, but, look at the new Mazda 2, with a more extensive use of high strength thinner and lighter steel Mazda have saved 100 pounds, and if you have ever physically seen the current Mazda 2 you would think where and how can they do this as they are very light already.

So, I think you will see the same extensive use of HS Steel in the NEW Mazda 6, so weight gain will probably be minimal....if any.

 

yes, that is probably the only way of lightening a car. By cleaver engineering or by use of lighter weight materials, which is more expensive! I am glad that mazda chose to go with the more expensive steel in a entry level car. You cant really find any car cheaper than a mazda2!!

I hope you are right ASH8, and i do have some confidence in mazda that the new 6 wont be gaining weight like other new cars.
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Interestingly enough , this web article from Drive.com http://www.drive.com.au/Editorial/Ar...rticleID=37031

says

So that still leaves New York in just over a week or so. will mazda not show something new there? or will they bring the 2 and all the concepts with them?

 

If the 6 is for Frankfurt, I doubt the NYC show will have more than what you said above.