Revealed: All-New 2008 Mazda6
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The new 6 is a gorgeous car. Knowing Mazda, it will drive as good as it looks. The steering wheel is a little wonky, and interior a little boxy, but overall, I really like it. Damn good job.
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Well Mazda folks should read the Car and Driver's first test of the new Accord in this month's issue. It should give them heart that their new 6 will beat up on the Accord and keep the C&D trend of liking Mazdas.
C&D goes onto complain about how tepid styling of the Accord, especially the front and how its just ballooned into an almost 300C sized car. "32 going on 64" was one of their final comments--in reference to how long the car has been here in the US but how the car feels now in comparison to what it once was.
The Civic and Accord designers are clearly on different planets.
C&D goes onto complain about how tepid styling of the Accord, especially the front and how its just ballooned into an almost 300C sized car. "32 going on 64" was one of their final comments--in reference to how long the car has been here in the US but how the car feels now in comparison to what it once was.
The Civic and Accord designers are clearly on different planets.
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http://autoweb.com.au/cms/A_109215/t...wsarticle.html
Mazda's Release for the intro of the Mazda6 with comments from the Program Manager for the Original Mazda6 and The Program Manager for this iteration.
Way down in the bottom of the release there is this piece
MNAO better not screw that up. The NA version had better be just as good looking (if not better) sip just as little fuel(or less) have AWD and have much more power(with the 3.7 it will)
Mazda's Release for the intro of the Mazda6 with comments from the Program Manager for the Original Mazda6 and The Program Manager for this iteration.
We are very pleased to introduce the evolved all-new 2nd generation Mazda6 at the 2007 Frankfurt Motor Show.
As programme manager of the first generation Mazda6, the first embodiment of the Zoom-Zoom initiative, I devoted myself to the development of a "global car" that would define how Mazda’s unique character should develop. It was a challenge to create a car that would stand out even on Germany’s autobahns, which are the ultimate test for cars, in terms of beauty, enjoyment, practicality and comfort. To achieve this, we aimed at comprehensive innovation covering design, packaging, platform and powertrain. Developed with this determination, the original Mazda6 significantly raised the bar for CD car design and boosted Mazda’s evolving brand image.
In March 2007, we announced "Sustainable Zoom-Zoom ", a programme aimed at engineering cars with an enhanced harmony between driving pleasure and paying more attention to safety and the environment – an essential effort in the evolution of Zoom-Zoom.
The all-new Mazda6 inherits the first-generation model’s individuality and excellence and, through careful consideration of our customers’ feedback and demands, has become even more desirable. The new model shows dramatic advances in distinctive design, exceptional functionality, and responsive handling and performance – the three essential elements of Mazda’s DNA. I believe that Mazda’s determination to build cars that "look inviting to drive, are fun to drive, and make you want to drive them again" while also advancing environmental and safety performance is perfectly embodied in the new Mazda6. Look for a great deal more from our advanced Zoom-Zoom.
Seita Kanai
Director, Senior Managing Executive Officer
in Charge of Research and Development
"Kizuna" brings greater satisfaction
“ Zoom-Zoom Evolution”- this expression represents the commitment by every development team member to show the world a further evolved Zoom-Zoom from the first generation Mazda6.
With this expression we delivered an all-new Mazda6, which fully embodies the progressing of Mazda’s product development philosophy.
While deepening the kizuna or “emotional connection” with the development team, I came to appreciate this connection with the Mazda6 itself. Kizuna implies strong emotional ties. I firmly believe that together with the enhanced new technology and realization of high levels of performance, it is just as important to realize a strong kizuna between the car and the driver coming from the sense of reliance, comfort and affinity with the car.
I would like to present a kizuna experience together with the all-new Mazda6. I believe this car can continue to lead the CD segment with an experience that only Mazda can provide.
Ryuichi Umeshita
New Mazda6 Programme Manager
As programme manager of the first generation Mazda6, the first embodiment of the Zoom-Zoom initiative, I devoted myself to the development of a "global car" that would define how Mazda’s unique character should develop. It was a challenge to create a car that would stand out even on Germany’s autobahns, which are the ultimate test for cars, in terms of beauty, enjoyment, practicality and comfort. To achieve this, we aimed at comprehensive innovation covering design, packaging, platform and powertrain. Developed with this determination, the original Mazda6 significantly raised the bar for CD car design and boosted Mazda’s evolving brand image.
In March 2007, we announced "Sustainable Zoom-Zoom ", a programme aimed at engineering cars with an enhanced harmony between driving pleasure and paying more attention to safety and the environment – an essential effort in the evolution of Zoom-Zoom.
The all-new Mazda6 inherits the first-generation model’s individuality and excellence and, through careful consideration of our customers’ feedback and demands, has become even more desirable. The new model shows dramatic advances in distinctive design, exceptional functionality, and responsive handling and performance – the three essential elements of Mazda’s DNA. I believe that Mazda’s determination to build cars that "look inviting to drive, are fun to drive, and make you want to drive them again" while also advancing environmental and safety performance is perfectly embodied in the new Mazda6. Look for a great deal more from our advanced Zoom-Zoom.
Seita Kanai
Director, Senior Managing Executive Officer
in Charge of Research and Development
"Kizuna" brings greater satisfaction
“ Zoom-Zoom Evolution”- this expression represents the commitment by every development team member to show the world a further evolved Zoom-Zoom from the first generation Mazda6.
With this expression we delivered an all-new Mazda6, which fully embodies the progressing of Mazda’s product development philosophy.
While deepening the kizuna or “emotional connection” with the development team, I came to appreciate this connection with the Mazda6 itself. Kizuna implies strong emotional ties. I firmly believe that together with the enhanced new technology and realization of high levels of performance, it is just as important to realize a strong kizuna between the car and the driver coming from the sense of reliance, comfort and affinity with the car.
I would like to present a kizuna experience together with the all-new Mazda6. I believe this car can continue to lead the CD segment with an experience that only Mazda can provide.
Ryuichi Umeshita
New Mazda6 Programme Manager
Way down in the bottom of the release there is this piece
Launch Schedule
The new Mazda6 will be launched in Europe in November this year.
North America
There will be a dedicated new Mazda6 for the North American market, designed and engineered specifically for North America. More information will be provided during Summer 2008, closer to the launch of the North American model.
The new Mazda6 will be launched in Europe in November this year.
North America
There will be a dedicated new Mazda6 for the North American market, designed and engineered specifically for North America. More information will be provided during Summer 2008, closer to the launch of the North American model.
MNAO better not screw that up. The NA version had better be just as good looking (if not better) sip just as little fuel(or less) have AWD and have much more power(with the 3.7 it will)
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oohohoh pics courtesy of autoblog spain
http://es.autoblog.com/2007/09/11/sa...t-2007-mazda6/
rear of the hatch version
side of the hatch
http://es.autoblog.com/2007/09/11/sa...t-2007-mazda6/
rear of the hatch version
side of the hatch
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Its all about Style...
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The more and more I hear about this "Design for America" the more I get scared we'll have a situation of the European's getting the better end of the deal than us. Hopefully Mazda hasnt lost its marbles and ***** and wont fully subcribe to the full Americanization. I dont want people comparing the Mazda6 to the Ford Fusion or the Camry in terms of size as in how similar they are in overall feel and ride quality.
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lexus on the outside...
nissan on the inside...
and, what's with that fugly steering wheel with a mazda logo the size of CHINA?
and, if that's not enough incentive, mazda is pleased to announce that every new mazda 6 comes with lifetime complimentary "we dent & scratch your car for free service" with every visit to your local mazda dealer.
MEH
nissan on the inside...
and, what's with that fugly steering wheel with a mazda logo the size of CHINA?
and, if that's not enough incentive, mazda is pleased to announce that every new mazda 6 comes with lifetime complimentary "we dent & scratch your car for free service" with every visit to your local mazda dealer.
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The steering wheel is cool. Steering wheels are an easy way to differentiate and to say hey we're about the future instead of the past or present. Honda has done it. Nissan did it before that, but in a Nissan primitive sort of way.
Also, take a close look at the Sebring's steering wheel. I don't want to sound STUPID but I think BlueEyes, Bassy, and NoPistons will agree that Mazda copied the steering wheel straight from the Sebring's.
BTW, last night I was behind a Sebring on the road (quite possibly the first Sebring POS I have ever seen on the road; boy do I feel sorry for the owner) and I couldn't help but laugh. I don't want to sound DUMB or anything, but for a split second at first, I thought it was the new Mazda 6 but quickly after I thought it was a Ford F150.
Also, take a close look at the Sebring's steering wheel. I don't want to sound STUPID but I think BlueEyes, Bassy, and NoPistons will agree that Mazda copied the steering wheel straight from the Sebring's.
BTW, last night I was behind a Sebring on the road (quite possibly the first Sebring POS I have ever seen on the road; boy do I feel sorry for the owner) and I couldn't help but laugh. I don't want to sound DUMB or anything, but for a split second at first, I thought it was the new Mazda 6 but quickly after I thought it was a Ford F150.
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I wish they would have kept the same style of steering wheel as found in the previous gen. I love the shape of mine, just with a slight improvement away from the cheap plastic is what I would liked to have seen.
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interview with Van den Acker
FRANKFURT SHOW: Designer likes brand-exclusive work
12 September 2007 | Source: just-auto.com editorial team
Eighteen months into his job as Mazda's design manager, Laurens van den Acker feels like "I've landed a F1 seat in a good team."
"I don't have to fight for what I want - it's a well-oiled design machine and I now have the luxury of putting my foot down, pedal to the metal," he said.
Working for multiple brands at Ford previously, van den Acker said that the refreshing aspect was that "you work 100% Mazda instead of not being sure whether it was Lincoln one day, Mercury the next and Ford another day.
The new 6, unveiled at the show on Tuesday, had largely been signed off before he arrived.
"I really like its boldness and its exquisiteness," he said. Its boldness comes from the strong front end which captures the spirit of a sports car like the RX-8 in a saloon.
The exquisiteness is the attention to detail around the lights, especially at the rear.
Every new Mazda will share those themes, he said. "We're searching for our soul and getting close to it now," he said.
"Our challenge will be to become even more distinctive which is essential for a small brand like us." Part of that challenge will be to improve the proportions of future Mazdas. "That affects platforms so it's a big challenge. The new 2 [Demio] is a great example of how we can do this, now we have to do it for our other models."
12 September 2007 | Source: just-auto.com editorial team
Eighteen months into his job as Mazda's design manager, Laurens van den Acker feels like "I've landed a F1 seat in a good team."
"I don't have to fight for what I want - it's a well-oiled design machine and I now have the luxury of putting my foot down, pedal to the metal," he said.
Working for multiple brands at Ford previously, van den Acker said that the refreshing aspect was that "you work 100% Mazda instead of not being sure whether it was Lincoln one day, Mercury the next and Ford another day.
The new 6, unveiled at the show on Tuesday, had largely been signed off before he arrived.
"I really like its boldness and its exquisiteness," he said. Its boldness comes from the strong front end which captures the spirit of a sports car like the RX-8 in a saloon.
The exquisiteness is the attention to detail around the lights, especially at the rear.
Every new Mazda will share those themes, he said. "We're searching for our soul and getting close to it now," he said.
"Our challenge will be to become even more distinctive which is essential for a small brand like us." Part of that challenge will be to improve the proportions of future Mazdas. "That affects platforms so it's a big challenge. The new 2 [Demio] is a great example of how we can do this, now we have to do it for our other models."
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Sweet looking car on the outside. They better do something about that interior, cause somebody got stupid, and it f*cks up the overall look of the car. They need to go black leather and be more conservative overall. Make them weird looking brownish panels black, the white trim needs to go Black too, or offer an option to do so. Just too many odd colors and cheapish look going in the interior, at least "cover" it up by going black or something...
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I like both the exterior and interior, i agree with all black interior, it would look even better.
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That was exactly my fricking point.
. Three idiots have argued vehemently that the rear end of the new Mazda 6 and the Sebring look amazingly similar when in fact there is almost nothing similar. The steering wheel comment was sarcastic. You need to read the thread from the very beginning. Your comment is kind of like when veterans here demand noobies to do a search before asking a stupid question. You are a veteran who should read the entire thread before making a stupid comment.
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That was exactly my fricking point. . Three idiots have argued vehemently that the rear end of the new Mazda 6 and the Sebring look amazingly similar when in fact there is almost nothing similar. The steering wheel comment was sarcastic. You need to read the thread from the very beginning. Your comment is kind of like when veterans here demand noobies to do a search before asking a stupid question. You are a veteran who should read the entire thread before making a stupid comment.
. Three idiots have argued vehemently that the rear end of the new Mazda 6 and the Sebring look amazingly similar when in fact there is almost nothing similar. The steering wheel comment was sarcastic. You need to read the thread from the very beginning. Your comment is kind of like when veterans here demand noobies to do a search before asking a stupid question. You are a veteran who should read the entire thread before making a stupid comment.
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Yeah, I it's a lot more refined looking (grown up) when compared to the 2007 Mazda 6.
This will be the car we get in Australia, have not heard if we are V6 or MZR 4, probably the "new" larger 4 cylinder job.
I like it, BUT reserved a little until I see it in the flesh.
When compared to other Japanese makes Mazda are in another league.
Mitsubishi have completely lost the plot with their new Lancer when it comes to style inside and out.
Had a glimpse of the new Mazda 2 (gold) at a local dealer, it will sell well.
This will be the car we get in Australia, have not heard if we are V6 or MZR 4, probably the "new" larger 4 cylinder job.
I like it, BUT reserved a little until I see it in the flesh.
When compared to other Japanese makes Mazda are in another league.
Mitsubishi have completely lost the plot with their new Lancer when it comes to style inside and out.
Had a glimpse of the new Mazda 2 (gold) at a local dealer, it will sell well.