Mazda6 teaser hits the web, set to debut in Frankfurt
by Damon Lavrinc on Aug 7th 2007 at 3:22AM 
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Mazda has just released a teaser image of the new Mazda6 that will be officially unveiled next month in Frankfurt. The Mondeo-based sedan gets some freshly styled sheet metal that forms a familial resemblance to the recently released Mazda2, with more sunken front fenders, accompanied by a less aggressive, dare we say, "cuter" front fascia that has a distinctly up-market shape.
Expect the dimensions to grow, along with displacement, with the new 6 likely packing the 3.5-liter V6 found in its platform sibling, the Mondeo.
We'll be on hand to bring you plenty of live coverage when the wraps are taken off in Frankfurt, but in the meantime, enjoy the teaser above and Mazda's press release after the jump.
[Source: Mazda]
PRESS RELEASE
All-new Mazda6 to Debut at the 2007 Frankfurt Motor Show
Hiroshima, 07th August 2007. Mazda Motor Corporation will showcase the world premiere of the all-new Mazda6 (known as the all-new Mazda Atenza in Japan) at the 62nd annual Frankfurt Motor Show to be held from Tuesday, September 11 through Sunday, September 23, 2007.
The Frankfurt Motor Show press days are September 11 and 12, and the public days are September 15-23. Mazda will hold its press conference on Tuesday, September 11, at 13:45 (local time).
The all-new Mazda6 arrives as a full redesign of Mazda's first model to embody the Zoom-Zoom product philosophy, offering a thrilling drive to all those who still remember the love of motion first experienced as a child. Following the all-new Mazda2, the new Mazda6 is the second Mazda new generation product to evolve to the next stage, further deepening the emotional connection between man and machine - Mazda calls it "Kizuna".
Inheriting Mazda's tradition of responsive handling and performance that has become recognized around the world and evolving the original model's distinctive design and exceptional functionality, the all-new Mazda6 takes a step forward in quality and offers strengthened environmental and safety performance. The result is an exciting and delightful experience that only the all-new Mazda6 can deliver.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 3)
chris 3:41AM (8/07/2007)
Looks great, kind of like the new Mazda 2 combined with an Accord Euro. The grille is maybe a little big, but other than that no complaints.
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Armen 3:59AM (8/07/2007)
It is hard to tell from just the one angle but it looks like this car is going to be significantly better looking than the current Camry, next-gen Accord, and its other competitors. Hopefully that, along with the slight uptick in size, translates to better sales for what is arguably the coolest and most fun-to-drive midsize sedan on sale here.
Although I suppose the same could be said for the current 6 which has failed to set sales charts on fire.
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Imp 9:59AM (8/07/2007)
I agree.
AZ 4:11AM (8/07/2007)
I just hope Mazda could get this one's auto transmission right, the last two are very shitty.
BTW, I still think 03~04 is the best looking one.
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MikeW 2:10PM (8/07/2007)
The Mazda6 has had four different automatic transmission in the US.
It started with a 4 speed auto with the 2.3 I4, and a dual range four speed auto JATCO in the V6 (1,2,3,4 underdrive, 4 direct drive)
Then the V6 moved to the current 6 speed auto with the '05 model year.
The 2.3 moved to an updated dual range 4 speed auto (1,2,3 underdrive, 3,4 direct drive) for the '06 M.Y.
The AW 6 speed auto has an increasing % of engine speed for every upshift. 57.1%, 65.6%, 74.2%, 74.4%, 79.7%
The GM/Ford does not: 64%, 64.1%, 76.8%, 70.7%, 74.2%
Fabri91 5:29AM (8/07/2007)
Hm, in my opinion it looks great.
Now, it's extremely unlikely that the 3.5 6er will be sold in europe, but i wouldn't mind...a mondy ST with that engine should be fine.
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Mattias 5:54AM (8/07/2007)
Mondeo based? AFAIK the platform was developed in Gøteborg? So it is more V70 based...
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Fabri91 6:19AM (8/07/2007)
Which is the same platform as the Mondy...
stefan 6:29AM (8/07/2007)
@Fabri91
The new mazda 6 uses de CD3-2 thats the improved old CD3 platform, neather de old or the new mondeo used that platform.
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Fabri91 12:27PM (8/07/2007)
I surrender ;)
gouzizi 6:31AM (8/07/2007)
Ford UE/Volvo : EUCD no V6 in here
Mazda: CD3 upgraded.
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94 taurus owner 11:14AM (8/08/2007)
bout time that thing looked like a car, if it gets a hybrid i'm for it.
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Warren 6:53PM (8/07/2007)
It will be interesting to see the Mazdaspeed 6 if the build one (I hope, I hope!)
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Cortez 8:06AM (8/07/2007)
AZ
You still got an optional manual transmition which is way better than the shity auto box
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Compy386 8:11AM (8/07/2007)
I don't believe the Mondeo has a V-6 in it. I would hazard to guess that this is based on CD3-2 instead of EUCD. Even the headlights look like curvier versions of the ones found on the Fusion.
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taipeileviathan 8:17AM (8/07/2007)
does look great, but i do tend to think that upscale and cute become somewhat mutually exclusive at some point. not that mazda should necessarily aspire to move upmarket, but for someone like me who'll be shopping around the sub-$30k range in a year or so... i dunno, this sedan just doesn't look grown-up enough, especially as something that, say, the head of a household might be driving. let's hope the mazdaspeed version will add some bite to the mazda2 flavor in this car...
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J.Crew 8:23AM (8/07/2007)
The front clip looks good, but I still will wait to see the full body.
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Ligor 8:30AM (8/07/2007)
headlights are nice,
that front grill is more of what I'd expect on a Kia
let's see the whole design first before calling this the best looking FWD affordable midsize sedan
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AlexP 9:00AM (8/07/2007)
Holy shit, that's awesome.
The next couple of years are sure going to be awesome.
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DJ 9:09AM (8/07/2007)
"just hope Mazda could get this one's auto transmission right, the last two are very shitty."
I would assume that it will use the same Aisin 6-speed auto that is in the CX-9, the Volvo S80 & XC90, not the Ford/GM designed unit found in the Fusion/Edge/MKZ & X. The Aisin unit is excellent.
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