Mazda 6

[Ferio_vti]

What does everyone think of the new Mazda 6??
I'm really liking the 4 door hatchback model.
Anyone hear if we'll be getting the 220hp sport version in Canada??

[FiveFreshFish]

http://a332.g.akamai.net/f/332/936/12h/www.edmunds.com/media/reviews/preview/03.mazda.6/03.mazda.6.r34-2.500.jpg

According to autonet.ca, it will be available...

For its commercial debut in Canada and the U.S., the 6 will come dressed initially as a sedan. A wagon and a five-door hatchback will join the list later.

[Ferio_vti]

Originally posted by FiveFreshFish
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According to autonet.ca, it will be available...


Sweet. I haven't done much homework, aside from checking the US and CDN Mazda sites. Only the US mentions having the 220hp.

[FiveFreshFish]

Here's the article (http://autonet.ca/DriverSource/Stories.cfm?StoryID=4413).

[Stratus_Power]

me like!

[SilverRex]

ya I take that over an accord any day ^^

[ExitSpeed]

I think they look great....and I am really glad they decided to dump curently trendy "Altezza" clear tail lights.

[Ferio_vti]

Originally posted by SilverRex
ya I take that over an accord any day ^^

Werd.

Press Release from mazda.ca:
http://www.mazda.ca/files/2004MazdaPressReleasev3.pdf

[DSM Power]

I want the Mazdaspeed version!! :devil:

[T5_X]

I believe that engine is similar to the one used in the jag s and x types, V12 vanquish, escape and taurus.

[Dave P]

Dont like the tail lights, but i dig the rest of the car





Dave P

[aZnBlooD]

not really a fan of altezzas...but personally, i like these taillights...

the car is pretty nice as well

[Mikko]

According to local summer tests, it handles as good as the contour, but is very noisy and bumpy to drive.

Winter testing concluded that it had the most terrible heating system - took ages and didn't even manage to warm the car up when it was really cold. That's not cool.

As for looks, I don't care! bwhaha.

[T5_X]

Originally posted by Mikko
According to local summer tests, it handles as good as the contour, but is very noisy and bumpy to drive.


Who the shit cares? Those things *generally* mean the car has more road feel.

[Mikko]

Actually excessive wind and tyre noise doesn't do you any good, I'd think.

Personally I like hard suspensions and that sort of thing. Just saying that the Mondeo has all the good stuff from Mazda 6 and still is more refined and should on top of it be a better winter car.

[HRD2PLZ]

Yeah, but we don't get the Mondeo here...And the Contour/Mystiques were discontinued here at the end of '98.

I like the looks of the Mazda 6, I guess I'll need to wait and see though. For my next car I am definately not buying something that every 6th person has :thumbsdow :banghead:

[Mikko]

Bleh. North American market and drivers cars don't mix that well it seems. I like the Mazda 6, good family car.. except in the winter..hahah. Question is - does it have the same performance oriented tuning like in the euro version? We all know what usually happens.

[silenttype23]

i the pic it shows altezzas, but the Mazda6's that are coming out soon don't have them. Thank GOD:clap:

[4wheeldrift]

Originally posted by Mikko
Bleh. North American market and drivers cars don't mix that well it seems. I like the Mazda 6, good family car.. except in the winter..hahah. Question is - does it have the same performance oriented tuning like in the euro version? We all know what usually happens. Probably not, because most north american drivers would kill themselves if put in a car that did anything other than understeer in every situation.

[T5_X]

Isnt the jag x-type essentially a mondeo?

[4wheeldrift]

Originally posted by Ranger_X31
Isnt the jag x-type essentially a mondeo? They share the same platform.

[boi-alien]

looks good! :thumbsup:

[Nix87]

Gotta like those wheels..much better lookin than the new accord..not a hard choice between the two there..

Nick

[m@+CH]

yeap for sure we're getting that version!!
thats their new vvti v6

[m@+CH]

MAZDA 6 ALL DAY WAY!!!!!!!

[EnRich]

Man... I have to spend all this money to upgrade my 2002 Accord to look good... That stock Mazda 6 is unreal looking... Its already got the 18s, suspension... wtf more do you need... That car looks sharp... THe new 2003 Accord dont even compare

[SilverRex]

Originally posted by Ferio_vti


Werd.

Press Release from mazda.ca:
http://www.mazda.ca/files/2004MazdaPressReleasev3.pdf

I'll explain,

I dun like to drive a car that you see everywhere on the street..
the more rare and unique the better. of course the mazda 6 would prolly sell well, then I'll getsomething else :thumbsup: