North American 2009 Mazda6 official details

[VH_Supra26]

North American 2009 Mazda6
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European Mazda6
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Mazda is planning an August launch for its all-new Mazda6 midsize sedan in North America, almost a year after the car was first displayed at the 2007 Frankfurt Motor Show. Part of the reason for the delay is because the new car has been specifically designed for North America and includes a larger body and more powerful engines than the global version. Handling and comfort were also optimized for North American road conditions.

The North American Mazda6 will be powered by a newly developed 2.5L inline four-cylinder engine or a 3.7L V6. The four-cylinder is already available in the European and Japanese Mazda6 models, while the V6 engine is the same unit from the CX-9 SUV. Mazda is yet to reveal power ratings for the four-cylinder but expect to see more than 156hp offered by the previous 2.3L mill. The V6, meanwhile, should deliver the same 273hp as the unit in the CX-9.

A six-speed manual and a five-speed automatic transmission with manual-shift mode will be available for the four-cylinder, while the V6 is only available with a a six-speed automatic transmission with manual-shift mode. The only bodystyle will be the four-door sedan. Other unique features of the North American version include a new grille and rear fascia and bigger fenders.

The car will be built at the same AutoAlliance International Flat Rock site in Michigan where the previous version was sourced. The car will first hit showrooms in August and should be priced from just under $20,000.

http://www.motorauthority.com/news/sedans/north-american-mazda6-official-details/

[Vinnyman]

oh shit..looks clean

[trill]

european > us

[tancivic02]

european > us

+1 white one looks nice!

[ignoramus]

we always get the ugly version

[uneek]

i like it. seems like it has a lot of potential for mods.

[Jeff Goji]

Too much toyota in the design cues, I don't care for it at all.
And that sucks that we can't get a manual trans with the V6. :gonk:

[MR.BallisticKrU]

looks very good

[Austin Chang]

the emblem on the steering wheel is too big

[tha_W]

the euro looks better...too bad americans like big cars

[MFaust]

the euro looks better...too bad americans like big cars

with dull styling.

[VH_Supra26]

Too much toyota in the design cues, I don't care for it at all.
And that sucks that we can't get a manual trans with the V6. :gonk:

+1

[E-DUBB]

oh man....euro looks wayyyy better. even has LED tails.

[Mycah Leonhart]

I like the old ones better, now it looks like any other V6 4 door.

[VH_Supra26]

U.S.-spec Mazda6 range, pricing and features revealed

The U.S. version of Mazda’s new Mazda6 sedan has been known for some time to be a bigger, more brawny version of its international doppelganger, but exactly what that meant was unknown. Thanks to a new internet leak, we have the details.

A Mazda-issued survey taken by a forum denizen at the Mazda6Club revealed all the juicy details of Mazda’s upgraded 6.

Engine options range from a 170hp four-cylinder in the base ‘i’ models up to a 272hp 3.7L V6 in the ’s’ range of packages. Depending on the trim options, the ‘i’ range is priced from $19,850 to $25,850, while the V6-equipped ’s’ range starts at $25,150 and goes on up to $29,150.

Both ‘i’ and ’s’ ranges feature base, touring and grand touring trim levels. The base ‘i’ is equipped with a solid complement of features, however, despite starting under $20,000. The full slate of safety equipment - ABS, electronic brakeforce distribution and tire pressure monitoring system, along with dynamic stability control and traction control, are standard.

Air conditioning, a SIRIUS-compatible MP3 capable radio system and power locks, windows and keyless entry are also standard. Corners are cut on the 16-inch wheels with seven-spoke plastic covers and a limited slate of options: only moonroof and navigation can be added, aside from choosing the color and leather or cloth fabric for the interior.

Stepping up the ladder adds such niceties as alloy wheels, trip computer, anti-theft system and push-button ignition. The grand touring features Xenon headlights, rain-sensing wipers, automatic climate control, blind-spot monitoring and Bluetooth hands-free phone integration.

The ’s’ models add to the ‘i’ trim features with more leather, larger 18-inch alloy wheels, more performance options like dual-exhaust outlets and performance steering wheel and shift knobs.

http://www.motorauthority.com/news/sedans/us-spec-mazda6-range-pricing-and-features-revealed/

[suleman]

the european white mazda 6 seems too much like the lexus is250/350

[JHizzleX]

not really feeling it..looks like a sebring in the back

ekkk

[TXBlackout03]

not really feeling it..looks like a sebring in the back

ekkk

wow, it does look like a sebring. lol

[Talbot]

I think it looks pretty good.

But the European models are damned sexy! The white one does look a lot like the Lexus IS.

And didn't mazda decide to discontinue the wagon version? Or was that only in America?

[VH_Supra26]

wow, it does look like a sebring. lol

sure does

[Maxima96]

euro one is pretty sexy..too bad no snail for teh 4banger :(