mts Posted May 18, 2007 Report Share Posted May 18, 2007 Six-pack on ice After we brought you photos of a test-mule for the new Mazda 6 in summer last year, these are the very first shots of the real machine. We snapped the car testing in the Arctic winter of northern Scandinavia. Based on a modified CD3 platform – know as CD3-2 – the 2008 Mazda 6 will be sharing the platform with the new Ford Mondeo. Down the line, the CD3-2 is also expected to be the platform for various other future models – including the Jaguar X Type replacement and new Volvo S60. Even though the car is still heavily disguised, it’s clear that the new Mazda 6 will become some 30 mm longer overall and a bit wider, too. On top, we can see clues showing the new front fascia, including honeycomb inserts in the air intakes, large projector-type headlamp clusters. The 2008 Mazda 6 will be powered by Ford’s new 250-horsepower 3.5-liter “Cyclone” engine. Other engine offerings may include a 2.5-liter inline-4 powerplant, and all-wheel-drive will be a popular option on all Mazda 6 versions. A hybrid model will eventually become available, using the same 2.5-liter hybrid engine as the American 2008 Ford Fusion. All three body styles, a sedan, hatchback and wagon, will be offered, as well as a Mazdaspeed for the 2009 model year. Production will take place in Flat Rock, Michigan (for North American models), as well as Japan. Asian production should start in late 2007, whereas North American production is expected to begin in June of 2008. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ing-schu@online.no Posted May 18, 2007 Report Share Posted May 18, 2007 Interesting. The Mondeo is just being released here; i might just book a testride just to get an impression of the ride. Ingen Ford på våras gård Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mts Posted May 18, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2007 Let us know your opinion.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ing-schu@online.no Posted May 18, 2007 Report Share Posted May 18, 2007 Imagine me driving a Ford. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mts Posted May 18, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2007 Bahahahahaha.... is Dallas listening? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ing-schu@online.no Posted May 18, 2007 Report Share Posted May 18, 2007 He had better get used to it His car collection is just like a battery; one positive and one negative Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mts Posted May 18, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2007 Bahahahaha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MazdaMomma Posted May 22, 2007 Report Share Posted May 22, 2007 He had better get used to it His car collection is just like a battery; one positive and one negative everyone does not have the same taste. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mts Posted May 22, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2007 Yeah but a carplike Scorpio? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ing-schu@online.no Posted May 22, 2007 Report Share Posted May 22, 2007 Carpe diem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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mts Posted May 22, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2007 These ones were not bad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ing-schu@online.no Posted May 22, 2007 Report Share Posted May 22, 2007 As far as looks are concerned Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mts Posted May 22, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2007 Much less carplike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MazdaMomma Posted October 29, 2007 Report Share Posted October 29, 2007 Obviously, Dallas hasn't seen this thread. Someone should tell him about it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troutman Posted October 31, 2007 Report Share Posted October 31, 2007 carp 2 carp [kaarp] (plural carp or carps) noun 1. large freshwater fish: a large fish with a single fin on its back, found worldwide in lakes and slow-moving rivers. Latin name: Cyprinus carpio 2. fish of carp family: any fish of the carp family, which includes goldfish and koi. Family: Cyprinidae [14th century. Via French < late Latin carpa] Microsoft® Encarta® 2007. © 1993-2006 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirmakesalot Posted November 24, 2007 Report Share Posted November 24, 2007 picture is not working Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troutman Posted November 26, 2007 Report Share Posted November 26, 2007 Fortunately there are now better pics anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seldomseen Posted March 5, 2008 Report Share Posted March 5, 2008 The Mazdaspeed 6 could definately use an exterior design. Compared to other cars on the market now...it looks dated. The interior layout of the car still looks sharp though. But Mazda should look into giving the car a layed out Nav display instead of the pop-out type. Another thing that would be nice is if Mazda would offer the car in with straight automatic transmission, and or an automated-clutch sequential-shift manual transmission. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troutman Posted April 1, 2008 Report Share Posted April 1, 2008 Fortunately there are now better pics anyway. Where are these pics, show me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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