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What is this discussion about? Hyundai Sonata, Toyota Camry, Honda Accord, Nissan Altima, Volkswagen Passat, Mazda MAZDA6, Ford Fusion, Chevrolet Malibu, Saturn Aura, Car Comparisons, Sedan


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Re: Mazda6 revs [igozoomzoom] by baggs32
Aug 15, 2008 (9:18 am)
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Replying to: igozoomzoom (Aug 14, 2008 6:26 pm)

I hope the Sport Appearance Package (SAP) will be an option on the 2010 model. The wheels and interior accents make the Fusion even more unique and sporty while still looking very tasteful.
 
Agreed. But looking at those spy shots I and akirby later posted you can see that the 2010 Fusion has some pretty big wheels there. They look like 18 or 19 inch so I would expect some kind of sport appearance package to be available then too.
 
A 'manu-matic' type shifter or any improvement over the current automatic shifter with only 'D' and 'L' positions available.
 
Don't hold your breath on that either. I'd be more pleased with a full manual tranny with the V6 personally.
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Re: 2010 Fusion Spy Shots [akirby] by urnews
Aug 15, 2008 (11:50 am)
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Replying to: akirby (Aug 15, 2008 5:45 am)

Hideous paint aside, the 2010 Fusion is ugly, especially the taillights. I don't like the looks of it at all. the 2006-09 models look better to me. Just one person's opinion, of course. Boz
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Re: 2010 Fusion Spy Shots [urnews] by akirby
Aug 15, 2008 (12:12 pm)
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Replying to: urnews (Aug 15, 2008 11:50 am)

That's not paint, it's a camouflage decal. That's also not the real headlights or taillights - those are camo stickers.
 
I like it a lot - I think it's a big improvement.
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Re: 2010 Fusion Spy Shots [akirby] by baggs32
Aug 15, 2008 (12:25 pm)
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Replying to: akirby (Aug 15, 2008 12:12 pm)

I agree 100%. After seeing the shots of the 2010 Milan and the MKZ too, I think the Fusion is easily the best looking of the 3.
 
The spy shots of the interior from a while back show a nice improvement too. No more radio "brick"! Hopefully the backlights are the new Ford Ice Blue instead of the old swamp green too.
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Re: 2010 Fusion Spy Shots [baggs32] by akirby
Aug 15, 2008 (1:08 pm)
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Replying to: baggs32 (Aug 15, 2008 12:25 pm)

Throw in new drivetrains with more power AND better fuel economy (best in class we're told), Sync, AWD, a hybrid and revised interior and I think Ford has a hit.
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Re: 2010 Fusion Spy Shots [akirby] by coldcranker
Aug 17, 2008 (7:25 am)
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Replying to: akirby (Aug 15, 2008 5:45 am)

Odd spy shots of the Fusion. With a paint job like that out in public, you just draw lots of attention to yourself out there in Death Valley where a lot of S. California cruisers like to be. It would have been better to paint it silver and put Audi A4 badges all over it, and nobody would ever know the difference!!
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Motor Trend: 2009 Mazda 6iSport by mz6greyghost
Aug 19, 2008 (8:00 am)
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Click me!
 
$5K less than the fall-apart-on-command Passat? Wow...
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Re: Motor Trend: 2009 Mazda 6iSport [mz6greyghost] by aviboy97
Aug 19, 2008 (8:29 am)
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Replying to: mz6greyghost (Aug 19, 2008 8:00 am)

Seems positive to me. Again, nothing but praise for the interior, and it seems to handle well, even with the small 16" wheels. Did you notice the 125ft braking distance, followed by the comment that the brakes just don't fade?
 
Just another notch in the best for the Mazda6. Now lets see if Mazda can sell them!!
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Re: Motor Trend: 2009 Mazda 6iSport [mz6greyghost] by jeffyscott
Aug 19, 2008 (10:20 am)
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Replying to: mz6greyghost (Aug 19, 2008 8:00 am)

$5K less than the fall-apart-on-command Passat?
 
A bit of exageration regarding VW reliability there and hey for about $5K less than the new Mazda6 you can probably get the 2008 Mazda6 .
 
Probably nit-picking, but the review does hedge a bit on the handling with:
 
feels relatively nimble and precise , and
somewhat crisp feel
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Re: Motor Trend: 2009 Mazda 6iSport [aviboy97] by moparbad
Aug 19, 2008 (10:27 am)
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Replying to: aviboy97 (Aug 19, 2008 8:29 am)

quote Motor Trend test of 09 Mazda6So it's not quite as fast as our Passat comparison winner is. It doesn't handle quite as well, the interior isn't quite up to the same level, and the overall build quality isn't quite as strong.
 
aviboyJust another notch in the best for the Mazda6.
 
No more notches please!

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