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Sedans Mazda6 Article Comments - 2009 Mazda 6 First Drive and Full Test
229 messages, Last post on Aug 25, 2008 at 6:33 AM
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First Drive: 2009 Mazda 6 - First Impressions: With most of its major flaws fixed, the 2009 Mazda 6 is easily one of the most impressive sedans in the midsize class. (more)
Full Test: 2009 Mazda 6 s Grand Touring - Bottom Line: Manages to keep some of the zoom-zoom athleticism despite pandering to the Accord/Camry market.(more)
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Replying to: mz6greyghost (May 23, 2008 6:16 pm) If you wanted utility, then get a sport-utility vehicle, aka an SUV. or a Mazda5, in that matter. those are pretty cool. The hatch was a loss, as I liked it, and it provided the versatility of a hatch with the style of a sedan. The wagon was fine, but no one will notice its exile. I disagree with the unproven fact that the Mazda6 will have worse handling this time around because it gained... 200 lbs. wow. Actually, for a redesign, that's not much. For a Mazda5, on the other hand, gained about the same amount of weight over 2 years but didn't see a true redesign; just a few new features & such but reviewers still say the same about its handling and efficiency. It's all about execution, the level of technology utilized, and the tuning. I think it'll handle better, and last I checked, the Audi A6 handles exceptionally well... it's a German car, of course d: anyway, my point is, a car that underwent a complete overhaul and gained 200 lbs. shouldn't affect the 6 that much. or at all. it's not THAT portly. + it's good to have a V6 at times.
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Replying to: aviboy97 (Jun 29, 2008 12:19 pm) they're not the only ones that do stop-go commuting... ): I guess you have a point. but I was taking BSMS from a somewhat fixed point of view. I was trying to say that most people would think of it that way because they'd rather just double-check their mirrors. but it's nice to have, especially with the way that some people drive, yikes. it's unfortunate to know that it doesn't activate unless you're putting your turning signal on... some people don't do that... which could render it useless unless you remember to turn on the turning signal when switching lanes. then again, it's a common driving practice. you're expected to do that d: oh well. I'll leave BSMS as a "driving enhancement". but I think ABS is definitely essential in this day & age. what really is a gimmick is the self-parking feature found on new Lexus models; it actually scares me that the car parks itself d: |
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Replying to: duhitsbautista (Jun 29, 2008 12:21 pm) 200 lbs is easy to add and very difficult to remove. Given a choice between the utility of a hatchback Mazda6 with great handling and better fuel mileage or an SUV, I'll take the 6.
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Replying to: moparbad (Jun 29, 2008 7:05 pm) |
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Does anyone know when in August the new mazda Six will be available?
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Replying to: snags (Jul 30, 2008 6:37 am) |
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Earlier in this discussion, someone made reference to a separate discussion on the 2009 Mazda6 general features, etc.. I don't see it listed within Edmunds's Forums and discussion. Is there such a forum someplace? Also, what is the scheduled arrival date of the new model at the dealerships.?? I can hardly wait to see/try this new version. I haven't owned a Mazda since my 1988 I4/5-spd manual MX-6, which was the most reliable, best handling auto I've ever owned. And I kept it far longer than any other Car I've owned; 9 years...! Awesome car that maybe is going to be repeated by the 2009 Mazda6 ?? Hopefully...!! 
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Replying to: microrepair (Jul 30, 2008 9:04 am) |
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"Our wheelman at the test track comments that even though the Mazda 6 doesn't deliver Altima levels of athleticism, it's pretty good nonetheless." My worst fears from the First Drive has proven true in the Full Test! Mazda 6 has lost the best thing about it: it is no longer the class leader in sportiness! To me, a modern Mazda is a failure when it isn't sportier than its non-luxury competition. I understand Mazda making the car larger, but did they have to make it softer with light steering....while no longer offering class-leading braking performance? Now I'm so confused. I'm not completely thrilled by the new Mazda 6, the Altima doesn't offer a decently-equipped manual and its automatic is a stupid CVT, the Accord is bland in styling....but has class-leading V6 economy. No car in the current midsized line up excites me. Maybe I should keep my Protege5 for a long time or get a lightly-used 2007 Mazda 6 GT manual! The 2009 Mazda 6 is not the sportiness class leader. That's disappointing. |
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