Mazda 3 and 6 just keep getting better

[JCH13]

http://www.mazdausamedia.com/2013-06-17-MAZDA-SKYACTIV-D-CLEAN-DIESEL-MAKES-IT-A-HAT-TRICK

http://jalopnik.com/2014-mazda3-thi...ource=jalopnik_facebook&utm_medium=socialflow

 

[Kaido]

Wow, that looks pretty good, like a Jaguar or Aston Martin:

http://stwot.motortrend.com/files/2012/09/2013-Aston-Martin-Vanquish-volcano-red-1024x658.jpg

Throw a simple body kit, some chrome trim, and nicer wheels and you'd have yourself a pretty decent aesthetics competitor there...

 

[sgrinavi]

Wow, that looks pretty good, like a Jaguar or Aston Martin:

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Don't get me wrong, I'm digging the 6 too, but saying it looks like an AM is a bit of a stretch, don't you think?

 

[Kaido]

Don't get me wrong, I'm digging the 6 too, but saying it looks like an AM is a bit of a stretch, don't you think?

I think it's the long nose in that angle that makes me see the similarities.

And, you know, the red

 

[SearchMaster]

Title says Mazda 6 - this is the 3, right?

 

[cbrsurfr]

Title says Mazda 6 - this is the 3, right?

That's definately the 3. Show me the Mazdaspeed and the Skyactive-D versions please. Not interested in the 8.2/8.9 0-60 versions.

 

[JCH13]

Title says Mazda 6 - this is the 3, right?

Derp, ones the 3, ones the 6.

Man, they made them very similar...

Edited the title.

 

[CraigRT]

Better in some ways, but the first generation looked a lot better on the outside.
I like the original speed3 and speed6, they look great.

The interior on the new ones are awesome though, I love the 6's gorgeous monotone gauges, so clean looking.

Mazda is still a tough sell on me though, up in these parts they rust twice as fast as any other brand, and I do not and never will like rust.

 

[Vdubchaos]

Well it looks better than the current model. I still like first one so much more.

New 6 is nice though. Mazda is doing great things. I hope they bring the Japanesse MPV!

 

[exar333]

Look's nice. I liked the first-gen 6 and 3 much better than the current. This looks much better!

 

[yottabit]

I was going to hate on it, until I read that they are going to have the larger skyactiv motor as an option. That's pretty awesome in my opinion. Should be able to have something somewhat quick and still get ~40 MPG if they do it right.

I assume they'll probably release a next gen Mazdaspeed maybe the following year, hope to god with a next generation engine that gets 30+ MPG HWY

 

[JulesMaximus]

Very BMW-esque. I think it takes a lot of styling cues from the Z4, which I think looks amazing.

 

[Phanuel]

Why wouldn't they announced the Speed versions right off the bat?

 

[Aharami]

i'm in the market for a midsized sedan and one of my must-have's is a sunroof. I really like the styling of the 2014 Mazda 6 - i think it's probably the best looking midsized sedan out there now - both inside and out. But to get a 6 with a sunroof, you'd have to opt for the highest trim, the grand touring, which costs $30K. Sorry but for 30K, Mazda should offer an upgraded engine that can compete with the Accord V6 and the Fusion Titanium.

I don't mind the 184hp skyactive engine the Mazda 6 comes with, but it doesn't belong on a 30K car! If mazda offered sunroof as an option on the 23K touring model, I'd buy the 6 touring in a second!

 

[vi edit]

Very BMW-esque. I think it takes a lot of styling cues from the Z4, which I think looks amazing.

First thing I thought of too.

http://www.bimmerboost.com/images/imported/2010/08/2.jpg

That long forward snout felt very BMW'ish. I'm not totally feeling it in pictures, but I'm sure it will look more proportional in person.

 

[vi edit]

I don't mind the 184hp skyactive engine the Mazda 6 comes with, but it doesn't belong on a 30K car! If mazda offered sunroof as an option on the 23K touring model, I'd buy the 6 touring in a second!

Don't get me started on Mazda's pricing/packaging logic. They don't include bluetooth audio on any of the base "sport" models equipped with a manual tranmission. And in the case of the CX-5 the base model is the only one you can even get a manual. In the the 6 you can get it in the "Touring" trim but they won't let you order the tech pack with HID's.

For a freaking company that boasts it's sporting attitude it sure wants to crap on the most sporting transmission choice available.

 

[Aharami]

Don't get me started on Mazda's pricing/packaging logic. They don't include bluetooth audio on any of the base "sport" models equipped with a manual tranmission. And in the case of the CX-5 the base model is the only one you can even get a manual. In the the 6 you can get it in the "Touring" trim but they won't let you order the tech pack with HID's.

For a freaking company that boasts it's sporting attitude it sure wants to crap on the most sporting transmission choice available.

yep. if I was considering a manual (this car will be a family car, and wife is unwilling to learn how to drive a stick), it would add to my frustration. Man the 6 with soul red color is freaking gorgeous, but my sensible side just cant bring myself to pay $30K for it considering its competition has 60-80hp advantage on it!

 

[JimKiler]

Don't get me started on Mazda's pricing/packaging logic. They don't include bluetooth audio on any of the base "sport" models equipped with a manual tranmission. And in the case of the CX-5 the base model is the only one you can even get a manual. In the the 6 you can get it in the "Touring" trim but they won't let you order the tech pack with HID's.

For a freaking company that boasts it's sporting attitude it sure wants to crap on the most sporting transmission choice available.

Weird, my wife's 2012 CX-7 was stock and included Bluetooth. I was able to play music through it but the low quality created ear fatigue.

 

[JimKiler]

i'm in the market for a midsized sedan and one of my must-have's is a sunroof. I really like the styling of the 2014 Mazda 6 - i think it's probably the best looking midsized sedan out there now - both inside and out. But to get a 6 with a sunroof, you'd have to opt for the highest trim, the grand touring, which costs $30K. Sorry but for 30K, Mazda should offer an upgraded engine that can compete with the Accord V6 and the Fusion Titanium.

I don't mind the 184hp skyactive engine the Mazda 6 comes with, but it doesn't belong on a 30K car! If mazda offered sunroof as an option on the 23K touring model, I'd buy the 6 touring in a second!

I have those packages as well, i wish you could custom build with the features you want. Does Scion do that?

 

[exdeath]

Lots of nice cars these days. Wish I was "regular" some times and didn't "need" 600+ HP to feel safe and secure from douchebags.

 

[Black2na]

Lots of nice cars these days. Wish I was "regular" some times and didn't "need" 600+ HP to feel safe and secure from douchebags.

You daily a 130hp camry....not your cobra your regular argument is invalid

 

[exdeath]

You daily a 130hp camry....not your cobra your regular argument is invalid

I try but I usually dont make it passed Tuesday before thinking "that's it, Cobra rest of the week"

 

[Aharami]

I have those packages as well, i wish you could custom build with the features you want. Does Scion do that?

not sure if scion does it. When is the Mazda 6 diesel coming to the states? Dealer was saying next year, but I'm sure he said that so I buy a car he has and not a car he will get in the future

 

[JimKiler]

not sure if scion does it. When is the Mazda 6 diesel coming to the states? Dealer was saying next year, but I'm sure he said that so I buy a car he has and not a car he will get in the future

I remember hearing diesel was coming this year. But no word on the wagon

 

[XavierMace]

I try but I usually dont make it passed Tuesday before thinking "that's it, Cobra rest of the week"

Aren't you still thinking of doing a swap in the Camry?