2008 Mazda6 News
August 1, 2007 by Alborz Fallah
Update: Click here for details of the new Mazda6
WorldCarFans have released artist renderings of the next generation Mazda6. Based on spyshots of the car (which have been slowly hitting the internet in the last few months), the artist impression show the Mazda 6 still sharing some familiar characteristics to the current model, with a sporty nose and an instantly recognizable Mazda front.
Compared to the current 6, the new Zoom-Zoom-Zoom is reported to be several inches longer and wider. Also there is talk of a 3.5-litre V6 (~180kW) for the American and European market, no news for Australia yet.
Of course if a 3.5-litre variant comes about, there is a good chance the next generation Mazda6 MPS will be more powerful than the current 2.3-litre turbo, or maybe Mazda will follow Subaru’s path with the Liberty and keep the 2.3-litre turbo alongside the V6.
The new Mazda6 is based on Ford’s new Mondeo sedan and it will be interesting to compare the two cars. The new generation Mazda 6 will join the new Mazda2 as well as the next-gen Mazda3 in Mazda’s model renewal plan set to occur in the next 18-24 months.
For the rest of the photos and some spyshots, be sure to head over to WorldCarFans.
Print it: 
PRIMO!
Ford’s star barnd in a sea of shit!
Cheers
F-0
PS Waiting for the 6 speed auto at full power for the RX8….
I’m waiting to see what this next mazda 6 is like, could be my next car come 2008:)
New 6 – about time.
I know we only account for 2% of Mazda’s international sales but can we PLEASE have the 3.5l V6, please. The current 6 is a great car but needs more punch.
Styling is good too, be interesting to see what comes of it.
I think it will be a great car once its available. I don’t know about the 3.5-litre V6 though, something tells me, Mazda will leave Australia out for that one, afterall, only Americans need more power, we are happy with the 2.3-litre engine… right?
Yes, agreed. Theres also talk the 4cyl will grow a little along with power figures, poss a 2.5L and then you have the rumoured 6 speed auto;)
Lol people have a go at Camrys because they are Toyota in terms of looks… but this image provided (however accurate or not) looks exactly the same as the previous generation Camry. Double standards!
People have a go at the 5th and 6th Generation Camrys because they are plain ugly, and although the image above may be accurate or not (most likely not), it doesn’t look anything like the 5th Gen Camry.
Even if the new Mazda 6 looked like the Camry, it would be a much more desired car to drive.
Paul…
can you yank the Toyota chain any god damn harder!?
It’s not a REAL image for a start! so your comment is irelevant…you can comment on similar looks to camry when the REAL car is released.
As Myke says, i’d put my bets on the new 6 driving far better than a camry…
I meant to say that even if the Mazda 6 looks like the Camry, the MAZDA would be a much more desired car to drive.
Those complaining about no V6 option… drive the turbo. I had a naturally aspirated lux sport hatch for four years and have replaced it with an MPS. I complained about the lack of a V6 but am more than happy with the turbo, direct injection. It is smoother, quieter and just a wee bit quicker :) A bonus is great traction and impressive torsional rigidity. I just wish the MPS was available from the outset.
really looking forward to the new 6 however i’m a little confused as i read mazda stated it’s not based on the modeo?
WE NEED THE 3.5 in OZ. I currently own the luxury sport hatch, great car it has everything except the ZOOM ZOOM..
The only ZOOM model is the MPS nice but its no hatchback which are the model to have, in my opinion…
C’mon Mazda OZ give us the 3.5 model..
I would be very interested if it had the V6, otherwise I don’t think I would bother. A friend of mine test drove the current 2.3l and said it was lacking in Zoom.
People,
As a Mazda carsalesman i can assure you that the New Mazda6 when it goes on sale in FEBRUARY 2008 will set new records for Mazda. I have seen the car and the photos published do not do it justice. It will also be very competitively priced and start from $29990 + ORC. It will have a 2.5l 125Kw engine and the fuel economy will be nearly 10% better. My mail is the 3.7l V6 going in the new CX-9 MAY be the powerplant in the MPS6… It will be coupled to the AWD system that Mazda employs – the mind boggles
Apparently the 6 MPS has ceased production but will resume next year with the old shape MPS being sold alongside the new 6 for 12 more months.
My guess is the stoppage is to retool for a major interior upgrade which it would need to remain viable. I have sat in a Mondeo XR5 and it makes the MPS feel like a base model. What that means is at the moment you have to work hard to justify 10 thou more (than the Mondeo) for AWD and 1/2 sec to 100km/h faster. Interior is important to many MPS buyers like me who are looking for a bit of class. If 0-100 was the most important factor then I would be loking to something like a WRX.
I hope I am right because I love how the MPS drives but have always been left a little flat by its interior. I am ready to buy one but figure I will wait and see what the upgrade brings!
I would look at the new Madza 6 But it has no Turbo Diesel
Till 09? and why are we Servicing the Car at 10.000 km or 6 months when the states and everywhere else its 20.000km
or 12 months,..The days of 10.000 km sertvicing are over
i change my car every 2 years and do over 100,000 km so i hate getting my car serviced it just is a pain…
I would hate to be a MAZDA car salesperson
another mazda sales person here. this car will do exactly what the old 6 did when it was first released. it will be everywhere. looks nothing like a camry and if it did i would stop selling them! not based on the mondeo, ask mazda themselves. but all in all i cant wait to sell these things, i think ill get one to. mazda have the best looking cars on the road……….well that most people can afford anyway!
Hi all! I have owned a maz sp23 for over a year and love it if you want power jump in it and have ago! I too am waiting for maz 6 but new mondeo is let down on the range compared to os. So I hope to love the new 6 & buy one or I will yet again buy my 3rd sp23 but red this time!
oh what? a new mazda 6 is coming out in 08? oh dudes…i just got a mazda 6 07 model today fromthe dealer. they never told me about the new model coming out. =’[
HAHAHA Matt, guess what? you suck!
Bring on an auto turbo diesel (more than 2L) wagon with leather seats!!!
Matt, did you do any research before buying the 07 Mazda 6? Great car, but if you did any online search for mazda 6 you would’ve known about the ‘08 model… pays to do your research
Well now we all seen the disappinting new over bloated Mazda 6 what were they thinking. Just about to replace my 2003 6 but not interested in a new one its too big looking wiht that Mitsubishi 380 hump on its bonnet and the ugly underdone rear. They pretty much screwed up the formula.. no thanks its not ugly but it aint the pretty sharp looking classical looking car the original was and its srt of camry esk ewhhhhhhhhhhhhh…