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By: New Mazda6 MPS in doubt? &raquo Australian Car Advice | News Blog

New Mazda6 MPS in doubt? &raquo Australian Car Advice | News Blog — Thu, 29 Nov 2007 04:29:59 +0000

[...] It appears that Mazda’s MPS series is about to be cut in half with the struggling Mazda6 MPS rumoured to have not made the cut for the second-generation line-up. [...]

By: Tony

Tony — Sat, 13 Oct 2007 11:07:52 +0000

Lets get couple of facts sraight:

1. CX7 (and CX9) is autotranny only in NorthAmerica in AWD OR FWD configuration.
2. CX7 is manual only in Europe and only in AWD configuration. (CX9 will not be offered in Europe)
3. Mazda said thats offering manual only CX7 in Europe was tied somehow to engine not passing emmission with AT???
4. 1,8 makes sense in Europe in some countries because of the taxing and insurance reasons.
5. 2,5l engine is not V6 its inline4.
6. NorthAmerica will get later its inflated model of 6 with probably 3,5 or even 3,7L V6 wich is used in CX9
with 6 speed autotranny

By: Garry

Garry — Wed, 03 Oct 2007 07:47:32 +0000

Thanks for comments Latoya the best money I have ever spent was offered a demo SP23 with luxury pack saved$$$.I know nothing about cars but this car is truly amazing and IMO the best looking car on the road today.

By: Latoya

Latoya — Wed, 26 Sep 2007 05:06:28 +0000

I am in love with this car and can’t wait to own it. My husband has the limited edition RX-8 and i have the 06 SP23. “GARRY” That 3 is a truly awesome car! I can pull 500k from a tank and it out performs most cars in acceleration. I have taken her to the track and am to scared to go past my achievement of 165kph. However it is truly disappointing when i see SP23 owners who don’t purchase the leather upgrade pack, for an extra $3000 its worth it, on a top of the line car and increases trade in value. As far as everyones comments about the lack of a Auto model in the 2.5 ltr. ITS OBVIOUS its because the 2.5 is a performance version and only real drivers should be driving it. Any car enthusiast will agree that manual is the only way to truly enjoy the control and performance of a vehicle. I was very disappointed to see the CX-7 has no Manual option, so maybe this is a “get your own back” model! Once you own a Mazda you will never go back. Who else agrees that Holden riped off the Mazda look with the new shape and flared guards?

By: Dan

Dan — Tue, 18 Sep 2007 12:59:00 +0000

Ah Mog, the shape in 2002 is basically the same as 2007. I own a 2005 model and if you asked me too choose, mate you can have my 05 (which incidentally is the same as the 03/04) i’ll take the look of the 08 model for sure! what a stunning looking car.

By: Mog

Mog — Tue, 18 Sep 2007 06:14:40 +0000

The best shape was the 2003/2004 model since then it has got uglier and uglier. Now it looks like a Japanese Ford Taurus…….Honk

By: pat

pat — Tue, 18 Sep 2007 05:04:11 +0000

I can’t wait to see the 2008 mazda 3..or is there?

By: dd

dd — Fri, 14 Sep 2007 15:53:34 +0000

nice camry with an IS350 or Reiz back end

By: Garry

Garry — Fri, 14 Sep 2007 05:45:56 +0000

I know this is about the Mazda 6 but does anybody have any comments on the SP23 I seriously love the look and feel of this car and I want to buy one but the price and possible resale scare me.The auto sedan with DSC is about the $36500 on the road(it is only a small 4cyl car) if anybody reading this who owns one or knows somedody who does would love your comments.But anyway the new 6 looks supurb this is the company that should have the slogan “future driven” not Hyundai.

By: euroFordguy

euroFordguy — Fri, 14 Sep 2007 03:30:47 +0000

Ghandi,

Sure, the Falcon is struggling, but it’s at the end of it’s lifecycle and a new model is just around the corner. Currently, the Fiesta and Focus are selling very well. No doubt the new Mondeo will do quite well in the market too when it’s released in the next month or so.

The 6 looks great, although I’m surprised they didn’t platform share with the new mondeo. In a diesel family car, an automatic transmission should be the ONLY option!

By: Ghandi

Ghandi — Thu, 13 Sep 2007 11:24:30 +0000

Hey reckless1, nobody is buying the Focus or Falcon anyway !!!!!!!!

By: Adam

Adam — Tue, 11 Sep 2007 23:00:21 +0000

Talk about dramatics…shall i serve the biscuits and earl grey tea!?

By: Adam

Adam — Tue, 11 Sep 2007 22:59:23 +0000

Only the focus and falcon? yeah ok…

By: Reckless1

Reckless1 — Tue, 11 Sep 2007 22:50:10 +0000

If you are correct, Nick, and I hope you are, they will sell like hot cakes.

A nice V6 with 6 speed auto would do the design justice, but if that was available no-one would buy the upcoming Ford Focus or Falcon.

By: Nick

Nick — Tue, 11 Sep 2007 21:59:10 +0000

The front looks a bit like the current SP23 sedan, side of the hatch has a hint of RX8 and CX7 around the wheel arches, and from a side/rear angle, the wagon has a lot of resemblence to the Audi RS4 Avant. Pumped guards, a very similar roof line, and virtually the same roof racks. Overall, i think it looks great, especially the sedan and wagon. I find it very hard to believe that there will be no Auto transmissions on on the 2.5L. THe American market will crucify them, as would most other world markets. Im hearing of a 6 speed auto, and perhaps Mazda does not want to show their hand too early on. Im sure when the car lobs on showroom floors, an auto transmission on the 2.5L will be available.

By: Baji

Baji — Tue, 11 Sep 2007 12:06:55 +0000

lol Al when i read your post, specifically the line “I will surely fix my finances to be the first to own one of these!”, i stupidly read it wrong, thinking finances was fiancees. i had to re-read it again to get it right. :-P

By: Al Juraj

Al Juraj — Tue, 11 Sep 2007 11:34:43 +0000

The sedan looks best among the bunch. How about a coupe version for such a handsome car?

I’ve always liked chrome surrounding the car windows, and finally this new car has. I will surely fix my finances to be the first to own one of these!

By: Chaser

Chaser — Tue, 11 Sep 2007 11:09:45 +0000

dunno why, but I think I almost see bits of Is series in it too .. hmm

By: Grumps

Grumps — Tue, 11 Sep 2007 11:00:56 +0000

The Mazda press release I read that had the engine/transmission specs was only for the North American market.

Hopefully a 6-speed auto will make it here. If not then Mazda have potentially lost a sale to me when it comes time for me to get a new car next year.

By: Myke

Myke — Tue, 11 Sep 2007 09:38:45 +0000

They do sell more diesels then they originally anticipated but not nearly as much as if they had an auto option, ditto with the Mazda 3 diesel.