New Mazda 6 - Team-BHP

MaserQ · 21st October 2007, 04:04

Mazda has been one of Ford's success stories. And they havent had many in recent times. The Mazda 6 in its new avatar is sporty and modern like many recent Mazdas. Will Ford ever test waters with a Mazda model on our soil? Their cars are sporty, efficient and can be sold/serviced through Ford India's network.

The new 6 seems to be inspired in part by the Lexus IS range. The interiors are youthful and a little less funky than the Mazda 3, while the rear profile and the headlamps are quintessential Mazda. A Honda Legend-like grille gives it a solid presense.

Reference: Mazda 6 - Road Test First Drive - Autocar.co.uk

Nitin · 23rd October 2007, 02:10

Looks more round and sleek, as compared to the previous design. The console has a lot of stuff from the mazda 3, and the door handles & a few things borrowed from the Miata MX-5.. The front has some lines taken from the Acura RL.
Nice!!

cheap_deal · 23rd October 2007, 02:38

looking good. hope they made the insulation better as the previous gen mazda6 was quite noisy at freeway speeds.

Mpower · 23rd October 2007, 03:08

The new Mazda6 simply rocks. Too bad this one is for Europe only.

rocksterraghu · 23rd October 2007, 04:40

Hmmmm...... I'm loving it!

speedy · 23rd October 2007, 12:55

the mazda 6 looks inspired from a number of cars, but i have to say it looks very nice. sleek design and a neat interior does work for it.

sbasak · 23rd October 2007, 15:11

Looks very similar to Lexus IS.

http://www.thetorquereport.com/lexusis250is350front.jpg

vcash · 24th October 2007, 19:03

I really like the 2008 6s from a design perspective - esp. the interiors. Its only been a few months since I sold my 2004 6i and I miss it already. I have driven few fwd cars that handled like the way it did.....sigh. If they bring the Mazda range to India - it would be a hell of an alternative to the sedate sedans we have here. A nicely priced 6i would be around 13L or so and would turn up the heat on the Laura / Accord / Camry etc.

ArchieS · 4th September 2009, 16:22

DO we have mazda available in india... when i googled itm some of the site was telling its ex-showroom price in mumbai, but not much details about the showroom location or anything else..

AyAn! · 4th September 2009, 19:15

Boy! I've always liked the Mazda 6.This one looks awesome.An almost perfect looking 3-box car.Will look smashing in red!Though this is the larger US spec model.

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Originally Posted by ArchieS

DO we have mazda available in india... when i googled itm some of the site was telling its ex-showroom price in mumbai, but not much details about the showroom location or anything else..

No.Mazda has not officially opened shop in India.But they really should now!

prince_pervez · 4th September 2009, 19:18

Not bad at all. It is looking great in white as well.

SMK · 4th September 2009, 19:25

I drive a Mazda3 and the new Mazda looks a bit similar to mine!
There are more features in this one including a wide display with Satellite navigation built in the top end model. Among other features it has DSC(Dynamic Stability Control), cruise control, ABS, 6 Airbags, Traction control and more! Its loaded with features.
I would love it if Ford thinks of getting this one in India. The Mazda 3 also can beat the competetion hollow!

jack7 · 14th September 2009, 19:54

wow...this one's sweet. Any clue if Mazda is coming to India anytime soon? If not Mazda, Ford could build something off this frame and sell it in the D segment here.

cooldude1988765 · 18th September 2009, 23:03

I wish ford would launch the mazda brand in india.

bugatti_86 · 22nd September 2009, 01:03

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21st October 2007, 04:04	#1 (permalink)
MaserQ BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Cochin Posts: 645 View My Garage	New Mazda 6 Mazda has been one of Ford's success stories. And they havent had many in recent times. The Mazda 6 in its new avatar is sporty and modern like many recent Mazdas. Will Ford ever test waters with a Mazda model on our soil? Their cars are sporty, efficient and can be sold/serviced through Ford India's network. The new 6 seems to be inspired in part by the Lexus IS range. The interiors are youthful and a little less funky than the Mazda 3, while the rear profile and the headlamps are quintessential Mazda. A Honda Legend-like grille gives it a solid presense. Reference: Mazda 6 - Road Test First Drive - Autocar.co.uk __________________ Never Stop Believing - Goran Ivanisevic

23rd October 2007, 03:08	#4 (permalink)
Mpower Team-BHP Support Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Chicago/B'lore Posts: 5,326 View My Garage	The new Mazda6 simply rocks. Too bad this one is for Europe only. __________________ The difference between the men and the boys....................is the speed of their toys.

23rd October 2007, 12:55	#6 (permalink)
speedy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Mumbai Meri Jaan Posts: 3,825 View My Garage	the mazda 6 looks inspired from a number of cars, but i have to say it looks very nice. sleek design and a neat interior does work for it. __________________ lots to learn so little time

23rd October 2007, 15:11	#7 (permalink)
sbasak BHPian Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: CCU-LTN Posts: 591 View My Garage	Looks very similar to Lexus IS. http://www.thetorquereport.com/lexusis250is350front.jpg __________________ Gearbox acts as torque multiplier.

24th October 2007, 19:03	#8 (permalink)
vcash BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: JSR / CT / SugaVillage Posts: 362	I really like the 2008 6s from a design perspective - esp. the interiors. Its only been a few months since I sold my 2004 6i and I miss it already. I have driven few fwd cars that handled like the way it did.....sigh. If they bring the Mazda range to India - it would be a hell of an alternative to the sedate sedans we have here. A nicely priced 6i would be around 13L or so and would turn up the heat on the Laura / Accord / Camry etc. Last edited by vcash : 24th October 2007 at 19:04.

23rd October 2007, 02:10	#2 (permalink)
Nitin Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 2,832 View My Garage	Looks more round and sleek, as compared to the previous design. The console has a lot of stuff from the mazda 3, and the door handles & a few things borrowed from the Miata MX-5.. The front has some lines taken from the Acura RL. Nice!!

23rd October 2007, 02:38	#3 (permalink)
cheap_deal BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: unknown Posts: 422	looking good. hope they made the insulation better as the previous gen mazda6 was quite noisy at freeway speeds.

23rd October 2007, 04:40	#5 (permalink)
rocksterraghu Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 1,122 View My Garage	Hmmmm...... I'm loving it!

4th September 2009, 16:22	#9 (permalink)
ArchieS Newbie Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Trivandrum Posts: 5	DO we have mazda available in india... when i googled itm some of the site was telling its ex-showroom price in mumbai, but not much details about the showroom location or anything else..

4th September 2009, 19:18	#11 (permalink)
prince_pervez Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Bendakaluru Posts: 1,862	Not bad at all. It is looking great in white as well. __________________ Money is not everything in life, but make sure to make a hell lot of it, before you speak such nonsense!!

4th September 2009, 19:25	#12 (permalink)
SMK Newbie Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Sydney Posts: 21	I drive a Mazda3 and the new Mazda looks a bit similar to mine! There are more features in this one including a wide display with Satellite navigation built in the top end model. Among other features it has DSC(Dynamic Stability Control), cruise control, ABS, 6 Airbags, Traction control and more! Its loaded with features. I would love it if Ford thinks of getting this one in India. The Mazda 3 also can beat the competetion hollow!

14th September 2009, 19:54	#13 (permalink)
jack7 BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 65	wow...this one's sweet. Any clue if Mazda is coming to India anytime soon? If not Mazda, Ford could build something off this frame and sell it in the D segment here. __________________ 2002 Honda City Vtec 1996 Esteem Vxi

18th September 2009, 23:03	#14 (permalink)
cooldude1988765 BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 885	I wish ford would launch the mazda brand in india. __________________ I never thought it was humanly possible, but this both sucks and blows. - Bart Simpson

22nd September 2009, 01:03	#15 (permalink)
bugatti_86 BHPian Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Mumbai/KSA Posts: 85	Regularly seen here & Driven by teens here in KSA

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