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The next Mazda 6 built for North America will not be the same as the Mazda 6 seen on other continents. Apparently, this means the future existence of the North American MazdaSpeed 6 has been called into question. And apparently, the answer to that question is......
No more MazdaSpeed 6. Had Mazda done a better job on the first tuned 6 than they'd see there was and is reason to have another try. But the Speed 6 has only a touch more zip than a V6 Honda Accord or V6 Toyota Camry and equivalent power to the six-cylinder Nissan Altima.
Sure, all-wheel drive was a pleasing extra but supplying the consumer with four driven wheels meant added weight thereby slowing the car and worsening fuel efficiency. The front-end styling wasn't exactly 'pretty' and the marketing department seemed to know of only one colour: silver.
Many also found the driving experience relatively uninspiring, an odd result for a car that in regular 4 and 6-cylinder configurations was fun-to-drive. So in an age where fuel economy is becoming more and more important and under constraints that would increase the cost of development, it appears that MazdaSpeed 6 has bid farewell.
That's sad news for a car that only just joined the BMW 328i, Infiniti G, Acura TSX, and Subaru Impreza WRX in an attempt to prove the Honda Civic Mugen Si to be overpriced.
- Cr Finds That Fuel Efficient Versions Of Focus, Cruze And Civic May Not Be Worth The Extra Cash
When is it worth paying extra money for a more fuel-efficient version of the same model? The answer to that question depends on the price of gas, how much more fuel-efficient is said car and how long it will take to recoup the added cost. Consumer Reports...
- New Mazda Axela - Mazda3 Goes On Sale In Japan, Also Available With Awd
Mazda has announced the domestic market launch of its all-new Axela which is known elsewhere as the Mazda3. In Japan, the newest version of the '3' is offered with two body styles, a four door sedan and a five-door hatchback powered by 1.5-liter...
- Japanese Honda Accord Receives The Mugen Treatment
It's only been a day since Honda launched the new Accord in Japan but that was more than enough time for Mugen to release details on its new sport package for both the sedan and Tourer (station-wagon) wagon variants of the car. The Japanese tuning...
- Mazda Atenza Mazdaspeed Concept To Premiere At 2008 Tokyo Auto Salon
No, this concept does not preview the successor to the Mazda6 MAZDASPEED (or MPS as it’s called in Europe, Australia and other markets), nor have these pictures been leaked into the internet. The Mazda Atenza MAZDASPEED is simply a tuning proposition...
- Mazda Mx-5 / Miata: Mazdaspeed M’z Tune Up For Sale In Japan
Like its predecessors, the third-generation Mazda MX-5 / Miata Roadster is offered in a wide variety of special versions. The latest one comes from Japan and it gets the special-treatment form Mazdaspeed. Based on the 170Hp 2.0-liter version, the M’z...
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MAZDASPEED6 - BYE
The next Mazda 6 built for North America will not be the same as the Mazda 6 seen on other continents. Apparently, this means the future existence of the North American MazdaSpeed 6 has been called into question. And apparently, the answer to that question is...... No more MazdaSpeed 6. Had Mazda done a better job on the first tuned 6 than they'd see there was and is reason to have another try. But the Speed 6 has only a touch more zip than a V6 Honda Accord or V6 Toyota Camry and equivalent power to the six-cylinder Nissan Altima.
Sure, all-wheel drive was a pleasing extra but supplying the consumer with four driven wheels meant added weight thereby slowing the car and worsening fuel efficiency. The front-end styling wasn't exactly 'pretty' and the marketing department seemed to know of only one colour: silver.
Many also found the driving experience relatively uninspiring, an odd result for a car that in regular 4 and 6-cylinder configurations was fun-to-drive. So in an age where fuel economy is becoming more and more important and under constraints that would increase the cost of development, it appears that MazdaSpeed 6 has bid farewell.
That's sad news for a car that only just joined the BMW 328i, Infiniti G, Acura TSX, and Subaru Impreza WRX in an attempt to prove the Honda Civic Mugen Si to be overpriced.
- Cr Finds That Fuel Efficient Versions Of Focus, Cruze And Civic May Not Be Worth The Extra Cash
When is it worth paying extra money for a more fuel-efficient version of the same model? The answer to that question depends on the price of gas, how much more fuel-efficient is said car and how long it will take to recoup the added cost. Consumer Reports...
- New Mazda Axela - Mazda3 Goes On Sale In Japan, Also Available With Awd
Mazda has announced the domestic market launch of its all-new Axela which is known elsewhere as the Mazda3. In Japan, the newest version of the '3' is offered with two body styles, a four door sedan and a five-door hatchback powered by 1.5-liter...
- Japanese Honda Accord Receives The Mugen Treatment
It's only been a day since Honda launched the new Accord in Japan but that was more than enough time for Mugen to release details on its new sport package for both the sedan and Tourer (station-wagon) wagon variants of the car. The Japanese tuning...
- Mazda Atenza Mazdaspeed Concept To Premiere At 2008 Tokyo Auto Salon
No, this concept does not preview the successor to the Mazda6 MAZDASPEED (or MPS as it’s called in Europe, Australia and other markets), nor have these pictures been leaked into the internet. The Mazda Atenza MAZDASPEED is simply a tuning proposition...
- Mazda Mx-5 / Miata: Mazdaspeed M’z Tune Up For Sale In Japan
Like its predecessors, the third-generation Mazda MX-5 / Miata Roadster is offered in a wide variety of special versions. The latest one comes from Japan and it gets the special-treatment form Mazdaspeed. Based on the 170Hp 2.0-liter version, the M’z...