“We have created a design in which the wild and dynamic expressions of motion
artistically realise a powerful presence,” said chief designer Akira Tamatani. “Simply looking at the
car heightens one’s expectations about the driving experience even before
actually riding in it.”
Mazda6 measures 4.9
metres long, 1.8m wide, 1.45m tall and has a wheelbase that’s 2.8m long. So
it’s more spacious than its predecessor, including 37mm extra legroom and 20mm
more shoulder room for the rear
passengers. Front suspension is MacPherson
strut system, while the rear uses a multi-link
setup.
Two engines have been confirmed, although we don’t know
which of them will be headed to Mzansi. One is the SKYACTIVE-G 2.0-litre that makes 110kW at 6000rpm, and 210Nm of torque at 4000rpm. Second is
the 2.5-litre pushing out 141kW at 5700rpm and 256Nm at 3250rpm. Both are available
with either a 6-speed manual or automatic. Again, in this day and age, to be
without a turbo engine is like being in Alaska
without a polo neck; you’re just exposed
to the harsh elements. Mazda is a very small player in the world and has become
even smaller since its virtual divorce
from Ford.
The new car should be available for sale from your local Mzansi Mazda dealership sometime in
2013. It will probably find it tough going as it faces up to hot segment sellers
like the Hyundai Sonata and Kia Optima.
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