2009 Mazda6 Diesel (MZR-CD)

Mazda has been the first Japanese manufacturer in Australia to fully utilise the benefits of diesel engines for passenger cars. Whilst the likes of Subaru, Toyota and Mitsubishi are limited in their diesel range, Japanese giant Mazda is offering diesel variants in the 3 and 6 model range. The arrival of the new Mazda6 meant the arrival of an all new Mazda6 diesel, or better known as the Mazda6 MZR-CD 2.2-litre Diesel. Mazda says the aim with the 6 diesel is to bring turbodiesel performance and its benefits within reach of everyone.

The new 2.2-litre, common-rail, four-cylinder turbodiesel engine makes use of a variable geometry turbocharger as well as direct-injection. This allows an impressive performance figure of 136kW of power and 400Nm of torque, up 31kW and 40Nm on the old 2.0-litre diesel engine it supersedes. CO2 rating is 156g/km for the hatch and 159g/km for the wagon.

That’s a 30 per cent improvement in power, 10 per cent more torque and a new 0-100km/h of 8.5 seconds, a full 1 seconds quicker than the old model. Best of all though, fuel economy remains the same at 5.9L/100km in hatch form (6.0L/100km in wagon form), same as the less-powerful 2.0-litre engine.

This spirited and economical new-generation engine cements Mazda’s leadership as the only Japanese brand offering turbodiesel passenger cars to Australians. This new 2.2-litre turbodiesel delivers on the once conflicting attributes of robust and refined, powerful and efficient… from a compelling sub-$40,000 price.” Said Mazda Australia Managing Director Doug Dickson.

The one issue which has slowed sales of the diesel Mazdas has been the lack of an automatic transmission and this problem still continues with the new Mazda6 diesel only offered in a six-speed manual. the Mazda Mr Dickson said the Mazda6’s high-tech new engine makes diesel synonymous with exhilaration.

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Troy Lee Design Mazda6 – Sema 2008

In the Mazda6 the Japanese company has found a great fusion of practicality and performance, which is why a number of tuners are now taking a closer look at it. SEMA 2008 is one of the spaces where enthusiasts can see some of Mazda6's potential, particularly where Troy Lee Designs has stuck their hand in.

Troy Lee the customizer has funkdified 6 to almost unrecognizable levels by adding a few changes. Custom pain by Troy Lee has created a distinctive exterior that adds material changes to the 6, complimented by 18-inch Momo Strike wheels, Hoosier tires and A-1 Tinting providing interior darkness with their window work. Eibach Springs tuned the suspension, Wilwood Engineering provided a 6-spiston big brake kit and custom brake fabrication is thanks to JD. The finished article resembles a racing car somewhat.

Mazda6 is sold through US dealers as a 170hp 2.5-liter 4-cylinder baseline model as well as a 3.7 V6 striking out 272hp.

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Mazda survey reveals pricing and packages for 2009 Mazda6

Mazda recently sent out a survey request to potential customers, the purpose of which was to allow these survey takers to build a 2009 Mazda6 with whatever options, packages and colors they wanted so that the automaker could gauge which will be most popular when the car goes on sale. Unfortunately, Mazda was smart and the survey can only be taken once, but one person recorded all the information he saw and posted it on the Mazda6club.com forum. His notes after the jump give us an idea of what trim levels, options and pricing will be available when the car does go on sale, though none of it is written in stone.

It appears that the 2009 Mazda6 will be available in two basic versions: the Mazda6 i that comes with a 170-hp 2.5L four-cylinder with VVT and the more powerful Mazda6 s that's motivated by a 272-hp 3.7L V6. The Mazda6 i will be offered in SV, Sport, Touring and Grand Touring models, while the Mazda6 s will be available as Sport, Touring and Grand Touring. As far as pricing goes, the Mazda6 i SV kicks things off with a base price of $19,850 while the Mazda6 s Grand Touring tops the range with a base price of $29,150. That's quite a large range that should satisfy the wants and needs of most buyers, and features like Xenon headlamps, Bluetooth, a Blind Spot Monitoring system, rain-sensing wipers and wheels up to 18-inches in diameter should position the new Zoom-Zoom sedan well against its mid-size family sedan competition.

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Mazda6 Coupe and Cabriolet

Mazda is planning to heat up its Mazda6 range following the poor performance of the sedan and wagon variants in Japan.

This will include the addition of two new models - a Coupe and Coupe Cabriolet, as well as a high performance model which will take the Mazdaspeed Atenza namesake.

The new models will be based on the sedan chassis, with the BMW 3-series squarely in its sights as a benchmark for both build quality and choice.

Comprising a sedan, wagon, cabriolet, coupe and high performance model, the new and improved Mazda6 range will mimic that of the BMW 3-series.

This contradicts earlier reports that the Mazdaspeed6 - or Mazda6 MPS as it is known in Australia - would not be continued into the next generation.

Mazda are also planning a high performance derivative of the highly successful Mazda2, which could possibly resemble the Mazdaspeed Demio concept revealed at the Tokyo Auto Salon.

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2009 Mazda6 Preview

Mazda zoom-zoomed into Frankfurt with its second-generation Mazda6 sedan and wagon (shown here in European trim-the U.S. version hasn't been shown). Decidedly more stylish and sporty than other, generally conservative Japanese entries into the mid-size market, the new model is slightly longer and larger, overall, but it's also notably lighter than the old Mazda6.

The original Mazda6 really kicked off the whole zoom-zoom theme, not just as an advertising slogan, but with a more sporty, stand-out look that has helped kick-start Mazda sales around the world (notably, its global profits have increased more than five-fold since the midsize model's debut). The new car is an example of Mazda's focus on "kizuna," which translates into a "strong, emotional commitment."

There will likely be a few changes in the car the company brings State-side, especially when it comes to powertrain. For Europeans, Mazda will offer a 1.8 and 2.0-liter pair of gasoline engines, as well as a 2.0-liter turbodiesel. These will boost mileage over the old car by 6 to 12 percent. A newly upgraded 2.5-liter gas package will follow. For American motorists, look for a blend of four-cylinder and optional 3.5-liter V-6 packages, but no diesel.

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You've got a friend: new Mazda6

The new Mazda6 wants to be your friend.

That's according its Japanese designers, who say that the second-generation of Mazda's Mondeo rival is out to create 'a strong emotional tie between car and its owner, like a close friendship, which is called Kizuna in Japanese'.

Why so friendly? Well, Mazda says that it's all thanks to the 6's combination of roominess and dynamic design.

And it's difficult to argue with the space claim: the new 6 is longer, wider, taller and sits on a longer wheelbase than its predecessor. That means there's more leg- and shoulder-room, along with a bigger boot and a wider tailgate.

It's all tied up in a package that looks, well, not too different to the previous 6. As Paul Horrell discusses in his first drive blog, the design is more evolution than revolution, but it's still a good-looking car, with a hint of RX-6 about those front arches.

And, though it won't be as engaging as the RX-6 to drive, the 6 still looks firmly focused on road-handling dynamics.

Mazda has pulled the same trick as with its new 2 by keeping the weight down: the new 6 is some 35kg lighter than its predecessor, despite a more rigid body shell.

The 6 gets a new double-wishbone front suspension system, as well as revised power steering and bigger brakes. Engines should be livelier, too: the old car's 2.3-litre petrol engine has been replaced by a 2.5-litre four-pot, which develops 168bhp and 167lb ft of torque.

There are two other petrol engines - 1.8- and 2.0-litre efforts - and a 2.0-litre turbodiesel, which Mazda predicts will be the big seller.

The new 6 will arrive in Britain to be your best friend early next year, with the estate version following in March.

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