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Re: New Mazda 6 2013 - no hatchback available
« Reply #15 on: July 08, 2012, 03:28:58 pm »
looks good! what tint is on the windows?

Just the standard factory tint. Don't know the % off hand - looks darker in the picture than it is in reality.

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Re: New Mazda 6 2013 - no hatchback available
« Reply #16 on: July 08, 2012, 03:32:26 pm »
I'm biased...but I prefer the bulkhead of the saloon as I found it a little quieter than the hatch on the motorway. Plus for some strange reason its 40kg lighter...leaves me plenty of room for expansion ;)


I wonder about the 40kg too, I can imagine maybe 10-20kg for the hatchback tailgate mechanism/re-inforcements

I'm curious as to this too - it does seem a lot. Although the hatch door must be very happy - the saloons is very light - makes a horrid tinny noise when you close it.

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Re: New Mazda 6 2013 - no hatchback available
« Reply #17 on: August 15, 2012, 06:29:01 pm »
Very disappointing and stupidly narrow view by Mazda. Was really expecting to upgrade in 3 to 4 years time to latest 6... but no hatchback = no future purchase from me.

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Re: New Mazda 6 2013 - no hatchback available
« Reply #18 on: August 20, 2012, 12:45:23 pm »
Between the no hatchback and dpf issues I'm unlikely to be replacing my 6 with another.  The new skyactiv-d engine has really good reviews, but with the way my oil level is going up at the moment I'm 99.9% certain my next car will be petrol and the skyactiv-g seems to have been less well received and doesn't really seem to be the revolutionary step forward that the diesel is.  Other manufacturers seem to be doing a much better job with improving the efficiency and refinement of petrol engines (for example, the new A3 1.4 with cylinder deactivation claims 140hp and 60mpg).  I'm hoping for similar technology in slightly more powerful engines before I replace my car (looking forward to more details of the new Seat Leon at the Paris motor show...).

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Re: New Mazda 6 2013 - no hatchback available
« Reply #19 on: August 20, 2012, 02:10:44 pm »
If the saloon is so important then why didn't they facelift it back in 2010 instead of dropping it ?

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Re: New Mazda 6 2013 - no hatchback available
« Reply #20 on: August 20, 2012, 05:06:11 pm »
I think the company want to move upmarket into Audi/BMW territory.

Looking at the photos of the new estate it has a sloping back rather like a BMW 'touring' so maybe they think that people will see that as an alternative to a hatchback and that those who don't will go for a MX5. Still a shame though, I'm sure it's just a marketing thing rather than a technical issue.

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Re: New Mazda 6 2013 - no hatchback available
« Reply #21 on: August 20, 2012, 05:18:39 pm »
Looking at the released pics of the new 6 estate it will certainly be on my list when my 6 Sport 2.2 goes back next Sept. Will have to start looking in about 6 months or so. Hopefully the new one will be as well specced as the last one.

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Re: New Mazda 6 2013 - no hatchback available
« Reply #22 on: August 20, 2012, 05:23:06 pm »
http://www.themhshow.com/mazda-6-start-production-now

I will have mine with extra flowery garlands please ;-)

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Re: New Mazda 6 2013 - no hatchback available
« Reply #23 on: August 24, 2012, 12:27:28 pm »
I think the company want to move upmarket into Audi/BMW territory.
Yes, but they have now realised the need for a hatchback as part of their range.  Look at the BMW 3GT and 5GT and the Audi A5 and A7.  If Mazda are seeing 'premium' as a way to hike prices that's going to be another reason for them going off my short list...

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Re: New Mazda 6 2013 - no hatchback available
« Reply #24 on: August 24, 2012, 02:22:41 pm »
They cannot hike the prices too much as this will put off the fleet buyers that they are aiming for.

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Re: New Mazda 6 2013 - no hatchback available
« Reply #25 on: August 27, 2012, 03:31:47 pm »
They cannot hike the prices too much as this will put off the fleet buyers that they are aiming for.
So will canning the hatchback, but that doesn't seem to be a problem to them...

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Re: New Mazda 6 2013 - no hatchback available
« Reply #26 on: August 27, 2012, 06:58:36 pm »
If the saloon is so important then why didn't they facelift it back in 2010 instead of dropping it ?

I think they did facelift it, just didn't come to the UK

- I think UK are the exception in liking hatchbacks, everywhere else loves saloons

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Re: New Mazda 6 2013 - no hatchback available
« Reply #27 on: August 28, 2012, 09:00:14 am »
Never seen the appeal in a saloon. I had a 4dr Beemer 3 series and it was the most impractical car I've ever had. Hopeless.

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Re: New Mazda 6 2013 - no hatchback available
« Reply #28 on: August 28, 2012, 09:13:18 am »
Never seen the appeal in a saloon. I had a 4dr Beemer 3 series and it was the most impractical car I've ever had. Hopeless.

Depends if you want practicality or style   
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Re: New Mazda 6 2013 - no hatchback available
« Reply #29 on: August 28, 2012, 10:06:58 am »
I think estates now look better than their saloon brothers.