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Old 11-19-14, 02:45 PM
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Default 2016 mazda 6

winner winner, chicken dinner.

I think that Start button is in a good visible position, unlike the usual spot

That better be a touch screen, cuz I don't see any radio *****. I would hate to tune the radio with that iDrive ****
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Old 11-19-14, 03:11 PM
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Old 11-19-14, 03:32 PM
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Nice! Mazda is making some nice looking vehicles these days.
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Old 11-19-14, 05:41 PM
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AWD? Can I hope?
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Old 11-19-14, 10:50 PM
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Handsome inside and out. The case for Luxury Makes is getting smaller and smaller with the amount of available technology and upscale styling in the latest non luxury makes.
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WOW! The 6 went from having a dated dash to having one of the nicest looking ones in the industry! Good job Mazda! Talk about a complete turn-around. Center console is also a huge improvement and now looks very beefy and upscale.
My only two gripes are the new "strikes" below the headlights- they look sad or like tears. And the second is the unfinished rear bumper that shows way too much suspension and air. Car looks like a 4x4 from the back, which takes away all sportiness or elegance.
Now, I've been wanting to ask this all day. Wasn't this car brand new not even two years ago? What the heck are they doing spending money on a refresh before three years? This had to have wrecked their budget.
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like it very much except the 'bolt on' screen in the middle - i don't like mb doing it either - i think it looks terrible.
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Old 11-20-14, 08:53 AM
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pman6, I don't think it's touch screen looks like they are following with the Mazda 3, and the new CX-3 and refreshed CX-5 going by German ways with a iDrive type, but I heard it works great. Anyway I think it looks great the interior reminds me of an Audi, the exterior doesn't excite me but does look good.
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Originally Posted by bitkahuna
like it very much except the 'bolt on' screen in the middle - i don't like mb doing it either - i think it looks terrible.
Same here. Absolutely love everything but that stick-up screen.
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Old 11-20-14, 10:17 AM
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Handsome.

This surely would be my go-to midsize...
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Old 11-20-14, 12:49 PM
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Originally Posted by bitkahuna
like it very much except the 'bolt on' screen in the middle - i don't like mb doing it either - i think it looks terrible.
Originally Posted by MPLexus301
Same here. Absolutely love everything but that stick-up screen.
Not quite the hanging by the tail stick-up like MB. Quite a solid base I see.


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Originally Posted by chikoo
Not quite the hanging by the tail stick-up like MB. Quite a solid base I see.


So a thick screen some how adds to the design? Interesting.

Neither is the one on the Mercedes FYI

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Reminds me on an Infiniti. Anyone else with me?
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Originally Posted by chikoo
Not quite the hanging by the tail stick-up like MB. Quite a solid base I see.


i thought this looked bad, because it looks like someone has cut the dash with knife to get the screen out... they should have added something to the hole so it does not look unfinished.

Rest is great... overall exterior now does look a bit more standard though.
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Old 11-20-14, 06:33 PM
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Mazda has two cars (3 & 6) on Car and Driver's 10 Best Cars For 2015 list. I think it's the only brand with two on the list.
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