Here's Why the DEATH of the Mazda 6 is Actually a GOOD Thing

[@thethespian5757]

When the 6's replacement comes, all the sadness would quickly go away. They're not going to throw away a GREAT car and leave us disappointed. That's not the Mazda way. Long Live Mazda.

[@quintonvongpanya5669]

Remembers the Speed3 and Speed6 I get whatcha mean though. They're not doing that this time around. The have too much to lose for that

[@mikeschiavoni5973]

Lol, honda and toyota will put new bumpers on the old mazda 6 and call them accord and camery to have reliable midsize cars again.

[@sammn6186]

Mazda has been coming out with amazing vehicles lately.

[@thethespian5757]

@@mikeschiavoni5973 🤣😅😅 I can definitely see that happening. They need all the help they can get with their designs.

[@CaseAgainstFaith1]

Sure they do. Speed3, Speed6 gone, RX-7, RX-8 gone.

[@RealKevGotEm]

The fact that Mazda has changed their entire lineup to become a premium luxury company is mind blowing

[@jasonm3780]

Yet the 3 has no USB ports in the rear or power seats. Mazda is far from being a luxury company.

[@stevenf5902]

They’re the MF underdogs! I called it a long time ago too 👀

[@stevenf5902]

@@jasonm3780 Oh no… you can’t charge your vibrator in the backseat?! The tragedy. It’s a DRIVER centered car! The driver isn’t in the back.

[@MrInternFTL]

@@stevenf5902 a driver central car has power seats

[@stevenf5902]

@@MrInternFTL I have power seats in my 2019, 3 bro..

[@clin031474]

if the next-gen Mazda 6 is indeed in RWD platform, I will definitely get one.

[@Nevy21]

you know it's just going to be a crossover

[@Swizzyj3]

I will trade my Mazda6 in a heartbeat. Turbo is cool but inline 6 is better!

[@jamiegarth3146]

I will if it has a manual and RWD

[@slowanddeliberate6893]

It'll probably be electric.

[@AbgarMusayelyan]

@@jamiegarth3146 I wouldn't hold my breath for a manual. But it is definitely going to be rwd.

[@KirkKreifels]

Not sure why we're stuck in 360p club... 4k is processesing.

[@kencoleman8929]

Thanks for confirming, I'll just listen ... LoL!

[@syxepop]

Kirk, GOOD LUCK with that ALMOST NON-EXISTING YT "Customer Service"....

[@fortheloveofnoise]

They should call the replacement: Roku

[@InternetDude]

KZbin can sometimes take hours to render 4K

[@Raven-uu7lb]

But it is displayed as 480p in my phone 😂

[@andrewgillougley8479]

I just want Mazda to take over the world, right combo of luxury, sportiness, reliability in some seriously pretty cars.

[@Cristian-em5wc]

They need to improve on material quality, especially seats and steering wheel. I've seen low milage vehicles with very very worn out seats, arm rest and steering wheel. Oh yes, and hopefully they increase the thickness of the pain, it's painful to see what happens to that beautiful red 😨

[@tiffanysmith294]

Facts

[@EsotericOrderJ]

I have owned 3 Mazda 6 cars, 2.3L 3.7L 2.5L and loved them all. R.I.P I am thinking Mazda will go up market performance and fitment for what ever coup or sedan they do next.

[@altima119487]

I had a 3 that got totaled almost six years ago and I miss it. I wanted a 6 nice cars

[@Kemigon]

I owned a 6 and to this day, I still have love for those models. I'll be pouring one out today.

[@pjay1281]

R.I.P Mazda 6 🥲😣😭😢. You were the most amazing sedan 🚘, I’m gonna miss you greatly Thanks to these bozos that keep buying SUV 🚙.

[@algerae1984]

I hate crossovers that's all I fucking see smh

[@TheFoxisintheHouse]

I switched my Subaru Crosstrek 2015 to the Mazda 6 Touring skyactiv g 2021. I went back to a sedan. Yay!!!

[@rudy_dstroys1821]

I was thinking of getting a 2017 but still would like to test drive a 2021....Baby on the way and need something more mature for myself, without hurting my wallet :). Mazda 6 might be my newish car!

[@VdiMusicGaming]

Ikr most of them can’t drive the suv anyway!!

[@lhfinatl7068]

I just got me a 2021 6 Grand Touring Turbo, last one on the lot for a great deal and couldn't be happier. I've been wanting a 6 for the better part of decade now but just couldn't afford it. Patience has finally paid off.

[@LegalEagle117]

The world just needs an RX9. Everyone would be happier then - it would mean a do over of the golden age of Japanese sports cars (Z, Supra, RX). A man can dream.

[@h_3_x_]

An electric rotary sounds like a dream, within in a dream, but yes a man can dream

[@Smearrrrrrgle]

@@h_3_x_ a reliable rotary sounds like a dream

[@carlosandleon]

where's the market? Noone's got the moneh

[@CaseAgainstFaith1]

Rotary is dead.

[@corentindockx]

@@CaseAgainstFaith1 you’ve got no faith.

[@GabrielMartinez-sd8pc]

Mazda is just an amazing company now. The cars look, feel, and drive premium without paying the premium price.

[@andretsang7337]

My worry is that they'll soon adopt a premium price. And it saddens me that people can be fooled by a bit of tinsel and design magic to overpay by 10k or even 20k. What I want is an affordable inline 6 or diesel RWD car with manual. Is that so much to ask?

[@spook5756]

@@andretsang7337 that's exactly what's going to happen.

[@emmanuelmeysman820]

unlike some sch*tty European Brands like BMW .

[@prestonzefereo4576]

I just bought a 2016 mazda 6...not done with the vid but it's making me nervous

[@aldotabora2371]

Got a 2018 signature when the last redesign first came out for about 2 going on 3 years now.... it is mind blowing for me to know that the car did not sell that well... such an amazing car and experience I've been having.

[@jamescarpenter1842]

After hearing the news about the mazda6 a part of me died inside.

[@NicolaMihaita]

I hope is just a mater of name changing. Maybe they will keep the design but with a different name.

[@timw2083]

I would love a RWD, Inline-6, sedan from Mazda. It sounds like a good alternative to a G80 or BMW 540

[@SalsHQ]

This Mazda look like it's gonna dog walk most BMW & Genesis Vehicles especially in Looks interior/exterior

[@cotyl939]

Hopefully Mazda will release a production version of the Vision Coupe concept as it looks very promising. It deserves a new name to go with the brand's intended direction upmarket. My guess it may be called Mazda 9, MX-9 or they'll resurrect some old names 626, 929, or Millenia. Mazda's luxury brand, Amati, that never saw light of day, at least here in the US, may even be apart of the new Mazda lineup. I knew something was about to happen when the 2021 Mazda 6 didn't receive the new Mazda Connect system as the CX-5 and CX-9 did for 2021. Sad to see it go, I had 3 of them over the years.

[@RealKevGotEm]

Mazda doesn’t want to go backwards. Hopefully they will not call it a Mazda Mazda 6 anymore. The same with the 3, absolutely stupid

[@Kosoku63]

was mazdas luxury brand not eunos? the JDM miata roadster and the cosmo were sold under the eunos brand in japan

[@noyoureahooker]

I had to scroll way too far down to find this comment. Mazda 9 for sure. Bringing back the 929 which NEVER became a FWD platform when the 626 and 323 did makes the most sense to Mazda; who do not shy away from honoring their history. Corksport for life, baby.

[@franzchong5889]

@@noyoureahooker they pushed the 929 too far upmarket.in Australia It was a rival for Skyline's,Calais and Fairmont Ghia's plus for a while Baby Benzes,3 SERIES BMW and even Holden with their Caprice and Ford with the LTD.it sadly in it's final form came out around the same time as e230 Mercedes and 523I BMW in 1996 but was priced well under those.Your Euro Snob Buyer although we know the Germans in the class are Money Pits would not go for the Mazda.The smart money in those days was buy for half the price of the then new 929 or e230 or 523i was going for the 1991-1993 models for about $45000.

[@robertbandusky9565]

Inline six, rear wheel drive! Sweet🇺🇸

[@yes8032]

I bet the new 6 is going to be a luxurious car

[@davidmccarthy6061]

And thus lower sales as they leave the normal family budget price range and try to be an Audi. I think they're entering their death spiral.

[@MandusahRamirez]

@@davidmccarthy6061 I Doubt It! Their Already Just As Luxurious As Audi With A Better Design Language & Driver Engagement👌🏽

[@pedrosaucedo1027]

@@davidmccarthy6061 they will continue to sell affordable cars they say only a portion of the high end models will be made so they won’t be relying so much on those sales so I think Mazda will be fine 👍

[@stephenhendricks103]

@@pedrosaucedo1027 Mazda's desperate attempt to get loans from Japanese banks during the pandemic suggests otherwise.

[@benjamincaron46]

I bet it'll have BMW 3 Series performance but 5 Series luxury,

[@brianrocks7277]

Had one of the first gen 6, it was a great car I always regretted trading for a below par Golf.

[@quincypurcell5222]

What do you think is a better first car between the Mazda 3 and vw golf? I like how the Mazda looks alot better but the golf seems more fun to drive...

[@brianrocks7277]

@@quincypurcell5222 Hi I'd go 3, love the looks too much to even consider it a choice.👍

[@matthewsmith1547]

I did the opposite, wrote off the golf and got a Mazda 6gg luxury.

[@corentindockx]

@@quincypurcell5222 i am pretty sure the Mazda 3 is more fun to drive as well

[@franzchong5889]

I only wish I got my mother into a first gen 6.she and her obsessions with Mercedes meant I never stood a chance.Yet all the Doctors we all knew who all had some form of Mercedes at one time are mostly into Mazda or Honda these days.

[@rehaerman6519]

I have a 2015 Mazda 6 GT, I bought it brand new, now I have 129,000 miles on it, it still drives like a dream!!! So sad Mazda is dropping the 6!!! It's been THE MOST RELIABLE CAR I have ever owned!!! Mazda is so underrated and I really don't understand why????

[@daem3n]

Mazda’s future sounds exciting!

[@utubestrong2]

I personally own a mazda 6 from 2016 and absolutely love my car! The attention to detail that they put into the car with with my recent apple car play upgrade it makes it feel better to own in 2021. I am sad to see this drop from the line up! I was hoping mazda would of rebranded it to an mazda 6E so sort of electric vehicle to compete in between Tesla model 3 and S line… I would have been all in this would have been dope!

[@jtlast9600]

I also have the 2016 6. What trim and color is yours? I have the dark grey and i-touring trim. Love the car haven't had any issues. It's my first car too, a good one at that

[@MetikalMan]

They neeeed to name the new RWD sedan and SUV the Mazda7 and CX7. It’s a great number in Japan and it will be a fantastic product.

[@WorksOnMyComputer]

The Mazda 6 is sold in Sedan and Wagon with the 2.5 Skyactiv G in turbo or normally aspirated forms in Australia.

[@HMAKmusic]

Upscale Mazda all day long instead for genesis

[@DonJulio4649]

Didn’t know the sales were so low for the Mazda 6. I bought the 2018 Mazda 6 GT reserve 2.5T brand new. Still have it and is treating me so good. Very easy to drive with a lot of TQ and is very luxurious inside. Will def miss Mazda 6’s but will be looking forward what Mazda will release to replace it. Hopefully something fun

[@imnotusingmyrealname4566]

Mazda design is definitely more Asian than Genesis. I'd take that.

[@justinnegron4843]

Um i.think you mean Japanese. Korean car brands have there own design language compared to the Japanese rivals

[@imnotusingmyrealname4566]

@@justinnegron4843 Lots of people compare Genesis to Bentley.

[@TymaDem]

@@imnotusingmyrealname4566 that's because their main designer is ex-Bentley guy

[@TheFoxisintheHouse]

I just bought a Mazda 6 Touring 2021 Yes, I did Pearl white outside and black leatherette inside

[@primarchlogarius]

I got a Mazda 6 because there was no other Sedan that offered everything at that price point. Excellent upholstery, CarPlay, lovely engine, good handling and the complete safety package.

[@peterharvey153]

I think it'll be called a "Mazda 9" reincarnating the old RWD-based Mazda 929 line.

[@Kosoku63]

the 929 was the cosmo if im correct. I’m not sure if they came in sedan bodies. nevermind, only the 929 coupes were cosmos. the rest were called mazda luce

[@peterharvey153]

@@Kosoku63 Yes, the 929 was available in Cosmo, Luce and later Sentia, and even other names.

[@maryannkarlvalois7597]

Hi, Kirk: Totally awesome video again- super informative! I NEED to pick your brain, along with your subscribers! I just bought a 2018 Soul Red Metallic Crystal Mazda 6 a month ago for $22,000. I love it- it's gorgeous! It has only 20,000 miles on it. HOWEVER: 1) now that the MAZDA 6 is being discontinued, will its value decline greatly? 2) should I sell it, trade it in for a late model Mazda 3? How bad will it decline if I wait five years? I am retiring next month and will only put about 7,000 miles on the Mazda 6 each year. I was planning to keep it for about 5 years-- and buy another Certified Pre-Owned Mazda. Should I keep the Mazda 6 until the new inline 6 version (or whatever) comes out? I suppose that if I keep the Mazda 6 for 5 years or more that I won't run into any problems with service, parts! Thanks in advance everyone for your thoughts!!!

[@KirkKreifels]

I'd hang on to it as log as you can 🙂 it's a great car.

[@Yoomaro]

You have absolutely nothing to worry about, the value won’t increase nor decrease! And for as service and parts, that’ll be available for a lifetime

[@maryannkarlvalois7597]

Thanks, everyone!!!

[@ramonechavarria5789]

I'm 2017, 28,000 miles. Was wondering the same, but I'm keeping it now. Had a feeling something good was around the corner

[@TheFoxisintheHouse]

I just bought a 2021 Mazda 6 Touring Beautiful pearl white and black leatherette inside. Downside? I paid full sticker price :( They wouldn't budge!

[@KirkKreifels]

Congratulations! It's because they, like all manufacturers are short on inventory. They can't sell volume, so they make as much money on the front end of the car deal.

[@Gunsmoke2220]

One thing I love about Mazda is that they always make Torquey engines, and torque's where's the fun at at!

[@rdm925]

I've owned 2 Mazda 6. My first a 03 6s sedan that was stolen and totaled and my second an 07 6i 5-door to replace it. I loved my 6i and traded in for a new 2019 CX-5 Signature. The first generation 6 was a great car. Mine was built in Flat Rock, MI and Ford used it as the base for the original Fusion and several other models. However I think Ford screwed Mazda up with the 2nd generation USA model making it different from the Japanese and European car. The third generation is a great car but we don't get AWD and the wagon here. The USA market always gets screwed and left out of getting the best cars. I hope Mazda creates a new RWD/AWD inline 6 cylinder model 6 and brings it here.

[@KirkKreifels]

No wagon or AWD did suck for this six BUT we still get the turbo which in unavailable in most of EU

[@bradcalvert305]

Bring back the Millenia Name. Hopefully it will be a full size sedan.

[@stephenhendricks103]

Hear, Hear. It was such a raging sales success in the past. :(

[@ascott2168]

929 would also work but def Millenia ! Helps break up the alphanumeric names in the lineup !

[@stephenhendricks103]

@@ascott2168 Reviving either the "Millenia" or the "929" moniker would be roughly equivalent to a cruise ship dubbed the Titanic. Neither name is something that Mazda wants to recall.

[@CaseAgainstFaith1]

I was thinking just 9.

[@franzchong5889]

@@stephenhendricks103 the last of the 929's was a flop. the biggest mistake was targetting BMW,Mercedes and Audi with it along with the Eunos 800 at the same dealerships.I recall 25 years ago coming this close to getting my parents into the Eunos 800 when they could not get their E230 MB and in hindsight I wish I had.we bought a C200 instead and it was one of the ugliest things of all time.I saw it a few days before delivery and thought to myself this is an incentive to get my permit to drive but for what it was worth with the baby Benz it looked for all the world like one of those Japanese small sedans front side and rear.

[@anydaynow01]

Reminds me of my old 929 except in couple form. A hybrid rotary would be the best but that's a pipe dream, a Skyactiv 6 would be pretty awesome!

[@turab16]

Manual turbo six rwd?? Where do I sign??

[@deet4895]

I'm not surprised by this news, I saw the current third generation going away for a little bit before the new forth generation drops. In addition to what I just said, I was on a Mazda dedicated page on reddit not too long ago and I guess the owner of the page who works for a Mazda dealership was saying that the Mazda 6 was going away, and that the new version is indeed in development and is coming to market soon, before he ended his statement he stated that the car is not going to be called Mazda 6 but something else.

[@CodyDoesIt]

Kirk can you make a video on the Elantra GT manual 13 to present? I money shifted my car at 80 mph to second and smelled metal still moves out fine. FCA tech here and I love the channel!

[@m.graf-icker6352]

I love my Mazda 6... it is my 4th Mazda (323f - 3 - 5 - 6 gj 2016) and now I don‘t know what my next mazda will be?! I Need my Station Wagon

[@champsuperior]

I wanted a Mazda 6 Touring and been pricing for over a year now. Should I not buy now since it's being discontinued??

[@Naza_44]

Mazdas development of the SkyActiv Technology proves that there are years of potential innovation left on the combustion engine. They don't seem to be in any rush to electrify their vehicles like Toyota and Honda.

[@LostWithoutHer]

I have to admit, a piece of my soul just broke on reading this. Then I re-read Mazda's memo and realized that it only seems to make reference to 2022. It doesn't say never again, doesn't say anything about a corporate shift in focus from sedan to suvs. I love the current 6 but am holding out hope for the re-make to resemble the images online with the entirely new sheet metal. The current MY has lines which resemble my Jag XF, very feline and aggressive stance. Now I'm left wondering when my lease is up in a few months, should I try to find a 2 year lease on a current 2021 or left over 2020 Mazda 6? Do those exist? Are exterior differences between 2020 and 2021 obvious? I'm wanting to not be driving a new car that in a year will look outdated due to a complete remodel because Mazda decided to suddenly bring the 6 back in 2023 or worse yet, suspended it entirely. I guess no one knows the future, right? Suggestions, guys? Thanks!

[@thumbthumb5998]

The grill and chrome rear is the only difference I know in the 20/21 mazda6. Its definitly a modern car, the interior is better than most cars Ive sat in.

[@LostWithoutHer]

@@thumbthumb5998 Thanks, buddy. I sorta thought the rear chrome changes angles on the back of the trunk lid but wasn't sure.

[@thumbthumb5998]

@@LostWithoutHer They might have, I'm not 100% sure. It's my dad's car not mine, it's definitely nice though. I've sat in some very expensive BMWs and the interior was worse in terms of materials and design.

[@bankruptjojo5009]

Still have my Mazdaspeed 6 I bought new in 06. Love the car and still running great.

[@tsa99_69]

can someone please explain does that mean there is no mazda 6 2022 and there will be a replacement or no because im looking to buy this car and idk if i should wait

[@Sacto1654]

I wonder will the Mazda6 replacement try to source its automatic transmission from Toyota (through its Aisin parts division)? That could make it possible for this car to use an eight-speed automatic, which would help with fuel economy.

[@DylanoLandman]

@Kirk Kreifels Hey question, can you make a video about the cancelled MazTang that was in the process of being designed when Ford owned a part of Mazda? I want to know what kind of Design they were looking for and what type of engine they were planning to use with what performance stats. Maybe you can discover that? And were they planning on making a Mazda 3 Sedan with Mustang vibes etc. And were they planning on making a Mazda 6 Sedan Mustang? I want to know that sooooo badly.

[@alphonsusho8962]

It’s interesting how Mazda has always been kinda between regular to luxury car but then Hyundai within a couple years was able to make a brand new very successful luxury car/brand

[@vsrap71]

Mazda is too small and doesn’t haven’t the resources to create their own luxury brand like Toyota did with Lexus etc

[@Yoomaro]

@@vsrap71 he didn’t say that

[@attackroflchopter4403]

Hyundai has been doing heavy machinery for a long time. Lots of money. Mystery solved.

[@AFCompany]

Genesis is not a couple years old. Genesis is 7 years old and Hyundai had a huge struggle because they first had Genesis as a model then went the Honda/Acura route by then trying to make it a separate luxury division which they should have done from the start. That’s why Genesis has had horrible sales numbers over the years.

[@NileshR12]

@@AFCompany Uh actually Genesis got spun off as a standalone brand in 2017 so it's actually only been 4 model years

[@vasyagop]

hi Kirk, do you think that in near future Toyota will acquire Mazda (and some other J-brands like Suzuki, Subaru etc.) in order to become bigger than VW?

[@lhfinatl7068]

Just nabbed me a new 2021 M6 Turbo for a sweet deal. The dealer couldn't get that thing off the lot soon enough. I'm lovin' it. You can all have your crossover SUV's.

[@stephenbruce8320]

Just when I break down to buy another Mazda 6 it gets discontinued. Well my 2008 Mazda 6 is still running problem free and its never given me any problem. Maybe the blessing is what I already own but being as old as I am the next car I buy will be my last.

[@VV_SAUDi-KinG_VV]

is it coming fall 2021 or in 2022? because im thinking to buy a mazda6 2021,so should i wait for 2022?

[@mangatoad]

What about the gas compression engine?

[@martyjacqz7901]

Where's does this leave the cx 9? Will it change too or be in the same boat?

[@Josh-179]

The CX-9 will be adopting the new inline-6 RWD platform (most will be AWD variant). This new large platform is intended for the CX-9 more than any other model.

[@yancyuy453]

We just got a Used Mazda 6… It’s a very nice car!!! With just 50k (Km) mileage on it. Fun to drive! 👌🏼

[@91_C4_FL]

I’d like to see Mazda use that platform and i6 powertrain for a new CX-5 (CX-50?). Also, bring the BT-50 to the US, please and thank you!

[@MultiMusicbuff]

Inline 6 & RWD is a perfect combination.Mazda & their reliability is moving up.Good for them.

[@Mints101]

Can we get a coupe rear wheel drive MazdaSpeed 6

[@TheAdatto]

I got 2 miata's (10th N/A and a Vvt turbo) a Mazda 6 2.3T MPS and a 3200gt. But the 6 takes the crown. Heavy but it feels sturdy and more linear.

[@peterjordan2738]

Kirk...my concern is that Mazda wants to go upscale. With that being said this could also mean that MSRP will be much higher than the reasonably priced vehicles they offer these days. I hope the CX-5 will remain in production. I know that the potential CX-50 will be sooo much more expensive than the CX-5. If Mazda is smart (and they are) they should tool only some of their vehicles to compete with the likes of the BMW X1. Please keep the front wheel drive vehicles for those of us that do not have cash cows in their pocket. Toyota is still an option for me as their reliability is the best....

[@mysticknight487]

I wish they'd bring the rear wheel drive with the 2.0 skyactive-x. I'm one of the Mazda 3 skyactive-g wood love a large replacement.... but they won't sell it here in the US

[@codygarcia8976]

Been waiting to retire my 2010 Civic for this new Mazda6 for close to 2 years now! Is that the light at the end of the tunnel??

[@denisgauthier3410]

Enjoyed your video, I hoping whatever models come to the US will also be available where I live in Canada. Thanks again

[@Daily_Life_81]

I hope they badge it as an MX-6!! They trademarked it back in 2018 about the same time the inline 6 was talked about.

[@el_terrible_chevalier]

I'm waiting so badly for that Mazda vision coupe based with RWD and that crispy 3.0 SkyG i 6 turbo

[@andyleo8418]

I still miss my 2007 Mazda 6 Sportback VE. Had to get rid of it to get a Sienna for my growing family. The sacrifices you make for your kids. :(

[@andretsang7337]

All I want is an affordable inline 6 or diesel RWD car with manual and solid fuel economy/power. Is that so much to ask?

[@danielrojas7937]

Love your channel man keep it up! I'm so excited to see where Mazda is heading in the industry

[@wadet73]

I bought the new 2003 Mazda6 when it was first available locally. It was my 2nd Mazda. Even then it was a fun car to drive. Glad to see rwd and an inline 6 coming. I'm partial to 6cyl power, I had 4 Grand Cherokees with 4.0. Imagine all that torque in a Mazda! Zoom zoom... Mazda news excites me, especially living in Alabama about 90 miles from the new Mazda Toyota plant.

[@cryptopimp5855]

Kirk, really enjoyed the Acura footage. Great work.gonna watch it again. You also gained a new subscriber, he would say hi but he cant talk just under 8lbs. Keep up great work. I maybe need that mdx type S ..lol :)

[@KirkKreifels]

New baby?! Congratulations! 🥳

[@cryptopimp5855]

Thanks dude! What an amazing experience..so many emotions. Now for that vehicle upgrade lol hehehe. Having 4 and still pushing out the great content you do. Makes you the man. Cya in the next one! :)

[@HCkev]

Bummer! I was waiting to see the rumored Mazda 6 2022 redesign to potentially upgrade from my 2009 Mazda 6. What I don't like about the current model is that it looks too much like the Mazda 3, I always have a hard time telling both apart, I suspect that might be one of the reasons why the sales declined so much (this and people moving to SUVs). It's like they raised the bar so high with the Mazda 3 but kept the Mazda 6 at the same level, so now it's kinda just a slightly better Mazda 3. I was hoping for a newer model that would more set both apart. Now yeah they might go more luxury, however that means it will probably be more expensive and it might be out of my budget... We'll see. Still love my 2009 Mazda 6, fun to drive, comfortable seats, nice legroom, huge trunk, and a perfect mix between sporty and classy design.

[@brianfuchs8710]

Mazda technician here The new crossover is a new hybrid, its gonna be the called the mx30 in 2022 from the mazda experimental division. As far as what the 6 will become is not disclosed to us yet.

[@cindygomez5414]

I have a 2009 Mazda 6 loaded, with black leather seats, sunroof and Bose speaker system. I love my car and how smooth and quiet it drives at only 55,000 original miles on it. Never been in an accident, nothing just plain enjoyment when I drive it. It saddens me that the 6 will be discontinued.

[@Capybaras3223]

Im sorry for my poor english.. so mazda 6 will come out using Toyota's Hybrid in 2022?

[@hollowfragment237]

After my mom having a CX-7 back in 09. It was such a nice car that lasted for about 12 years. She gave it up in 2017 for a Honda Civic which she didn’t like and moved to a Honda HR-V which she also didn’t like, eventually she got a Subaru Crosstrek AWD and she is paying almost $600 in monthly payments which I hate. I want her to go back to Mazda. My next car will definitely be a Mazda or Honda Civic as I own a 05 Civic currently.

[@martintaper7997]

I am optimistic about the new RWD I6 sedan, but with a manual transmission option, I very much doubt it, unless of course they make a big sporty coupe too!

[@Staff7A]

I’d take a premium Mazda before a genesis!

[@moivy62]

I've owned two mazda3's with manuals and two mazda6's with automatics. Was bummed when they made manuals only for the top line 3's and eliminated them from the 6's. Would have loved a mazda6 turbo wagon with a manual, would have been awesome.

[@gabrieltblack]

They could bring back the “RX” moniker for RWD given the implementation of the “CX” series for crossovers. Food for thought.

[@gautamchas2494]

I don't think mazda would muddy their naming scheme like that as RX was originally only for rotaries.

[@franzchong5889]

@@gautamchas2494 the whole numbering scheme is a bit muddled.off topic a little how many of us remembered before the 323 and now the 3 the old system which we had 808's and 1300's then that all changed allowing for the fact the new small car would be the first not to have a rotary not even as an option.

[@rahundsigma]

I had a modified mazdaspeed6, really miss that thing and sad they never made another but really looking forward to what comes next

[@dwade3202]

I love that they kept the diesel, holy shit. GO MAZDA BIG BALLS

[@keemankeelam1660]

i thought they were doing super charger for the hybrid no?

[@davidmagen415]

Had 2 Mazda’s and really liked them and will be buying a CX5 soon!

[@kaisamanila6466]

Does mx5 come with skyactive X?

[@KirkKreifels]

Nope

[@anthonyruffin7570]

I was waiting thinking they would come out with the concept Mazda 6 rear wheel.. I guess it looks like I won’t be getting one…smh..

[@rickybooth5902]

I have a 2010 Mazda 6 in a manual I got wheels and better tires lowered it’s so fun to drive on curvy back roads handles so good it’s like a big go cart

[@ShadowHandler1045]

I can say with utmost certainty they will most likely not be bringing the Diesel engine here as the last time we had diesels it was a rough time. 😰

[@rodferguson3515]

I have a 2015 Mazda 6 Touring with the solo 2.5 skyactive tech. When I first heard that the Mazda 6 was going to be discontinued My mouth dropped and I prayed for a miracle 🙏 that all was not lost ( My previous car was a 2003 Mazda 6 with a 2.3 4 and A 5 speed manual) Then... I began to hear rumors about a possible new car in the works after 2022 WITH AN INLINE 6 AND RWD plus even more sexer styling and power !!! . PLEASE MAZDA .... BUILD THIS CAR!!!!... Please!!!!

[@kamikaze4928]

Will the Mazda6 RWD have a limited-slip differential, or positraction rear? The traction will be terrible if it doesn't have it, and will be great if it does.

[@Medellin21]

2020 Mazda 6, 2.5 SkyactivG. Not so much torque, but definitely fun to drive. You get exactly what you ask for and nowadays that’s pretty rare. 👏🏾👏🏾

[@3pumps324]

Mazda should of shipped the Mazda 6 station wagon to the States. What a beautiful car!

[@michaelswick4251]

I go back to the 626 with the swing vent. Love the Mazda 6 but they killed the back seat and lost the to Subaru, Honda & Toyota because of losing space. Now the Camry has all wheel drive like the Legacy. Why not just try to upscale and take the AWD from CX-5 and give it some space. Sad to see a large sedan go.

[@MG-jv7pe]

I wonder if they'll release the mazda wagon in the States instead

[@erichughes3077]

Sorry but that “Made in Japan” on the vin plate means something.

[@zipy4900]

should i buy a 2021 mazda 6?

[@richarddevine8391]

man, we've had two Mazda 6's and love them but they do need a refresh/redesign. I'm currently looking for something more upmarket but if Mazda is moving up market that could be the ticket.

[@beikselect]

I think the reason is the price that increased very high. I am talking abt Netherlands Market. For example mazda 3 cost 40 thousands euro without sunroof or without i activsense. Which is very expensive comparing with other markets. Cx3 is almost build from plastic and cost tooo much with low options so yeah they are a good quality cars but they need to have a closer look to consumer needs and budget

[@IrishChef85]

I drive a mazda 6 ts2 and I love it. Its comfortable, easy on diesel and looks great. Only issue I've had was egr and dpf but that was an easy fix!

[@kitterkat007]

I had a 2015 Mazda6 and someone slammed into the back of me. My car is totaled now. I still have my 2003 Mazda protege5.

[@stewartstarling2309]

Kirk, are you up here at cars and coffee in Amelia?

[@michaeldmckenzie]

My first new car back in 1974 was a Mazda RX-3. My wife at the time had an RX-2.. Those were the days. Neither of them lasted for long, wife and cars but it was great fun at the time,

[@Ivan-nq9xj]

The only thing I am worried about is the next-gen Mazda6 's insurance will be more expensive. Because the front part easier broken in the accident.