2014 Mazda6 finally breaks cover in Moscow

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Mazda has made the unusual choice of selecting the Moscow Motor Show to unveil its all-new 2014 Mazda6. The mid-size sedan looks very sharp, and powered by the Japanese automaker's latest line of Skyactiv engines, it ought to be efficient and solid to drive, as well.

Visually, the Mazda6 is the company's latest expression of their Kodo ("Soul of Motion") design language and draws heavily from the company's well-received 2011 Takeri showcar. A widened, stretched version of Mazda's five-point grille is employed and it's perhaps the most attractive version of that design element to date. The grille is connected to the LED headlights via shiny bits, a design tactic reminiscent of the new BMW 3 Series.

According to chief designer Akira Tamatani, "We have created a design in which the wild and dynamic expressions of motion artistically realize a powerful presence." The color seen here is called Soul Red, and was enveloped by Mazda to accentuate the shapes of the new 6.

Inside, the layout is a clean and straightforward one, which has become a hallmark of Mazda cabin design. The cabin is highlighted by a color-matched interior accent panel. A trained eye will even notice a rotary selector to control the navigation system, à la BMW's iDrive.

At least in Russia, the 2014 Mazda6 gets the new range of Skyactiv engines, including the 2.0-liter Skyactiv-G (gas) engine that makes 110 kW (148 horsepower), sending power to the front wheels through either a six-speed Skyactiv-Drive automatic, or a six-speed Skyactiv-MT manual gearbox. The uprated engine is a Skyactiv-G 2.5-liter unit, developing 141 kW (189 horsepower). This engine is mated to the aforementioned automatic. A diesel engine is also expected, but it's not yet clear whether the U.S. will receive an oil-burning option (Mazda has committed to bringing an unnamed diesel model to the States in the next few years).

Also incorporated into the powertrain is Mazda's new "i-Eloop" system, which is essentially regenerative breaking. This is combined with "i-stop", stop/start technology. Actual EPA fuel economy estimates have not been released at this time, nor has price or availability, though Mazda says global deliveries are slated to begin later this year.

Check out the gallery of the all-new Mazda6 and more info on the mid-size sedan in the press release below.Continue reading 2014 Mazda6 finally breaks cover in Moscow
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[Fizzy]

Keen for an mps version of that... Love the curve over the wheel arch at the front.

[MPS2NV]

They did everything nice but left the testicals out.

[Doug_MPS6]

Nice lines - but double the power output of the 2.5 engine to around 280Kw, send the drive to all four paws and give it huge brakes on 18" rims and a paddle-shift 6 speed box would be a great start.

[Caffeine Fiend]

Nice lines - but double the power output of the 2.5 engine to around 280Kw, send the drive to all four paws and give it huge brakes on 18" rims and a paddle-shift 6 speed box would be a great start.

Beef out the rear arches a little more too

[MPS190]

Meh...

[PerthMPS]

Looks old school.

[LukeN]

got huge potential to make a very aggressive MPS out of it,,, the front guard curve bulge is slight enough to make it look mean without being overstated, the rear is tall enough that bringing the rear guards out will give it stance without looking stupid. front grill is AWESOME, because imagine no logo with a slight bulge in the bonnet... or even just centering the mazda badge at the front would make that grill look bigger

huge room for scaling up,, bring it

[PremHK]

The one we get in Oz will look worse of course.

[timmy201]

Is it just me, or does this have a very similar side window outline to the outgoing model?

[rfzd]

Looks very similar to the cx-5....... Hmm funny that