Mazda 6

Mazda’s previous 6 might not’ve been the most dramatic-looking vehicle out there, but it was one of the most entertaining steers in the mainstream family sedan market.  There was also theelegant wagon and the nifty five-door hatch version.  But the appeal laid in the ability to get either the four or the bent-six with a 5-speed manual and tight suspension.  Sure, the new 6 might have way more power it’s 3.7L 24v V6 has 272bhp, compared to the old 3.0L Duratec with 220 horses – but it’s also quite hugethink Impalaand rather unfortunate lookingThe problem is that Mazda tried to both push the 6 more into the mainstreammore spaceand make itmore individualpregnant RX-8 stylingIt just doesn’t work, really.  And the saddest bit is the demise ofthe MazdaSpeed6 – that oldturbocharged, 6MT-equipped rally weapon they used to sell.  Sure, theV6 has almost as much power272 vs. 280but there’s no way that heavy-nosed automatic-only6s can hold a candle to a lightweightsedan stuffed full of boost