Topic: Used Vehicle Review: Mazdaspeed6, 2006'2007

[mixmanmash]

Back in 2004, I was hoping that they would release the mazda6speed as a hatch instead of a sedan.
The mazda6speed was originally a hatch.
I think a hatch would have sold better.

They needed to offer it as a sedan so they could have extra chassis bracing.

And then why was the hatch prefered form for the WRX then circa 2009?
I think they could have still done the hatch with less of the cross-bracing.

And by your own logic, why is the STi back at being a sedan.  Cross-bracing affects the handling dynamics greatly.

[OliverD]

In fairness, the Impreza/WRX were designed to handle higher amounts of power from inception. The MazdaSpeed 6 came later in the 6's lifecycle.

[ChaosphereIX]

In fairness, the Impreza/WRX were designed to handle higher amounts of power from inception. The MazdaSpeed 6 came later in the 6's lifecycle.

isn't the speed 6 not even technically a 6, read somewhere it really is a JDM Altezza or something. Could be wrong

[OliverD]

In fairness, the Impreza/WRX were designed to handle higher amounts of power from inception. The MazdaSpeed 6 came later in the 6's lifecycle.

isn't the speed 6 not even technically a 6, read somewhere it really is a JDM Altezza or something. Could be wrong

It's a 6. It's the only 6 sold here that was built in Japan though (until the current one).

[Black Hatch]

What I am trying to get at is...
An AWD hatch Mazda6 would have out-sold a AWD Mazda6 sedan IMO.

The AWD Mazda6 hatch would be in its own niche.

[ChaosphereIX]

What I am trying to get at is...
An AWD hatch Mazda6 would have out-sold a AWD Mazda6 sedan IMO.

The AWD Mazda6 hatch would be in its own niche.

Legacy GT Wagon? Impreza WRX Wagon? Cant see how it would have been a trailblazer...

[Black Hatch]

What I am trying to get at is...
An AWD hatch Mazda6 would have out-sold a AWD Mazda6 sedan IMO.

The AWD Mazda6 hatch would be in its own niche.

Legacy GT Wagon? Impreza WRX Wagon? Cant see how it would have been a trailblazer...

Niche as unique.
Those two suburus listed are WAGONS not fastback hatches.

There is a reason whjy the mazda6 hatches were more popular than wagon version and the sedan version.
(At least in 2004 to 2008)

[ChaosphereIX]

Ok I see your point

[nlm]

The AWD Mazda6 hatch would be in its own niche.
There is a reason whjy the mazda6 hatches were more popular than wagon version and the sedan version.
(At least in 2004 to 2008)

Yes, if the MS was offered between the 3 styles I would've preferred the hatch. Anyone recall if the MS6 have cross bracing at the back of the rear seats?

[OliverD]

The AWD Mazda6 hatch would be in its own niche.
There is a reason whjy the mazda6 hatches were more popular than wagon version and the sedan version.
(At least in 2004 to 2008)

Yes, if the MS was offered between the 3 styles I would've preferred the hatch. Anyone recall if the MS6 have cross bracing at the back of the rear seats?

Yes, I believe the Mazdaspeed 6 lacks folding rear seats because of the bracing.

[ChaosphereIX]

The AWD Mazda6 hatch would be in its own niche.
There is a reason whjy the mazda6 hatches were more popular than wagon version and the sedan version.
(At least in 2004 to 2008)

Yes, if the MS was offered between the 3 styles I would've preferred the hatch. Anyone recall if the MS6 have cross bracing at the back of the rear seats?

Yes, I believe the Mazdaspeed 6 lacks folding rear seats because of the bracing.

this is true, so a hatch might not work then?

[OliverD]

The AWD Mazda6 hatch would be in its own niche.
There is a reason whjy the mazda6 hatches were more popular than wagon version and the sedan version.
(At least in 2004 to 2008)

Yes, if the MS was offered between the 3 styles I would've preferred the hatch. Anyone recall if the MS6 have cross bracing at the back of the rear seats?

Yes, I believe the Mazdaspeed 6 lacks folding rear seats because of the bracing.

this is true, so a hatch might not work then?

Yup, that's what I said on the previous page.