That's according its Japanese designers, who say that the second-generation of Mazda's Mondeo rival is out to create 'a strong emotional tie between car and its owner, like a close friendship, which is called Kizuna in Japanese'.



And it's difficult to argue with the space claim: the new 6 is longer, wider, taller and sits on a longer wheelbase than its predecessor. That means there's more leg- and shoulder-room, along with a bigger boot and a wider tailgate.
It's all tied up in a package that looks, well, not too different to the previous 6. As Paul Horrell discusses in his first drive blog, the design is more evolution than revolution, but it's still a good-looking car, with a hint of RX-6 about those front arches.
And, though it won't be as engaging as the RX-6 to drive, the 6 still looks firmly focused on road-handling dynamics.
Mazda has pulled the same trick as with its new 2 by keeping the weight down: the new 6 is some 35kg lighter than its predecessor, despite a more rigid body shell.
The 6 gets a new double-wishbone front suspension system, as well as revised power steering and bigger brakes. Engines should be livelier, too: the old car's 2.3-litre petrol engine has been replaced by a 2.5-litre four-pot, which develops 168bhp and 167lb ft of torque.
There are two other petrol engines - 1.8- and 2.0-litre efforts - and a 2.0-litre turbodiesel, which Mazda predicts will be the big seller.
The new 6 will arrive in Britain to be your best friend early next year, with the estate version following in March.
© Source: topgear
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