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Mazda has been working on the next-generation 6 for some time now and according to new information out of Japan, is almost ready to unveil the car.
A new report from Spyder7 claims that the new Mazda6 will be unveiled during the first half of 2022. If that proves to be the case then the car will probably reach the hands of customers before the end of next year or in early 2023.
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We know that the new Mazda6 will feature a rear-wheel drive platform that it will share with at least one forthcoming crossover from the automaker. These new underpinnings will replace the front-wheel drive platform of the outgoing car. As if that wasn’t enough to whet the appetite, Mazda will also launch the new model with 3.0-liter inline-six petrol and diesel engines with mild hybrid technology.
Mazda has been working on its new inline-six since at least early 2019 and will also offer its new sedan in plug-in hybrid form.
A dramatic new exterior look will also make the next-gen Mazda6 stand out. The car will take design inspiration from the Vision Coupe Concept unveiled a few years ago and, therefore, share a close resemblance to the current Mazda3, which itself was previewed with the Mazda Kai Concept. With this in mind, we expect to see a sharp new nose with unique headlights, flowing lights, and a shapely rear-end.
