We have seen models from other automakers wearing BMW badges, and even a Skoda Octavia trying hard to pass for a BMW using duct tape, but the pictured Mazda6 Wagon takes things to another level thanks to a grille transplant.
The single photo of the BMWified Mazda went viral on Reddit, with some commenters saying it looks better than some of the Bavarian automaker’s current designs. The model started life as a Mazda6 Wagon, and more specifically the first facelift of the third generation sold between 2015 and 2018. The only modification is the addition of a black-finished BMW grille, presumably sourced from a 3-Series.
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The kidney grille is covering most of the Mazda grille, although a part of the latter is still visible above the license plate giving away that this is a DIY job. The simple add-on part even matches the headlight trim of the Mazda6, and with a little more work it would be even more convincing to the general public in combination with the BMW badges. Hopefully, it won’t have an effect on the cooling of the Mazda engine, allowing it to breath.
Reddit users went creative with naming suggestions for the model, saying it could be called BMW M6 (M for Mazda), or Mazda6 Touring. The only thing we have to say is that the owner is either a big fan of the Bavarian company, or just another Mazda owner with a weird sense of humor that had access to spare BMW parts. Maybe the driver of the Japanese wagon wanted to show the similarities and cross-brand capability of certain styling features in modern vehicles.
