Report Suggests RWD Mazda6 Replacement Is Dead – At Least In Europe
As the reports and rumors about the arrival of a new RWD Mazda6 with an inline-six engine were beginning to heat up, the brand’s people are apparently dampening the excitement in Europe.
We’ve known that there’s a small hole in the Mazda lineup since the 6 was discontinued after the 2021 model year. Still, the upswing in SUV popularity isn’t slowing down and Mazda knows that all too well. It’s that fact which has led to the news that an all-new Mazda6 is probably on the back burner if not dead altogether.
Speaking to Autocar in a story that appeared in their latest issue, Mazda Europe’s engineering and development lead, Joachim Kunz played down the introduction of new RWD sedan or coupe, for that matter. “It would be very nice… to have the FR concept and six-cylinder engine for a Mazda 6 successor or a large sports coupe… we would love to have it, but at this point in time, it’s most important to sell SUVs,” said Kunz. “The SUV trend is continuing, and even more for Mazda. It’s what’s selling best”.
Nevertheless, we shouldn’t rush to interpret that statement as the vehicle being is actually dead in the water worldwide. https://www.carscoops.com/2022/03/report-suggests-rwd-mazda6-replacement-is-dead-at-least-in-europe/
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