Japanese BMW VS German BMW? The new generation mazda 6 will be equipped with 6 cylinders+front and rear drive.

Mazda brand can be said to be a very popular brand. Although it has the reputation of Shengshi Beauty and Japanese BMW, compared with the current mainstream development direction of the automobile industry, it always seems a bit maverick. When everyone is studying small-displacement supercharged engines, they are also fond of naturally aspirated engines. When luxury brands gradually changed to front-wheel layout to save costs, Mazda had to introduce rear-wheel drive models.

Yes, you heard me right! Mazda is ready to launch a rear-wheel drive model! A few days ago, "Car Circle" obtained an effect map of a new generation of mazda 6 (Artz in China) from relevant channels. Coupe concept car is also quite similar. From the picture, the new car continues the family-style soul-shaking design. Compared with the current air intake grille, the lamp group is more slender and the slip-back shape is more prominent.

Equipped with 6 cylinders+front rear drive, pointing directly at BMW 3 Series.

Of course, these are not the most important. According to the official disclosure, the new generation mazda 6 will be equipped with a vertical 6-cylinder Chuangchi Blue Sky SKYACTIV-X engine and a diesel engine, and equipped with a 48V light mixing system, which will be upgraded to rear-wheel drive. In addition, the brand's light hybrid power system, pure electric vehicle platform and new high-end architecture (supporting light hybrid plug-in hybrid power) will also be launched one after another.

In-line 6-cylinder, front and rear drive, vertical engine, this combination can be said to be the perfect form of family sports car, which also means that "Japanese BMW" can finally face "German BMW". You know, the benchmark of the same level-BMW 3 Series Ordinary Edition canceled the inline 6-cylinder engine, which is only used on the M Series. With the Japanese rear-wheel drive models such as Toyota Reiz and Toyota Crown entering the domestic market, Mazda's move will also make mazda 6 the only one in this class.

Or become a niche, sales may be difficult to break through.

For Mazda powder, such a move is undoubtedly a dream come true. Can a new generation of mazda 6 make a breakthrough in sales when it enters China? In the "car circle", it may not be so easy.

A large part of the reason is positioning. Take Toyota Reiz as an example, the same 6-cylinder engine, the same front and rear drive, the same vertical engine and the same Aisin 6AT gearbox. Although it has won a large number of fans with good performance and cost performance, even at the peak of sales, it still can't sell the Camry of the predecessor platform. Visible, in the face of practicality, this kind of car can only be regarded as a plaything of a few people.

Let's talk about the price. At present, the price range of mazda 6 Artz is17.58-239,800 yuan. If equipped with 6 cylinders+Chuangchi SKYACTIV-X engine+front and rear drive, its price will definitely increase. Referring to the previous pricing of Reiz, the price of new cars is likely to exceed 250,000 or even close to 300,000.

In this way, it actually has a great price conflict with BMW 3 Series (29.39-409,900) and Cadillac CT5 (27.97-339,700). Imagine that it will cost about 300 thousand. It is estimated that most people will still choose a luxury car like BBA.

Of course, if the new generation of mazda 6 can really win the 6-cylinder model in its early 250,000 s, Brother Quan thinks it's worth it. After all, the 6-cylinder model of the joint venture brand on the market needs at least 350,000, and it is no exaggeration to say that it is worth the money. However, personally, not many consumers are willing to give up luxury brands for the sake of six-cylinder feelings, and the new generation of mazda 6 really should take four-cylinder models. With its low price and super-high face value, it is estimated that it can still harvest a wave of fans.

Generally speaking, while luxury brands are gradually shifting to front-wheel layout in order to save costs, Mazda will launch rear-wheel drive models at this time, which is really in line with the "tonality" of this brand. Although its future market prospect may not be particularly clear, it is such a personalized brand, and its sales volume does not conflict with practical car-making. What do you think of this? If the new generation is made in mazda 6, what would you choose between it and Series 3? Welcome to leave a message below to discuss!

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