2009 Mazda6 For US Unveiled

Mazda today has released some initial details along with first official photos of the new 09 model USA spec Mazda6. According to the company, this vehicle will go on sale in America and Canada at the end of summer 2008.

Following the CX-7 and the CX-9, the 2009 North American Mazda6 is the third model that was designed and engineered specifically to meet the needs of North American customers. The all-new Mazda6 will be powered by Mazda's newly developed 2.5-liter inline four-cylinder (I4) engine and its 3.7-liter V6 engine.

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A six-speed manual and a five-speed automatic transmission with manual-shift mode will be available for the I4 engine. The V6 will be coupled to a six-speed automatic transmission with manual-shift mode. The Mazda6 will be available only as a four-door sedan in US and in three trim levels: Sport, Touring, Grand Touring, with varying levels of standard and optional equipment.

It will be produced at AutoAlliance International in Flat Rock, Michigan, a joint venture with partner Ford Motor Company, as it has been since the first Mazda6 launched in 2002.