Here She Is, America's Sweetheart: Paris 2012 Live Shots
Published: September 27th, 2012
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The 2014 Mazda6 wagon was shown in the buff today, causing the American contingent of journalists to spontaneously ejaculate in their pleated Wal-Mart trousers. Meanwhile, Europeans yawned with the sort of withering ennui that would have made Derrida blush. Predictions of the Mazda6 Skyactiv-D wagon 6MT selling 400,000 units have been running rampant today, mostly from “Top Auto Writers” who don’t own cars – let alone new cars.
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At first blush I'm not in love with the thing. The grill & front end just don't appeal to my tastes. The styling while similar to the new Fusion just doesn't look as clean. More curves and organic flow, which isn't my cup of tea. Then again, I liked the angular design of the 1990's. Love the idea of a wagon but the raked back screams form over function. I want a wago for utility without having the penalty box of driving an SUV/CUV. Give me a volvo wagon with a 90 degree vertical back window. Lastly, my biggest concern with Mazda is past experience of them being just not very well put together. The sheet metal was like rice paper, or at least felt that way. My Accord by comparison felt like a tank, yet gets better MPG's. What gives Mazda? Make a class leading interior, which all your recent stuff isn't even at Hyundai standards and Ford easily beats you.
I honestly can't remember the last time I looked at the front end of any Mazda product and didn't think to myself: "What a stupid looking car! Who the hell designs these things?" Nice to know some things never change.