With a turbocharged 280bhp engine and all-wheel-drive transmission, this car is certain to give added 6-appeal to Mazda's Paris Motor Show stand.

Here is the first official image of the Mazda 6 MPS, which Auto Express revealed in Issue 708. Set to rival the Subaru Impreza Turbo and Mitsubishi Evo VII, the newcomer is easily distinguishable from lesser Mazdas.

As well as the impressive power figure, the car develops 360Nm of torque and complies with stringent Euro IV exhaust emissions regulations. MPS stands for Mazda Performance Series, the company's tuning division.

Featuring a bigger front bumper and subtle rear spoiler, the 6 MPS will make its debut at the show in a fortnight's time. The front radiator grille is modelled on the unit featured on the innovative new RX-8 coupé, and filling the wheelarches are a set of 18-inch alloys shod with low-profile tyres.

Inside, the car has leather seats and a light- coloured dash. It also features keyless entry and a big red starter button. The Mazda looks set to go on sale late next year, and will cost from £25,000.

 

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Give me the rotary man... RX-8 Turbo would a nice ride...

 

nice car

 

Yeah bring it to the States, we need more affordable high performance Japanese car.

 

I am guessing they will bring it to the states due to going against the Evo 8 and WRX.

Also, I forgot to mention that the car will be equipped with a sophisticated AWD system. The engine will be 2.3 liters large.

 

could be very nice.

mazda is doin big things

 

looks like a cross between a volvo and an audi w/ mazda headlights and grill.

will be a screamer, wrx eater.

 

the actual 6 looks better then that thing

and which genuis thought up of those rims for that car?

 

Wow, Mazda is growing up!!! Let's hope their sales follow!


Hey Gav, I was just about to start a thread asking where u have been. I realized i was not getting enough car news and then noticed u were gone. I thought u might have left us. Whatever, glad to see u r back.. Thanks for the news!


EDIT: Never mind, I just saw your explanation in your S2k thread...

 

Looks to be a winner, and maybey Acura will answer back with a 300 hp CL-S. I think our cars can handle it with an LSD, and a beefed up trans.