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Old 04-04-2024, 09:49 PM   #1
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Top 10 Brands -

Toyota 18,961 +43.4%
Ford 8776 +35.3%
Mazda 8246 0.0%
Mitsubishi 7866 +34.2%
Kia 7070 +10.4%
Tesla 6017 +68.2%
Hyundai 5985 +11.5%
Nissan 4976 +46.2%
Isuzu Ute 4351 -4.0%
MG 3949 -1.4%
Has MG run out of steam?

Mazda needs new models. The Mazda 6 is over 10 years old!
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Old 05-04-2024, 09:45 AM   #2
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Has MG run out of steam?

Mazda needs new models. The Mazda 6 is over 10 years old!
Pretty sure it's discontinued.
CX3 and CX9 are a little old, but otherwise their models are all fresh.
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Mazda needs new models. The Mazda 6 is over 10 years old!
From what I recall, Mazda have been dithering over replacing the 6 due to question marks over the viability of the sedan segment. Media reports indicate the Mazda 6 replacement is due in 2025 and will go upmarket.

And while I am a fan of the bottom end of their range (e.g. 3, CX-5), I am not sure about Mazda's attempt to go upmarket with the CX-90 and CX-60. Sure, they look nice. But, for the cost of the CX-6/90, they don't seem to have the engineering polish of say an Audi, BMW, et al. Lots of little engineering niggles (rough ride, drivetrain snatch, etc). Mazda have their work cut out not to get pushed out of their niche.
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