Amid Positive Achievements In SUV Sales, Mazda Wants To Awaken Model 6

In 2022, Mazda launches Mazda 6 20th Anniversary Edition for the Japanese and Australian markets. (Doc. Mazda)

JAKARTA - Starting in the mid-2020s, SUVs or crossovers are the most widely sold car segments worldwide. This market growth is expected by Statista to continue in the future, even reaching sales of 28 million SUV vehicles by 2027.

The trend of high demand in this market is also followed by automotive companies around the world that focus on producing SUVs. One of them is Mazda, which currently prioritizes SUVs in its sales. For example, the automotive manufacturer is focusing on CX model production, which consists of CX-50 and CX-90 in North America, as well as CX-60 sold in Europe and Asia. However, this does not mean the company is ignoring the sedan segment.

Launching Carscoops, Saturday, October 14, this Japanese manufacturer has long been rumored to be reviving the 6 model whose production was halted in 2021 in the US.

Supported by positive sales in the SUV segment has prompted manufacturers to reconsider the launch of the latest Mazda 6. This rumor has been circulating for a long time, with much speculation calling the model a four-door couple designed with front engines and rear wheels driving.

This strategy makes sense given the increase in sales of the SUV experienced by Mazda. This revenue from sales will facilitate financing for the development of sedans.

Thus, it is hoped that this sedan will share the same platform and gyrboks as the CX-60. This raises the possibility that the latest Mazda 6 will be launched as a car with a conventional fuel engine (ICE) or plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV), with a 2.5 liter 4-cylinder turbo engine and a 3.3 liter 6-cylinder turbo.

With this large capacity engine, this sedan will have a power of 280 dk and 340 dk. Its presence will certainly be eagerly awaited, considering that Mazda 6 is known as a model that has impressive performance, accompanied by a sporty design.

Like other Mazda products, this sedan is most likely aimed at competing in the high-end market and competing with premium offerings from competitors such as Lexus and Acura. However, given Mazda's current focus on SUVs in its product cycle, it is unlikely to see this model in the near future