2013 Mazda6 Mule Caught Testing Skyactive Technologies [Spy Photos]
Out photographers have snapped several spy photos of the upcoming Mazda 6 undergoing testing in the frozen European north. Underneath this current-generation body there’s plenty of new equipment to evaluate, from an all-new Skyactiv chassis and suspension system, right down to the engine and a start-stop system mated to an innovative regenerative braking system.
The next-gen Mazda6 will look nothing like this mule, which sports a chopped-up body similar to the prototypes we’ve already driven. Instead, it will share the swooping lines of the Takeri Concept car, unveiled at the Tokyo Motor Show.
Mazda has confirmed north America will get a diesel engine in early 2013, but hasn’t confirmed which model it will arrive in yet.
Look for the debut of the new Mazda6 next fall at the Paris Motor Show.
GALLERY: 2013 Mazda6 Test Mule
GALLERY: Mazda Takeri Concept
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love it!!! now send the diesel mazda 3 hatch to the USA first!