IMO they are copying nissan and toyota. Front looks like a new altima, rear looks like an older avalon or solara (as others already mentioned). And I agree - they had a good thing going with the mazdaspeed 6...
Looks like they went for a more normal look on the head and tail lights. I was still out for verdict on the current model's lights. The headlights looks nice, but the tails look like any other car from the past 15 years. I think I wouldn't have gone from a trendsetter to something that is going to blend right in. I think it makes the statement that Mazda was too bold and is now backing off. Which actually might be the case. The 6 and RX8 did not sell as well as they would have liked.
How many years was the MS6 made, 2? Ouch...
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