This is a car I'm eagerly awaiting for, as well as its rumored platform-mate the RX-9 which will also hopefully come to fruition.
My son owns an NB Miata, a new 6 Signature, and his wife has a CX-9. Mazda is making some pretty damn excellent cars, especially in the drive, and the design inside and out, and people seem to finally be realizing that (at least with the CX-5). They are honestly the only Japanese brand it seems who haven't jumped off the deep end with styling (looking at you Toyota and Honda). He loves the cars, and honestly they are extremely nice for the price, I've driven his 6, and it drives excellently for a FWD Mid-sized sedan, and the interior honestly is nicer than the M340i loaner I had, not to mention the Soul Red Crystal is beutiful.
Apparently they also patented an 8-speed transmission along with the Inline-6, and of course its also rumored that the I6 will be used in a possible next-generation Supra since Toyota not only is partnering with Mazda but also has stake in the company. Either way, I always love to root for an underdog, and I think Mazda deserves the best, really hoping they end succeeding. Also, can we get an I6 Miata?
