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Mazda6 spin-offs - coupe and convertible version rumours

April 15th 2008 23:59
Mazda6 coupe and convertible


While the first generation Mazda6 reinvigorated the Mazda marque in certain markets around the world including Australia, it appears the newly launched second generation '6' has failed to make its mark in the Japanese domestic market (JDM).


Known as Atenza in its homeland, the Mazda6 is available in sedan, hatchback and wagon variants but if the rumours are true, the number of variants are set to double with a coupe, convertible and performance models in the pipeline.

According to Japanese car magazine 7 Tune (7tune.com), the new models will be based on the sedan chassis - mirroring the offerings of BMW's 3-series range - and the performance variant will most likely be called the Mazdaspeed Atenza (or Mazda6 MPS as it is known in overseas markets).





[Source: 7tune.com]








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2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse (Nth America)

February 4th 2008 10:30
2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse


While we are lucky to get the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution series here in Australia, we do miss out on another sports car from the Japanese manufacturer that the North Americans get and that is the Eclipse range.

The sporty coupe is popular with car enthusiasts and aftermarket tuners and Mitsubishi has just released some images of the 2009 face-lifted Eclipse a week out from its official unveiling at the Chicago Auto Show.

2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse


The mid-life makeover gives the Eclipse a heavily revised front-end that mirrors the Lancer Evolution, and a redesigned rear bumper that incorporates a rear diffuser - a standard "go-fast" part for modern sports cars.

Power is a healthy 195 kW (265 hp) from the 3.8-litre V6 engine and is mated to a six-speed manual gearbox or an optional Sportronic five-speed self-shifter with pseudo manual control.

2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse convertible


The Mitsubishi Eclipse range is available in both coupe and convertible guises.

Official high-res images and press release to follow.

2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse interior



[Source: Autoblog]





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