2008 Mazda 6 vs. 2007 Toyota Camry

[bynnos]

I was at Mazda Greenhills today and checked out the new Mazda 6. It's a great looking car...very sporty as well. I personally liked the Lilac Silver although the Crystal White was just as stunning.

Although it had some great features, I found it a bit small and cramped compared to the new Camry. Parang medyo mahal din for P1.499M.

I must admit though that the G variant of the Camry (P1.431M) does not have the features of the Mazda 6. Leather seats, cruise control, 8-way power seats, etc. are more comparable to the V variant (P1.646M)

I've not had the chance to test drive both vehicles and I'm curious as to how these two cars compare against each other...in features, performance, looks, price, etc. from the perspective of other members.

Please chime in guys. Your inputs will be useful should I decide to purchase a mid-size sedan.

Cheers.

[tidus1203]

My vote goes for the Mazda 6 in this case. Wala lang I guess I like its sporty look more than the Camry's elite look... I would also throw in the Honda Accord in this battle also a very very promising car although mag mmumuka kang tatay if you drive one

[AG4]

I'd go for the Mazda 6...
Looks sharper than the Camry and at P1.499M its priced just right considering its a CBU from Japan model unlike the Thailand made Camry.

[[archie]]

id go for the camry on this. mazda 6 is a great car pero yung camry is well worth the money than the mazda 6. thats my point of view.

[bynnos]

If a regular guy...clueless about car prices...saw these two cars on the street, which do you think they'd say is more expensive?

[boybi]

If a regular guy...clueless about car prices...saw these two cars on the street, which do you think they'd say is more expensive?

Camry.




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[AG4]

id go for the camry on this. mazda 6 is a great car pero yung camry is well worth the money than the mazda 6. thats my point of view.

I think the fact that its a nicely equipped original CBU from Japan mid-size sedan for only P1.499M, makes it a good alternative to the common Camry.
A similarly equipped Thailand made Camry 2.4V costs P1.646M.

About its styling.... sporty but elegant.


What I like about it, the new Mazda 6 looks great even without the excess chrome trim and fake wood trim found in its Taiwan/China/Thailand made competitors.

Camry 2.4V P1.646M

[Type 100]

Mazda had a display unit of the 6 in Power Plant last night. The 6 has always come across as a more compact kind of midsize sedan, and the new model follows on that tradition. It's not cramped by any means, but if you want limo-like rear legroom you might want to look elsewhere. In the short span of time I was in the car, I approved of the interior materials and the basic driving position.

My dad said it best: The Camry is for those who have chauffeurs. The 6 is for people who like driving...and the cosy, close-coupled interior reinforces that impression.

I'm just wondering why Mazda still isn't offering a V6-powered 6 on our shores.

[[archie]]

I think the fact that its a nicely equipped original CBU from Japan mid-size sedan for only P1.499M, makes it a good alternative to the common Camry.
A similarly equipped Thailand made Camry 2.4V costs P1.646M.

About its styling.... sporty but elegant.


What I like about it, the new Mazda 6 looks great even without the excess chrome trim and fake wood trim found in its Taiwan/China/Thailand made competitors.

Camry 2.4V P1.646M

[SIZE=3]Yep i agree that the mazda 6 is a great car. it has a slik design but in the end, i always put the design aside and think of the reliability and engineering that goes with the car. no doubt that the mazda 6 has the edge on design but at the end of the day toyota will still get my vote over the mazda any day.[/SIZE]
[SIZE=3]the cars that are common… are plentiful for a reason… durability. [/SIZE]

[Type 100]

What I like about it, the new Mazda 6 looks great even without the excess chrome trim and fake wood trim found in its Taiwan/China/Thailand made competitors.

+1.

Mazda's "piano black" interior trim makes a return on the new 6 and it still looks as good as ever. Really refreshing to the eyes, hindi "gasgas" tulad ng fake wood.