MAZDA6 coins a new styling philosophy at Mazda called "Emotion in Motion", replacing "Contrast in Harmony". Hmm, you gotta wonder sometimes.

Integral elements of the new look are the hexagonal grille, large Mazda logo, narrow four-globe head and tail-lights and a pronounced step in the bonnet.

Despite the name, the effect is striking with obvious links to Mazda's new rotary-powered sports car, the RX-8, and the Mazda 121 replacement, the 2.

The Classic is distinguished by 16-inch five-spoke alloy wheels, while the top-spec Luxury Sports hatch gets 17-inch alloys and a sporty bodykit with rear wing and body colour side protection mouldings, plus head airbags, leather upholstery, power sunroof and a seven-speaker audio system.