Mazda Has Trademarked 'MX-6', But Why?

A trademark application for the name 'MX-6' has been filed with the Japanese Patent Office, so should we get excited?
Mazda Has Trademarked 'MX-6', But Why?

Earlier this week, we had the crushing disappointment of Mazda ruling out a 3 MPS hot hatch while also quashing any realistic hopes of ever seeing another rotary-powered sports car. Today, though, we’re presenting some news from Mazda which might just be a little more positive.

Auto Guide discovered that the company filed a trademark application with the Japanese Patent Office last month for the name ‘Mazda MX-6’ to be applied to “automobiles and parts and accessories thereof”. It’s hard not to get excited by that.

Mazda Has Trademarked 'MX-6', But Why?

The MX-6 first arrived in 1987, replaced by a second-generation model in 1991. Production ended in 1997, and Mazda elected not to use the name again.

The front-wheel drive coupe isn’t the most revered car from Mazda’s back catalogue, but with the Japanese company doing a very good job of making even ‘ordinary’ stuff drive in an extremely satisfying way right now, an MX-6 successor could be a very interesting car no matter how humdrum the underpinnings.

This could, of course, all amount to nothing. A trademark application is very far from a guarantee of a future car happening, and a new MX-6 at a time when the coupe market is less than healthy would seem like an odd choice. Regardless, we’re remaining hopeful, even if that means we might end up being disappointed all over again…

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Comments

Anonymous

so there is a possibility that mazda may be cooking up a luxury coupe of some sort

12/04/2018 - 18:30 |
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yourcringyneiborghoodspooderman(balkansquad)

I think its going to be a very affordable Audi, Bmw, Peugeot rival.
Im just wondering what engine will it have.

12/04/2018 - 19:59 |
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Maybe 2.5T from USA version of mazda 6.

12/04/2018 - 20:30 |
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Anonymous

Full Electric, I bet. Why get excited =(

12/04/2018 - 22:53 |
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Anonymous

In reply to by Anonymous (not verified)

mazda will propably not electrifying a MX anytime soon

12/05/2018 - 01:18 |
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maurotehsilva

That would be interesting! We can only hope it comes back!

12/05/2018 - 03:49 |
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Simo

Everyone: They are gonna make new MX-6 sportscar

Mazda: We are gonna make an SUV

12/05/2018 - 05:09 |
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Dominik Maslyk (Euro & JDM Addict) (Autistic boi)

In reply to by Simo

Then it would be called a CX-6 you utter pillock

12/05/2018 - 10:11 |
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5:19.55

A lexus rc or lc contestant perhaps?
Mx —>mx5 sporty 2 seater
6—> mazda 6 saloon high range of the brand

12/05/2018 - 06:33 |
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Dominik Maslyk (Euro & JDM Addict) (Autistic boi)

Hmmm….

This is interesting

12/05/2018 - 10:13 |
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Anonymous

it’s probably nothing exciting. I imagine it’s just to stop BMW calling that monstrosity of an SUV the MX6

12/05/2018 - 13:58 |
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mayky

Im getting the crossover vibe

12/06/2018 - 12:28 |
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