I don't know why they would insist on a V or flat pattern 6 on an SUV. Totally unnecessary, less reliable, harder to work on, and more difficult for accessories. The inline makes the most sense with the larger vehicle on a RWD layout. Take a page out of commercial trucking. There is a reason nearly all class A trucks have an Inline 6. With the exception being Euro Trucks that have packaging limitations.
New straight six from Mazda
Seems Mazda is following in Chryslers footsteps. Maybe there is hope for ICE engines yet .
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The 2024 Mazda CX-90 is a 'big' deal with an interesting new engine
The Mazda CX-90 is the largest vehicle the brand has ever built and it comes with the first straight-six-cylinder engine it's offered in one of its models.
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