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2009 Mazda 6 i Grand Touring: Everything Goes With Red

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Every time I see our long-term 2009 Mazda 6 I'm struck by its lovely red paint. I'm not typically a huge fan of red cars, but there's something about this shade that really appeals to me.

This morning I pulled the monroney from the 6's file to check the name of the paint color.

Sangria Red.

Well, no wonder I like it.

Kelly Toepke, News Editor @ 11,834 miles

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4 Comments

adavis2493 says:

09:58 AM, 05/29/09

Same goes for me with the Color White.

It seems like few cars can actually pull it off. But, few cars like the Jetta look spectacular in white.

dougtheeng says:

10:21 AM, 05/29/09

Its better then the red in the previous Mazda6....that bright red was cartoony and awful.

stovt001 says:

11:42 AM, 05/29/09

I remember reading a news article a few years ago saying that the new trend in automotive color names was food colors. Sounds like Mazda got that memo. I agree, the 6's shade of red is beautiful. I just like colorful cars in general. The sea of black, white, gray, and silver is just lame and boring. I wish people still had imaginations, still cared about their car being interesting rather than an unfortunate appliance.

7driver says:

02:05 PM, 05/29/09

"Sangria Red.

Well, no wonder I like it."

Yes, but would you like it better than:

Nearbeer Yellow?
Irish Coffee White?
Tequila Green?
Whiskey Gold?
Vodka Blue?
Everclear Silver?

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