News: August 16
http://www.nextautos.com/gracious-flow-we-drive-2009-mazda6
Inside, this Mazda’s look is similarly one of modernity and sophistication. A quantum leap forward from the outgoing model, the 6’s furnishings now rank up at the top of the segment for material quality, panel fit, and feature count.
A large starter button is mounted uncharacteristically low in the center stack, but at least Mazda has finally jettisoned its ridiculous keyless credit-card access system in favor of a more traditional fob.
http://www.sanfernandosun.com/sanfernsun/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2561&Itemid=1
We’re beyond the stage of “golly gee” for push-button starting. This one appears to be a version of that provided by one-time corporate partner Mercedes-Benz, but the ignition is one step from being that Keyless-Go innovation. There is no ignition key. The unlock and start sequence requires the driver to use the remote to unlock the door, then, once inside, to hit the starter button. The complete (Mercedes) system recognizes the key fob carried by the driver and unlocks the door as the driver grasps the door handle. Then the driver can hit the starter, belt up and bolt.
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