Following the trend set by a few other manufacturers, Mazda has given the world a sneak peek at the all new Mazda6 which is scheduled to be unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show next month. Officially, the wraps will come off at a press conference September 11 in Frankfurt.

Not only is this a full redesign of the sedan, but it is the first model to incorporate Mazda’s new Zoom-Zoom design philosophy. Sadly, the wagon has been dropped from the lineup.

Mazda press release after the break

HIROSHIMA, Japan—Mazda Motor Corporation will showcase the world premiere of the all-new Mazda6 (known as the all-new Mazda Atenza in Japan) at the 62nd annual Frankfurt Motor Show to be held from Tuesday, September 11 through Sunday, September 23, 2007.

The Frankfurt Motor Show press days are September 11 and 12, and the public days are September 15-23. Mazda will hold its press conference on Tuesday, September 11, at 13:45 (local time).

The all-new Mazda6 arrives as a full redesign of Mazda’s first model to embody the Zoom-Zoom product philosophy, offering a thrilling drive to all those who still remember the love of motion first experienced as a child. Following the all-new Mazda2, the new Mazda6 is the second Mazda new generation product to evolve to the next stage, further deepening the emotional connection between man and machine - Mazda calls it “Kizuna”.

Inheriting Mazda’s tradition of responsive handling and performance that has become recognized around the world and evolving the original model’s distinctive design and exceptional functionality, the all-new Mazda6 takes a step forward in quality and offers strengthened environmental and safety performance. The result is an exciting and delightful experience that only the all-new Mazda6 can deliver.