Mazda 6 Atenza Third generation GJ

From 2012

Assembly	Hiroshima, Japan Vladivostok, Russia
Body style	4-door saloon 5-door estate
Platform	MAZDA SKYACTIV platform
Engine	2.0 L SKYACTIV-G I4 2.5 L SKYACTIV-G I4 2.2 L SKYACTIV-D I4
Transmission	6-speed automatic 6-speed manual
Wheelbase	Sedan: 2,830 mm (111.4 in) Station wagon: 2,750 mm (108 in)
Length	Sedan: 4,850 mm (190.9 in) Station wagon: 4,800 mm (189.0 in)
Width	1,840 mm (72.4 in)
Height	Sedan: 1,450 mm (57.1 in) Station wagon: 1,480 mm (58.3 in)
Related	Mazda CX-5
Designer(s)	Akira Tamatani

In Australia, the Mazda6 is sold with a 2.5l SKYACTIV-G petrol or 2.2l SKYACTIV-D twin-turbo diesel 4 cylinder engine, offering 138kW/250Nm and 129kW/420Nm respectively. The popular hatch of the first and second generation models is no longer offered, leaving a sedan (in Sport, Touring, GT and Atenza trim) and wagon (Sport, Touring and GT). Transmission options include Mazda's 6speed Skyactiv automatic as well as a 6 speed manual. Notably, Mazda's SKYACTIV technologies have reduced the petrol model's fuel consumption from an official figure of 8.9L/100km (5 speed auto) for the previous generation to 6.6L/100kms, a 25% improvement.

The diesel's fuel economy gain was less marked, from 5.9L/100km for the previous manual transmission-only diesel model to 5.4L/100km for the new automatic-only offering.

Mazda 6 Saloon side view

In the United States, the Mazda6 is offered only as a 4-door sedan in three trim levels: Sport, Touring, and Grand Touring. The Sport and Touring models are offered with the choice of either a 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic transmission, while the top-of-the-line Grand Touring is only offered with a 6-speed automatic. In Canada, GX, GS and GT trim levels are offered and all have a 6-speed manual transmission standard.

The 2.5L producing 184 hp and with an EPA rating of 38 mpg highway (with the 6-speed automatic). A 2.2 liter diesel will be offered sometime in the second half of 2013, but final details regarding the engine have not been released.

The 2014 Mazda6 recently won a Motor Trend comparison against the 2013 Honda Accord Sport and 2013 Toyota Camry SE. The 2014 Mazda6 Grand Touring also won in a comparison against the 2013 Honda Accord EX-L in the June 2013 issue of Car and Driver.

Production of all North American models will be transferred to Hiroshima, Japan, due to ongoing efforts to increase global manufacturing efficiencies.

Mazda 6 estate side view

In North America, the Mazda6 will be available in three models: the Sport, Touring, and Grand Touring. While all three models offer their own distinct features, all of the models will offer these features as standard equipment:

-Bluetooth hands-free telephone system with A2DP stereo streaming capabilities -Alloy wheels -Keyless entry with keyless access and push-button start system -2.5L, 183 horsepower SKYACTIV SKYACTIV-G I4 engine

In early 2014, the Mazda6 will offer the SKYACTIV SKYACTIV-D diesel I4 engine, which is the same engine used in the Mazda6 race car raced in the Rolex 24 racing series, but with less horsepower and torque. It is a detuned version of that engine. The engine is already avaliable on both the Asian and European models of the all-new Mazda6.

2014 Mazda 6 estate rear view