One of the Finest Family Car - Mazda 6

The Mazda 6 or also known as Atenza is a mid-size car produced by Mazda which was unveiled in 2002 and is currently in its third generation. We will now take a look at its new features and how it has evolved throughout the generations.

First Generation

The first-generation Mazda 6 was revealed in 2002 with three body styles: 4-door sedan, 5-door sedan-like hatchback, and a wagon. The exterior looks sharp and sporty with several trims available including a limited and classic trim, a luxury trim with Bluetooth connectivity, sat-nav system, and Bose sound system. While the luxury sports trim came with bucket seats.

The Mazda 6 came with 1.8-liter, 2.0-liter, and 2.3-liter petrol engines paired with a five-speed manual or four-speed automatic transmission. And one diesel Mazda MZR turbocharged 2.0-liter 4-cylinder diesel paired with a six-speed manual transmission. 

Second Generation

The second generation was unveiled in 2007 with a larger body but was also lighter and sportier. The exterior changes featured a combination of sharp angles and curved lines with a wide v-shaped pentagonal grille that gave the car a sporty look. The interior comes with bucket seats and the rear seat was designed for three passengers and can accommodate two occupants with enough head, shoulder, foot, and knee room.

It comes with standard stability control and anti-lock brakes with optional features including keyless entry, cruise control, six-disc stereo system, steering-wheel audio controls, an eight-way power driver’s seat, 17-  or 18-inch alloy wheels, blind-spot monitoring, electroluminescent gauges, and an anti-theft system.

It came with a previously used 1.8-liter 4-cylinder MZR petrol engine as the base engine. Other engines were upgraded; the 2.3-liter 4-cylinder petrol increased to a 2.5-liter and the 3.0-liter V6 boosted to 3.7 liters, while the turbocharged 2.0-liter 4-cylinder became a 2.2-liter.

Third Generation

The third generation of the Mazda 6 was launched in 2012 with bigger, lighter, and leaner than the previous model. It had an elegant, sleek, and noticeable styling with a long low-set bonnet that runs to the deep air-gulping winged radiator grille and sculptured lines on the side. The cabin is spacious with a great driving position, an eight-way power-adjustable seat set, and a tilt-telescopic steering wheel. The rear seat has enough head, leg, and foot room with 440-liter boot space. The Mazda 6 comes with an instrument cluster that has a 3.5-inch multi-information display and a 5.8-inch infotainment touchscreen at the top of the center console for satellite navigation and reversing camera display. Other features include USB, Bluetooth, and iPod connectivity with voice recognition.

The 6 came with naturally aspirated 2.0-liter 4-cylinder or 2.5-liter 4-cylinder petrol engines as a base. And a turbocharged 2.5-liter 4-cylinder petrol engine with 227 hp and 2.2-liter 4-cylinder diesel Skyactiv engine with 173 hp as options. It comes with a 6-speed automatic or 6-speed manual transmission.

2018 Update

In 2018, the 6 received a redesign with several changes to its interior and exterior. Changes included enhanced suspension and chassis, a new grille and new standard LED headlights. Also, features restyled dashboard trim and new climate control knobs, Nappa leather upholstery, Japanese Sen wood interior trim, a new infotainment system, upgraded safety systems, and better noise insulation. The Mazda 6 comes with a new award-winning turbocharged 2.5-liter SKYACTIV-G petrol engine, which matches the 6’s sharp handling.

Finally,

The Mazda 6 is one of the finest model in its class with both elegance and sporty features. It is fun and comfortable to drive, with good road manners, plenty of safety tech, and infotainment systems. Added some impressive and efficient engines that perform very well and also come with good fuel economy. Check out the Mazda 6 stocklist for more available and affordable models for you.