- Seven Mazda6 models across three body styles priced from
$29,740
- Outstanding levels of safety, equipment, space and dynamism
- More practical, more refined, more powerful, more economical, better
value
The new Mazda6 is the second of Mazda’s second-generation Zoom-Zoom vehicles,
and will again set the benchmarks the competition will be measured against.
The new Mazda6 makes significant advances in refinement and quality without
sacrificing its unrivalled reputation as a practical driver’s car that is great
value for money.
The second-generation Mazda6 has grown in all tangible physical and
performance measures, and is packed with more equipment than the model it
replaces.
Yet the cost of entry to the Mazda6 range has actually dropped $250 to
$29,740 for the Limited sedan with six-speed manual transmission.
Mazda will offer three body styles in Australia in a combination of four
model grades:
- Mazda6 sedan Limited, Classic, Luxury
- Mazda6 hatch Classic, Luxury, Luxury Sports
- Mazda6 wagon Classic
All models are longer, wider, taller, and ride on a longer wheelbase which
enhances the Mazda6’s dynamic abilities. On the inside, the new Mazda6 is
roomier and more inviting.
All models feature the smooth and refined MZR 2.5-litre, four-cylinder S-VT
engine which produces 125kW @ 6000rpm and 226Nm @ 4000rpm, up 3kW and 19Nm on
the outgoing engine. Fuel consumption of 8.4 l/100km (combined cycle) for the
sedan (manual) is 4.5 percent less than the less-powerful outgoing model.
An improved six-speed manual transmission is available on Limited sedan,
Classic sedan and hatch and Luxury Sports hatch. A five-speed automatic is
available on Limited sedan, Classic sedan, hatch and wagon, Luxury sedan and
hatch and Luxury Sports hatch.
Luxury sedan and hatch and Luxury Sports hatch automatic models also feature
steering wheel mounted paddle shift control.
All Mazda6 models come with class-leading levels of active and passive safety
standard. This includes driver and passenger front SRS airbags, side and curtain
SRS airbags for all rows, active front head restraints, collapsible pedals and
front seatbelt pretensioners.
Active safety is also class-leading. Dynamic Stability Control, a Traction
Control System and antilock brakes (ABS) with Electronic Brake-force
Distribution and Emergency Brake Assist are standard on all models.
Mazda expects the Mazda6 to become the fourth model in Mazda’s current range
to achieve five stars in NCAP crash testing alongside the Mazda2, CX-7 and
CX-9.
Mazda CF-Net revolutionises the Human-Machine Interface by combining a lot of
secondary controls into the one simple-to-use steering wheel-mounted interface.
* fuel consumption of Mazda6 Limited sedan with six-speed manual
transmission A sleek sports body kit with front and rear aero bumpers,
rear spoiler, sports grille, and eye-catching 18 inch alloy wheels enhance the
sporty appeal of the Luxury Sports hatch
Mazda6 Available in Four Flavours
The second-generation
Mazda6 will be offered in four equipment grades: Limited, Classic, Luxury and
Luxury Sports. All Mazda6 models are extremely well-equipped and among the
best-in-class on value for money.
The Limited sedan rides on 16 inch tyres and boasts body-coloured power door
mirrors, air-conditioning, cruise control, keyless entry, tilt/telescopic
steering wheel, CD/MP3 audio system with four speakers and an auxiliary jack,
front and rear power windows, six airbags, Dynamic Stability Control (DSC),
traction control, brake assist and active front head restraints.
The Classic is available in all body styles and builds on Limited’s already
strong equipment levels with 17 inch alloy wheels, fog lamps, dual-zone climate
control, leather-wrapped steering wheel, lumbar adjustment in the front seats,
trip computer, 6-disc in-dash CD player with six speakers and steering
wheel-mounted audio controls.
The Luxury sedan and hatch add leather trim, Xenon headlamps, power sunroof,
blackout instrument cluster, leather-wrapped gear knob, paddle shift gear
control, electric front seats – 8-way power with 3-position memory on the
driver’s seat and 4-way on the passenger’s – and a premium Bose® 240 watt sound
system.
The top of the range Luxury Sports hatch boasts 18 inch alloy wheels, a full
sports body kit which includes aero bumper with sports grille and rear spoiler,
and aluminium pedals and footrest.
The flagship Mazda6 Luxury Sports hatch ensures refined performance with a
full leather interior, electric sunroof, electrically-adjustable front seats, a
premium Bose® sound system, dual-zone climate control and Xenon headlamps. It
also gets a full sports body kit – 18 inch alloy wheels, aero bumper, side
skirts and rear spoiler – to visually position it at the pinnacle of the new
Mazda6 range.
Sales
Mazda expects the second-generation to build on the
incredible foundations laid by the revolutionary first-generation model, which
launched in Australia in September 2002.
The first-generation Mazda6 spearheaded an incredible 247 percent growth in
the medium car segment from 2001 to 2007. Almost 70,000 first-generation Mazda6s
were bought by Australians in six years, making it one of the most successful
medium-size cars in modern Australian history.
To date Mazda has sold over 1.3 million first-generation Mazda6/Atenza models
worldwide and it has won 130 awards across the globe.
Mazda expects to sell 1,000 Mazda6s per month. Of this, the sedan is expected
to account for 40 percent, the hatch for 50 percent and the wagon 10 percent.
Mazda expects that of those sales, 70 percent will be automatic models
initially, settling to 80 percent over the life of the car.
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