The new Mazda6 line-up has been expanded with two new body styles and two all-new diesel engines. The elegant hatchback Mazda6 Sport will appeal to customers looking for a more sporty model, while the stylish Mazda6 Wagon will appeal to drivers who put a premium on spaciousness and interior flexibility. The two diesel drivetrains represent state-of-the-art diesel technology, while offering the optimal combination of driving pleasure and low fuel consumption.
Launched in April this year, the new Mazda6 Sedan appeals to European drivers with its dynamic design, sporty handling characteristics and spacious interior. Now Mazda is adding to this with the racy hatchback Mazda6 Sport and the spacious Wagon. These additions to the Mazda6 range demonstrate that the Japanese manufacturer is focusing intensively on the individual tastes and specific requirements of European drivers.
The exterior design of the two new body styles shows the close affinity with the existing Sedan version. The new models have the distinctive Mazda face, with an expressive five-point grille, striking air intake openings in the front bumper spoiler and elegantly thin headlamps with clear glass. Seen from the side, the new Mazda6 Sport does its name justice. The acute angle of the back window and the elegant profile of the C-pillar give the car a dynamic look, and make for a lower and more sporty appearance. The new Mazda6 Wagon symbolises sportiness in another form, with a relatively acute rear window line and blackened B-pillars to give the car an elegant yet sporty appearance, despite its spacious cabin. The rear of both models is dominated by the clear glass lamp assembly, of similar design to the front headlamps. These wrap around into the side panels and provide a fluid optical link between the boot trim and the rear fender.
The interior of both models is also designed in typical Mazda6 style. The passenger and luggage compartments are larger than their sporty exteriors might indicate. The driver and passengers can enjoy comfortable and stress-free driving on long trips due to the use of tasteful, high-quality materials, the aesthetic yet functional styling of the instruments, plus the firm, comfortable and lavishly constructed seats.
The luggage compartments of both new models are extremely large, with outstanding capacities of 492 litres for the Mazda6 Sport and 505 litres for the Mazda6 Wagon. Both versions are fitted with Mazda's unique "Karakuri" rear seat system, which rapidly folds the rear seats into a level load floor. This is operated by a lever inside the luggage compartment, which releases the backrests. The seats automatically drop down and the backrests fold over them, without the headrests having to be removed.
The large boot volume is in part the result of the patented Mazda E-type multilink rear axle. Its compact design not only saves space but provides both new Mazda6 models - in combination with the double A-arm front axle design - with excellent roadholding qualities. A wide track width and low centre of gravity ensure sporty handling, while precise steering provides excellent road feedback, whether on the motorway or on twisting country roads. Powerful and efficient brakes enhance both models' handling characteristics, and make Mazda6 Sport and Wagon two of the best cars in their class for braking deceleration.
The two other significant developments can be found under the bonnet of all three body styles - for there are now two modern diesel drivetrains available, in addition to the three aluminium alloy four-cylinder petrol engines, which have been available since the launch of the Mazda6 Sedan. Both are two-litre second generation common-rail direct injection engines - one with a power output of 89 kW/121 hp while the high power version delivers 100 kW/136 hp. Both engines have four valves per cylinder and combine the classic strengths of a diesel engine (low fuel consumption, high torque at low engine speeds) with characteristics normally associated with petrol engines (lively driving performance, driving comfort, operating smoothness, low emissions). Both diesel engines achieve Euro Stage III emissions ratings.
The existing double overhead cam petrol engines have four valves per cylinder, and come in three displacements: the 1.8-litre produces 88 kW/120 hp, the 2.0-litre 104 kW/141 hp, and the 2.3-litre 122 kw/166 hp. Like the Mazda6 Sedan, the new Sport and Wagon models are available with an optional four-speed automatic transmission for the 2.0-litre petrol version.
Safety features for both new Mazda6 body styles are equal to those of the Sedan. Crash protection is provided by an extremely rigid passenger cell with an ingenious structural design for the distribution and absorption of impact energy; while passive safety features include airbags, side airbags in the front, and head and shoulder airbags to protect driver and passengers in case of side impact.
Mazda6 Wagon - The Name Says it All
The new Mazda6 Wagon is certainly not a conservatively practical wagon with angular styling; it is a stylish, spacious and versatile vehicle that embodies the sporty and dynamic qualities for which the new Mazda6 has rapidly become known.
The sporty elegance of the Mazda6 Wagon can immediately be seen at the front of the vehicle, with its racy five-point grille, the striking air intake openings in the front bumper spoiler and the elegantly thin headlamps with clear glass. Seen from the side, the car has an especially sporty appearance. The distinctive swage line forms a transition from the powerful lower body design to the delicately-formed upper body. Despite the fact that the wagon is 20 mm longer than the Sedan and Sport versions, the soft fall of the extended roof line, combined with blackened B-pillar, lends Mazda6's Wagon a highly elegant and dynamic appearance. The rear end of the car is dominated, as in the other models, by the rear lamps. These are similar in design to the front headlamps and wrap around into the side body and form an visual link between the boot trim panel and the rear side panelling.
The passenger compartment has been designed in typical Mazda6 style. The stylish cockpit, with its large, dial-type speedometer and tachometer and silver titanium-look centre console gives just as dynamic an impression as the outer design. Interior spaciousness, combined with high-quality materials, create a luxurious ambience. The seats are firm and comfortable on long trips, while drivers who exploit the dynamic qualities of the new Mazda6 Wagon, will appreciate the strong side support of the seats and the seatbacks, which give plenty of lateral support to driver and passengers during hard cornering.
The luggage compartment is also well equipped to handle cornering. To prevent luggage or other articles from sliding around in the boot, the Mazda6 Wagon comes with eight integrated hooks, to which cargo of all sizes can easily be secured. Despite its sporty appearance, this vehicle is not one of those "lifestyle" wagons that have a hatchback but little load space. The Mazda6 Wagon offers class-leading boot capacity of 505 litres plus outstanding versatility due to the Karakuri seat-folding system. This provides a level load floor that is 1906 mm long and 1365 mm wide, with over a metre of load space between the wheel wells. Loaded to the roof, the Mazda6 Wagon has a volume of 1712 litres.
The more-than-ample volume of the luggage compartment is in part due to the extremely compact E-type multilink rear axle system which, combined with the double A-arm front suspension, delivers excellent roadholding capability. The new Mazda6 Wagon's wide track width and low centre of gravity guarantee sporty handling, while precise steering comfortably communicates direct road feedback to the driver, whether on the motorway or winding country roads. These positive driving characteristics are enhanced by highly efficient brakes, which make the new Mazda6 Wagon one of the best in its class for brake deceleration even at full load.
The Mazda6 Wagon possesses an extremely rigid safety cell, front airbags and front side airbags, plus head and shoulder airbags which protect passengers in the front and back of the vehicle against injuries in side impact collisions.
Launched in April this year, the new Mazda6 Sedan appeals to European drivers with its dynamic design, sporty handling characteristics and spacious interior. Now Mazda is adding to this with the racy hatchback Mazda6 Sport and the spacious Wagon. These additions to the Mazda6 range demonstrate that the Japanese manufacturer is focusing intensively on the individual tastes and specific requirements of European drivers.
The exterior design of the two new body styles shows the close affinity with the existing Sedan version. The new models have the distinctive Mazda face, with an expressive five-point grille, striking air intake openings in the front bumper spoiler and elegantly thin headlamps with clear glass. Seen from the side, the new Mazda6 Sport does its name justice. The acute angle of the back window and the elegant profile of the C-pillar give the car a dynamic look, and make for a lower and more sporty appearance. The new Mazda6 Wagon symbolises sportiness in another form, with a relatively acute rear window line and blackened B-pillars to give the car an elegant yet sporty appearance, despite its spacious cabin. The rear of both models is dominated by the clear glass lamp assembly, of similar design to the front headlamps. These wrap around into the side panels and provide a fluid optical link between the boot trim and the rear fender.
The interior of both models is also designed in typical Mazda6 style. The passenger and luggage compartments are larger than their sporty exteriors might indicate. The driver and passengers can enjoy comfortable and stress-free driving on long trips due to the use of tasteful, high-quality materials, the aesthetic yet functional styling of the instruments, plus the firm, comfortable and lavishly constructed seats.
The luggage compartments of both new models are extremely large, with outstanding capacities of 492 litres for the Mazda6 Sport and 505 litres for the Mazda6 Wagon. Both versions are fitted with Mazda's unique "Karakuri" rear seat system, which rapidly folds the rear seats into a level load floor. This is operated by a lever inside the luggage compartment, which releases the backrests. The seats automatically drop down and the backrests fold over them, without the headrests having to be removed.
The large boot volume is in part the result of the patented Mazda E-type multilink rear axle. Its compact design not only saves space but provides both new Mazda6 models - in combination with the double A-arm front axle design - with excellent roadholding qualities. A wide track width and low centre of gravity ensure sporty handling, while precise steering provides excellent road feedback, whether on the motorway or on twisting country roads. Powerful and efficient brakes enhance both models' handling characteristics, and make Mazda6 Sport and Wagon two of the best cars in their class for braking deceleration.
The two other significant developments can be found under the bonnet of all three body styles - for there are now two modern diesel drivetrains available, in addition to the three aluminium alloy four-cylinder petrol engines, which have been available since the launch of the Mazda6 Sedan. Both are two-litre second generation common-rail direct injection engines - one with a power output of 89 kW/121 hp while the high power version delivers 100 kW/136 hp. Both engines have four valves per cylinder and combine the classic strengths of a diesel engine (low fuel consumption, high torque at low engine speeds) with characteristics normally associated with petrol engines (lively driving performance, driving comfort, operating smoothness, low emissions). Both diesel engines achieve Euro Stage III emissions ratings.
The existing double overhead cam petrol engines have four valves per cylinder, and come in three displacements: the 1.8-litre produces 88 kW/120 hp, the 2.0-litre 104 kW/141 hp, and the 2.3-litre 122 kw/166 hp. Like the Mazda6 Sedan, the new Sport and Wagon models are available with an optional four-speed automatic transmission for the 2.0-litre petrol version.
Safety features for both new Mazda6 body styles are equal to those of the Sedan. Crash protection is provided by an extremely rigid passenger cell with an ingenious structural design for the distribution and absorption of impact energy; while passive safety features include airbags, side airbags in the front, and head and shoulder airbags to protect driver and passengers in case of side impact.
Mazda6 Wagon - The Name Says it All
The new Mazda6 Wagon is certainly not a conservatively practical wagon with angular styling; it is a stylish, spacious and versatile vehicle that embodies the sporty and dynamic qualities for which the new Mazda6 has rapidly become known.
The sporty elegance of the Mazda6 Wagon can immediately be seen at the front of the vehicle, with its racy five-point grille, the striking air intake openings in the front bumper spoiler and the elegantly thin headlamps with clear glass. Seen from the side, the car has an especially sporty appearance. The distinctive swage line forms a transition from the powerful lower body design to the delicately-formed upper body. Despite the fact that the wagon is 20 mm longer than the Sedan and Sport versions, the soft fall of the extended roof line, combined with blackened B-pillar, lends Mazda6's Wagon a highly elegant and dynamic appearance. The rear end of the car is dominated, as in the other models, by the rear lamps. These are similar in design to the front headlamps and wrap around into the side body and form an visual link between the boot trim panel and the rear side panelling.
The passenger compartment has been designed in typical Mazda6 style. The stylish cockpit, with its large, dial-type speedometer and tachometer and silver titanium-look centre console gives just as dynamic an impression as the outer design. Interior spaciousness, combined with high-quality materials, create a luxurious ambience. The seats are firm and comfortable on long trips, while drivers who exploit the dynamic qualities of the new Mazda6 Wagon, will appreciate the strong side support of the seats and the seatbacks, which give plenty of lateral support to driver and passengers during hard cornering.
The luggage compartment is also well equipped to handle cornering. To prevent luggage or other articles from sliding around in the boot, the Mazda6 Wagon comes with eight integrated hooks, to which cargo of all sizes can easily be secured. Despite its sporty appearance, this vehicle is not one of those "lifestyle" wagons that have a hatchback but little load space. The Mazda6 Wagon offers class-leading boot capacity of 505 litres plus outstanding versatility due to the Karakuri seat-folding system. This provides a level load floor that is 1906 mm long and 1365 mm wide, with over a metre of load space between the wheel wells. Loaded to the roof, the Mazda6 Wagon has a volume of 1712 litres.
The more-than-ample volume of the luggage compartment is in part due to the extremely compact E-type multilink rear axle system which, combined with the double A-arm front suspension, delivers excellent roadholding capability. The new Mazda6 Wagon's wide track width and low centre of gravity guarantee sporty handling, while precise steering comfortably communicates direct road feedback to the driver, whether on the motorway or winding country roads. These positive driving characteristics are enhanced by highly efficient brakes, which make the new Mazda6 Wagon one of the best in its class for brake deceleration even at full load.
The Mazda6 Wagon possesses an extremely rigid safety cell, front airbags and front side airbags, plus head and shoulder airbags which protect passengers in the front and back of the vehicle against injuries in side impact collisions.