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Summary
The Mazda 6 is the sports sedan of the mainstream midsize cars. It boasts style, agility and performance. In short, it's more fun to drive than other cars in this class. It's a great choice for someone who wants a more exciting car. The sedan offers the best handling. The hatchback and wagon offer the same driving excitement with increased versatility. The Mazdaspeed6 a special factory performance car with a turbocharged engine and all-wheel drive that's fun for charging down back roads yet comfortable for everyday driving.NewCarTestDrive.com correspondent Jim McCraw reported from Detroit, with Mitch McCullough reporting from Laguna Beach, California.
(Source: New Cars Test Drive)
Model Line Overview
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Model Lineup:
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Mazda 6i sedan ($19,110); 6i Sport sedan ($21,810); 6i Grand Touring sedan ($24,710); 6i Grand Sport sedan ($25,210); 6s sedan ($23,010); 6s Sport sedan ($23,910); 6s Grand Touring sedan ($27,260); 6s Grand Sport sedan ($27,110); 6i Sport hatchback ($22,210); 6s Sport hatchback ($24,510); 6s Grand Sport hatchback ($27,710); 6s wagon ($23,610), 6s Sport wagon ($24,610); 6s Grand Touring wagon ($27,160); 6s Grand Sport wagon ($27,910); MazdaSpeed6 sedan ($27,995) |
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Engines:
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3.0-liter dohc 24-valve V6 |
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Transmissions:
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5-speed manual |
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Saftey Equipment (standard):
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dual-stage front airbags, ABS, EBD, traction control |
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Saftey Equipment (optional):
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side-impact airbags, side-curtain airbags, stability control |
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Basic Warranty:
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4 years/50,000 miles |
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Assembled In:
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Flat Rock, Michigan; Hofu, Japan (Mazdaspeed6) |
Specifications As Tested
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Model Tested (MSRP):
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Mazda 6s Sport Sedan ($23,910) |
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Standard Equipment:
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V6 engine; ABS; EBD; traction control; air conditioning; cruise control; six-speaker AM/FM/CD stereo; power windows, mirrors and door locks with remote keyless entry; leather-wrapped steering wheel with tilt and telescope adjustments; 17-inch aluminum road wheels; perimeter anti-theft alarm; dual-stage front airbags; side airbags and side-curtain airbags; power trunk release; dual 12-volt power outlets; front and rear dual map lights; halogen fog lamps, dual oval exhaust outlets, front and rear air dams, side sill extensions, wing-type deck lid spoiler |
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Options As Tested (MSRP):
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auto-dimming mirror with compass and HomeLink ($250) |
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Destination Charge:
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560 |
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Gas Guzzler Tax:
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Price As Tested (MSRP):
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24720 |
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Layout:
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front-wheel drive |
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Horsepower (hp @ rpm):
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215 @ 6000 |
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Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm):
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199 @ 5000 |
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Transmission:
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5-speed manual |
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EPA fuel economy, city/hwy:
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19/26 |
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Wheelbase:
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105.3 |
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Length/width/height:
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186.8/70.1/56.7 |
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Track, f/r:
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60.2/60.2 |
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Turning circle:
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38.7 |
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Seating capacity:
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5 |
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Head/hip/leg room, f:
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38.7/54.7/42.3 |
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Head/hip/leg room, m:
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Head/hip/leg room, r:
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37.1/54.1/36.5 |
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Cargo volume:
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15.2 |
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Payload:
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Towing capacity:
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Suspension, f:
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independent, upper and lower wishbones, coil springs, anti-roll bar |
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Suspension, r:
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independent, E-type multi-link, coil springs, anti-roll bar |
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Ground clearance:
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5.1 |
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Curb weight:
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3287 |
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Tires:
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P215/50VR17 |
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Brakes, f/r:
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vented disc/solid disc, with ABS and EBD; traction control |
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Fuel capacity:
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18.0 |
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