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Revision as of 20:24, 31 October 2006
The Toyota Solara
See also the main fact sheet for the Mazda Mazda6.
High Points
Low Points
Performance and Handling
Gas Mileage
As seen on Autos.com, in the mid-size car MPG rankings, the 2007 Mazda Mazda6 is in 6th place with 24/32 MPG.
Safety
The Mazda Mazda6 comes standard with the following features:
- Anti-lock breaking system (ABS)
- Traction control
- Dual-stage front airbags
Side-impact and side-curtain airbags are optional
Reliability and Maintenance
Mazda warrants that new 2007 Mazda cars and trucks will be free of defects with normal use and prescribed maintenance for 36 months or 36,000 miles. Mazda also warrants that the Powertrain Components of new 2007 Mazda cars and trucks will be free of defects with normal use and prescribed maintenance for 60 months or 60,000 miles.
Interior and Comforts
Exterior
Styles and Options
The Mazda Mazda6 is available as a four-door sedan, five-door hatchback, or five-door wagon. There are 6 trims available: 6i, 6i Sport, 6i Grand Touring, 6s, 6s Sport, and MazdaSpeed.
Mazda 6i models come with a 160-horsepower 2.3-liter four cylinder engine and 6s models are powered by a 215-horsepower 3.0-liter V6.
The 6i sedan
- 160-horsepower 2.3-liter four-cylinder engine
- A five-speed manual transmission is standard
- Air conditioning
- Cruise control
- Six-speaker AM/FM/CD audio
- Tilt and telescope leather-wrapped steering wheel
- Leather wrapped shift knob
- Power windows, mirrors and door locks
- Remote Keyless Entry
- 16-inch steel wheels
Convenience package:
- Eight-way power driver's seat with manual lumbar,
- 17-inch alloy wheels
- P215/50R17 all-season tires
- Anti-theft alarm.
6i Sport sedan/hatchback
- 160-horsepower 2.3-liter four-cylinder engine
- Five-speed automatic transmission (a manual transmission is not available)
- Front side-impact and side-curtain airbags
- Eight-way power driver's seat
- Fog lights
- Bright-tip exhaust outlets
- Side-sill extensions
- Wing-type rear spoiler
- P215/50VR17 tires
- 17-inch aluminum rims
- Rear wiper and washer
6i Grand Touring sedan
- Leather upholstery
- Heated power driver's seat
- Bose stereo
- Heated mirrors
- Power glass sunroof
- Red-illuminated electroluminescent gauges
- The Sport bits are dropped, but are available as options.
The 6s models:
(6s sedan, 6s wagon, 6s Sport sedan, 6s Sport hatchback, and 6s Sport wagon)
- Identically equipped to their 6i counterparts
- Come with the 215-horsepower 3.0-liter V6
- Five-speed manual and six-speed automatic is optional
Grand Sport package:
- Combines the features of Grand Touring and Sport models
- High-intensity discharge headlamps
The 6s Grand Touring sedan and 6s Grand Touring wagon come standard with the six-speed automatic.
MazdaSpeed6
A high-performance version of the sedan that comes standard with:
- Direct-injection 2.3-liter four-cylinder engine turbocharged to 274 horsepower and 280 pound-feet of torque
- Six-speed manual transmission
- Electronically controlled all-wheel drive
- Electronic stability control
- Enhanced brakes and suspension
The MazdaSpeed6 is available in Sport or Grand Touring trim. Both come with the Bose audio.
Main Competitors
- Volkswagen Passat: side-by-side comparison
- Honda Accord: side-by-side comparison
- Toyota Camry: side-by-side comparison
- Hyundai Sonata: side-by-side comparison
- Nissan Maxima: side-by-side comparison
External Links
WikiCars Contributor Favorites
Mazda Manufacturer Sites
- Mazda6 - Official US Site
Community Sites
- Mazda6Tech
- Mazda6Club
- RoadTests.com - Mazda6 Road Test
