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==Exterior==
==Exterior==
The 2006 Mazda 6 is the sportiest of the midsize sedans. Visually, it has more personality than the Accord and other midsize cars. It has a strong front-end treatment that's consistent with other Mazdas. Cat's-eye headlamps and big, multi-element tail lamps enhance the action at each corner of the car.


2006 brings some styling revisions to the Mazda 6 line. New headlamps, revised tail lamps, new front and rear bumper fascia, and new side sills add more edge to the styling. Fog lamps are incorporated into the front spoiler. A new sport grille, dark gray headlamp bezels, and a rear spoiler add distinction for top-line models. Also, 18-inch wheels have been added to the options list. Bright Island Blue and Tungsten Gray have been added to the color palette for 2006, and we really liked the new Dark Cherry, which will be mistaken for black in some lighting conditions.
The shape of the Mazda 6 is truly fetching when painted a hot color and accented by Sport-level trim, which includes a body-color front grille, gray headlight bezels, clear-lens halogen fog lamps, dual oval exhaust outlets, front and rear air dams, and side sill extensions. These bits are also available on base and Grand Touring models. The outside door handles are well designed and easy to grab.
The 5-Door hatchback features an extended rear roof pillar sloping rearward into a raised deck lid. As Mazda says, it looks fast even when standing still. Casual observers may not notice the difference between the 5-Door and the sedan.
The Sport Wagon looks sleek, clean and aggressive, if not as overtly sporty as the hatchback.
The new MazdaSpeed6 is distinguished by its slightly lowered stance and by its exclusive front fenders, hood, and grille, among other body panels. An aerodynamic front bumper and lower grille section hint at high performance, while flared side skirts draw attention to 18-inch aluminum wheels. A rear bumper with built-in diffuser for the integrated exhaust pipe combines with a compact, functional rear lip spoiler to finish off the exterior package.


==Styles and Options==
==Styles and Options==

Revision as of 22:53, 31 October 2006

2007 Mazda Mazda6
2006 Mazda Mazdaspeed6

The Toyota Solara

See also the main fact sheet for the Mazda Mazda6.

High Points

Low Points

Performance and Handling

The Mazda6's subframe

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:

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

The 2006 Mazda 6 is the sportiest of the midsize sedans. Visually, it has more personality than the Accord and other midsize cars. It has a strong front-end treatment that's consistent with other Mazdas. Cat's-eye headlamps and big, multi-element tail lamps enhance the action at each corner of the car.

2006 brings some styling revisions to the Mazda 6 line. New headlamps, revised tail lamps, new front and rear bumper fascia, and new side sills add more edge to the styling. Fog lamps are incorporated into the front spoiler. A new sport grille, dark gray headlamp bezels, and a rear spoiler add distinction for top-line models. Also, 18-inch wheels have been added to the options list. Bright Island Blue and Tungsten Gray have been added to the color palette for 2006, and we really liked the new Dark Cherry, which will be mistaken for black in some lighting conditions.

The shape of the Mazda 6 is truly fetching when painted a hot color and accented by Sport-level trim, which includes a body-color front grille, gray headlight bezels, clear-lens halogen fog lamps, dual oval exhaust outlets, front and rear air dams, and side sill extensions. These bits are also available on base and Grand Touring models. The outside door handles are well designed and easy to grab. The 5-Door hatchback features an extended rear roof pillar sloping rearward into a raised deck lid. As Mazda says, it looks fast even when standing still. Casual observers may not notice the difference between the 5-Door and the sedan.

The Sport Wagon looks sleek, clean and aggressive, if not as overtly sporty as the hatchback. The new MazdaSpeed6 is distinguished by its slightly lowered stance and by its exclusive front fenders, hood, and grille, among other body panels. An aerodynamic front bumper and lower grille section hint at high performance, while flared side skirts draw attention to 18-inch aluminum wheels. A rear bumper with built-in diffuser for the integrated exhaust pipe combines with a compact, functional rear lip spoiler to finish off the exterior package.

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:

The MazdaSpeed6 is available in Sport or Grand Touring trim. Both come with the Bose audio.

Main Competitors

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