The exterior design is now sharper and even sportier, while the cabin is more
comfortable with even higher levels of craftsmanship. Mechanically, the V6
engine is more tractable and economical, while a new five-speed automatic
transmission on the four-cylinder imodel delivers better performance and gas
mileage. Suspension is retuned for even more dynamic handling, while new larger
18-inch wheels, for improved handling and road holding, are offered as well.
The Mazda6 is available in three body styles: Sports Sedan, Sport Wagon and
5-Door. It’s the most extensive line-up in the mid-size category and all three
body styles benefit from the 2006 upgrades.
“The freshening and mechanical improvements will further improve the customer’s
perception of style and quality,” says Eiji Oyama, Mazda6 vehicle line manager
for Mazda North American Operations. “The Mazda6 ’s unique competitive advantage
is its sports-sedan position, and updates for 2006 further emphasize that
advantage over the competition. Thanks to three different body styles, and the
availability of four-cylinder and V6 engines, manual or automatic transmissions,
the car that delivers the sportiest driving experience in its sector is even
more desirable.”
The Mazda6 set new standards for performance, driver appeal and styling when it
was launched three years ago. As a vehicle that married sports performance with
refinement and practicality, it has proved a huge sales success and picked up
more than 70 awards for automotive excellence.
There are two Mazda6 models: the four-cylinder i version and the V6-powered s.
Each is available in one of four different packages: entry-level, Sport, Grand
Touring and – new for 2006 – Grand Sport. Another new model for 2006 is the
entry-level V6-powered s, giving value-conscious buyers the opportunity to drive
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