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All new Mazda6 revealed

  • By Jonah Wigley
  • Carsguide
  • 12 February 2008
image The all new second generation Mazda6. Photo Gallery

Mazda launched its all new Mazda6 in Canberra today.

The second generation Mazda6 is bigger physically, has greater power, and comes in at a few hundred dollars cheaper than its predecessor.

The model line up includes the Limited (sedan only), Classic (sedan, hatch and wagon) and Luxury (sedan and hatch) editions – all three include greater shoulder, knee and rear leg room than the prior line up.

Pricing starts at $29, 740 for the entry level six speed manual - $250 cheaper than the model it replaces.

The drivetrains across the range are maintained. The MZR 2.5 litre, four cylinder S-VT engine produces 125kW @ 6000 rpm and 226 Nm @ 4000 rpm – both figures are up marginally from generation one. A diesel version is likely but probably not until 2009.

Saftey features include Dynamic Stability Control, a Traction Control System and antilock brakes (ABS), with Electronic Brake-force Distribution and Emergency Brake Assist, standard on all models.

Mazda expects the new 6 to return a 5 star ANCAP rating when tested.

 

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  • Saw one at the motor show the other week, really disapointing in the flesh. The rear styling is aweful, too fussy sorry....

    Mic of Brisbane Posted on 13 February 2008 7:47pm

  • Yeah it needs sat nav, because i always get lost going to the shops, and going to and from work. GOD I HATE SATNAV. Save it for the tourists! Bloody stupid.... I know where im going.... stupid....

    adam of tasmania Posted on 13 February 2008 7:29pm

  • And what colours does it come in? Something better than the boring colours of the Honda Accord Euro?

    David of castlemaine, vic Posted on 13 February 2008 4:24pm

  • Looks like an is250, well in the flesh it is nothing alike and further is rubbish.

    DAVID of BUDERIM Posted on 13 February 2008 2:51pm

  • Hi Steven, A gallery will be up very soon. Jonah

    Jonah Wigley of carsguide Posted on 13 February 2008 11:29am

  • Very nice, the sedan looks very Lexus IS250 for half the price, but the similarity will end there, only 125kw and not enough equipment like Sat Nav etc....... Needs more power for a car of that size.

    Anthony of Sydney Posted on 13 February 2008 8:52am

  • Looks pretty good. Shame Carsguide did not include any other photos, such as of the interior nor the sedan or hatch variant profiles

    Steven Leitch of melbourne Posted on 12 February 2008 9:21pm
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