MAZDA Australia has introduced a minor replace for its venerable Mazda6 medium sedan and wagon vary, one which ushers in a brand new variant together with some minor spec modifications.
The headline act of the replace is the brand new GT SP grade, which replaces the GT because the penultimate variant within the Mazda6 line-up and provides some visible aptitude.
Differentiated from the surface by its black 19-inch alloy wheels, turbo badging and black mirror caps, the GT SP will also be recognized by its burgundy leather-based upholstery, distinctive instrument panel stitching and vibrant end on the instrument panel ornament strip, vents and door handles.
The opposite main change is the addition of the Polymetal Gray metallic exterior color throughout the vary.
The broader vary replace has seen some minor value will increase throughout the line-up, with the Sport grades up $100, the Touring and Atenza by $200 and the GT SP by $700 over the GT.
No modifications have been made beneath the bonnet, with the Sport and Touring nonetheless powered by a 2.5-litre naturally aspirated Skyactiv-G four-cylinder petrol engine good for 140kW at 6000rpm and 252Nm at 4000rpm.
Driving the entrance wheels by way of a six-speed computerized transmission, the Skyactiv-G engine sips a median of seven.0 litres of gasoline per 100km.
In the meantime the GT SP and Atenza use a turbocharged engine of similar dimension that enhances outputs to 170kW/420Nm, additionally driving the entrance wheels by way of a otherwise geared six-speed auto. Gasoline consumption will increase barely with the turbo mill to 7.6L/100km.
Commonplace tools on the entry-level Sport contains 17-inch alloys, LED head- and tail-lights, heated exterior mirrors, and a roof spoiler and roof rails for the wagon.
Inside, it scores an 8.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay/Android Auto compatibility and satellite tv for pc navigation, dual-zone air-con, leather-wrapped gear shifter and steering wheel (with paddle shifters), black fabric upholstery, auto-dimming rearview mirror, push-button begin, USB charging ports and a head-up show.
Security package extends to blind spot monitor, entrance/rear autonomous emergency braking, energetic cruise management, lane departure warning, lane-keep help, rear cross-traffic alert, site visitors signal recognition, tyre strain monitoring, reversing digicam and rear parking sensors.
Shifting as much as the Touring provides LED daytime working lights, auto-folding exterior mirrors, superior keyless entry, 10-way adjustable driver’s seat with two-way reminiscence operate, six-way adjustable passenger seat, black leather-based upholstery and entrance parking sensors.
Together with the aforementioned type enhancements, the GT SP additionally contains Mazda’s adaptive entrance lighting system and entrance/rear seat heating.
On the top quality, the Atenza contains bright-finish 19-inch alloys, powered sunroof, entrance seat air flow, walnut brown or pure white Nappa leather-based upholstery, 7.0-inch instrument cluster show, ambient LED lighting, black headliner, frameless rearview mirror, wooden trim inserts, Ultrasuede door and dashboard trim inserts, surround-view monitor, adaptive LED headlights and a heated steering wheel.
The present Mazda6, which first went on sale regionally in late 2012, offered 1727 examples in 2020, down 33.9 per cent in comparison with 2019 and sufficient to complete third within the medium automobile section behind the Toyota Camry (13,727) and Skoda Octavia (2111).
2021 Mazda6 pricing*
| Sedan | |
| Sport (a) | $34,590 |
| Touring (a) | $38,890 |
| GT SP (a) | $46,690 |
| Atenza (a) | $50,090 |
| Wagon | |
| Sport (a) | $35,890 |
| Touring (a) | $40,190 |
| GT SP (a) | $47,990 |
| Atenza (a) | $51,390 |
*Excludes on-road prices
