Modest price increases for Mazda6 range

MAZDA has elevated the pricing of its Mazda6 medium sedan and wagon vary by between $420 and $1120 efficient from the primary quarter of this 12 months, now commencing from $35,540 plus on-road prices.

Moreover, the Mazda6 sedan and wagon line-up now contains Mazda’s twentieth Anniversary ‘6’ flagship, the variant issued to rejoice twenty years and 144,000 gross sales of the nameplate in Australia.

It sits atop the Mazda6 vary regionally and is priced from $53,635 + ORC in sedan format and $54,935 + ORC for the wagon.

Primarily based on the range-topping Atenza, the commemorative mannequin is obtainable in Artisan Crimson or Rhodium White metallic paint, options twentieth Anniversary badging on the entrance guards, a high-gloss silver grille, and high-gloss silver 19-inch alloy wheels.

Tan Nappa leather-based and Leganu artificial suede upholstery are mentioned to supply the cabin with a “wealthy, dignified really feel” whereas the front-seat head restraints are additionally embossed with the twentieth Anniversary emblem.

Because the current-generation Mazda6 enters its fifth replace, the mannequin receives a minor improve to the Skyactiv-G 2.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine out there in larger grades, with energy rising to 173kW (+3kW) at 4250rpm. Torque stays unchanged at 420Nm.

Turbocharged fashions even have recalibrated shift logic for the six-speed computerized transmission, providing what Mazda says is extra direct upshift response that can “present drivers with a extra direct and intuitive connection to the engine’s torque”.

Throughout the vary, all Mazda6 grades get energy steering tweaks to supply “extra tactile suggestions at medium and excessive speeds”, Mazda says, whereas the motive force help tech provided on GT SP and Atenza variants is enhanced with semi-autonomous Cruising and Site visitors Assist (CTS).

Touring variants additionally now obtain wi-fi gadget charging and wi-fi Apple CarPlay performance.

Visually, the Mazda6 vary is essentially unchanged, save for the addition of gloss black signature wings on the entrance and rear of the GT SP grade. The Mazda6 GT SP wagon additional positive factors gloss black roof rails.

Lastly, Atenza grades now arrive as commonplace with black Nappa leather-based.

A premium paint cost of $795 applies for Rhodium White, Soul Crimson Crystal, Polymetal Gray and Machine Gray exterior finishes.

Talking on the twentieth anniversary of the Mazda6 vary not too long ago, Mazda Australia managing director, Vinesh Bhindi, mentioned the particular version automobile is a tribute to the importance of the nameplate Down Below.

“For a few years, the Mazda6 has captivated driving lovers with its intelligent mixture of dynamics and elegance, to the purpose the place it was our best-selling mannequin behind the Mazda3 within the mid-2000s,” he mentioned.

“Mazda6 retains a loyal following of followers, and the twentieth Anniversary Version is a particular nod to these prospects who share our ardour for driving for the enjoyable of it.”

2023 Mazda6 pricing*:

*pricing excludes on-road prices