Mazda Mazda6 - Revision history

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	In 2002, the Mazda 6 won ''Australia's Best Mid-Size Car Over $25,000'' by the '''RACV'''.		In 2002, the Mazda 6 won ''Australia's Best Mid-Size Car Over $25,000'' by the '''RACV'''.

			In 2009, Australian used car site Carsales awarded the Mazda 6 the ''People's Choice Award'' for its size class.

	==See also==		==See also==

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External links

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	* [http://www.worldcarfans.com/3080716.001/us-spec-2009-mazda6 US-Spec 2009 Mazda6 Photo Gallery]		* [http://www.worldcarfans.com/3080716.001/us-spec-2009-mazda6 US-Spec 2009 Mazda6 Photo Gallery]
	* [http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2010/01/2011-mazda6-atenza-facelift-officially.html 2011 Mazda6 - Atenza Facelift Officially Unveiled in Japan, gets New 2.0-Liter Engine with Direct Injection ]		* [http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2010/01/2011-mazda6-atenza-facelift-officially.html 2011 Mazda6 - Atenza Facelift Officially Unveiled in Japan, gets New 2.0-Liter Engine with Direct Injection ]
			* [http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2010/06/new-mazda-takuya-special-editions-for.html New Mazda Takuya Special Editions for UK Market]

	'''''Online Forums'''''		'''''Online Forums'''''

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	===Styles and Major Options===		===Styles and Major Options===
	The Mazda Mazda6 is available in four trims: the Sports Sedan, 5-door Hatchback, Sports Wagon, and Mazdaspeed6 edition. Certain engines are only available with certain trims, and there are various option packages to choose from.		The Mazda Mazda6 is available in four trims: the Sports Sedan, 5-door Hatchback, Sports Wagon, and Mazdaspeed6 edition. Certain engines are only available with certain trims, and there are various option packages to choose from.

			For trim levels for the Australasian bound Mazda6s, go to [[Trim levels for ADM Mazda6]].

	===Pricing===		===Pricing===

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Recent Changes

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	===Recent Changes===		===Recent Changes===
	*For 2011, the JDM '''Mazda Atenza''' receives its first mid-cycle facelift, which reportedly will also grace the USDM and world market Mazda 6. The nip and tuck further pushes the Atenza's aesthetic deeper into Mazda's ''Nagare'' design language. That said, the changes are a little more than skin deep as the Atenza also gets chassis tweaks and Mazda's new 2.0~~-liter~~ DISI gasoline four-pot with direct injection. [http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2010/01/2011-mazda6-atenza-facelift-officially.html]		*For 2011, the JDM '''Mazda Atenza''' receives its first mid-cycle facelift, which reportedly will also grace the USDM and world market Mazda 6. The nip and tuck further pushes the Atenza's aesthetic deeper into Mazda's ''Nagare'' design language. That said, the changes are a little more than skin deep as the Atenza also gets chassis tweaks and Mazda's new 2.0 litre DISI gasoline four-pot with direct injection. [http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2010/01/2011-mazda6-atenza-facelift-officially.html]

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Mazdaspeed Atenza

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	Although Mazda estimates 0-60 mph times to be 6.2 seconds, recent independent tests by automotive journalists have suggested that the actual numbers might range between 5.4-6 seconds (with DSC deactivated).		Although Mazda estimates 0-60 mph times to be 6.2 seconds, recent independent tests by automotive journalists have suggested that the actual numbers might range between 5.4-6 seconds (with DSC deactivated).

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			Image:2011-Mazda6-Atenza-4.jpg\|2.0 litre ''DISI'' ''gasoline'' Inline-4
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Future Generations

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	~~==Future Generations==~~
	~~====2009====~~
	Mazda is reportedly developing a replacement for the Mazda6 for the 2009 model year. This new vehicle would reportedly use the 3.5 L V6 Ford Duratec 35 V6 engine with over 250 hp. Insiders predict that the turbocharged MZI engine might be the base offering and that all wheel drive will be available more widely. In addition, it has been said that the next generation Mazda6 will in fact be larger, more luxurious, and take on a shape similar to the [[Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class]] 4-door coupe.

	==Mazdaspeed Atenza==		==Mazdaspeed Atenza==

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Current Generation (2008-present)

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	~~===Second Generation (YYYY-2007)===~~
	~~[[Image:Mazda_6_Kombi_titan_2005.jpg\|right\|thumb\|250px\|2005 Mazda6 wagon]]~~
	~~In 2005, a 6-speed automatic became available on the 6-cylinder models, while the 4-cylinder sedan received a 5-speed manually shiftable automatic.~~

	===First Generation/Origins (2002-2007)===		===First Generation/Origins (2002-2007)===
			[[Image:Mazda_6_Kombi_titan_2005.jpg\|right\|thumb\|250px\|2005 Mazda6 wagon]]
	North American Mazda6 production is handled at the AutoAlliance International plant which is a joint venture between Ford and Mazda. The first Mazda6 rolled off this Flat Rock, Michigan assembly line on October 1, 2002, just one month after production of the [[Mazda 626\|626]] ended. In its first years, the Mazda6 came with a 4-speed automatic, 5-speed automatic "AT" or a 5-speed manual transmission.		North American Mazda6 production is handled at the AutoAlliance International plant which is a joint venture between Ford and Mazda. The first Mazda6 rolled off this Flat Rock, Michigan assembly line on October 1, 2002, just one month after production of the [[Mazda 626\|626]] ended. In its first years, the Mazda6 came with a 4-speed automatic, 5-speed automatic "AT" or a 5-speed manual transmission.

			In 2005, a 6-speed automatic became available on the 6-cylinder models, while the 4-cylinder sedan received a 5-speed manually shiftable automatic.

	On July 2007, Australian bound Mazda 6s saw an upgrade with an addition of an extra gear for both automatic and manual transmissions. The cars now get a 6 speed Manual and a 5 speed Automatic. Mazda had revised spec levels for the Mazda 6 range starting with the ''Sports'' (from $28,990 AUD for the manual)replacing the Classic and the ''Classic Sports'' (from $39,990 AUD) replacing the ''Luxury Sports''. The diesel version known as the ''MZR-CD'' is available in hatchback ($38,090) and wagon ($35,205) variants available only in a manual. The MPS remained unchanged.		On July 2007, Australian bound Mazda 6s saw an upgrade with an addition of an extra gear for both automatic and manual transmissions. The cars now get a 6 speed Manual and a 5 speed Automatic. Mazda had revised spec levels for the Mazda 6 range starting with the ''Sports'' (from $28,990 AUD for the manual)replacing the Classic and the ''Classic Sports'' (from $39,990 AUD) replacing the ''Luxury Sports''. The diesel version known as the ''MZR-CD'' is available in hatchback ($38,090) and wagon ($35,205) variants available only in a manual. The MPS remained unchanged.

	'''~~Overal~~ Dimensions'''		'''Overall Dimensions'''

	Length: 4670 mm (Sedan)		Length: 4670 mm (Sedan)
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	Height: 1435 mm		Height: 1435 mm
	Wheelbase: 2675 mm		Wheelbase: 2675 mm
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	==Future Generations==		==Future Generations==

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	In 2005, a 6-speed automatic became available on the 6-cylinder models, while the 4-cylinder sedan received a 5-speed manually shiftable automatic.		In 2005, a 6-speed automatic became available on the 6-cylinder models, while the 4-cylinder sedan received a 5-speed manually shiftable automatic.

	==First Generation/Origins==		===First Generation/Origins (2002-2007)===
	North American Mazda6 production is handled at the AutoAlliance International plant which is a joint venture between Ford and Mazda. The first Mazda6 rolled off this Flat Rock, Michigan assembly line on October 1, 2002, just one month after production of the [[Mazda 626\|626]] ended. In its first years, the Mazda6 came with a 4-speed automatic, 5-speed automatic "AT" or a 5-speed manual transmission.		North American Mazda6 production is handled at the AutoAlliance International plant which is a joint venture between Ford and Mazda. The first Mazda6 rolled off this Flat Rock, Michigan assembly line on October 1, 2002, just one month after production of the [[Mazda 626\|626]] ended. In its first years, the Mazda6 came with a 4-speed automatic, 5-speed automatic "AT" or a 5-speed manual transmission.

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Current Generation

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	*"We like Mazda's talk of connecting emotionally with customers. But we're not sure they've reached far enough with the 6 to grab the attention they need." - Motor Trend		*"We like Mazda's talk of connecting emotionally with customers. But we're not sure they've reached far enough with the 6 to grab the attention they need." - Motor Trend

	==Current Generation==		==Current Generation (2008-present)==
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			===Second Generation (YYYY-2007)===
	[[Image:Mazda_6_Kombi_titan_2005.jpg\|right\|thumb\|250px\|2005 Mazda6 wagon]]		[[Image:Mazda_6_Kombi_titan_2005.jpg\|right\|thumb\|250px\|2005 Mazda6 wagon]]
	~~During~~ 2005, a 6-speed automatic became available on the 6-cylinder models, while the 4-cylinder sedan received a 5-speed manually shiftable automatic.		In 2005, a 6-speed automatic became available on the 6-cylinder models, while the 4-cylinder sedan received a 5-speed manually shiftable automatic.

	==First Generation/Origins==		==First Generation/Origins==

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	==Mazdaspeed Atenza==		==Mazdaspeed Atenza==
	[[Image:2011 Mazda6 Atenza 12small.jpg\|'''2011 Mazda Atenza line-up''']]		[[Image:2011 Mazda6 Atenza 12small.jpg\|right\|frame\|'''2011 Mazda Atenza line-up''']]
	The 2006 '''Mazdaspeed Atenza''' (known as '''Mazdaspeed 6''' in North America and '''Mazda6 MPS''' in Europe and Australia) is a high-performance version of the Mazda6. It features a [[turbocharged]] version of the 2.3 L MZR [[Straight-4\|I4]] which produces 272 PS (200 kW) (European version is detuned to 260 PS (191 kW); the North American version, at 274 hp (204 kW), is more powerful). This 2.3 L DISI turbocharged engine features direct fuel injection and conforms to the new Euro 5 emissions standards. It has a revised front fascia with a raised hood, a 6-speed transmission, and [[all wheel drive]]. The all wheel drive system uses Mazda's '''Active Torque Split''' computer-based control which routes up to 50% of the power to the rear wheels depending on driving conditions. Mazda currently has no plans to enter the car into rally racing, and the Mazdaspeed Atenza is meant to compete with its Japanese-made rival, the [[Subaru Legacy\|Subaru Legacy GT]] and similar sport sedans rather than the smaller, rally-car-derived [[Subaru Impreza WRX STi]] and [[Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution]].		The 2006 '''Mazdaspeed Atenza''' (known as '''Mazdaspeed 6''' in North America and '''Mazda6 MPS''' in Europe and Australia) is a high-performance version of the Mazda6. It features a [[turbocharged]] version of the 2.3 L MZR [[Straight-4\|I4]] which produces 272 PS (200 kW) (European version is detuned to 260 PS (191 kW); the North American version, at 274 hp (204 kW), is more powerful). This 2.3 L DISI turbocharged engine features direct fuel injection and conforms to the new Euro 5 emissions standards. It has a revised front fascia with a raised hood, a 6-speed transmission, and [[all wheel drive]]. The all wheel drive system uses Mazda's '''Active Torque Split''' computer-based control which routes up to 50% of the power to the rear wheels depending on driving conditions. Mazda currently has no plans to enter the car into rally racing, and the Mazdaspeed Atenza is meant to compete with its Japanese-made rival, the [[Subaru Legacy\|Subaru Legacy GT]] and similar sport sedans rather than the smaller, rally-car-derived [[Subaru Impreza WRX STi]] and [[Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution]].