Mazda6 models benefit from a host of updates this autumn
UK, 05/09/2016
- Range-topping Mazda6 benefits from an array of technology and refinement upgrades.
- Features G-Vectoring Control, the first SKYACTIV-VEHICLE DYNAMICS technology.
- Pricing remains unchanged at £19,795 to £28,895 on-the-road.
Mazda’s highly acclaimed Mazda6 Saloon and Tourer models have been upgraded with a host of updates designed to enhance driving enjoyment and improve refinement. Highlights across the full Saloon and Tourer range include technology updates, interior improvements and the introduction of G-Vectoring Control.
Already regarded as one of the best-handling and most engaging cars in its segment, the Mazda6’s dynamic setup has been refined with the introduction of G-Vectoring Control (GVC), the first application of Mazda’s new series of SKYACTIV-VEHICLE DYNAMICS technology. Utilising integrated control of the engine, transmission and chassis to enhance the connection between car and driver, GVC varies engine torque to optimise the load on each wheel.
This ingenious and largely imperceptible system improves driver confidence, passenger comfort and vehicle handling via incredibly subtle manipulation of the powertrain. By monitoring steering and throttle position when you enter a corner under power, GVC momentarily reduces the amount of torque delivered to the front wheels, thereby transferring a fraction more weight onto the front axle which allows the front wheels to turn more precisely. Even on a straight road, GVC can reduce driver fatigue and increase passenger comfort by cleverly taking away the perceived need for the tiny corrections that some drivers make when driving straight. In doing this GVC lowers driver effort and reduces the amount of head and body sway small steering corrections can create for passengers.
Retaining an unchanged engine line-up, the upgraded Mazda6 features a choice of four engines: 145ps and 165ps 2.0-litre SKYACTIV-G petrol, plus 2.2-litre 150ps and 175ps SKYACTIV-D diesels. With diesel models accounting for around 75 per cent of UK sales, the 2.2-litre SKYACTIV-D engine features two key improvements designed to increase responsiveness and reduce engine noise: Transient Control and Mazda’s Natural Sound Smoother Technology (NSS).
By reducing turbo lag and boosting torque, Transient Control provides a more positive throttle response, ensuring that the Mazda6’s diesel engine reacts better than ever to the driver's intentions, while refinement has been enhanced thanks to the introduction of Mazda’s Natural Sound Smoother (NSS) technology.
Designed to cleverly reduce diesel knock noise during starting and low-speed acceleration, NSS suppresses resonance from the piston and connecting rod by using a dynamic damper inside the piston pin to suppress the three critical frequency bands in which engine components typically vibrate most loudly.
This increase in engine refinement is complimented by a comprehensive improvement in sound insulation, including the adoption of upgraded door seals, tighter tolerances between panels and sound deadening materials added to the underbody, rear console, headliner and doors, while laminated front side windows further suppress wind noise.
The Mazda6 is available in eight colours including Mazda’s new Machine Grey Metallic, which having starred on the all-new Mazda MX-5 RF at the 2016 New York Motor Show, goes into production on the Mazda6. Inside, the revised Mazda6 features a new leather steering wheel that on Sport Nav models is heated. Other premium upgrades to range-topping Sport Nav models include an enhanced head up display that features colour and Traffic Sign Recognition (TSR) for the first time, plus electric memory seats that now also adjust the head-up display and a new colour TFT display dial. While from SE-L Nav models upwards auto power-folding mirrors are standard, and Mazda’s Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) low-speed collision mitigation braking now features pedestrian recognition.
With cars arriving in dealerships later this autumn and pricing remaining unchanged, the Mazda6’s enhancements come at no extra cost and are set to reaffirm Mazda’s position at the forefront of this competitive sector.
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Mazda6 SALOON
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SE |
SE-L Nav |
Sport Nav |
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Saloon |
Saloon |
Saloon |
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OTR |
CO2 |
mpg |
OTR |
CO2 |
mpg |
OTR |
CO2 |
Mpg |
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SKYACTIV-G Petrol |
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2.0 145ps |
£19,795 |
129 |
51.4 |
£21,395 |
129 |
51.4 |
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2.0 145ps Auto |
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£22,695 |
139 |
47.1 |
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2.0 165ps |
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£24,595 |
135 |
47.9 |
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SKYACTIV-D Diesel |
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2.2 150ps |
£22,295 |
107 |
68.9 |
£23,895 |
107 |
68.9 |
£26,395 |
107 |
68.9 |
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2.2 150ps Auto |
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£25,095 |
127 |
58.9 |
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2.2 175ps |
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£26,795 |
119 |
62.8 |
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2.2 175ps Auto |
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£27,995 |
127 |
58.9 |
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Additional Standard Models (Retail Price Addition) |
SE Nav: £700 Note: Integrated navigation system with 3-years free European map updates. |
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All Mazda6 models feature the following standard equipment: |
SE-L Nav grade adds the following equipment in addition to SE: |
Sport Nav grade adds the following equipment in addition to SE-L Nav: |
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Fuel Saving Technology |
i-stop (idling stop start system) i-ELOOP (Brake regeneration system) (165ps Petrol & all Diesels) Gear shift Indicator (Manual transmission models only) |
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Exterior |
17” Alloy wheels Halogen daytime running lights Halogen headlights Halogen front fog lights Coming home/leaving home headlights Heated door mirrors |
Privacy glass (rear and rear side windows only) Dusk-sensing lights Auto power-folding door mirrors Front & rear parking sensors
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19” Bright alloy wheels Adaptive Front Lighting System LED headlights including LED daytime running lights LED front fog lights Reversing camera |
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Interior |
Black cloth seat trim Leather-wrapped steering wheel & gear knob Manual driver and passenger height adjustment Manual driver lumbar adjustment Trip computer Scuff plates Electronic parking brake |
Auto-dimming rear-view mirror |
Black leather seat trim with deep red accents 8-way power adjustable driver seat with memory 6-way power adjustable front passenger seat Power driver lumbar adjustment Heated front seats (3-stage settings) Heated steering wheel Colour Active Driving Display (HUD) with memory Traffic Sign Recognition |
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Comfort |
Manual air-conditioning Engine start/stop button Front & rear power windows Cruise control & adjustable speed limiter |
Dual-zone climate control air-conditioning Rear cabin air vents Rain-sensing front wipers |
Smart keyless entry |
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Audio/ Communication |
Single CD player with 4 speakers Integrated Bluetooth® including internet app integration 7” Colour touch-screen with MZD-Connect infotainment Multimedia Commander including separate volume dial DAB radio USB connectivity (2xinputs) |
2 additional speakers (total of 6) Integrated Navigation system with 3-years free European map updates |
11 Bose® speakers Premium Bose® surround-sound system |
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Safety |
Hill Hold Assist (HHA) Type Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Thatcham Cat.1 Alarm & Immobiliser DSC, TCS & Emergency Stop Signalling (ESS) Front, side & curtain airbags ISOFIX child seat anchorage |
Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) |
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Options |
Mica/Metallic/Pearlescent Paint £550 Soul Red/Machine Grey Metallic Paint £670 |
Mica/Metallic/Pearlescent Paint £550 Soul Red/Machine Grey Metallic Paint £670 |
Mica/Metallic/Pearlescent Paint £550 Soul Red/Machine Grey Metallic Paint £670 Stone leather (in lieu of black)* Safety pack (ALH, LAS, Rr SCBS, BSM w/RCTA)* Mazda Radar Cruise Control** |
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*optional on Sport Nav models **optional on 175ps Sport Nav Auto Diesel, in combination with Safety Pack. Not available with Stone leather on Tourer models |
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Mazda6 TOURER
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SE |
SE-L Nav |
Sport Nav |
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Tourer |
Tourer |
Tourer |
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OTR |
CO2 |
mpg |
OTR |
CO2 |
mpg |
OTR |
CO2 |
mpg |
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SKYACTIV-G Petrol |
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2.0 145ps |
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£22,425 |
131 |
50.4 |
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2.0 145ps Auto |
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2.0 165ps |
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£25,495 |
136 |
47.9 |
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SKYACTIV-D Diesel |
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2.2 150ps |
£23,195 |
110 |
67.3 |
£24,795 |
110 |
67.3 |
£27,295 |
116 |
64.2 |
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2.2 150ps Auto |
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£25,995 |
129 |
57.6 |
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2.2 175ps |
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£27,695 |
121 |
61.4 |
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2.2 175ps Auto |
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£28,895 |
129 |
57.6 |
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Additional Standard Models (Retail Price Addition) |
SE Nav: £700 Note: Integrated navigation system with 3-years free European map updates. |
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All Mazda6 models feature the following standard equipment: |
SE-L Nav grade adds the following equipment in addition to SE: |
Sport Nav grade adds the following equipment in addition to SE-L Nav: |
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Fuel Saving Technology |
i-stop (idling stop start system) i-ELOOP (Brake regeneration system) (165ps Petrol & all Diesels) Gear shift Indicator (Manual transmission models only) |
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Exterior |
17” Alloy wheels Halogen daytime running lights Halogen headlights Halogen front fog lights Coming home/leaving home headlights Heated door mirrors |
Privacy glass (rear and rear side windows only) Dusk-sensing lights Auto power-folding door mirrors Front & rear parking sensors Roof rails (Tourer only) |
19” Bright alloy wheels Adaptive Front Lighting System LED headlights including LED daytime running lights LED front fog lights Reversing camera |
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Interior |
Black cloth seat trim Leather-wrapped steering wheel & gear knob Manual driver and passenger height adjustment Manual driver lumbar adjustment Trip computer Scuff plates Electronic parking brake |
Auto-dimming rear-view mirror |
Black leather seat trim with deep red accents 8-way power adjustable driver seat with memory 6-way power adjustable front passenger seat Power driver lumbar adjustment Heated front seats (3-stage settings) Heated steering wheel Colour Active Driving Display (HUD) with memory Traffic Sign Recognition |
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Comfort |
Manual air-conditioning Engine start/stop button Front & rear power windows Cruise control & adjustable speed limiter |
Dual-zone climate control air-conditioning Rear cabin air vents Rain-sensing front wipers |
Smart keyless entry |
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Audio/ Communication |
Single CD player with 4 speakers Integrated Bluetooth® including internet app integration 7” Colour touch-screen with MZD-Connect infotainment Multimedia Commander including separate volume dial DAB radio USB connectivity (2xinputs) |
2 additional speakers (total of 6) Integrated Navigation system with 3-years free European map updates |
11 Bose® speakers Premium Bose® surround-sound system |
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Safety |
Hill Hold Assist (HHA) Type Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Thatcham Cat.1 Alarm & Immobiliser DSC, TCS & Emergency Stop Signalling (ESS) Front, side & curtain airbags ISOFIX child seat anchorage |
Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) |
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Options |
Mica/Metallic/Pearlescent Paint £550 Soul Red/Machine Grey Metallic Paint £670 |
Mica/Metallic/Pearlescent Paint £550 Soul Red/Machine Grey Metallic Paint £670 |
Mica/Metallic/Pearlescent Paint £550 Soul Red/Machine Grey Metallic Paint £670 Stone leather (in lieu of black)* Safety pack (ALH, LAS, Rr SCBS, BSM w/RCTA)* Mazda Radar Cruise Control** |
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*optional on Sport Nav models **optional on 175ps Sport Nav Auto Diesel, in combination with Safety Pack. Not available with Stone leather on Tourer models |
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