Posted on Thursday 8 May 2008
The U.S. version of Mazda’s new Mazda6 sedan has been known for some time to be a bigger, more brawny version of its international doppelganger, but exactly what that meant was unknown. Thanks to a new internet leak, we have the details.
A Mazda-issued survey taken by a forum denizen at the Mazda6Club revealed all the juicy details of Mazda’s upgraded 6.
Engine options range from a 170hp four-cylinder in the base ‘i’ models up to a 272hp 3.7L V6 in the ’s’ range of packages. Depending on the trim options, the ‘i’ range is priced from $19,850 to $25,850, while the V6-equipped ’s’ range starts at $25,150 and goes on up to $29,150.
Both ‘i’ and ’s’ ranges feature base, touring and grand touring trim levels. The base ‘i’ is equipped with a solid complement of features, however, despite starting under $20,000. The full slate of safety equipment - ABS, electronic brakeforce distribution and tire pressure monitoring system, along with dynamic stability control and traction control, are standard.
Air conditioning, a SIRIUS-compatible MP3 capable radio system and power locks, windows and keyless entry are also standard. Corners are cut on the 16-inch wheels with seven-spoke plastic covers and a limited slate of options: only moonroof and navigation can be added, aside from choosing the color and leather or cloth fabric for the interior.
Stepping up the ladder adds such niceties as alloy wheels, trip computer, anti-theft system and push-button ignition. The grand touring features Xenon headlights, rain-sensing wipers, automatic climate control, blind-spot monitoring and Bluetooth hands-free phone integration.
The ’s’ models add to the ‘i’ trim features with more leather, larger 18-inch alloy wheels, more performance options like dual-exhaust outlets and performance steering wheel and shift knobs.
For details on the upcoming Mazdaspeed version of the new Mazda6 or how the new Mazda6 varies from its predecessor, read our previous coverage here.
Looks good.
I guess FWD sedans all bore the hell out of me, but that’s just me.
Bigger? The pics I’ve seen so far suggest only a modest restyle of the sedan.
This is truing out to be a great car…(can’t wait)
Where’s Goldilocks when you need her? There’s a 102 hp difference between the two engines. Mazda needs to cover the gap.
Ah, you Americans get 2,5 liter I4 as a base engine. In Europe that is the most powerful engine available and base is 1,8 petrol or 2,0 diesel (at this moment).
This sux.
LOL, what’s economy fuel for american people??
2,5l as a base engine? 172 HP as a base power engine??
Maybe, some day american will see what’s low consumption.
I’m from Europe and I don’t give a damn if my engine burns ‘’american amounts of fuel'’, as long as it has plenty HP. This kind of car should get more power.