Mazda 6 2020

The Mazda6 formally made its way into our market on April 5, 2013. At the time of launch, it was only available as a sedan and came with a 2.5-liter SkyActiv-G engine that produces 182 hp and 250 Nm of torque. The engine only came with a 6-speed automatic paired to it.

It was later facelifted and new engine options were added. A diesel Mazda6 joined the lineup in 2016 and in 2019, a new turbocharged 2.5L gasoline engine was added to the lineup, replacing the naturally-aspirated mill of the same displacement.

There are two engine options under the hood of the Mazda6. The first power plant is a 2.2-liter turbo diesel engine that comes with Mazda’s own SkyActiv-D technology. The other engine option is a 2.5-liter turbo gasoline engine with SkyActiv-G technology. The diesel powerplant makes 187 hp and 450 Nm of torque, while the 2.5-liter turbo gasoline engine makes 227 hp and 420 Nm of torque. Both engine options can be had with a Skyactiv-Drive 6-speed automatic transmission.

The Mazda6 Sedan currently utilizes Mazda’s GJ platform and rides on McPherson strut suspension at the front and multi-link suspension at the rear. Stopping power comes from ventilated discs up front and solid discs at the back. All variants of the Mazda6 come with 19-inch wheels wrapped in 225/45 tires.

The Mazda6 comes standard with an 8-inch touch screen LCD monitor with two USB ports, DVD capabilities, and Bluetooth. It also comes with an 11-speaker Bose sound system. It also comes with screen mirroring functions that help you connect your phone to the head unit. On top of these features, it also comes with a heads-up display that projects on to the front windshield for better visibility.

The infotainment comes in the form of an 8-inch touchscreen with Mazda Connect. An active driving display is also standard across all variants of the Mazda 6. The gauge cluster comes with a 7-inch TFT display. The infotainment also gets Bluetooth hands-free system. Climate controls are available with a dual-zone option in the front and rear ventilation louvers in the rear. The vehicle also comes equipped with a push to start/stop system.

The Mazda6 features 19-inch wheels wrapped in 225/45 tires. The front of the vehicle shows off its dominant front grille that comes in a mesh design. Moving on to the headlamps, the vehicle comes with LED adaptive headlights with auto on and off. These are paired with LED daytime running lights. The rear combination lamp in the back also gets the LED treatment. All body types of the Mazda6 get an electric glass sunroof and twin exhaust pipes. The side mirrors are keyed to the body color of the vehicle and are both power-folding and power-adjustable.

Seat and trim upholstery in the Mazda6 sedan can be exclusively had in Nappa leather with Senwood accents and in Deep Chestnut color. For seating, the driver’s seats come with an 8-way power-adjustable seat with ventilation along with lumbar support and a memory function. Over on the front passenger side of things, it gets a 6-way power-adjustable seat with ventilation as well. The rear seats come with a 60/40 split configuration and fold-down mechanism with center armrest and two USB ports.

What you will like about the Mazda 6 is the fuel economy. Both engine choices will give you the best bang for the buck. The diesel power plant is also something to note as it can easily do 8.8 km/L in the city and 23 km/L on the highway. Whichever engine you choose from, you will be able to utilize its power. Whether it's the 2.2L diesel engine which gives you a wave of torque to ride on, or the smoothness of the gasoline variant.

What you might not like about the vehicle is the use of scratch-prone piano black plastics. The display for the 360-degree camera also needs improvement as the area of display is on the small side. The ride quality is also a bit on the firm side.