2013 Mazda6 Launch Review
2013 MAZDA6 REVIEW
Engines: 2.2 litre diesel (129kW/420Nm), 2.5 litre petrol (138kW/250Nm)
Fuel consumption - listed: 5.4 l/100km (diesel), 6.6 l/100km (petrol)
Price range: $33,460 - $50,960 (plus on-roads)
OVERVIEW
The Mazda6 midsizer has been rejuvenated for a third generation, with an all-new body, all-new powertrains and cutting edge style.
Sedan and wagon bodystyles continue, but the hatch has been dropped. On the other hand, diesel variants of the Mazda6 - previously offered in manual guise only - are now equipped with a six-speed auto as standard.
We went to the twisting Adelaide hills to put the new Mazda6 through its paces. As we found, the new 6 is more than just a pretty face.
THE INTERIOR
Classy, well-finished, opulent. All describe the 2013 Mazda6’s interior.
Materials have been given a dramatic lift in quality, and although the centre console is still clad in hard plastics, the dash top is soft-touch and leather upholstery is standard on every model bar the entry-grade Sport.
Nearly everything has a premium look and feel. Remove the Mazda badge from the steering wheel, and many would assume the new 6 hailed from Europe, not Japan.
And that’s no great surprise. According to Project Manager Hiroshi Kajiyama, the new Mazda6 was benchmarked against the BMW 3 Series, Audi A4 and Volkswagen Passat - all of which command a hefty premium over Mazda’s mid-sized contender.
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