Mazda6 Review: 2015 Atenza Diesel – Smooth As Silk
MAZDA6 ATENZA
What’s Hot: New-found refinement, slick auto, swift and silky on-road
What’s Not: Rear-seat roominess more limited than some of the competitors.
X-FACTOR: Slinky style sets it apart, but the new 6 also has the features and performance to match the premium Europeans – but without the price tags.
Vehicle Style: Medium sedan
Price: $49,620 (plus on-roads)
Engine/trans:
129kW/420Nm 2.2 litre turbo-diesel | six-speed automatic.
Fuel Economy claimed: 5.4 l/100km | tested: 6.8 l/100km
OVERVIEW
The proverbial ‘man on the galloping horse’ would be battling to notice the differences between the 2015 Mazda6 and its predecessor.
But if he reined in his neddy and took a closer look, he’ll see subtle tweaks to the front with new headlights, revised foglights and a new grille. And, at the rear, the tail-lights have also had a make-over.
It’s on the inside and underneath however where most of the upgrades are found.