The Mazda 6, or Atenza as it is also known, is a popular family car made since 2003. It has a reputation as a nice looking vehicle with a good choice of styles and responsive engines. The Mazda 6 is also notable for its powerful towing ability. It was Tow Car of the Year 2007 at the annual Caravan Club awards.
The Mazda 6 is known to be a comfortable drive. Insurance groups start at 7 and rise to 16.
The first generation line-up included four-door saloon, five-door hatch and five-door estate. A bigger and more luxurious range of the Mazda 6 is also being launched for 2007/2008. As of 2007/2008, special editions include the Mazda 6 MPS and four and five doors versions available in petrol and diesel engines.
The most exciting Mazda 6 yet is the 2007 Mazda 6 MPS offering better performance and style than ever. Bonnet and grille are purposefully designed to accommodate a 260ps engine while large wheel arches accommodate 215/45 sports tyres and 15-spoke 18ins alloy wheels. Front and rear spoilers, side skirts are also part of the equation. The MPS Mazda 6 offers a peak torque of 380Nm at 3000rpm and excellent acceleration of 0-62mph in 6.6 seconds while the Active Torque Split 4-Wheel-Drive System intelligently calculates driving conditions to enhance performance and safety.
Mazda 6 5-door combines comfort and refinement with a sporty capability. Power-assisted steering, impressive braking power and exciting acceleration combine to create a comfortable drive which is maintained by a vibration isolation system which Mazda claims rivals the German models. Latest range of MZR (petrol) engines include 1.8, 2.0 and 2.3 litre four-cylinder engines. All have 16 valves and twin overhead camshaft. 2.3 litre engine has sequential valve timing and balancer shaft for even more smooth power.
Standard safety features include Mazda Advanced Impact Distribution and Absorption System (MAIDAS) and engineered triple H body structure to helrotect occupants from impact forces. Also comes with Supplementary Restraint System (SRS) - Central Control Unit with crush sensors, front seatbelt pre-tensioners, load-limiters and dual front airbags. Other standard Mazda 6 safety features include Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD), Emergency Brake Assist (EBA), Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) with Traction Control System (TCS); plus front airbags, front side airbags, front and rear curtain airbags and front passenger airbag deactivation system. Mazda 6 also comes with safety brake pedal for minimum impact intrusion,
whiplash-minimising front seats and ISOFIX child seat anchorage. Seatbelt reminder is there for all seats and a Thatcham Category alarm and immobiliser is included.
