Mazda 6 is a mid-sized, four-door sedan that has a stylish design, a sporty feel, and fuel-efficient SKYACTIV engines. One of Mazda’s best-selling model, the vehicle competes with the likes of Ford Fusion, Nissan Altima, Subaru Legacy, Hyundai Sonata, and Toyota Camry for buyer’s attention and money.

1. Mazda 6 is a Safe and
Fuel–Efficient Car

2. Mazda 6 is a mid-sized, four-door sedan that has a
stylish design, a sporty feel, and fuel-efficient
SKYACTIV engines.
One of Mazda’s best-selling model, the vehicle
competes with the likes of Ford Fusion, Nissan
Altima, Subaru Legacy, Hyundai Sonata, and
Toyota Camry for buyer’s attention and money.

3. Mazda 6 Generations
The latest 2014 Model is a second generation
model, which means that only two generations have
been built so far. The first generation model, which
made its debut in 2002, had a lifespan of 5 years.
The Japanese automaker offered the option of buying
this either as a standard sedan, five-door
hatchback, or five-door station wagon.

4. Engine choices also varied and car buyers had the
option of 2.3 liter four cylinder engine or 3.0 liter V6
engine with five speed automatic transmission or sixspeed manual transmission.
The company also offered a variant of the sedan
model, which went by the name of Mazda speed and
made its debut in 2006. However, it was
discontinued after two years.

5. The latest generation Mazda 6 was put on the streets in
2009 and came with upgraded engine features like 2.5
liter four cylinder engine or 3.7 liter V6 engine with the
option of five speed automatic transmission or sixspeed manual transmission.
Another strategic change that the company made was
that it dropped the five-door station wagon model for
the North American market. The Mazda 6, though
available now in North American market as a single
sedan body style, came with a host of advanced
features.

6. The entry level Mazda 6i SV came equipped with sixspeed manual transmission, a four cylinder engine
that was capable of generating 170 horsepower. The
model had anti-lock brakes and standard stability
controls, however, the provision for keyless entry
was not made available by the company.
The Mazda 6i Sport provided consumers the option
of five-speed automatic transmission in addition to
six-speed manual transmission that was available
with the entry level model.

7. Other features that were introduced in this model were
provision for cruise control, keyless entry, and steering wheel
audio controls.
The Mazda 6i Touring was a higher-end model that came fitted
with a host of advanced features like halogen fog lights, 17
inch alloy wheels and sophisticated audio systems.
The Mazda 6i Grand Touring was the most luxurious offering in
this segment. It was powered by a four cylinder V6 engine and
made provisions for 6 speed automatic transmission. It had 18
inch alloy wheels and a series of other safety features.

8. Engine Specification of the Latest
2014 Model
The latest 2014 Mazda 6 specs include 2.2 liter
engine available in both standard and high power
versions. The standard version lets out 148
horsepower and 280 lb-feet of torque at 2000 rpm.
The high power version generates 173 horsepower
and 310 lb-feet of torque at 2000 rpm, and offers
both the option of six-speed manual transmission and
six-speed automatic transmission.

9. The Japanese automaker claims that the 2.2-liter’s
compression ratio of 14.0:1 is the world’s lowest in
a production diesel engine, which enables for high
fuel efficiency, owing to optimized combustion
timing.
Mazda is also making available for the North
American markets direct-injected 2.5-liter, 16valve Skyactiv gasoline engine in the latest 2014
Mazda 6 model. The powerful engine is capable of
generating 189 horsepower at 5700 rpm.

10. Conclusion
Vehicles manufactured by Mazda are renowned for
their design, fuel efficient engines, and advanced
safety features that ensure safe and comfortable
driving.
Whether you are buying a new model or Mazda cars
in used condition, you need to ensure that you get it
from Budds’ Mazda. This is one Mazda dealer whose
exceptional service is most likely to exceed your
expectations.