Mazda 6

Mazda 6
2013 Mazda6 sedan (GJ/GL, Europe)
Overview
Manufacturer	Mazda
Also called	Mazda Atenza (China and Japan)
Production	2002–present
Assembly	Hofu, Japan Flat Rock, Michigan (for NA 2002–2010) Changchun, China (for China) Vladivostok, Russia (for Russia)
Body and chassis
Class	Mid-size car / Large family car (D)
Layout	Front engine, Front-wheel drive / four-wheel drive
Chronology
Predecessor	Capella/626

First generation
Overview
Production	February 2002 – June 23, 2008 2003–2017 (China)
Designer	Kaname Sawai, Koizumi Iwao (1999)
Body and chassis
Body style	4-door saloon 5-door estate 5-door hatchback
Platform	Mazda GG platform
Related	Ford Edge Ford Fusion Lincoln MKX Lincoln MKZ Lincoln Zephyr Mazda CX-9 Mercury Milan Besturn B70
Powertrain
Engine	1.8 L MZR I4 *L8 2.0 L MZR I4 *LF 2.3 L MZR I4 *L3 3.0 L MZI V6 2.0 L MZR-CD Diesel * Denotes European Engine Code
Transmission	4-speed 4F27E Sport automatic 5-speed JF506E automatic 5-speed FS5A-EL automatic 5-speed G35M-R (I4) manual 5-speed A65M-R (V6) manual 6-speed AWTF-80 SC automatic 6-speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase	105.3 in (2,675 mm)
Length	Saloon and hatchback (International): 4,670 mm (183.9 in) Saloon and hatchback (North America): 4,745 mm (186.8 in) Estate (International): 4,700 mm (185.0 in) Estate (North America): 4,770 mm (187.8 in)
Width	1,781 mm (70.1 in) (North America & International)
Height	Saloon and hatchback (International): 1,435 mm (56.5 in) Saloon and hatchback (North America): 1,440 mm (56.7 in) Estate (International): 1,480 mm (58.3 in) Estate (North America): 1,455 mm (57.3 in)

Mazdaspeed6
Overview
Manufacturer	Mazda
Also called	Mazda 6 MPS Mazda Speed Atenza
Production	2005–2007
Assembly	Hofu, Japan
Designer	Kaname Sawai (2003)
Body and chassis
Class	Mid-size
Body style	4-door saloon
Layout	Front engine / all-wheel drive
Platform	Mazda GG chassis
Powertrain
Engine	MZR 2.3 L Direct Injection Spark Ignition (DISI) turbo-charged I4
Transmission	6-speed A26MX-R manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,675 mm (105.3 in)
Length	4,690 mm (184.6 in)
Width	1,780 mm (70.1 in)
Height	1,430 mm (56.3 in)
Curb weight	1,628 kg (3,589 lb)

Second generation
Mazda6 Saloon (Europe)
Overview
Also called	Mazda6 Ruiyi
Production	August 2007 – August 2012 2009–2017 (China)
Designer	Koichi Sato (2005)
Body and chassis
Body style	4-door saloon 5-door hatchback 5-door estate (non US)
Platform	Mazda GH chassis
Related	Ford Fusion Mercury Milan Lincoln MKZ Mazda CX-9 Ford Edge Lincoln MKX
Powertrain
Engine	1.8 L MZR I4 2.0 L MZR I4 2.5 L MZR I4 3.7 L MZI V6 2.0 L MZR-CD 2.2 L MZR-CD
Transmission	5-speed FS5A-EL automatic 6-speed AWTF-80 SC automatic 5-speed manual 6-speed G66M-R manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,725 mm (107.3 in) North America: 109.8 in (2,789 mm)
Length	2008–2010 Saloon & Hatchback: 4,735 mm (186.4 in) 2011– Saloon & hatchback: 4,755 mm (187.2 in) 2008–2010 Estate: 4,765 mm (187.6 in) 2010– Estate: 4,785 mm (188.4 in) North America: 193.7 in (4,920 mm)
Width	1,795 mm (70.7 in) North America: 72.4 in (1,839 mm)
Height	Saloon and hatchback: 1,440 mm (56.7 in) Station wagon: 1,490 mm (58.7 in) North America: 57.9 in (1,471 mm)

Third generation
Overview
Production	August 2012–present
Assembly	Hofu, Japan Hiroshima, Japan Changchun, China Vladivostok, Russia (Sollers JSC)
Designer	Akira Tamatani (2010)
Body and chassis
Body style	4-door saloon 5-door estate
Platform	Mazda GJ/GL
Related	Mazda CX-5
Powertrain
Engine	2.0 L SKYACTIV-G I4 2.5 L SKYACTIV-G I4 2.2 L SKYACTIV-D I4
Transmission	6-speed SkyActiv-Drive Automatic 6-speed SkyActiv-MT Manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase	Sedan: 2,830 mm (111.4 in) Station wagon: 2,750 mm (108 in)
Length	Sedan: 4,865 mm (191.5 in) Station wagon: 4,800 mm (189.0 in)
Width	1,840 mm (72.4 in)
Height	Sedan: 1,450 mm (57.1 in) Station wagon: 1,480 mm (58.3 in)

The Mazda 6 or Mazda6 (known as the Mazda Atenza in China and Japan, derived from the Italian ) is a Midsize family produced by the Japanese car manufacturer Mazda since 2002. It replaced the long-produced Mazda Capella (616, 626) in 2002. The Mazda6 sold more than one million units faster than all previous Mazdas.

The Mazda6 was marketed as the first example of the company's Stylish, Insightful, and Spirited design philosophy followed by the Mazda2 in December 2002, the RX-8 in August 2003, the Mazda3 in January 2004, the Mazda5 in the summer of 2005, the MX-5 in October 2005, and the Mazda CX-7 in November 2006. The 2003 Mazda6 is essentially the 6th generation Mazda 626 as the Mazda6 continues on the G-platform, progressing from the GF-platform 626/Capella to the GG-platform Mazda6., length 192.7 width 72.4 wheelbase 111.4 height 57.5

The GG series was launched in Japan as the Mazda Atenza in May 2002. The model lineup consists of a four-door sedan, a five-door hatchback and a five-door estate, marketed in North America as the "Sport Sedan", "5-Door" and "Sport Wagon", respectively. In Australia, the lineup starts with Limited, available only as a saloon. Then comes the Classic, available in saloon, hatch or estate. The Luxury model is next available in saloon and hatch versions. Topping the range is the Luxury Sports model, available only as a hatch. In New Zealand the lineup consisted of 2.0L GLX (saloon only), 2.3L GSX (saloon, hatch, and estate), and the range-topping 2.3L Limited (saloon and hatch).

Its arrival in Japan signified a new, consolidated, approach from previous large, luxurious sedans previously offered, such as the Mazda Sentia, and the Mazda Millenia, as well as giving the Mazda Capella a refreshed appearance.

When it arrived in North America, it was first sold as a 2003 model in the United States and as a 2004 model in Canada. In Europe, the luxury sports model was available as a 120 hp (89 kW) direct injection turbodiesel ("DITD") estate up until 2007. As of 2008, the European Mazda catalog lists only the "Sport" version of the 146 hp (109 kW) turbodiesel estate, while the "Luxury Sport" version has been dropped.