Tag: Mazda6

  • New Kuro Limited edition joins the 2021 Mazda6 lineup

    2021 Mazda6 Kuro EditionNew Mazda6 Kuro Edition arrives in dealerships this month and will bring some visual changes to the lineup, along with some neat tech features. Limited to only 100 units, the Kuro Edition line comes exclusively with 165hp 2.0-litre Skyactiv-G petrol engine, reversing camera, 11-speaker Bose audio system, heated steering and signature LED running lights.

    Now, exclusively petrol-based, the 2021 Mazda6 lineup features seven more models outside the Kuro line: there are four Saloons and three Tourers. All of these are geared with a 145ps Skyactiv-G petrol unit, the Saloon and Tourer can be specified with either automatic or manual gearbox.

    The flagship of the lineup remains the 2021 Mazda6 GT Sport. Powered by a 2.5-liter 194ps Skyactiv-G engine, the vehicle features a special grille design and many exterior exclusive features, while the interior is characterized by Brown Nappa leather, front seat ventilation and heated outer rear seats. Other exclusive features include real Japanese Sen wood, unique steering wheel stitching and numerous driver-assistance features.

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    Also, across all models in the lineup, including the new Kuro Edition, Mazda has included Apple CarPlay as a standard feature, and all vehicles can optionally be specified with Polymetal Grey.

    2021 Mazda6 Kuro Edition

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  • Two Mazda models earn 2019 TOP SAFETY PICK PLUS award from IIHS!

    2019 Mazda CX-9The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety announced that 2019 Mazda6 and 2019 CX-9 models have earned “TOP SAFETY PICK PLUS” award when geared with front crash prevention and specific headlights built after June 2019. And the best of all is that the recognition will carry over to the 2020 model year. Sweet!

    In order to qualify for a 2019 TOP SAFETY PICK PLUS award, a vehicle should earn good ratings in the driver-side small overlap front, passenger-side small overlap front, moderate overlap front, side, roof strength and head restraint tests. Additionally, the machine must also earn advanced or superior rating for front crash prevention and be equipped with good headlights.

    Both 2019 Mazda6 and CX-9 have earned good ratings in all crashworthiness tests, superior front crash prevention rating, and good ratings for improved headlights. Furthermore, both vehicles join the team of 2019 CX-5 as TOP SAFETY PICK PLUS winners, while 2019 Mazda3 Sedan and Hatch, along with 2019 CX-3 earn the TOP SAFETY PICK award.

    SEE ALSO: Lexus reveals new 2020 IS F SPORT Blackline edition models. Check ’em out!

    As you might know, IIHS is an independent, non-governmental safety-testing organization, funded by the insurance industry. Throughout the years IIHS has become a synonym for comprehensive and uncompromising tests that show the true face and all endurance capabilities of the vehicles that manage to apply to such ordeal.

    2019 Mazda6

    The Mazda6 is on sale now with a starting MSRP of $23,800.

    The CX-9 is on sale now with a starting MSRP of $32,280.

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  • 2019 Mazda6 takes home a prestigious award. Details here!

    2019 Mazda6Insurance Institute for Highway Safety today announced that the 2019 Mazda6 has earned “Top Safety Pick” award when equipped with specific headlights.

    In order to qualify as a winner, a machine should earn good ratings in the driver-side small overlap front, moderate overlap front, side, roof strength and head restraint tests, all along with a good or acceptable rating for the passenger-side small overlap front test. The final requirement is an advanced or superior rating for front crash prevention and a good or acceptable headlight rating.

    What is new for 2019 is that the game-changing i-Activsense feature is a standard for every new Mazda6 model. The suite includes Advanced Smart City Brake Support with Pedestrian Detection, Blind Spot Monitoring with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert, Lane Departure Warning with Lane-Keep Assist, Smart Brake Support and Mazda Radar Cruise Control with stop and go function.

    New Mazda6 joins new 2019 Mazda3 Sedan and Hatch, 2019 CX-3, 2019 CX-9 as TOP SAFETY PICK winners, while CX-5 remains the higher-tier winner TOP SAFETY PICK PLUS award.

    IIHS remains an independent, non-government safety-testing organization, funded by the insurance industry.

    SEE ALSO: Honda Sensing earns 2019 Passport a 5-Star rating by NHTSA

    Headquartered in Irvine, California, Mazda North American Operations supports nearly 700 dealers worldwide. Operations in Mexico are managed by Mazda Motor de Mexico in Mexico City.

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  • 2019 Mazda6 receives the highest LATCH rating from IIHS!

    2019 Mazda6The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) announced that new 2019 Mazda6 has earned the highest possible rating in the LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) ease-of-use ratings. This system is intended to make child restraint installation easier in order to minimize errors and enhance the protection of youngsters in the event of a crash.

    In order to qualify for the award, a machine must provide additional LATCH-equipped seating positions and cover all the following requirements: the lower anchors should be easy to maneuver, the force required to attach should be less than 40 pounds, tether anchors are on vehicle’s rear deck or in the middle of the seatback.

    Mazda6 continues the tradition to offer an outstanding set of safety features that altogether with the LATCH rating redefine the idea of automobile safety. New family member comes with i-Activesense safety features, which include Advanced Smart City Brake Support with Pedestrian Detection, Blind Spot Monitoring with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert, Lane Departure Warning with Lane-Keep-Assist, Smart Brake Support and Mazda Radar Cruise Control with stop and go function.

    SEE ALSO: Kia Stinger takes home Top Safety Pick Plus award!

    It is always cool to see how a premium brand like Mazda continues to deliver us unique features and technologies in order to remain one of the leaders in the automobile industry. And with all these recognitions and awards, it is completely safe to say that the manufacturer is one of the few that continues to develop new solutions even by being one of the most reliable today.

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  • 2018 Mazda6 earns five-star rating from EURO NCAP

    2018 Mazda62018 Mazda6 has been awarded the maximum five-star rating by Euro NCAP for vehicle’s crashworthiness features. Rigid and more impact-absorbing, new Mazda6 features tons of technologies and goodies that altogether contribute to an overall safe and reliable machine. Check it out!

    New Mazda6 comes with SKYACTIV-Body architecture and wide i-ACTIVESENSE safety technologies that help driver identify potential risks and reduce the chances of damage and injury. Of course, the new technologies are created also in favor of pedestrians – their protection is guaranteed with brand’s latest additions.

    As you might well know, Euro NCAP challenges include four categories – Adult Occupation, Child Occupant, Vulnerable Road Users (including pedestrians’ safety) and Safety Assist. What the tests have shown us is that Adult Occupation score is improved by three per cent to reach the exceptional 95% which makes it the vehicle with maximum points in terms of frontal impacts, side and side pole impacts. Child Occupant score is measured at 91% with maximum reliability at the frontal and lateral impact categories. And last, but not least, 73% is the score for Safety Assist category.

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    Of course, Mazda engineers have also included neat drivetrain system technologies that not only contribute to the excellent safety features, but also improve performance dynamics and rates. 2018 Mazda6 comes with Mazda Cruise Control, Adaptive LED Headlights, Intelligent Speed Assist, Three-Sixty View Monitor, Pedestrian Protection and more. Enjoy!

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  • Mazda6 earns top scores from IIHS

    2018 Mazda6Mazda North American Operations announced that the new 2018 Mazda6 sedan has been nominated as one of the “2018 Top Safety Pick” vehicles for 2018 when equipped with the optional Adaptive Front-Lightning System. Such a recognition is important for Mazda – the team has done so much for the past five years and we should admit that the latest Mazda vehicles are just incredible in every aspect – styling, electronics, drivetrain system and of course, safety systems.

    In order to qualify for 2018 Top Safety Pick, a vehicle should earn Good rate for driver-side small overlap front, moderate overlap front, side, roof strength and head restraint tests. Also, it should earn Advanced or Superior score when it comes to crash prevention and at least Acceptable at the headlight rating test.

    Standard features include electronic parking brake, rearview camera, Blind Spot Monitoring and Rear Cross-Traffic Alert. These sound good enough, but as you could imagine, Mazda team is not satisfied with mediocrity or event with meeting just the lowest requirements. This is why Mazda buyers can also find LED headlights and tail lights, Smart City Brake Support and the whole i-ACTIVE package that includes Smart Brake Support, Lane Departure Warning, Adaptive Mazda Radar Cruise Control, Lane Keep Assist, High Beam Control, automatic on/off headlights and more. Neat pack of goodies, right?

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    Furthermore, buyers of Mazda6 Grand Touring will also benefit from Mazda Navigation, auto-dimming interior mirror, auto-dimming driver-side mirror, heated side mirrors and paddle shifters on the steering wheel.

    So, how do you like the safety features of the new Mazda6? We do believe that the team has deserved its recognition and award.

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  • 2017 Mazda6: passionate and functional. As any Mazda vehicle should be

    2017 Mazda6Getting more and more refined, with even better features and additions, 2017 Mazda6 sedan and wagon models  will be available for purchase this autumn.

    Since its first public appearance, Mazda6 lineup has been recognized as one of the most flexible and agile vehicles in the whole segment. Of course, Mazda team has pushed the boundaries further and further with each new release, and the 2017 model is no exception: we will see a vehicle with advanced G-Vectoring Control, blended with the well-known SKYACTIV-VEHICLE DYNAMICS technologies that have made Mazda so popular and reliable.

    2017 Mazda6

    What we know so far is that 2017 Mazda will be geared with three SKYACTIV petrol units and two diesel engines: all mated to either manual or automatic gearbox. Of course, the engine system has undergone numerous improvements. For example, one of the units, the SKYACTIV-D 2.2 engine, features three new technologies in order to reduce response time and engine noise. These are indeed High-Precision DE Boost Control and the Natural Sound Smoother. Cool, right? Oh, yeah. There is also a new exterior color trim: the Machine Grey.

    2017 Mazda6

    In terms of interior, designers have also made some changes here and there. Buyers will be granted with driver-oriented environment, new steering wheel design, refreshed Active Driving Display and one more 4,6-inch full-color TFT LCD infotainment display.

    SEE ALSO: 2017 Mazda CX-3 heads our way! What to expect?

    And last, but certainly not least, the safety suite. 2017 Mazda6 comes with i-ACTIVSENCE safety technologies with Traffic Sign Recognition, Advanced Smart City Brake Support system with forward-sensing camera and some more neat goodies.

    2017 Mazda6

    So far, so good. It looks as Mazda team does not give up its signature styling, quality and desire for perfection.

    What do you think about the new Mazda6? Write down in the comment section below!

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  • Fleet Managers Are Really Interested in Mazda’s Latest Models

    Mazda team aims for a 25 per cent increased fleet sales in 2015/2016 and managers are convinced, that they have just the right range model to achieve this goal. In fact, fleet decision-makers, that attended the Fleet Show at the Silverstone complex were attracted to the brand, when they saw stylish vehicles, reliability, wonderful performance and low CO2 emission, that are result of Mazda’s innovative SKYACTIV technology.

    At the show, fleet managers had the chance to drive the redesigned Mazda2 with petrol and diesel engines, Mazda3 and the wonderful 2015 Mazda CX-5, as well the latest 2015 Mazda6. Fleet managers also had the chance to see the latest Mazda CX-3, that will go on sale next month.

    SEE ALSO: Mazda Announces MX-5 Specifications

    In addition, the Civil Aviation Authority  already has the Mazda5 and Mazda6 models on its fleet and it is expected, that the rest of the Mazda models will be soon fit in the fleet policy . Graham Hubbard, the world’s largest railway manufacturer is also interested in Mazda brand and the reliability of its models. And he was especially interested in the brand, after he drove Mazda3 2.2-Liter 150 hp (110 kW) SKYACTIV-D Fastback, that brings exceptional fueleconomy, measured at 72.4mpg.

    Now, after all the tests and wonderful results for Mazda team and the future premiere of additional Mazda models, the fleet managers just cannot ignore the brand.

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  • Mazda Motorsport Takes Part in the 25 Hours of Thunderhill Race

    Last year, Mazda participated in the longest endurance race in America, the National Auto Sport Association (NASA)’s 25 Hours of Thunderhill Presented by Hawk Performance. Now, it is going to test its endurance and level of performance again. There will be three Mazda6s and 14 more Mazda models lining up along with 56 other cars which will be competing in six different classes.

    The drivers who will be presenting the Dealers in cars 55 and 56 are Richard Fisher (The Autobarn Mazda, Evanston, IL), Joel Weinberger (Continental Motors, Naperville, IL), Taz Harvey (Dublin Mazda, Tracy Mazda, Dublin/Tracy, CA), Chris Wilson (CJ Wilson Mazda, Countryside, IL), Camden Jones (Velocity Mazda, Tyler, Tex.), Ben Robertaccio (Morrie’s Mazda, Minneapolis, Minn), Jason Meise (North Park Mazda, San Antonio, Tex) and Daniel Tremblay (representing SpeedSource, the official professional racing partner of Mazda Motorsports, Sunrise, Fla.).

    The Factory team will be in car 70, represented by Randy Miller (Mazda R&D), Ken Saward (Mazda Design), Mike Allen (Mazda Motorsports) and Jeremy Barnes (Mazda Public Relations and Brand Experience).

    In mechanical terms, the cars remain with almost all of their stock features, with just some changes on the inside. The interiors are removed so that they can accommodate an Anthony Woodford Racing roll-cage, a Sparco Pro-ADV racing seat, Safecraft racing seatbelts and plumbed-in fire systems as well as AIM MXL Pista dashes and data acquisition. Underneath the skin there is an upgraded SKYACTIV-D diesel engine. Thanks to the cold-air intake, larger intercooler, aluminum radiator and custom tune, the Mazda6s will be able to offer some solid performance and a remarkable fuel economy, as they compete for the E1-class stage.

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  • 2015 Mazda6 is Stronger with more Features and Refreshed Styling

    2015-Mazda6-THUMB2015 Mazda6 Saloon and Tourer line-up gets improved with wide range of standard and available features across the entire model range. The design of the exterior as well as the interior of the car was improved. Not to mention the functionality, ride comfort and quietness, and the sophisticated technologies. The model range comprises of five trim levels: SE, SE Nav, SE-L, SE-L Nav and Sport Nav. In addition, Mazda is offering a choice of nine diesel and seven petrol Saloon variants, and nine diesel and three petrol Tourer versions. The engines can be with either six-speed manual or automatic transmission.

    In terms of exterior design, there are eight body colours available to choose from. One of them is new and it is called Sonic Silver metallic. Standing at the top of the range, the Sport Nav trim will get re-styled front with new grille and signature wing design. It includes powerful LED headlamps with LED daytime running lights, LED foglamps as well as LED tail lamps. The car runs on 19-inch bright alloy wheels.

    Regardless of trim, the Mazda6 gets new instrument panel with centre console design, revised suspension system, better sound insulation and more equipment ass a standard. SE and SE-L grades on the other hand benefit from electronic parking brake, coming/leaving home headlamp function, Multimedia Commander, intuitive interactivity and infotainment control, manual driver and front passenger seat height adjustment.

    The occupants of Sport Nav will also enjoy the seven-inch, full-colour, centre console touch-screen with DAB radio and MZD Connect. What is more, the six-way power adjustable front passenger seat, vinyl leather knee pads, a new head-up display and an Integrated Navigation system complete the Sport Nav’s standard equipment specification.

    How about the available features? The options for this trim level feature stone leather upholstery and improved Safety Pack. The latter includes Adaptive LED headlamps (ALH), Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) with Driver Alert, Advanced Blind-Spot Monitoring with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert (BSM w/RCTA) and Rear Smart City Brake Support (Rr SCBS).

    2015 Mazda6 Saloon and Tourer line-up is officially going on sale in the United Kingdom. It is priced from £19,795.

    Source: Mazda

  • Mazda6 To Enter 25 Hours Of Thunderhill

    Thunderhill-25-SKYACTIV-D-Team-THUMBMazda enters three modified-for-racing 2014 Mazda6s in the longest endurance race in America – the National Auto Sport Association (NASA)’s US Air Force 25 Hours of Thunderhill. The event will take place on 7th and 8th of December at Thunderhill Raceway Park in Willows, California.

    At the race, the visitors will see how two teams of Mazda dealers are set against one team of MNAO employees, along with nearly 80 other teams. All of the three teams will race brand-new 2014 Mazda6 SKYACTIV-D Clean Diesel racecars.

    Of course the vehicles are based on the production models but have been modified for the competition and are ready to enter in NASA’s E1 class. To be more precise, the cars remain nearly stock, but the interiors were removed to accommodate an Anthony Woodford Racing roll-cage, a Sparco Pro-ADV racing seat, Safecraft racing seatbelts and plumbed-in fire systems and AIM MXL Pista dashes and data acquisition.

    Under the hood, the cars hide the SKYACTIV-D diesel engine mated to a six-speed manual SKYACTIV-MT transmission. The suspension is custom-designed by ProParts USA and utilizes Koni dampers and Hypercoil springs as well as custom ProParts rear stabilizer bars.

    Connecting all this to the track are 17×8” Enkei Kojin wheels wrapped in 245/40R-17 BFGoodrich g-Force R1 tires. The force of the Mazda6s is slowed down via four-piston STR-40 calipers and AeroRotors, delivered by the experts at StopTech.

    Next, the drivers representing the Dealers in cars 55 and 56 will be Richard Fisher, Joel Weinberger, Taz Harvey, Chris Wilson, John Finger and Taylor Hacquard. The Factory Guys will be in car 70, represented by Randy Miller, Ken Saward, Dave Coleman, Nathan Edmonds, Mike Allen and Jason Meise.

    The Mazda6s will race alongside 70 other cars competing in six different classes. In addition at the contest there will be also 13 other Mazdas.

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  • Mazda Concepts At 2013 SEMA Show

    Mazda-Vector-3-Concept-THUMBFour Mazda concept vehicles created by Mazda North American Operations’ (MNAO) made their official debuts at the annual Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show. As a basis were used 2014 Mazda3 and Mazda6 vehicles, which were refreshed in terms of design and performance.

    Both a Mazda3 and Mazda6 were given “Club Sport” treatment. The general theme is a motorsports-inspired motif of neutral grays, blacks and reds. This includes Mazda Design-exclusive Composite Grey finish and Brilliant Black rooftop.

    The Club Sport 6 Concept is equipped with a 14.0:1 low-compression SKYACTIV-D 2.2-liter clean diesel engine, which produces 175 horsepower (129 kW) at 4,500 rpm and 420 Nm (310 lb-ft) of torque at 2,000 rpm.

    The exterior paint is adorned with custom Club Sport graphics that include varying line frequency and width to create a sense of motion. Front, rear and side diffusers, and rear spoiler were also installed as a part of Mazda Design custom accessory aero kit. They were decided in a contrasting Brilliant Black gloss.

    The Club Sport 6 vehicle runs on Rays 57 Motorsport G07FXX 20-inch Black and Machining-colored 10-spoke wheels coupled with sticky Yokohama S.drive 245/35R20 tires. New suspension is also at hand – H&R spring kit, while custom Brembo two-piece, six-piston 380×32 drilled brake rotors and a Racing Beat exhaust round out the entire sports-treatment.

    Next, the Mazda Club Sport 3 Concept’s design is very similar to the previous one, but has a few extra robust features. Its exterior is decided in Slate White exterior finish, complemented by Metallic Silver lines that trace along the arches of the wheels, the base of the side skirts and the contours of the doors and C-pillars.

    Contrasting texture and dynamic flow is delivered by the Vibrant Red vinyl which follows along with thin lines. Left unpainted are the dramatic alpha and numeric Black vinyl call-outs of the fuel door, tire size and SKYACTIV1 TECHNOLOGY pronounced across the hood.

    Here was also used the aero kit which features Brilliant Black front, rear and side diffusers as well as a new rear spoiler style. The vehicle hides under its hood is SKYACTIV-G 2.5-liter gasoline engine, coupled with tuned SKYACTIV-Drive six-speed manual transmission.

    The unit utilizes short 4.7:1 final drive ratio and a Wavetrac helical limited-slip differential for additional torque. Enhancements in terms of performance include a CUSCO coilover kit, a Racing Beat performance exhaust and Brembo two-piece, six-piston 380×32 drilled brake rotors.

    This Mazda runs on Rays 57 Motorsport G07FXX 20-inch Black and Machining-colored 10-spoke wheels wrapped in Bridgestone Potenza RE-11 235/35R19 road-gripping performance tires.

    The interior of the car features Red aniline leather treatment throughout – seat trim, door panel inserts, center console, IP decor and a steering wheel stripe. The steering wheel, arm rest, emergency brake and shifter boot are wrapped in Premium Black leather to make the perfect contrast.

    Moreover, the front seats include perforated leather within the seat bolsters with a diffusing line pattern in the seat back creating a “3,” identical to the Metallic Silver numeral painted onto the vehicle’s driver’s side door.

    Trapezoidal Momo-inspired contrast-Red stitching is visible on the steering wheel and double-stitched tonal deck seams on the doors, seats and IP. The steering wheel also features a single Red aniline leather strip at the minimalist but top-of-mind high-noon position.

    The third vehicle is the Vector 3 Concept that offers a base exterior color decided in Soul Red. Mazda Design custom blend of Deep Crimson in varying shades of depth highlight the “fractured line” treatment of the paint finish’s vector pattern.

    The car sits on a set of Rays Volk Racing Original G25 19-inch wheels. They were encased in road-hugging Yokohama S.drive 225/40R19 performance tires. Other performance enhancemets feature an H&R spring kit and Brembo two-piece custom four-piston 365×29 drilled rotors.

    The last concept shown at SEMA is the Ceramic 6 Concept which continues the design philosophy of the Vector 3. Here, the exterior patterns are identical on both sides, and also come to revoke the racing spirit of the model.

    The exterior paint finish is Ceramic White littered with Taupe Silver accent stripes. The vehicle’s matte white finish was achieved via the utilization of a base metallic followed by a satin quality clear paint.

    The exquisite Ceramic 6 rides on Rays Volk Racing Original G25 10-spoke, 20-inch wheels finished in Taupe Silver. Additional performance accessories include an H&R spring kit, a Racing Beat custom dual-exhaust and custom Brembo two-piece, six-piston 380×32 drilled rotors.

    Going inside the concept, one sees premium soft leathers, intricate stitching and overlapping weave patterns. The interior of the car is wrapped all-around in supple full-grain leather in White, while Black leather is used for the steering wheel, arm rests, emergency brake and center console.

    Accents are provided via metallic details. In addition, the steering wheel also includes Light White Momo-style stitching and it is finished with a matching leather strip at the high-noon position.

    The front and rear seat inserts include interwoven light and dark White leather. At the same time, the hand-sewn Burgundy stitching additionally highlights the dynamic contrasting design. Light White leather inserts featuring the same hand-sewn Burgundy stitching pattern adorn the doors. It is also featured along the instrument panel décor.

    Source: Mazda