With the many improvements and mild freshening for 2006, Mazda has answered consumer's requests for a more refined, more civil 6, and the Japanese automaker has indeed delivered. Mazda will continue to lead the midsize segment as far as sport sedans, 5-doors and wagons go, something that the competition without doubt has under consideration.
Preliminary Specifications:
- Price Range (estmiated MSRP): $19,000 - $29,000
- Body Type: 4-door sedan, 5-door liftback, 5-door wagon
- Layout: front engine, FWD
- Engine: 160 hp, 155 lb-ft of torque, 2.3L, 16-valve, DOHC I-4
- Opt. Engine: 215 hp, 199 lb-ft of torque, 3.0L, 24-valve, DOHC V6
- Transmission: 5-spd manual
- Opt. Transmission: 5-spd auto (6-spd auto for V6)
- Seating Capacity: 5
- Cargo Capacity (range sedan - wagon; seats down): 15.2 - 33.9 cu ft
- Brakes (front/rear): disc/disc, ABS, EBD, BA
- Warranty (mo/miles): 36/50,000 comprehensive - 60/60,000 powertrain
- Direct Competitors: BMW 3-Series, Buick LaCrosse, Chevrolet Malibu / Malibu Maxx, Chrysler Sebring, Ford Taurus / Fusion, Honda Accord, Hyundai Sonata, Kia Optima, Mitsubishi Galant, Nissan Altima, Pontiac G6, Subaru Legacy, Toyota Camry, Volvo S40, Volkswagen Jetta / Passat
- Website: www.mazdausa.com
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