Los Angeles Auto Show
Press kit
2016 Mazda6
November 19, 2014
2016 Mazda6
A major refresh to Mazda’s flagship model
The refreshed Mazda6 makes its world debut at the 2014 Los Angeles Auto Show.
Debuting in 2012 as the flagship model in Mazda’s new-generation product lineup, Mazda6 earned
high acclaim in markets around the world thanks to the alluring vitality of the KODO—Soul of Motion
design language and SKYACTIV Technology’s balance of driving pleasure, environmental
performance and safety. This round's update aims to fully respond to customer expectations and
Mazda went to extraordinary lengths to bring new levels of depth and maturity to every aspect of the
model. In addition to an innovative interior design, the updated refreshed Mazda6 offers the customer
greater sophistication and value with enhanced exterior design, functionality, ride comfort, quietness,
and safety.
The 2016 Mazda6 features the following enhancements. Bold changes to the shape of the instrument
panel and floor console give the interior a fresh new look. It fuses a driver-oriented cockpit design,
based on Mazda’s unique Heads-up Cockpit concept, with a roomy front seat passenger environment.
In addition, thorough attention was paid to minimizing gaps between parts and achieving an overall
unified appearance, significantly enhancing the feeling of quality as befits the flagship model in the
Mazda product line-up. Exterior features include a new front grille and signature wing design
combined with new LED headlamps to create a bold and elegant expression that leaves a distinct
impression of the evolution of the brand (GT trim only). Mazda’s i-ACTIVSENSE advanced safety
technologies are further evolved. Detailed refinements to dynamic performance include improved
sound insulation throughout the body and improved front and rear seat performance. These
enhancements yield a quieter and more comfortable riding experience, as befits the flagship model of
Mazda’s range of new-generation products.
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■Exterior Design
Further refined KODO design creates a bolder new exterior
Mazda6 gave form to the TAKERI concept car and is a pure expression of Mazda’s KODO design
language. The design fused intellect, elegance and an emotional, dynamic shape to realize a strong
presence as the flagship model. It earned high acclaim as a result, including being named a Top 3
Finalist for the 2013 World Car Design of the Year award.
For this round’s update, particular effort was dedicated to further polishing Mazda6’s award-winning
design and to creating a deeper, stronger design expression. This includes the added texture and
enhanced three-dimensionality of the front grille and signature wing; the strong sense of vitality of the
new headlamps that look like eyes gazing straight ahead; and the new design expression created by
the signature wing illumination. While the sophisticated air born of KODO design remains, the
refreshed Mazda6 marks an evolution to a bolder and more elegant expression that lends it stronger
presence as the flagship model and clearly conveys the further evolution of the brand.
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The fins on the front grille, which feature a stronger look of horizontal flow, combine with the
dynamic shape and three-dimensionality of the signature wing to create a bolder front face
with an elegant look (GT trim only).
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The LED lighting signature of the rear combination lamps gives the rear view a sharp, taut
look (GT trim only).
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The new compact shark fin antenna accents the vehicle’s flowing form and stylish looks.
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The 19-inch aluminum wheel with high-gloss paint adopts a darker color that emphasizes the
brightness and greater depth of its metallic look (GT trim only).
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The lineup of six body colors includes the newly developed Sonic Silver Metallic and Titanium
Flash Mica, which was first introduced on Mazda3.
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■Interior Design & Functions
Refined textures and advanced functions highlight the sophisticated interior
The Mazda6 interior already featured sophisticated design and coordination, along with finely crafted
forms. Careful selection of each material, including the finest quality leather covering the steering
wheel and Mazda’s first use of off-white leather, embodied the sense of taste and fine texture that
befitted the flagship model.
For this round’s update, every detail related to texture and quality was polished to perfection, further
lifting the level of quality in the interior. The design team pursued beauty born of the fine mating and
unification of carefully produced parts. To meet this goal, they boldly evolved the shapes of the
instrument panel and floor console, while paying careful attention to the shapes, expressions and use
of colors for the parts and ornamentation laid out in these areas. It also includes the adoption of
Mazda Connect, Mazda’s next-generation car connectivity system and an Electronic Parking Brake
(EPB). Mazda enhanced both convenience and comfort, while also heightening a sense of high
quality as befits the flagship model.
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Bold changes to the shape of the instrument panel and floor console give the interior a fresh
new look.
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Thorough attention paid to minimizing gaps between parts and achieving an overall unified
appearance significantly enhances the feeling of quality as befits the flagship model in the
Mazda product lineup.
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The interior fuses a driver-oriented cockpit design based on the Heads-up Cockpit and an
instrument panel that extends horizontally to create a passenger environment with a sense of
breadth and openness (GT trim only).
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The refreshed Mazda6 continues to offer a selection of black or white leather, or black fabric
interior materials. However, the leather interior adopts new color coordination.
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Mazda's first implementation of an Electronic Parking Brake (EPB).
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A freestanding seven-inch center display is mounted on the top of the low dashboard.
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The Active Driving Display provides vehicle speed and other important driving information,
such as that from the advanced safety systems, in real time (GT trim only).
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The available Mazda Connect car connectivity system paired with a smartphone makes it
easier to take advantage of functions including internet connectivity and access to social
networking services.
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Standard heated rear seats – a first for the Canadian market.
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Two USB ports, standard on all trims.
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■Driving Dynamics
Higher quality dynamic performance delivers pure driving pleasure
The smooth, linear response and feeling of oneness between car and driver realized by SKYACTIV
Technology delivers a light and pleasant driving experience. For this round’s update, the development
team devoted particular effort to adding greater depth to the enjoyment of the driving experience by
further enhancing the level of all-round comfort, including ride comfort and quietness. Toward this
purpose, Mazda further evolved NVH performance and seat performance, while also adopting Drive
Selection for the SKYACTIV-DRIVE automatic transmission.
The 2016 Mazda6 continues to offer a 2.5-liter SKYACTIV-G direct-injection gasoline engine. Also
carried over are the six-speed automatic SKYACTIV-DRIVE and six-speed manual SKYACTIV-MT
transmissions. Combined with Mazda’s i-ELOOP brake energy regeneration system (GT trim with
package), the powertrains deliver the right balance of linear, powerful acceleration, and excellent fuel
economy and environmental performance.
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Excellent NVH performance befits the even higher-quality interior environment. The amount of
noise transmitted into the cabin is reduced by approximately 10 percent when driving on rough
roads and by approximately 25 percent on highways.
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The evolved front and rear seat structure provides a feeling of comfortable snugness and a
good fit, excellent holding characteristics, as well as ride comfort befitting Mazda’s flagship
model.
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The Mazda6 powered by a gasoline engine and paired with SKYACTIV-DRIVE adopts Drive
Selection, which allows drivers to switch drive modes for a more responsive driving
experience.
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■Safety
i-ACTIVSENSE safety features support driving pleasure with peace of mind
As befits a flagship model, the world-class safety performance of Mazda6 has earned high acclaim. Its
adoption of Mazda’s i-ACTIVSENSE*1 advanced safety technologies based on Mazda Proactive
Safety*2 plays an important role in achieving this level of safety performance. The 2016 Mazda6 offers
a wide variety of advanced safety technologies and further strengthens safety performance. This
delivers greater driving pleasure and peace of mind, while adding further polish to the value offered by
Mazda’s flagship model.
*1 i-ACTIVSENSE is an umbrella term covering a series of advanced safety technologies that employ detection
devices such as milliwave radar units and cameras to support the driver in recognizing hazards, avoiding collisions,
and minimizing damage in the event an accident does occur.
*2 Mazda Proactive Safety is Mazda’s safety philosophy that aims to minimize the risks that can lead to an accident
and maximize the range of conditions in which the driver can safely operate the vehicle. The various technologies it
provides enable the driver to act appropriately through all driving processes, including cognition, judgment, and
operation. It thereby helps prevent or minimize damage in the event an accident cannot be avoided. Mazda Proactive
Safety will continue to evolve in the future.
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Among the variety of i-ACTIVSENSE advanced safety technologies, Mazda made a particular
effort to keep the driver more aware of conditions so they can enjoy driving with greater
reassurance.
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Mazda’s Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) detects vehicles approaching from the blind
spot areas at the sides and rear (GS and GT trims). BSM also incorporates Mazda’s
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) function, which alerts the driver when it detects
vehicles approaching from either side as the driver backs up.
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Available as an additional feature, Smart Brake Support (SBS) helps avoid frontal
collisions or minimize damage when traveling mid- to high-speed (GT trim with
package).
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Major specifications of 2016 Mazda6 Canadian model (Preliminary)
Body type
Sedan
Seating capacity
5
Overall length x width x height
4894.6 mm x 1839.0 mm x 1450.3 mm
(192.7 x 72.4 x 57.1 inches)
Wheelbase
2829.6 mm (111.4 inches)
Engine
SKYACTIV-G 2.5 gasoline engine
Transmissions
6-speed manual SKYACTIV-MT
6-speed automatic SKYACTIV-Drive
Drivetrain
Front wheel drive
Max. power
184 HP / 5,700 rpm
Max. torque
185 ft-lb / 3,250 rpm
Suspension (front / rear)
MacPherson struts / multi-link
Break (front / rear)
Disc (ventilated) / Disc (solid)
Steering system
Rack & pinion
Tire
P225 / 55 R17
P225 / 45 R19
Wheel
17 x 7.5J
19 x 7.5J
Weight
MT: 1,442 kg (3,179 lbs)
AT: 1,474 kg (3,250 lbs)
Fuel economy (L/100km)
MT: 9.4 / 6.4
city/ highway
AT (w/o i-ELOOP):
AT (w/ i-ELOOP):
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8.8 / 6.1
8.5 / 5.9