7.6
2024 Mazda 6 review
The Mazda 6 is getting on in years but it manages to remain fresh, especially with the zesty turbo engine standard in the GT SP.
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Based on the Mazda Mazda 6 G35 GT SP
Based on the Skoda Octavia SPORTLINE 110TSI
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Transporting thingsFuel Efficiency
62L
434 to 471 km
45L - 50L
257 to 340 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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5 year - 7 year
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MSRP
$36,290 - $55,685
$31,690 - $53,890
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CarExpert's Take
Jack Quick
Assistant Production Editor
Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Powerful turbo engine
- Well equipped
- Beautiful burgundy leather upholstery
Misses
- Archaic infotainment system
- A little thirsty in town
- Occasionally harsh and brittle ride
James Wong
Production Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Segment-busting practicality
- Sharp pricing, well featured
- Mature European road manners
Misses
- Australia still gets old 1.4 TSI donk
- Aisin auto not as sharp as a DSG
- Most people will still choose an SUV
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
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- Premium Paint (+$1,100)
- Service Pack - 5 Year/75,000km (+$1,400)
Colours Available
The following finishes are no-cost options:
- Sonic Silver metallic
- Jet Black mica
- Deep Crystal blue mica
- Platinum Quartz metallic
The following are $795 options:
- Rhodium White metallic
- Machine Grey metallic
- Polymetal Grey metallic
- Soul Red Crystal metallic
The 20th Anniversary comes exclusively in Artisan Red or Rhodium White metallic finishes, at no extra cost.
Candy White is standard on the 110TSI Style and Mamba Green is standard on the RS. The following finishes are available for an extra $770:
- Moon White metallic
- Graphite Grey metallic
- Magic Black pearl
- Lava Blue metallic
- Brilliant Silver metallic
Velvet Red Premium is a $1100 option.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, DIRECT FUEL INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2488 | 1395 - 1984 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.5L | 1.4L, 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4, INLINE 4 | TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 140kW - 173kW | 110kW - 180kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5000 - 6000 | 6000 - 6500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 252Nm - 420Nm | 250Nm - 370Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 2000 - 4000 | 1500 - 1600 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 13 - 14.5 | 9.6 - 11.65 | |
