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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Jack Quick
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Based on the Mazda Mazda 6 G35 GT SP
Based on the Tesla Model 3 REAR-WHEEL DRIVE
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Transporting things
City drivingFuel Efficiency
62L
434 to 471 km
NA
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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MSRP
$36,290 - $55,685
$61,900 - $91,600
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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
Scott Collie
Head of Content
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Impressive efficiency
- Much improved refinement
- Still sharply priced alongside rivals
Misses
- Camera-based parking is a step backwards
- Touch-based transmission selector is fiddly
- Where's the head-up display?
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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- Enhanced Autopilot (+$5,100)
- Full Self Driving Capability (+$10,100)
- Interior Colour - Black & White (+$1,500)
- Metallic Paint (+$1,500)
- Solid Paint (+$1,500)
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.
Pearl White Multi-Coat is standard, with the following finishes are optional:
- Solid Black ($1500)
- Deep Blue Metallic ($1500)
- Stealth Grey ($2300)
- Ultra Red ($2600)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, DIRECT FUEL INJ | ELECTRIC | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2488 | - | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.5L | 0.0 | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4, INLINE 4 | NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | - | |
| Power | ||
| 140kW - 173kW | 208kW - 366kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5000 - 6000 | - | |
| Torque | ||
| 252Nm - 420Nm | 350Nm - 590Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 2000 - 4000 | - | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 13 - 14.5 | - | |
