Mazda6 with a new interior: an Overview

The redesigned Mazda6 (2018): what has changed?

Mazda6 receives a facelift, the so-called restyling. Outside well-known Japanese sedan and wagon is visible only small changes, but on the other side of the metal body – all the most updated. We are talking about the new interior of the sedan to which all have become accustomed to a few years.

Presentation: the Exterior is only slightly revised

The biggest differences compared with the predecessor, you can see the front and rear of the Mazda6.

Ahead of the car gets redesigned headlights and a more modern grille, which is characterized by a number of separate elements. Chrome line running from the grille, now moved down under the lights. Front filesresearch looks a bit more elegant due to the grouped on the surface of the chrome elements, the lower air intake has turned less eye-catching.

Boards with Mazda has not changed, the only side that attracts attention – a new wheel design. The rear part is slightly different. Chrome horizontal element in the boot lid now comes to the rear lights, and does not overlap with the lights. The rear bumper gets two barely noticeable punch to the right and left, framing the reflectors.

Interior: Completely redesigned

The interior is fully updated Mazda6 goes beyond the portfolio of the Japanese. Vents have become more tapered and less eye-catching than other models of the manufacturer. In the cabin is stylistically and visually has changed most torpedo, but the Japanese assert that the improvement, though not everywhere visible at first sight, the new Mazda6 globally processed.

The quality of the materials has made a huge leap forward. In Mazda they say that every part, every material here is new. New plastic, new wood veneer, new leather (suede is available), a new digital, individually programmable screens that are easier to read than its predecessor.

Center console, door panels, cockpit, everything has been changed, revised, for the most part improved. Even a fairly narrow seats were replaced with wider, cushioned chairs, because they are just a better fit for a cozy nature of the tourist car. For the first time for seats Mazda as optional ventilation.

Driving: the Redesigned model looks more Mature than its predecessor

Improved Mazda6 is still offered in the station wagon and four-door sedan. The updated model received a few new engines, both gasoline and diesel.

The diesel engine has increased its performance to 184 HP (8 more than before). The power unit is impressive thanks to the coordinated work of double turbines, the large reserve of power and torque in every speed range. A distinctive feature is the smoothness of operation. This diesel is balanced very well.

More complex, sophisticated insulation and a thicker floor panels also provide peace of mind, while driving. Revised suspension with new shock absorbers were created for the comfort one should expect from a family car lower level business class. To enhance comfort while driving and reduce the noise, Mazda improved the part of the body structure and chassis.

As before, the Mazda6 has an excellent balance of quality and affordable prices, being out of competition from their rivals.

Equipment: quality improvement in all

Big Mazda now comes with a new 8-inch display and navigation, but using them is still not easy. The operation is still quite confusing.

Apple Car Play and Android Auto inside, like the camera 360 degrees. It makes it easier to Park. Projection display on the windshield makes the reading of information and security above.

Engines and price: two petrol and two diesel engines

At launch, the Mazda Mazda6 offers models with two gasoline engines in three power outputs. The entry-level motor is a two-liter Skyactiv-G power of 145 HP, the Capacity can be increased depending on the configuration of up to 165 HP, Therefore, is a medium-power gasoline engine in the portfolio.

Top-end petrol powertrain – a 2.5-liter SkyActiv-G with a capacity of 194-forces, and a cylinder deactivation system.

Mazda has modified the 2.2-liter diesel engine SkyActiv-D and is offering it in two variants: 150 and 184 HP, Both versions spin two turbines and is equipped with a turbine with variable geometry impeller.

If you wish, you can purchase a diesel motor with full time all-wheel drive, but on the condition that it be exclusively universal.

Power units environmentally friendly. Petrol engines reach emission standard Euro 6d TEMP without particulate filters, diesel engines – SCR-Kat.

The sedan and wagon will still be available at the same price as before. Mazda apparently has no plans to revise the price tags. Now with 2.0-liter gasoline engine in its minimum configuration, the “Drive” model can be obtained from 1.3 million roubles, the maximum for Russia to complete the “Executive” with a 2.5-liter engine, the sedan is now worth 1.9 million rubles.