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    2006 Mazda 6

    Used from

    $28,240 excl. on-roads

    Review Rating

    Very Good

    Safety Rating

    NA

    Warranty

    4 year, unlimited km

    Fuel Efficiency

    5.9 - 10.5 L / 100km

    About the Mazda 6

    The 2006 Mazda 6 is a medium-sized car offered in 4D sedan, 5D hatchback and 5D station wagon body styles. Used prices in Australia typically range from $28,240 for the Limited variant and topping out at $54,600 for the MPS Leather Pack.

    There are 7 variants of the Mazda 6 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in August of 2005.

    Engine options include 2.3L multi-point injection (122kW/207Nm), 2.0L turbo diesel common rail (105kW/360Nm) and 2.3L turbo multi-point injection (190kW/380Nm). Available with 6-speed manual or 5-speed automatic transmissions. Both front-wheel drive and four-wheel drive configurations are available.

    The 2006 Mazda 6 was offered with a 4 year, unlimited km warranty.

    CarExpert Rating
    Very Good
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    Power to Weight
    69.66 - 119.34 kW/t
    63.84 kW/t
    141.33 kW/t
    Boot Space
    455 - 505 litres
    386 litres
    603 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    No Data
    Vehicle Range
    No Data
    Price
    $28,240 - $54,600
    $25,490
    $63,490
    Warranty (Years)
    3 - 4 years
    3 years
    5 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    No Data
    Years on Sale
    24 years
    1 year
    31 years
    Service Interval
    No Data

    Next Steps

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    2006 Mazda 6 Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the Mazda 6

    Limited

    • Antenna
      • Type: Element
    • Audio system
      • Disc Player Reads Mp3
      • In-dash Cd
      • Radio: Am/fm
    • Bumpers
      • Colour: Painted
    • Courtesy lights
      • Delayed/fade
    • Cup holders
      • Type: Fixed
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Painted
      • Type: Electrically Adjustable
    • Front seat
      • Height Adjustment
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: None
      • Reach Adjustment
      • Reclining
      • Type: Bucket
    • Head rests
      • Height Adjustable
      • Number: 2
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Halogen
      • Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 39.4
      • Headroom Front: 1001
      • Headroom Rear (in): 37.5
      • Headroom Rear: 953
      • Leg Room Front (in): 42.3
      • Leg Room Front: 1074
      • Leg Room Rear (in): 36.5
      • Leg Room Rear: 927
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 56.1
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1425
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 54.9
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1395
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Alloy Look
      • On Dash: Alloy Look
    • Non-corrosive body
      • Location: Part
      • Type: Galvanised
    • Paint
      • Type: Metallic
    • Power locks
      • Includes Boot/hatch
      • Operation: Remote
    • Power steering
      • Type: Electric
    • Power windows
      • Number Of One Touch: 1
      • Safety Operation
    • Rear seats
      • Folding: 40/60
      • Seating Capacity: 3
      • Type: Bench
    • Remote fuel flap release
      • Operation: Mechanical
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 5
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Steel
      • Type: Fullsize
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 4
    • Steering wheel
      • Height Adjustment
      • Telescopic Adjustment
      • Type: Plastic
    • Ventilation system
      • Particle Filter
    • Warranty anti-corrosion
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 72
    • Warranty paint
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty powertrain - Total
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty whole vehicle - Total
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Variable

    Classic

    Adds to Limited:
    • Air conditioning
      • Climate Control Number Of Zones: 1
      • Fully Automated Climate Control
    • Audio system
      • Disc Stacker
      • Disc Stacker Capacity: 6
    • Cargo area cover/rear parcel shelf
      • Type: Rigid
    • Disc stacker
      • Capacity: 6
    • Front seat
      • Lumbar Adjustment
    • Load restraint
      • Type: Hooks
    • Rear door
      • Type: Lifting Gate
    • Rear seats
      • Type: Split Bench
    • Rear window
      • Wipers: Intermittent
    • Remote audio controls
      • Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
      • Main Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Alloy
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 6
    • Steering wheel
      • Multi-function
      • Type: Leather Covered
    • Ventilation system
      • Digital Display
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Automatic
    Removes from Limited:
    • Audio system
      • In-dash Cd
    • Rear seats
      • Type: Bench
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Steel
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 4
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Plastic
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Variable

    Base

    Adds to Classic:
    • Cargo area cover/rear parcel shelf
      • Type: Flexible
    • Front seat
      • Electrically Adjustable
      • Tilt Adjustment
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Rear (in): 37.3
      • Headroom Rear: 948
    • Luxury trim
      • On Doors: Leather
      • On Gear Selector: Leather
    • Memorized adjustment
      • Number Of Driver Seat Positions: 3
    • Seat upholstery
      • Main Seat Material: Leather
    Removes from Classic:
    • Cargo area cover/rear parcel shelf
      • Type: Rigid
    • Courtesy lights
      • Delayed/fade
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Rear (in): 37.5
      • Headroom Rear: 953
    • Power windows
      • Safety Operation
    • Remote fuel flap release
      • Operation: Mechanical
    • Seat upholstery
      • Main Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour

    Luxury

    Adds to Base:
    • Cargo area cover/rear parcel shelf
      • Type: Rigid
    • Courtesy lights
      • Delayed/fade
    • Front seat
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 4
    • Power windows
      • Safety Operation
    • Rear seats
      • Type: Bench
    • Remote fuel flap release
      • Operation: Mechanical
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Vinyl
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 7
    • Sunroof
      • Operation: Electric
      • Type: Glass
    Removes from Base:
    • Cargo area cover/rear parcel shelf
      • Type: Flexible
    • Front seat
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: None
    • Rear seats
      • Type: Split Bench
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 6

    Luxury Sports

    Adds to Luxury:
    • Antenna
      • Type: Roof
    • Rear seats
      • Type: Split Bench
    Removes from Luxury:
    • Antenna
      • Type: Element
    • Rear seats
      • Type: Bench

    MPS

    Adds to Luxury Sports:
    • Antenna
      • Type: Element
    • Front seat
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: None
      • Type: Sports
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Xenon
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Rear (in): 37.5
      • Headroom Rear: 953
    • Luxury trim
      • On Gear Selector: Alloy & Leather
    • Rear seats
      • Type: Bench
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Steel
      • Type: Spacesaver
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 6
    • Vanity mirror
      • Illuminated
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Variable
    Removes from Luxury Sports:
    • Antenna
      • Type: Roof
    • Audio system
      • Disc Player Reads Mp3
    • Cargo area cover/rear parcel shelf
      • Type: Rigid
    • Courtesy lights
      • Delayed/fade
    • Front seat
      • Electrically Adjustable
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 4
      • Reach Adjustment
      • Reclining
      • Tilt Adjustment
      • Type: Bucket
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Halogen
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Rear (in): 37.3
      • Headroom Rear: 948
    • Load restraint
      • Type: Hooks
    • Luxury trim
      • On Doors: Leather
      • On Gear Selector: Leather
    • Memorized adjustment
      • Number Of Driver Seat Positions: 3
    • Power steering
      • Type: Electric
    • Power windows
      • Safety Operation
    • Rear door
      • Type: Lifting Gate
    • Rear seats
      • Type: Split Bench
    • Rear window
      • Wipers: Intermittent
    • Remote fuel flap release
      • Operation: Mechanical
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Vinyl
      • Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Alloy
      • Type: Fullsize
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 7
    • Sunroof
      • Operation: Electric
      • Type: Glass
    • Ventilation system
      • Digital Display
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Automatic

    MPS Leather Pack

    Adds to MPS:
    • Front seat
      • Electrically Adjustable
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 3
    • Memorized adjustment
      • Number Of Driver Seat Positions: 3
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Vinyl
      • Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 7
    • Sunroof
      • Operation: Electric
      • Type: Glass
    Removes from MPS:
    • Front seat
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: None
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 6
    See all 2006 Mazda 6 Specs

    2006 Mazda 6 Dimensions

    1480mm
    1780mm
    4690mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

    See all 2006 Mazda 6 Dimensions

    Next Steps

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    2006 Mazda 6 Fuel Economy

    There are 4 different fuel economy figures for the Mazda 6

    The most fuel efficient Mazda 6 is the Base with a 6-speed Manual which is powered by a 2.0L TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL and uses 5.9L of diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.

    The Mazda 6 that uses the most amount of fuel is the MPS Leather Pack with a 6-speed Manual which is powered by a 2.3L TURBO MULTI-POINT INJECTION and uses 10.5L of premium unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.

    Below is a table of all the Mazda 6 variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.

    Mazda 6Fuel TypeCombined
    2.3L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWDPremium Unleaded8.8 L/100km
    2.3L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWDPremium Unleaded8.9 L/100km
    See all Mazda 6 Fuel Economy

    2006 Mazda 6 Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Mazda 6?

    The Mazda 6 offers a 4 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.

    Next Steps

    Take advantage of Australia’s BIGGEST new car website to find a great deal on a Mazda 6.

    Mazda 6 FAQs

    The cheapest Mazda 6 is the Limited that starts from $28,240.

    The most expensive Mazda 6 is the MPS Leather Pack that starts from $54,600.

    The best towing capacity of a Mazda 6 is 1000 kg offered by the following variants: Limited, Classic, Base, Luxury and Luxury Sports.

    The largest Mazda 6 is the Base which measures 1780mm wide, 4690mm in length and sits 1480mm tall.

    The most powerful Mazda 6 is the MPS which has 190kW of power from its 2.3L TURBO MULTI-POINT INJECTION engine.

    The Mazda 6 is built in Japan and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Mazda 6 is the MPS which weighs 0 kg (kerb weight).

    The Mazda 6 may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes premium unleaded or diesel.