About the Mazda 6
Last updated Dec 18, 2024The 2008 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 $27,990 for the Limited variant and topping out at $54,645 for the MPS Leather Pack.
There are 9 variants of the Mazda 6 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in February of 2008.
Engine options include 2.5L multi-point injection (125kW/226Nm), 2.0L turbo diesel common rail (105kW/360Nm), 2.2L turbo diesel common rail (136kW/400Nm), 2.3L multi-point injection (122kW/207Nm) and 2.3L turbo petrol direct 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 2008 Mazda 6 was offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.
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2008 Mazda 6 Price
Limited
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.5L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | $27,990 |
| 2.5L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | $27,990 |
Sports
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.3L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | $29,990 |
| 2.3L, 5-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $29,990 |
| 2.3L, 5-speed auto, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, FWD | $29,990 |
Classic
Base
Classic Sports
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.3L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $39,990 |
| 2.3L, 5-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $39,990 |
Luxury
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.5L, 5-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $40,990 |
| 2.5L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | $40,990 |
Luxury Sports
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.5L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $40,990 |
| 2.5L, 5-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $40,990 |
MPS
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.3L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, 4x4 | $48,645 |
MPS Leather Pack
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.3L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, 4x4 | $54,645 |
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2008 Mazda 6 Dimensions
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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2008 Mazda 6 Fuel Economy
There are 8 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 PETROL DIRECT 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 6 | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 2.5L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | Premium Unleaded | 8.4 L/100km |
| 2.5L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | Premium Unleaded | 8.7 L/100km |
2008 Mazda 6 Warranty
What is the warranty on a Mazda 6?
The Mazda 6 offers a 3 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.
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Mazda 6 FAQs
The cheapest Mazda 6 is the Limited that starts from $27,990.
The most expensive Mazda 6 is the MPS Leather Pack that starts from $54,645.
The best towing capacity of a Mazda 6 is 1500 kg offered by the following variants: Limited, Classic, Base, Luxury and Luxury Sports.
The largest Mazda 6 is the Classic which measures 1795mm wide, 4765mm in length and sits 1490mm tall.
The most powerful Mazda 6 is the MPS which has 190kW of power from its 2.3L TURBO PETROL DIRECT 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.