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    2012 Mazda 6

    Used from

    $31,450 excl. on-roads

    Review Rating

    Very Good

    Safety Rating

    5

    Warranty

    3 year, unlimited km

    Fuel Efficiency

    5.9 - 8.9 L / 100km

    About the Mazda 6

    The 2012 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 $31,450 for the Touring variant and topping out at $43,115 for the Luxury Sports.

    There are 4 variants of the Mazda 6 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in October of 2011.

    Engine options include 2.5L multi-point injection (125kW/226Nm) and 2.2L turbo diesel common rail (132kW/400Nm). Available with 6-speed manual or 5-speed automatic transmissions. All variants feature front-wheel drive.

    The 2012 Mazda 6 was offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.

    CarExpert Rating
    Very Good
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    Power to Weight
    83.3 - 88.64 kW/t
    50.9 kW/t
    129.32 kW/t
    Boot Space
    510 - 519 litres
    389 litres
    1,005 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    5.92 - 8.93 L/100km
    4.9 L/100km
    10.31 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    719 - 1,085 km
    631 km
    1,250 km
    Price
    $31,450 - $43,115
    $24,990
    $57,990
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    5 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    No Data
    Years on Sale
    24 years
    1 year
    31 years
    Service Interval
    No Data

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    2012 Mazda 6 Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the Mazda 6

    Touring

    • Air conditioning
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Climate Control Number Of Zones: 2
    • Audio system
      • Disc Stacker
      • Disc Stacker Capacity: 6
      • Disc Player Reads Mp3
      • Radio: Am/fm
    • Bluetooth
      • Includes Music Streaming
      • Includes Phone Control
    • Bumpers
      • Colour: Painted
    • Cargo area cover/rear parcel shelf
      • Type: Rigid
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Aux Jack Front
    • Disc stacker
      • Capacity: 6
      • Media Type: Cd
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Painted
      • Type: Electrically Adjustable
    • Electronic traction control
      • Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
    • Front seat
      • Electrically Adjustable
      • Height Type: Memory
      • Lumbar Type: Manual
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 2
      • Reach Type: Electric
      • Reclining Type: Electric
      • Type: Bucket
    • Head rests
      • Active
      • Number: 3
    • Headlight control
      • Dusk Sensor
      • Height Adjustment: Manual
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Halogen
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 39.4
      • Headroom Front: 1001
      • Headroom Rear (in): 37.2
      • Headroom Rear: 945
      • Hip Room Front (in): 54.5
      • Hip Room Front: 1384
      • Hip Room Rear (in): 55.7
      • Hip Room Rear: 1415
      • Leg Room Front (in): 42.5
      • Leg Room Front: 1079
      • Leg Room Rear (in): 37.3
      • Leg Room Rear: 947
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 56.3
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1430
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 55.5
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1410
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Alloy Look
      • On Dash: Alloy Look
      • On Doors: Leather
    • Paint
      • Type: Metallic
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Remote
    • Power steering
      • Vehicle Speed Proportional
    • Rear door
      • Type: Lifting Gate
    • Rear seats
      • Folding: 40/60
      • Seating Capacity: 3
      • Type: Split Bench
    • Rear window
      • Type: Fixed
      • Wipers: Intermittent
    • Remote audio controls
      • Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 5
      • Seating Configuration: 2+3
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Alloy
      • Type: Fullsize
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 6
    • Steering wheel
      • Height Adjustment
      • Telescopic Adjustment
      • Type: Leather Covered
    • Vanity mirror
      • Illuminated
    • Ventilation system
      • Digital Display
    • Warranty anti-corrosion
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 72
    • Warranty powertrain - Total
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty whole vehicle - Total
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Automatic
      • Rain Sensor

    Diesel

    Adds to Touring:
    • Cargo area cover/rear parcel shelf
      • Type: Flexible
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Rear (in): 39.0
      • Headroom Rear: 990
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Piano Black
      • On Dash: Piano Black
    Removes from Touring:
    • Cargo area cover/rear parcel shelf
      • Type: Rigid
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Rear (in): 37.2
      • Headroom Rear: 945
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Alloy Look
      • On Dash: Alloy Look

    Luxury Sports

    Adds to Diesel:
    • Cargo area cover/rear parcel shelf
      • Type: Rigid
    • Front seat
      • Type: Sports
    • Headlight control
      • Directional Headlights
      • Height Adjustable
      • Height Adjustment: Automatic
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Bi-xenon
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Rear (in): 37.2
      • Headroom Rear: 945
    • Luxury trim
      • On Gear Selector: Chrome And Leather
    • Navigational systems
      • Information Type: Full Map And Voice
    • Rear view mirror/camera
      • Auto-dimming
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 8
    • Sunroof
      • Operation: Electric
      • Type: Glass
    Removes from Diesel:
    • Cargo area cover/rear parcel shelf
      • Type: Flexible
    • Front seat
      • Type: Bucket
    • Headlight control
      • Height Adjustment: Manual
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Halogen
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Rear (in): 39.0
      • Headroom Rear: 990
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 6

    Diesel Sports

    Adds to Luxury Sports:
    • Front seat
      • Type: Bucket
    • Luxury trim
      • On Gear Selector: Leather
    Removes from Luxury Sports:
    • Front seat
      • Type: Sports
    • Luxury trim
      • On Gear Selector: Chrome And Leather
    • Sunroof
      • Operation: Electric
      • Type: Glass
    See all 2012 Mazda 6 Specs

    Next Steps

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    2012 Mazda 6 Fuel Economy

    There are 6 different fuel economy figures for the Mazda 6

    The most fuel efficient Mazda 6 is the Diesel with a 6-speed Manual which is powered by a 2.2L 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 Touring with a 5-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.5L MULTI-POINT INJECTION and uses 8.9L of 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.

    See all Mazda 6 Fuel Economy

    2012 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.

    Next Steps

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    Mazda 6 FAQs

    The cheapest Mazda 6 is the Touring that starts from $31,450.

    The most expensive Mazda 6 is the Luxury Sports that starts from $43,115.

    The best towing capacity of a Mazda 6 is 1500 kg offered by the following variants: Touring, Diesel, Luxury Sports and Diesel Sports.

    The largest Mazda 6 is the Touring which measures 1795mm wide, 4765mm in length and sits 1490mm tall.

    The most powerful Mazda 6 is the Diesel which has 132kW of power from its 2.2L TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL engine.

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

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

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