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About the Mazda 6
Last updated Jul 01, 2025The 2021 Mazda 6 is a medium-sized car offered in both 5D station wagon and 4D sedan body styles. Used prices in Australia typically range from $34,490 for the Sport variant and topping out at $52,690 for the 100th Anniversary.
There are 6 variants of the Mazda 6 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in May of 2019.
Engine options include 2.5L turbo petrol direct injection (170kW/420Nm) and 2.5L petrol direct injection (140kW/252Nm). All variants feature 6-speed automatic transmission. All variants feature front-wheel drive.
The 2021 Mazda 6 was offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.
CarExpert Rating
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Power to Weight
91.23 - 107.19 kW/t
75.18 kW/t
264.92 kW/t
Boot Space
474 - 506 litres
330 litres
650 litres
Fuel Efficiency
6.99 - 7.58 L/100km
4.2 L/100km
10.2 L/100km
Vehicle Range
816 - 886 km
556 km
1,238 km
Price
$34,490 - $52,690
$24,890
$288,000
Warranty (Years)
5 years
3 years
5 years
Warranty (Distance)
999,999 km
80,000 km
999,999 km
Years on Sale
2 - 7 years
New this year
7 years
Service Interval
12 months
6 months
12 months
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Mazda 6 News
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2021 Mazda 6 Price
Sport
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.5L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, FWD | $35,790 |
| 2.5L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, FWD | $35,890 |
| 2.5L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | $34,490 |
| 2.5L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | $34,590 |
Touring
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.5L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | $38,690 |
| 2.5L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | $38,890 |
| 2.5L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, FWD | $39,990 |
| 2.5L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, FWD | $40,190 |
GT
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.5L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, FWD | $47,290 |
| 2.5L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | $45,990 |
GT SP
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.5L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, FWD | $47,990 |
| 2.5L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | $46,690 |
Atenza
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.5L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, FWD | $51,190 |
| 2.5L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, FWD | $51,390 |
| 2.5L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | $49,890 |
| 2.5L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | $50,090 |
100th Anniversary
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.5L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, FWD | $52,690 |
| 2.5L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | $51,390 |
*excl. on-roads
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2021 Mazda 6 Fuel Economy
There are 2 different fuel economy figures for the Mazda 6
The most fuel efficient Mazda 6 is the Sport with a 6-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.5L PETROL DIRECT INJECTION and uses 7L of unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.
| Mazda 6 | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 2.5L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | 7.0 L/100km |
| 2.5L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | 7.0 L/100km |
Cost of ownership
What are the running and servicing costs of a Mazda 6?
The Mazda 6 has a recommended service interval of 12 months or 10,000 km, whichever comes first.
2021 Mazda 6 Warranty
What is the warranty on a Mazda 6?
The Mazda 6 offers a 5 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 Sport that starts from $34,490.
The most expensive Mazda 6 is the 100th Anniversary that starts from $52,690.
The best towing capacity of a Mazda 6 is 1600 kg offered by the following variants: GT, GT SP, Atenza and 100th Anniversary.
The largest Mazda 6 is the GT which measures 1840mm wide, 4800mm in length and sits 1480mm tall.
The most powerful Mazda 6 is the GT which has 170kW of power from its 2.5L TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION engine.
The Mazda 6 is built in Japan and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Mazda 6 is the GT which weighs 0 kg (kerb weight).
The Mazda 6 uses unleaded.