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2023 Mazda 6 G25 Touring review
The Mazda 6 is getting old, but it still has a few tricks up its sleeve. Who said sedans and wagons are dead?
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Scott Collie
2022 Mazda Mazda 6 vs 2024 Audi RS5 Comparison
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Based on the Mazda Mazda 6 TOURING
Based on the Audi RS5 2.9 TFSI QUATTRO
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Transporting things
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
62L
434 to 471 km
58L
545 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
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$159,069 - $168,015
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CarExpert's Take
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Interior is still nicely put together
- Reasonable pricing by 2023 standards
- Still looking good, even a decade on
Misses
- Tech looks and feels old
- 2.5-litre petrol is undergunned
- Limited rear headroom in Sedan
William Stopford
News Editor
William Stopford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Genuinely fun to drive
- Still liveable
- More practical than a coupe...
Misses
- ...but less practical than cheaper RS4 Avant
- Interior looking a bit old
- Some plasticky switchgear
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
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- Alloy Wheels Special 20 Inch (+$400)
- Carbon & Black Styling Package (+$11,200)
- Ceramic Composite Brakes - Grey Calipers (+$12,600)
- Ceramic Composite Brakes - Red Calipers (+$13,600)
- Ceramic Composite Brakes - Blue Calipers (+$13,600)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, DIRECT FUEL INJ | TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2488 | 2894 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.5L | 2.9L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4, INLINE 4 | TWIN TURBO V6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 140kW - 170kW | 331kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5000 - 6000 | 5700 | |
| Torque | ||
| 252Nm - 420Nm | 600Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 2000 - 4000 | 1900 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 13 - 14.5 | 10 | |
