William Stopford
Six-cylinder Mazda 6 replacement is the idea that won't die
After appearing to close the door on a new-generation six-cylinder Mazda 6, the company's CEO has confirmed it's still a possibility.
4 Months Ago
About the Mazda 6
Last updated Jul 04, 2025The new Mazda 6 is a medium-sized car offered in both 5D station wagon and 4D sedan body styles. Available in Australia from $36,290 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Sport variant and topping out at $55,685 for the 20th Anniversary.
There are 5 variants of the Mazda 6 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in January of 2025.
Engine options include 2.5L turbo petrol direct injection (173kW/420Nm), 2.5L turbo (173kW/420Nm), 2.5L petrol direct injection (140kW/252Nm) and 2.5L null (140kW/252Nm). All variants feature 6-speed automatic transmission. All variants feature front-wheel drive.
The new 2025 Mazda 6 is offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.
Comparative Rating
Quickly see how this car stacks up against its competition. Select any benchmark to see more details.
Power to Weight
91.12 - 108.92 kW/t
47.04 kW/t
254.43 kW/t
Boot Space
474 - 506 litres
228 litres
665 litres
Fuel Efficiency
6.99 - 7.58 L/100km
1.5 L/100km
10.2 L/100km
Vehicle Range
816 - 886 km
465 km
1,250 km
Price
$36,290 - $55,685
$24,990
$189,950
Warranty (Years)
5 years
4 years
10 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
80,000 km
Unlimited
Years on Sale
2 - 7 years
New this year
7 years
Service Interval
12 months
12 months
24 months
Trusted Reviews, Smarter Choices, Better Prices
Where expert car reviews meet expert car buying – CarExpert gives you trusted advice, personalised service and real savings on your next new car.
Mazda 6 News
2025 Mazda 6 Price
Sport
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.5L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, FWD | $37,590 |
| 2.5L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, FWD | $38,385 |
| 2.5L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | $36,290 |
| 2.5L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | $37,085 |
Touring
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.5L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | $40,960 |
| 2.5L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | $41,755 |
| 2.5L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, FWD | $42,260 |
| 2.5L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, FWD | $43,055 |
GT SP
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.5L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, FWD | $50,490 |
| 2.5L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, FWD | $51,285 |
| 2.5L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | $49,190 |
| 2.5L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | $49,985 |
Atenza
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.5L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, FWD | $53,890 |
| 2.5L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, FWD | $54,685 |
| 2.5L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | $52,590 |
| 2.5L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | $53,385 |
20th Anniversary
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.5L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | $54,385 |
| 2.5L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, FWD | $55,685 |
*excl. on-roads
All Mazda 6 Pricing
Trusted Reviews, Smarter Choices, Better Prices
Where expert car reviews meet expert car buying – CarExpert gives you trusted advice, personalised service and real savings on your next new car.
Trusted Reviews, Smarter Choices, Better Prices
Where expert car reviews meet expert car buying – CarExpert gives you trusted advice, personalised service and real savings on your next new car.
2025 Mazda 6 Gallery
CarExpert High Resolution Photos of the Mazda 6
2025 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 15,000 km, whichever comes first.
2025 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.
2025 Mazda 6 vs other Mediums to consider
Skoda
Octavia
Very Good
Porsche
Taycan
Very Good
BMW
i5
Very Good
Subaru
WRX
Good
Skoda
Superb
Very Good
Genesis
G70
Good
Can’t see the car you’re considering?
Trusted Reviews, Smarter Choices, Better Prices
Where expert car reviews meet expert car buying – CarExpert gives you trusted advice, personalised service and real savings on your next new car.
Mazda 6 FAQs
The cheapest Mazda 6 is the Sport that starts from $36,290.
The most expensive Mazda 6 is the 20th Anniversary that starts from $55,685.
The best towing capacity of a Mazda 6 is 1600 kg offered by the following variants: GT SP, Atenza and 20th Anniversary.
The largest Mazda 6 is the GT SP which measures 1840mm wide, 4800mm in length and sits 1480mm tall.
The most powerful Mazda 6 is the GT SP which has 173kW 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 SP which weighs 0 kg (kerb weight).
The Mazda 6 uses unleaded.