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2024 Mazda 6 G35 Atenza review
The Mazda 6 wagon has been around for a long time now, but it's still a refined and practical example of a dying breed.
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Josh Nevett
Mazda Mazda 6 vs Audi RS5 Comparison
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Based on the Mazda Mazda 6 G35 ATENZA
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
$36,290 - $55,685
$159,069 - $168,015
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CarExpert's Take
Josh Nevett
Marketplace Journalist
Josh Nevett drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Versatile engine
- Classy inside and out
- Still flying the wagon flag
Misses
- Lagging infotainment tech
- Thirsty in the city
- Tight back seat
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)
Colours Available
The following finishes are no-cost options:
- Sonic Silver metallic
- Jet Black mica
- Deep Crystal blue mica
- Platinum Quartz metallic
The following are $795 options:
- Rhodium White metallic
- Machine Grey metallic
- Polymetal Grey metallic
- Soul Red Crystal metallic
The 20th Anniversary comes exclusively in Artisan Red or Rhodium White metallic finishes, at no extra cost.
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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 - 173kW | 331kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5000 - 6000 | 5700 | |
| Torque | ||
| 252Nm - 420Nm | 600Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 2000 - 4000 | 1900 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 13 - 14.5 | 10 | |
