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
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CarExpert Rating
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Very Good
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Excellent
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Based on the Mazda Mazda 6 G35 ATENZA
Based on the Skoda Octavia RS 195TSI
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Transporting thingsFuel Efficiency
62L
434 to 471 km
45L - 50L
257 to 350 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
5 year - 7 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$36,290 - $55,685
$39,590 - $59,990
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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
Josh Nevett
Marketplace Journalist
Josh Nevett drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- More power
- Improved infotainment tech
- Still the benchmark for practicality
Misses
- More expensive than ever
- Muted exhaust note
- Lower dynamic ceiling than rivals
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.
Candy White is standard on the 110TSI Style and Mamba Green is standard on the RS. The following finishes are available for an extra $770:
- Moon White metallic
- Graphite Grey metallic
- Magic Black pearl
- Lava Blue metallic
- Brilliant Silver metallic
Velvet Red Premium is a $1100 option.
Ready To Buy
Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | TURBO, TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2488 | 1395 - 1984 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.5L | 2.0L, 1.4L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4 | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 140kW - 173kW | 110kW - 195kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4250 - 6000 | 5000 - 6500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 252Nm - 420Nm | 250Nm - 370Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 2000 - 4000 | 1500 - 1600 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| 100 | 92.8 | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
