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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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Based on the Mazda Mazda 6 G35 ATENZA
Based on the Tesla Model 3 REAR-WHEEL DRIVE
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Transporting things
City drivingFuel Efficiency
62L
434 to 471 km
NA
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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4 year
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MSRP
$36,290 - $55,685
$54,900 - $80,900
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CarExpert's Take
Josh Nevett
Deputy Marketplace Editor
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
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Impressive efficiency
- Much improved refinement
- Still sharply priced alongside rivals
Misses
- Camera-based parking is a step backwards
- Touch-based transmission selector is fiddly
- Where's the head-up display?
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.
Pearl White Multi-Coat is standard, with the following finishes are optional:
- Solid Black ($1500)
- Deep Blue Metallic ($1500)
- Stealth Grey ($2300)
- Ultra Red ($2600)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | - | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2488 | - | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.5L | - | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4 | - | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | - | |
| Power | ||
| 140kW - 173kW | 188kW - 343kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4250 - 6000 | - | |
| Torque | ||
| 252Nm - 420Nm | 350Nm - 681Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 2000 - 4000 | - | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| 100 | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
