Mazda6 Facelift

Press Release

Interior

Since its launch nearly three years ago, Mazda6 has excelled through its insightful interior design that combines roominess, easy-to-use functionality and craftsmanship. Left unchanged are the basic packaging strengths that have made it one of the segment’s most attractive cars, including roomy interior dimensions front and back, comfort- able seats with strong side support, a cleanly designed and ergonomically adjustable driver environment, Karakuri seat functionality� which allows the rear seats to be folded down flat without having to remove the headrests by simply operating a lever on the side of the boot � and a large boot with a volume of up to 505 litres.

Within these parameters, the Mazda6 facelift enhances overall quality feel with new trim, new meter bezels, sporty seats and centre panel design. The door trim has been completely redesigned so that customers can tangibly experience Mazda craftsmanship the moment they open the door. The quality of the colours and materials has been improved and thicker cushion material added to the armrests for a softer, higher quality feel. The doors themselves now have grip-type interior door handles, front and back, which can be held by passengers during sportier driving.

In front of the driver are newly- designed metres that convey sportiness and elegance. To the driver’s right, the Mazda6 facelift introduces a new dark titanium coloured centre panel (depending on grade) replacing the metallic- look of the previous version. This enhances the overall quality feel in an interior already characterized by high levels of craftsmanship.

Comfort and Entertainment Newly introduced with the Mazda6 facelift is an Advanced keyless entry system that is more convenient than conventional entry systems. Its card-type key locks and unlocks the doors and starts the engine, without the driver ever having to take the card out of his or her pocket, which is especially handy when carrying shopping bags or luggage. By pressing the request switch installed above the handle on both front doors, on the boot lid or liftgate, all doors are unlocked or locked. The system also has a transmitter that allows opening and closing of all windows from outside the vehicle. On hot days, for instance, this allows you to open up the windows to let cooler air in without getting into the car, or allows you to close any windows left open by mistake.

On the inside the Mazda6 facelift, just like its predecessor, has comfortable standard seats with plenty of side support and an onboard audio system to make the trip a truly pleasurable experience. The electrical driver’s seat adjustment now features a new seat position memory system. The system stores the seat settings of up to three different drivers, each of which can be called forth simply by pressing one of the three buttons to the left of the driver below the cushion. New front row semi-bucket seats are introduced as well (depending on grade) offering improved leg and side support, while giving the cockpit an even sportier and more sophisticated appearance.

Road noise has been further decreased by the introduction of new tyres and wheels, sound insulation material in 18 major locations, new vibration damping structures and extra reinforcements, all of which contribute to making the Mazda6 facelift interior environment even more enjoyable and comfortable than before.

Of course, the Mazda6 facelift would not be a Mazda without an opulent standard equipment package. Added to an already complete package are a single CD player, automatic front and rear power windows, Retractable key and global closing function. New options include Advanced keyless entry, burglar alarm, rain sensing wipers, auto light system and front fog lamps, which are added to the list of Mazda6 features already available.

Helping to ensure that no uninvited guests get to enjoy the comfort and entertainment systems of the Mazda6 facelift is a Thatcham Category-1 burglar alarm system, which uses a rolling code function that changes every time the transmitter is operated. The system also includes a comprehensive intrusion sensor layout that detects window intrusion and other body openings, and will go off if the battery is disconnected. The intrusion sensing function can be disabled by remote control, while leaving all other systems functional.

Powertrain - More Power, Lower Fuel Consumption

One of the key aspects to the success of the outgoing Mazda6 has been its spirited, fun-to-drive nature. In developing the facelift model, Mazda engineers not only focused on making the car even more sophisticated inside and out, they also improved the dynamic attributes to make the unique Mazda6 mixture of sporty sophistication even more attractive.

Five refined engines � two derivatives of a 2.0-litre common-rail turbo diesel and three petrols, a 1.8-litre, 2.0-litre, and 2.3-litre � are introduced with the Mazda6 facelift. All of them deliver better or equal performance and torque with equal or lower fuel consumption than the outgoing engines. This means more Mazda6 driving fun with lower operating costs.

The MZR-CD 2.0-litre is a newly- refined four-cylinder common-rail turbo diesel engine that delivers more torque and power, operating refinement that is virtually equal to that of a similar petrol engine, and lower emissions with a diesel particulate filter system as standard. The engine comes in two derivatives to meet the demands of European customers, including a Standard Power version for customers looking for common-rail refinement and power, with low operating costs. It produces a maximum of 89 kW /121 PS of power at 3,500 rpm, with higher maximum torque of 320 Nm at 2,000 rpm for plenty of engine responsiveness across the speed range, and has a targeted combined fuel consumption of just 6.0 litres per 100 km. The High Power version is for more performance-minded drivers and produces 105 kW/143 PS of maximum power at 3,500 rpm, a robust maximum torque of 360 Nm at 2000 rpm with a targeted combined fuel consumption of 6.0 litres per 100 km. The High Power version produces 5 kW/ 7 PS and 50 Nm more than the diesel aggregate it replaces, yet is targeted to use approximately half a litre less fuel per 100 km, meaning customers can have even more Zoom-Zoom driving fun while paying less at the pump.

A major contributor to these improvements is a newly-designed variable-geometry turbocharger that has a lower inertia moment and features a shorter distance between the exhaust gas inlet and the centre of the turbine shaft. The variable- geometry turbocharger is combined with the engine’s high pressure common-rail fuel injection system, with optimized injection volume and multi-stage injection of up to nine times per cycle, and a relatively low compression ratio of 16.7, all of which improve output and torque, repress combustion noise and reduce emissions.

Mazda6 facelift’s MZR-CD 2.0-litre common-rail turbo diesel engine has various features to ensure that it meets or exceeds Euro Stage IV emission standards. NOx emissions have been reduced by lowering combustion temperatures. This is achieved, in part, by using a lower compression ratio that allows a lower pilot premix combustion temperature. To optimize and better control the air/fuel mixture, the engine has a high-response intake shutter valve and a valve to control exhaust-gas recirculation cooler rates, both located on the intake side. There is also an O2 sensor that monitors residual oxygen in the exhaust gases, which contributes to reducing NOx emissions.

Both diesel derivatives come standard with a diesel particulate filter system that reduces black smoke to almost zero by capturing diesel particulate matter in a ceramic filter. Once this filter has captured a pre-determined amount of particulate matter, exhaust gas temperatures are raised to burn it off and regenerate the filter. As a result, Mazda6 facelift with the new diesel engine produces 80 percent fewer particulate matter emissions than Euro Stage IV standards allow.

Three refined petrol engines complete the engine line up. All are 16-valve, DOHC aggregates and feature technical advancements that deliver equal or improved power output with equal or lower fuel consumption.

The Mazda6 facelift retains the 1.8-litre four-cylinder base engine that produces 88 kW/120 PS of maximum power at 5,500 rpm and 165 Nm of maximum torque at 4,300 rpm. However, it has been upgraded to include an electronically controlled throttle valve for even better drivability. With this engine, the Mazda6 sedan with manual transmission is targeted to use 7.7 litres (combined) of petrol per 100 km, with a top speed of 197 km/h and a Euro Stage IV emissions rating.

The newly-refined MZR 2.0-litre four-cylinder aggregate produces a maximum of 108 kW/147 PS at 6,500 rpm and a maximum torque of 184 Nm at 4,000 rpm. It features a variable intake system that optimizes the cylinder charging effect of pressure in the intake manifold by varying the length of the intake passage via a special valve. By closing at low and mid-range engine speeds and opening at higher engine speeds, it maximizes torque across the speed range, and provides even more of the spirited engine response to gas pedal input that Mazda6 is known for. Also onboard is sequential valve timing, which adjusts the timing of the intake valves according to engine speed and intake volume. It optimizes engine efficiency at all speeds and contributes to better power delivery, lower fuel consumption and emissions. The engine also has an electronically controlled throttle valve for better drivability and a dual silencer, which improves power output. As a result, the Mazda6 sedan with manual transmission and the MZR 2.0-litre petrol has a top speed of 211 km/h, is targeted to use 7.8 litres (combined) of petrol per 100 km and meets the Euro Stage IV emission standard.

The largest engine of the petrol line up is a 2.3-litre four-cylinder that produces a maximum of 122 kW /166 PS at 6,500 rpm, and maximum torque of 207 Nm at 4,000 rpm, with lower fuel consumption than the previous top-end petrol. It also has a variable intake system for maximum torque throughout the speed range, an electronic throttle control valve and a dual silencer for improved output at all engine speeds. With this powerful and responsive engine, the Mazda6 sedan with manual transmission reaches a top speed of 214 km/h* with a combined targeted fuel consumption of 8.7 litres per 100 km* and a Euro Stage IV emissions rating.

Two newly-developed transmissions are introduced as well, including a six-speed manual transmission as standard for both diesel derivatives and for the 2.0-litre and 2.3-litre petrol engines. It has been optimized with different gear ratios for each of the three individual engines to get the most out of their power and torque characteristics. It has also been developed with optimized shift lever operability, a shorter shift stroke with ergonomically optimized operating force and shift feel, which make the Mazda6 facelift with these engines even more fun to drive. The base 1.8-litre petrol engine comes standard with the five-speed manual gearbox that has made the outgoing Mazda6 with this engine such a great car to drive.

For the 2.0-litre and the 2.3-litre petrol engines, a new five-speed Activematic transmission is available as an option, which replaces the former four-speed Activematic gearbox. The new Activematic features refined Direct Electronic Shift Control for even smoother shift feel, and an optimum layout for the hydraulic control system for shifting between fourth and fifth gear. The range of the slip control system has also been extended, which helps reduce transmission loss by the torque converter, and which gives an ideal balance between performance and fuel economy.