New Mazda6 Engine Options
Published: 11th November 2008
Mazda6
- Expanded 2009 new Mazda6 line-up on sale from January
- Choice of three (185ps, 163ps and 125ps) outputs for new 2.2-litre diesel engine
- Choice of three petrol engines with 170ps, 147ps and 120ps outputs
- Enhanced safety with new lane-change ‘Rear Vehicle Monitoring System’
- Five equipment levels – S, TS, TS2, Sport and Sports Luxury (‘SL’) grade
Mazda is taking the opportunity presented by the arrival of its all-new MZR-CD 2.2-litre turbo diesel engine, with a choice of three different power outputs, to introduce some specification upgrades and an additional diesel hatchback model to its new Mazda6 range. The expanded 26‑strong line-up for 2009 goes on sale in January.
A significant safety boost is being provided for Mazda6 drivers with the introduction of Mazda’s lane‑change ‘Rear Vehicle Monitoring System’ – as standard on 15 models, from TS2 upwards. The new fully automatic active safety feature detects and warns the driver of an approaching vehicle before he/she has a chance to move across into a busy lane by mistake.
The system uses wide‑angle, 24 GHz microwave radar units on the right and left side of the rear bumper to cover both sides of the car within a range of 50 metres. At speeds over 40mph, microwaves are emitted which reflect off following vehicles, including motorcycles, and are picked up by the system’s receivers.
Depending on the approaching vehicle’s distance and speed relative to the speed of the Mazda6, the RVM system will illuminate the ‘proximity indicator light’ at the base of each A-pillar’s interior trim to alert the driver. If the driver switches on the turn signal in the direction of the approaching vehicle, the proximity light blinks and a beeper sounds to warn the driver not to change lanes.
The system is effective even in bad weather conditions and features the additional benefit of detecting vehicles driving in the ‘blind spot’ area. It does not monitor or detect cars following behind in the same lane as the Mazda. Mazda is one of the world’s first manufacturers to offer this feature as standard.
Mazda Mazda6
Our Mazda Mazda6 Guide lists the full specification of the current UK Mazda6 range, including car prices, fuel consumption, dimensions and other vital data.
Price Range: £15,685 - £22,460
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Models in the range: 15
We have road tested the Mazda Mazda6, to read our in-depth car reviews:
Mazda Mazda6 Review - Jun 2006
Mazda Mazda6 Review - Feb 2005
Mazda Mazda6 Review - Apr 2004
Mazda Mazda6 Review - Aug 2008
Mazda Mazda6 Review - Jul 2009
Mazda Mazda6 Review - Jul 2009
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