Snapshot
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EPA Fuel Economy:
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City:
19
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24
Highway:
26
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32
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Available Engines:
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160-hp, 2.3-liter I-4 (regular gas)
220-hp, 3.0-liter V-6 (regular gas)
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| Available Transmissions: |
4-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual
5-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual
5-speed manual w/OD
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New or Notable
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 What We Like
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 What We Don't
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| • | European-style ride and handling qualities | | • | 220-hp V-6 available | | • | Four- or five-speed automatic | | • | Clean, minimally trimmed styling | | • | First example of a new product direction |
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| + | Performance with V-6 | | + | Steering and handling | | + | Instrument layout and readability | | + | Quietness | | + | Seat comfort |
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| - | Antilock brakes not standard on both models | | - | Radio controls | | - | Short seat bottoms | | - | Headroom in center rear position |
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Vehicle Summary
Introduced in the 2003 model year, Mazda’s midsize front-wheel-drive sedan benefits from a sportier nature than some of its competitors. Either a four-cylinder or V-6 engine can be installed in the Mazda6, and a stick shift or automatic transmission is available.
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