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By Cars.com StaffCars.com
September 18, 2009
Mazda's midsize front-wheel-drive sedan benefits from a sportier nature than some of its competitors. The Mazda6 was redesigned for 2009 and now sports a more sophisticated exterior and interior design. It is also larger, making it more comparable to its competition. Inline-four-cylinder (in "i" models) and V-6 ("s" models) engines are available in the Sport, Touring and Grand Touring trim levels. There's also a bare-bones SV trim level that gets only the four-cylinder. Competitors include midsize sedans like the Honda Accord and Chevrolet Malibu. New for 2010 The lineup grows with new trims that include things such as power moonroof, ground illumination, electroluminescent gauges, Bluetooth hands-free connectivity, anti-theft device and blind spot warning system. Exterior Designers ditched the previous design for what Mazda calls a "Japanese aesthetic" in the current car. The vehicle sports a long hood with pronounced front fender flares that flow through the headlamps and mold with the front bumper. The last Mazda6 was small for its class. To rectify this, Mazda now sells a model in America (like Honda does with the Accord) that's different than the rest of the world's Mazda6 — the American one being much larger.
The rounded instruments and a three-spoke steering wheel integrate nicely into the T-shaped instrument panel. The radio and center controls are tilted up to enhance functionality for the driver. Blacked-out instrument faces have metallic needles and trim. All trim levels get 60/40-split folding rear seats with remote capability.
The Mazda6 features a front and rear independent suspension. Four-cylinder and V-6 options are normal in this segment, but the standard six-speed manual transmission (with the four-cylinder) plays up Mazda's performance roots. There are also two automatic transmission offerings: The four-cylinder engine can have an optional five-speed automatic transmission, and the V-6 comes with a standard six-speed automatic (it can't be had with a manual).
The Mazda6 offers a blind spot warning system and Bluetooth wireless connection to cell phones.
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