2014 Mazda6 Grand Touring
2014 Mazda6 Grand Touring
Overview
The all-new 2014 Mazda6 is an automotive masterpiece and a continuation of Mazda’s new styling. The stylish sedan is an extension of Mazda’s CX5 design and compliments the balance of Mazda’s current line up of vehicles.
Safety Features
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Driving Impression
The Mazda6 is a great sedan that handles well both in the city & the highway. The Mazda6 is fun to drive and has plenty of passing power on the highway. The Skyactiv-G engine is complimented by the Skyactiv-Drive six-speed automatic transmission. The EPA Fuel economy estimates stand at 26-mpg city/38 mpg highway and 30 mpg combined. The Mada6 definitely has the Zoom-Zoom.
Under the Hood
The 2014 Mazda Mazda6’s i Grand Touring’s is powered by a 2.5-liter, four-cylinder Skyactiv-G engine, which output is 184 horsepower and 185 pound-feet of torque. The new 2.5-liter has about 14 more horsepower & 20 more pound-feet of torque than the outgoing model.
Inside
The all-new Mazda6 interior is well laid out and the seats are excellent for support and comfort. The instrumentation is well laid out and the center stack has all the controls at your fingertips and is easily accessed. The Mazda6 driver can make use of the control knob on the center console to make onscreen selections.
The interior material used is high quality. The interior space is ample for 5 adults and there is a ton of cargo space in the trunk. The Mazda6 Grand Touring trim level comes fully loaded with the following:
· Power windows with driver’s one-touch-down/up feature
· Power door locks
· Cruise control
· Push button start
· Tilt and telescopic steering wheel
· 60/40 split fold-down rear seatback
· Carpet floor mats
· Dual-zone automatic climate control
· Steering-wheel-mounted audio and cruise controls
· Rearview camera
· Commander Switch
· Rear seat heat and A/C vents
· Blind Spot Monitoring System
· Rear Cross Traffic Alert
· Bluetooth® hands-free phone and audio streaming
· 5.8″ full-color touch-screen display
· HD Radio
· Pandora Internet radio
· SMS text message audio delivery and reply
· Carpet floor mats
· Power sliding glass moonroof
· 19″ alloy wheels with premium finish
· Rear lip spoiler
· Bi-Xenon headlights
· LED daytime running lights
· Auto on/off headlights
· Auto-dimming driver’s side mirror
· Steering-wheel-mounted paddle shifters
· Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry with push-button start
· Tom Tom Navigation system with real-time traffic updates
· Heated front seats
· Leather-trimmed seats
· 8-way power-adjustable driver’s seat with power lumbar adjustment and memory settings
· 4-way power-adjustable passenger’s seat
· Bose® Centerpoint® Surround Sound Audio System with 11 speakers (including subwoofer)
· SiriusXM Satellite Radio with 4-month trial subscription to the Sirius Select Package
Outside
The all-new 2014 Mazda6’s highlights the Mazda Kodo design language and has an aggressive fascia. The Mazda6 front fenders have a masculine bulge, and new front grill comes directly from the CX-5. The Mazda6 is the first Mazda to incorporate LEDs and a halo ring into the headlights.
Summary
The Mazda6 is a great midsize sedan, that is loaded with features, “fun to drive”, affordable and worth taking a test-drive in. The styling is contemporary and is recognizable as being part of the all-new Mazda styling.
Specifications
Exterior Measurements
WIDTH 6 ft. 0.4 in. (72.4 in.) |
HEIGHT 4 ft. 9.1 in. (57.1 in.) |
LENGTH 15 ft. 11.5 in. (191.5 in.) |
GROUND CLEARANCE 0 ft. 6.7 in. (6.7 in.) |
FRONT TRACK 5 ft. 2.8 in. (62.8 in.) |
REAR TRACK 5 ft. 2.4 in. (62.4 in.) |
WHEEL BASE 9 ft. 3.4 in. (111.4 in.) |
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Interior Measurements
FRONT HEAD ROOM 37.4 in. |
FRONT HIP ROOM 56.1 in. |
FRONT LEG ROOM 42.2 in. |
FRONT SHOULDER ROOM 57.1 in. |
REAR HIP ROOM 56.1 in. |
REAR HEAD ROOM 37.1 in. |
REAR LEG ROOM 38.7 in. |
REAR SHOULDER ROOM 55.5 in. |
Weights and Capacities
MAXIMUM PAYLOAD** 996 lbs. |
EPA INTERIOR VOLUME 114.5 cu.ft. |
GROSS WEIGHT 4228 lbs. |
DRAG COEFFICIENT 0.26 Cd |
CURB WEIGHT 3232 lbs. |
CARGO CAPACITY, ALL SEATS IN PLACE 14.8 cu.ft. |
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