New 2018 Mazda 6 Facelift – Photos, Specs and Release Date
Published Date: 20th Apr 2018
This new design within the Mazda range represents a great opportunity to further evolve the image of the Mazda 6
Mazda are aiming to become elegant, stylish and luxurious vehicle manufacturer that also offer brilliant responsive driving dynamics. The New Mazda 6 is testament to this.
Let’s look at the new and improved 2018 Mazda 6 –
New Mazda6 Exterior Design Features
New Mazda6 Interior Design
Top of the range – GT Sport Nav+
New Mazda6 will also see the introduction of our new flagship model, the GT Sport Nav+, offering our highest quality interior package to date. Features include Nappaleather seats, Satin Chrome, real ‘Japanese Sen Wood’ trim and Ultrasuede materials.
Everything has been designed to enrich the aesthetic appearance, featuring soft touch materials and a premium finish. Satin chrome trim etches a line across the face of the seatbacks at the same height as the decorative parts on the instrument panel and doors, heightening the look of quality throughout the cabin.
GT Sport Nav+ Equipment
Power tilt and slide sunroof
For the first time, Mazda will introduce the power tilt and slide glass sunroof which is fitted as standard on GT Sport Nav+ models.
Heated Rear Seats
Standard On GT Sport Nav +, New Mazda 6 Offers heated rear outer seats with 3 - Stage heat setting. This Provides a perfect compliment to the rear air conditioning vents, and USB Charging ports in the center armrest.
Front Wiper De-icer
This system comprises of hot wires located along the A-pillar and the wiper finishing positions, which effectively de-ices the wiper and melts wiped-off snow and ice. The de-icer shortens the time required to clear the windscreen and reduces rubber damage due to unnecessary wiper operation while helping to ensure visibility during driving.
New Mazda 6 Comes equipped with a whole host of standard features and safety equipment.
Here’s a brief overview:
• Windscreen Projected Colour Active Driving Display
• Lane Keep Assist
• High Beam Control
• Blind Spot Monitoring & Rear Cross Traffic Alert
• Mazda Radar Cruise Control
• Auto Door Locking
New Mazda6 Engine Upgrades
SKYACTIV-G 2.0 direct-injection gasoline engine
Enhanced levels of dynamic performance, fuel economy and environmental friendliness. Improvements include:
•New air intake port
•New shape pistons
•New fuel injection system
•Low-end torque increased by 6.2%
SKYACTIV-G 2.5 direct-injection gasoline engine
Achieving dynamic performance, fuel economy and quietness, the 2.5l features the same updates from the 2.0l SKYACTIV-G engine, but also adds a Cylinder Deactivation System, which switched off 2 of the 4 cylinders between 25-50mph, further enhancing fuel economy.
SKYACTIV-D 2.2 diesel with two-stage turbocharger
Now equipped with a urea Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) system that significantly reduces NOx emissions to comply with strict European emissions regulations.
You read a review and compare the latest 2019 Mazda 6 range here.