Los Angeles 2014: 2016 Mazda6 Revealed

by Cameron Aubernon

November 19th, 2014 6:48 PM

Meet the new boss, almost the same as the old boss.

Refreshed for the 2016 model year, the Mazda6 has a revised smile, LED headlamps, and nine colors from which to choose. Meanwhile, the inside provides the driver with a first-ever-for-the-brand electric parking brake, minimized gaps between interior panels, and a 10 percent reduction in NVH levels on rougher roads, 25 percent on properly paved highways.

Motivation is reduced to one engine: the 2.5-liter four-pot capable of moving 184 horsepower and 185 lb-ft of torque to the front. Six-speed auto and manual transmissions make the connection possible.

Tech goodies include the Mazda Connect infotainment system and the automaker’s i-Activsense safety suite, which has features such as blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, and smart braking.

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Stuki on Nov 23, 2014

Will they still sell 17" wheels on the base model? Or is it all madness from here on out?

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Slingshot on Nov 23, 2014

I like the looks of this compared to the Accord. However its too slow, 0-60 in about 7.9 seconds. The Accord with similar HP is over a second faster, has a better clutch, reliability and resale value. However, if they had a manual in the upper trim models, I might buy one.

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