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2006 Mazda6 Mid-Size Sedan, Wagon and Hatchback
New Car Review of the 2006 Mazda6 Mid-Size Sedan, Wagon and Hatchback
Base MSRP Range: $19,110 - $29,925
Base Invoice Range: $17,658 - $27,608
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MSRP As Tested: Not Available
Versions: Base, Sport, Touring, MazdaSpeed.
Vehicle Category: Mid-Size Sedan, Wagon and Hatchback
Engine Location: Front Engine
Drive Wheels: Front-Wheel Drive .
Standard Engine: 2.3-liter, Dual Overhead Cam, 16-valves, I-4,160 â€' horsepower at 6000 rpm and 155 lb-ft torque at 4000 rpm.
Fuel Economy (city/hwy): 5-speed automatic 23/32, 5-speed manual 24/31,.
Transmission: 5-speed automatic, 5-speed manual, 5-speed manual.
Optional Engine: 2.3-liter, Turbocharged, Dual Overhead Cam, 16-valves, I-4, 274 â€' at 5500 rpm and 280 lb-ft torque at 3000 rpm.
Fuel Economy (city/hwy): 6-speed manual 19/25.
Transmission: 6-speed manual.
Optional Engine: 3.0-liter, Dual Overhead Cam, 24-valves, V-6, 215 â€' horsepower at 6000 rpm and 199 lb-ft torque at 5000 rpm.
Fuel Economy (city/hwy): 6-speed automatic 20/27, 5-speed manual 19/27.
Transmission: 6-speed automatic, 5-speed manual.
Standard Safety Features: Driver and passenger airbags, Anti-lock four-wheel disc brakes, Emergency inside trunk release.
Competition: Buick Century, Chrysler Sebring, Chevrolet Malibu, Dodge Stratus, Ford Fusion, Honda Accord, Hyundai Sonata, Kia Optima, Mercury Milan, Mitsubishi Galant, Nissan Altima, Pontiac Grand Prix, Suzuki Verona, Toyota Camry, Volkswagen Passat.
Introduction
Parent company Ford doesn’t do a very good job of promoting it, but the 2006 Mazda6 is not only a peppy, sporty car, it’s also one of the best values in its class. Just ask Consumer Guide (CG), which rates the mid-size sedan/wagon an 8 out of 10 for its overall value, and gives it the CG Recommended Award.
Lots of little improvements make this already-good car even better. A new grille, improved performance across the board, higher-quality interior design and the addition of the turbo-charged MazdaSpeed6 all make for a car that has tons of potential against fellow class members like the Nissan Altima, Chevy Malibu and Honda Accord.
Besides the MazdaSpeed6, the 6 comes with two engine options â€' the four-cylinder “i” and the six-cylinder “s” â€' and four package levels (entry-level, Sport, Grand Touring and the new Grand Sport). Choose from the four-door sedan, the Sport Wagon or the 5-Door (which is essentially a sedan with a large liftback). Prices range from just under $20,000 to just under $30,000.
