The world premiere of the third generation Mazda 6 sedan is timed to coincide with the Moscow International Motor Show in August 2012. Japanese company remained silent for a long time about the appearance and what the technical characteristics will be, hinting only at the similarity of the new 2013 Mazda 6 with the Shinari concept.
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The information was dosed out for several months in the form of images of various parts of the car, but it happened - you can see the novelty in full. By the way, the production of the Mazda 6 new 3rd generation has been going on for more than a month in parallel with the previous generation of the "six" on the assembly line of the automobile plant in the city of Hiroshima in Japan.
Body - appearance and dimensions
Mazda's new Kodo (spirit of motion) design philosophy, first applied to the exterior Mazda crossover CX5 continues in Mazda6 new 2013 look model year. Bright splashes on the hood and front fenders, stylish bewitching lighting, sculptural bumper-fairing and ... insipid, inexpressive body sidewalls.
No matter what the Japanese say about the new design of the car, the evolution of the image of the second generation of the model is visible to the naked eye. When conducting a review, we will not judge and strictly evaluate the appearance of the new sedan, future buyers will do it for us.
With the change of generations, the new Mazda Six has significantly increased in size.
External dimensions updated Mazda6 2013 are (for comparison with brackets are given dimensions Mazda 6 2nd generation):
- Length - 4865 mm (4755 mm), width - 1840 mm (1795 mm), height - 1450 mm (1440 mm), wheelbase - 2830 mm (2725 mm).
- Clearance (ground clearance) - 150 mm (165 mm).
- Designers and designers managed to achieve a low drag coefficient Cx - 0.26.
- Depending on the engine used and the trim level, the "Japanese" will be on tires with alloy wheels from 225/55 R17 to 225/45 R19.
Salon - filling and finishing quality
Interior new Mazda 6 boasts high-quality finishing materials (textured plastics, leather, "metal" inserts) and thoughtful ergonomics. A grasping multifunction steering wheel with telescopic adjustment, comfortable front seats with bright lateral support and a huge range of adjustments.
Dashboard with three wells, on the right is a 3.5-inch multifunction display, the second information touch screen with a diagonal of 5 inches is located in the center of the dashboard. At first glance, the salon seems boring, but within a few minutes there is a feeling of correctness and not intrusiveness of the salon. The Japanese did a great job on the inner world of the car, giving the interior a "German" practicality and rigor.
The center console, by the way, is turned towards the driver, as in BMW cars. In the second row of space with a margin in all directions, three passengers will be accommodated comfortably. Thanks to the wheelbase increased by 105 mm, you can sit in the back with your legs crossed, comfortable seats with an increased long cushion.
Already in the initial configuration, the new mid-size japanese sedan will be equipped with a trip computer, climate control, cruise control, an advanced multimedia system with a touch screen monitor, a navigator, a rear-view camera, front electric and heated seats. Trunk compared to the previous generation, it has become smaller and amounts to 483 liters.
Specifications
The new Mazda 6 of the third generation from the start of sales will be equipped with two gasoline engines:
- 2-liter Skyactiv-G (150 hp) with 6-speed manual or automatic
- And latest engine Skyactiv-G 2.5 liter i-stop i-ELOOP (192 hp) with start-stop function and exclusively 6-speed automatic transmission, in addition to a system that provides recovery of electricity generated during braking and coasting. The engine will provide the sedan with dynamics up to 100 mph in 7.8 seconds and top speed 223 mph.
The manufacturer promises an average fuel consumption updated Mazda 6 in 2013 with a powerful engine (192 hp) and a cunning energy recovery system at the level of 6.5 liters.
The front suspension has acquired MacPherson struts (previously used two-lever), the rear is multi-link, an electric power steering with variable characteristics is installed, all-wheel disc brakes with ABC EBD. The new Mazda6 is able to monitor dead zones, markings, independently brake and stop at low (up to 30 km / h) speeds, help get under way uphill and provide automatic switching from far to near.
How much does Mazda 6 2013 cost?
Japanese managers plan to announce the cost of the new Mazda Six after the show in Moscow and Paris, approximately in early October 2012. According to preliminary information, the price of the Mazda 6 sedan will be from 19,595 pounds (at the rate of 985,000 rubles) from the start of sales in the UK (January 2013). In Russia, sales of the Mazda 6 sedan will begin on December 1 of this year at a price of 925,000 rubles for the initial configuration (2.0 150 forces 6 MCP) and will rise to 1,200,000 rubles for the Mazda 6 sedan in the maximum Supreme configuration. Mazda 6 Active with a more powerful 2.5-liter engine (192 hp) costing from 1,074,000 rubles. Maximum equipment Supreme is estimated by dealers at 1,198,000 rubles (leather interior, rear view camera, 19 radius alloy wheels and other attributes of a modern car).
Serial production of the car has been established in Japan, in the cities of Hiroshima and Hofu; in the USA, in the state of Michigan; in Colombia, in the city of Bogota; in China, in the city of Changchun and in Russia, in Vladivostok.
Serial production of the Mazda 6 started in 2002, the model was released to replace the Mazda 626. However Mazda completely managed to change the idea of this model range, since the Mazda 6 inherited practically nothing from its predecessor. The model range of the 6th series is very diverse. Since the advent of this model, automotive market it was released in four versions. The last update took place in 2013, but it only affected the sedan body.
The main engines that Mazda 6 is supplied with are gasoline engines with a volume of 1.8 and 2 liters, with a capacity of 120 and 141 horsepower, respectively. In addition to these engines, in the line of power units, one cannot fail to single out a gasoline engine with a volume of 2.3 liters and a power of 160 Horse power, which was most often installed on station wagons. For lovers of fast driving, Mazda introduced a sports version of the 6 Series - Mazda 6 MPS. These vehicles are fitted with a turbocharged petrol power unit with a volume of 2.3 liters and a capacity of 260 horsepower. For the whole the lineup Mazda 6 installed both mechanical and automatic boxes gear shifting. Mazda 6 has a ground clearance of 165 mm. The trunk volume of the sedan is about 480 liters, the wagon has 530 liters, and the hatchback has 510 liters. More detailed specifications, as well as photos of the Mazda 6 are available in the car gallery on the auto.dmir.ru website.
Mazda 6 is a harmonious combination of new ideas and classic design elements that can distinguish this car from total weight. The swollen wheel arches give a special appeal to the body.
A car with a station wagon body type includes everything you need. It has a spacious, versatile and functional interior. Newest diesel engine and availability all-wheel drive makes the Mazda 6 wagon a true pleasure to drive.
The interior of the Mazda 6 meets the highest requirements. Cutting-edge materials in interior trim, high-quality plastic and light alloys; sheathed in leather wheel and shift knob are available as standard regardless of body type.
For the safety of passengers and children, Mazda 6 received 5 out of 5 possible stars, for pedestrian safety - 2 out of 4. All tests were carried out according to the methodology Euro crash test NCAP.
Discuss this and other models Japanese manufacturer cars - Mazda, as well as write a review and chat with the owners of this model, you can in the club "Mazda" in the "Discussion" section on our website auto.dmir.ru.
Modern cars Model line Mazda 6 from generation to generation invariably continue to delight with various technical improvements and tempt with elegant body architecture. Do not occupy the "six" and comfort, excellent handling, reliability of nodes. But at the same time, there are some controversial points, such as, for example, the clearance of the Mazda 6 - many are wondering if it is not small and how it can be painlessly increased. Let us consider in detail the problem of insufficient ground clearance and possible ways to solve it.
Specifications and ground clearance
The Japanese have always positioned the "sixth" Mazda as sport car on every day. Of course, it is difficult to count on high levels of handling in turns and stability on the highway in the presence of a soft suspension, as well as significant ground clearance. As a result, the first generation Mazda 6 turned out to be very assembled in motion, with a low center of gravity, which immediately fell to the yard of lovers of active drive for a reasonable price. However, for fans of comfort, the clearance of 130 mm with a load capacity of 490 kg seemed frankly insufficient.
The relatively small wheelbase of 2,675 mm did not save the situation either. Since 2005, restyled Mazda 6s have appeared on the market. Specifications, ground clearance were partially improved, so the ground clearance was 150 mm, which turned out to be a good compromise between sport and everyday life. Even the charged MPS modification had a ground clearance of 140 mm. True, in the case latest owners complained about the high probability of impact when passing ordinary traffic police - because of the heavy 3-liter engine.
Mazda 6 2008 - ground clearance has increased
The second generation received a clearance of 165 mm with a load capacity of 540 kg. Wheelbase amounted to 2,725 mm. Restyling the above figures left in force. At the same time, the Mazda 6 2008, whose clearance now could not scare away extremely practical consumers, in this case also stumbled upon the frequent dissatisfaction of drivers due to insufficient ground clearance. Drivers are advised to proceed from the fact that the car has rather large body overhangs, and this makes it difficult to maneuver in the parking lot and yard areas. Many drivers, they say, repair body parts, especially the front bumper, almost every year.
How much has the clearance of the Mazda 6 III changed
Passport data of the new generation speak of the traditional 165 mm. The actual distance from the asphalt to the engine protection is 155 mm, which is more than enough for this class of car. The wheelbase, however, has increased slightly and now stands at 2,830 mm, which is 155 mm more than the debut modification of the M6 had. Engineers paid attention to the architecture of the bumpers - they are now slightly raised up (the front line is at a height of 205 mm), besides, the bottom is almost flat. In the online society of Mazda owners, those who find the third-generation Mazda 6 clearance too small are recommended to simply look at the line of Japanese brand crossovers.
Increased ground clearance Mazda 6
If you are interested in how to increase the clearance on a Mazda 6 car, then you can seek advice from official dealer. But as a rule, this is quite an expensive way to solve the problem. Consider budgetary ways to increase ground clearance.
Installing high profile tires
The importer will be happy to offer customers a wide range of permitted under the conditions warranty service options rims and corresponding tires. It is important to understand that the lower the profile of the tire, the stiffer the car in motion and the less it becomes real ground clearance. You should not think that simply increasing the radius of the disks from 16 to 18 will change the situation for the better, because you need to look at the index of the ratio of the height of the profile to the width of the tire. So about 1.5 cm can be given by replacing the base disks with tires 215/60 R16 or 215/55 R17. Even setting the dimension 215/60 R16 instead of 205/60 R16 can give a small increase (about 6-8 mm). But here it is important not to overdo it, since too large a tire dimension can lead to damage to the wheel arches when the car is fully loaded.
Installing stiffer springs
Another painless way to increase ground clearance (ground clearance) on the Mazda 6 is to replace the stock suspension springs with stiffer ones. The fact is that for various modifications of the Mazda 6, the manufacturer provides its own set of suspension parts. For a sedan, the springs come with a compression index of 7 kg / mm sq., for a hatchback - 8 kg / mm sq., for a station wagon - 9 kg / mm sq. Accordingly, the dimensions of the spare part are the same everywhere, but the springs react to the load in different ways. Therefore, with a slight increase in suspension stiffness, you can safely change the springs of a sedan to springs from a hatchback or even from a station wagon. For example, you can achieve a result of 1.5 cm when installing the first generation of springs from an American hatch with a 3-liter engine on a European sedan.
Install spacers
Installing spacers between the struts and the body, between the springs and the body, installing interturn spacers on the springs - all this refers to alternative solutions for solving the problem of insufficient clearance on the Mazda 6. After such changes, there is no need to hope for a guarantee from the "officials". In most cases, you also need to do wheel alignment, as well as reconfigure the suspension elements to a new level of the body. Still, according to mechanics, CV joints suffer from this, their resource, both when overestimating and when understating the car, is noticeably reduced.
conclusions
In this case, it will be possible to harmlessly increase the clearance of the Mazda 6 only with the use of interturn spacers, which constructive changes do not require, but only reduce the damping properties of standard springs. These are, in fact, limiters that noticeably reduce suspension travel on bumps and thereby prevent the body from lowering too low off the ground. However, this solution also has its drawbacks. Owners of "upgraded" cars say that the Mazda 6's already stiff suspension feels like a stool after installing spacers.