Mazda ups the price of its 6 sedan and wagon as 20th Anniversary variants arrive

„ MATT BROGAN

MAZDA has increased the pricing of its Mazda6 medium sedan and wagon range by between $420 and $1120 effective from the first quarter of this year, now commencing from $35,540 plus on-road costs.

Additionally, the Mazda6 sedan and wagon line-up now includes Mazda’s 20th Anniversary ‘6’ flagship, the variant issued to celebrate two decades and 144,000 sales of the nameplate in Australia.

It sits atop the Mazda6 range locally and is priced from $53,635 + ORC in sedan format and $54,935 + ORC for the wagon.

Based on the range-topping Atenza, the commemorative model is offered in Artisan Red or Rhodium White metallic paint, features 20th Anniversary badging on the front guards, a high-gloss silver grille, and high-gloss silver 19-inch alloy wheels.

Tan Nappa leather and Leganu synthetic suede upholstery are said to provide the cabin with a “rich, dignified feel” while the front-seat head restraints are also embossed with the 20th Anniversary logo.

As the current-generation Mazda6 enters its fifth update, the model receives a minor upgrade to the Skyactiv-G 2.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine available in higher grades, with power rising to 173kW (+3kW) at 4250rpm. Torque remains unchanged at 420Nm.

Turbocharged models also have recalibrated shift logic for the six-speed automatic transmission, offering what Mazda says is more direct upshift response that will “provide drivers with a more direct and intuitive connection to the engine’s torque”.

Across the range, all Mazda6 grades get power steering tweaks to provide “more tactile feedback at medium and high speeds”, Mazda says, while the driver assist tech offered on GT SP and Atenza variants is enhanced with semi-autonomous Cruising and Traffic Support (CTS).

Touring variants also now receive wireless device charging and wireless Apple CarPlay functionality.

Visually, the Mazda6 range is largely unchanged, save for the addition of gloss black signature wings on the front and rear of the GT SP grade. The Mazda6 GT SP wagon further gains gloss black roof rails.

Finally, Atenza grades now arrive as standard with black Nappa leather.

A premium paint charge of $795 applies for Rhodium White, Soul Red Crys- tal, Polymetal Grey and Machine Grey exterior finishes.

Speaking on the 20th anniversary of the Mazda6 range recently, Mazda Australia managing director, Vinesh Bhindi, said the special edition car is a tribute to the significance of the nameplate Down Under.

“For many years, the Mazda6 has captivated driving enthusiasts with its clever mix of dynamics and style, to the point where it was our best-selling model behind the Mazda3 in the mid-2000s,” he said.

“Mazda6 retains a loyal following of fans, and the 20th Anniversary Edition is a special nod to those customers who share our passion for driving for the fun of it.” variant G35 20th Anniversary wagon (a) $54,935 New variant

* Pricing excludes on-road costs

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