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Mazda 6 2021
The 2021 Mazda 6 carries a braked towing capacity of up to 1600 Kg, but check to ensure this applies to the configuration you're considering.
The Mazda 6 is also known as the Mazda Atenza (China and Japan) in markets outside Australia.
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Mazda 6 2021 Price and Specs
Pricing guides
| Mazda 6 Model | Body Type | Specs | Price from | Price to | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atenza | Sedan | 2.5L ULP 6 SP AUTO | — | — | |
| Atenza 100TH Anniversary | Sedan | 2.5L ULP 6 SP AUTO | — | — | |
| GT | Sedan | 2.5L ULP 6 SP AUTO | — | — | |
| GT SP | Sedan | 2.5L ULP 6 SP AUTO | $41,910 | $49,280 | |
| Atenza | Wagon | 2.5L ULP 6 SP AUTO | — | — | |
| Atenza 100TH Anniversary | Wagon | 2.5L ULP 6 SP AUTO | — | — | |
| GT | Wagon | 2.5L ULP 6 SP AUTO | — | — | |
| GT SP | Wagon | 2.5L ULP 6 SP AUTO | $43,560 | $50,710 | |
Mazda 6 2021 Q&As
Check out real-world situations relating to the Mazda 6 2021 here, particularly what our experts have to say about them.
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Does the 3rd generation of the Mazda 6 have unreliable in transmission?
Mazda’s 6 has always had a pretty good reputation in the trade for its reliability and durability, but globally, there have been a few concerns with the automatic transmission. The first of those is a situation where the transmission goes into limp-home mode. At that point, it can suffer slurred shifts and a lack of acceleration. It doesn’t seem a common complaint in Australia, but it’s reckoned to be caused by the transmission fluid becoming contaminated with small iron particles (possibly swarf from the production process) becoming attracted to the magnetic sensors inside the transmission. At that point, the sensors lose the plot and the information going to the computer becomes garbled.
The other thing seen (mostly in the US) has been a whining noise from the transmission. Inspections have shown this to be caused by a damaged bearing in the transmission, possibly the victim of misalignment of the gearbox casing. Again, it’s not a common fault showing up here.
Overall, the Mazda 6 seems one of the better bets out there in reliability terms.
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Mazda 6 2021 Wheel size
Wheel size for the 2021 Mazda 6 will vary depending on model chosen, although keep in mind that many manufacturers offer alternate wheel sizes as options on many models.The wheel size available will alter the range of tyres available to be fitted.
| Mazda 6 Model | Body Type | Front Tyre Size | Front Rim | Rear Tyre Size | Rear Rim | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sport | Sedan | 225x55 R17 | — | 225x55 R17 | — | |
| Touring | Sedan | 225x55 R17 | — | 225x55 R17 | — | |
| GT | Sedan | 225x45 R19 | — | 225x45 R19 | — | |
| GT SP | Sedan | 225x45 R19 9 | — | 225x45 R19 9 | — | |
| Sport | Wagon | 225x55 R17 | — | 225x55 R17 | — | |
| Touring | Wagon | 225x55 R17 | — | 225x55 R17 | — | |
| GT | Wagon | 225x45 R19 | — | 225x45 R19 | — | |
| GT SP | Wagon | 225x45 R19 9 | — | 225x45 R19 9 | — | |
Mazda 6 2021 Dimensions
Dimensions for the 2021 Mazda 6 are dependent on which body type is chosen. The maximum width and height is 1840mm x 1480mm and can vary on the basis of model.
| Mazda 6 Model | Body Type | Height x Width x Length | Ground Clearance | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sport | Sedan | 1450x1840x4865 mm | 165 mm | |
| Touring | Sedan | 1450x1840x4865 mm | 165 mm | |
| GT | Sedan | 1450x1840x4865 mm | 165 mm | |
| GT SP | Sedan | 1450x1840x4865 mm | 165 mm | |
| Sport | Wagon | 1480x1840x4800 mm | 165 mm | |
| Sport | Wagon | 1450x1840x4800 mm | 165 mm | |
| Touring | Wagon | 1480x1840x4800 mm | 165 mm | |
| Touring | Wagon | 1450x1840x4800 mm | 165 mm | |
Mazda 6 2021 Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption for the 2021 Mazda 6 is dependent on the type of engine, transmission, or model chosen. The Mazda 6 currently offers fuel consumption from 7 to 7.6L/100km. The Mazda 6 is available with the following fuel type: ULP.
| Mazda 6 Model | Body Type | Specs | Fuel Consumption | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atenza | Sedan | 2.5L,ULP,6 SP AUTO | 7.6L/100km | |
| Atenza 100TH Anniversary | Sedan | 2.5L,ULP,6 SP AUTO | 7.6L/100km | |
| Atenza | Wagon | 2.5L,ULP,6 SP AUTO | 7.6L/100km | |
| Atenza 100TH Anniversary | Wagon | 2.5L,ULP,6 SP AUTO | 7.6L/100km | |
Mazda 6 2021 Towing capacity
The Mazda 6’s towing capacity ranges from 1500kg to 1600kg. Some models also offer heavy-duty or towing option packs which can increase towing capacity, as well as options which can hamper towing capacity. Towing capacities can vary wildly on a large number of factors. These include engine, transmission, model, and options chosen. Always check with the manufacturer or in your vehicles handbook before attempting to tow anything.
| Mazda 6 Model | Body Type | Specs | Braked Capacity | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sport | Sedan | 2.5L,ULP,6 SP AUTO | 1500kg | |
| Touring | Sedan | 2.5L,ULP,6 SP AUTO | 1500kg | |
| GT | Sedan | 2.5L,ULP,6 SP AUTO | 1500kg | |
| GT SP | Sedan | 2.5L,ULP,6 SP AUTO | 1600kg | |
| Sport | Wagon | 2.5L,ULP,6 SP AUTO | 1500kg | |
| Touring | Wagon | 2.5L,ULP,6 SP AUTO | 1500kg | |
| GT | Wagon | 2.5L,ULP,6 SP AUTO | 1500kg | |
| GT SP | Wagon | 2.5L,ULP,6 SP AUTO | 1600kg | |