Reportajes autos


Model Line Overview

Model lineup:	Mazda6i Sport sedan ($18,990); 6i Sport VE sedan ($19,750); 6i Touring sedan ($22,240); 6i Grand Touring sedan ($24,090); 6s Sport VE sedan ($22,210); 6s Touring sedan ($24,850); 6s Grand Touring sedan ($27,000); 6i Sport VE hatchback ($20,750); 6i Touring hatchback ($23,240); 6i Grand Touring hatchback ($24,840); 6s Sport VE hatchback ($23,210), 6s Touring hatchback ($25,850); 6s Grand Touring hatchback ($27,750)
Engines:	156-hp 2.3-liter dohc 16-valve inline-4; 212-hp 3.0-liter dohc 24-valve V6
Transmissions:	5-speed manual; 5-speed automatic; 6-speed automatic
Safety equipment (standard):	dual-stage front airbags, side-impact airbags, side-curtain airbags, collapsible pedals, ABS, EBD, traction control, tire-pressure monitor
Safety equipment (optional):	none
Basic warranty:	3 years/36,000 miles
Assembled in:	Flat Rock, Michigan


Specifications As Tested

Model tested (MSRP):	Mazda 6s Sport VE sedan automatic ($23,160)
Standard equipment:	air conditioning; cruise control; six-speaker AM/FM/CD stereo; power windows, mirrors and door locks with remote keyless entry; leather-wrapped steering wheel with tilt and telescope adjustments; 17-inch aluminum road wheels; anti-theft alarm; dual-stage front airbags; side airbags and side-curtain airbags; power trunk release; dual 12-volt power outlets; front and rear dual map lights; dual oval exhaust outlets, front and rear air dams, side sill extensions
Options as tested (MSRP):	auto-dimming mirror with compass and HomeLink ($275); rear wing spoiler ($325)
Destination charge:	($595)
Gas guzzler tax:	N/A
Price as tested (MSRP):	$24355
Layout:	front-wheel drive
Engine:	3.0-liter dohc 24-valve V6
Horsepower (hp @ rpm):	212 @ 6000
Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm):	197 @ 5000
Transmission:	6-speed automatic
EPA fuel economy, city/hwy:	18/25 mpg
Wheelbase:	105.3 in.
Length/width/height:	186.8/70.1/56.7 in.
Track, f/r:	60.2/60.2 in.
Turning circle:	38.7 ft.
Seating capacity:	5
Head/hip/leg room, f:	38.7/54.7/42.3 in.
Head/hip/leg room, m:	N/A
Head/hip/leg room, r:	37.1/54.1/36.5 in.
Cargo volume:	15.2 cu. ft.
Payload:	N/A
Towing capacity:	N/A
Suspension, f:	independent, upper and lower wishbones, coil springs, hydraulic shocks, anti-roll bar
Suspension, r:	independent, E-type multi-link, coil springs, hydraulic shocks, anti-roll bar
Ground clearance:	5.1 in.
Curb weight:	3378 lbs.
Tires:	P215/50VR17
Brakes, f/r:	vented disc/solid disc, with ABS and EBD
Fuel capacity:	18.0 gal.