Enhanced Mazda6 set to increase appeal to buyers

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Friday, May 21, 2010

Since the launch of the Mazda6 in the Irish market in January 2008, the it Mazda6 has established itself as a credible and alternate choice for customers who want a large family car with more style and driver’s appeal against what more mainstream rivals.

Now the company has given the car a bit of a makeover which, of course, is intended to further enhance the appeal of the range.

“The striking looks and dynamic handling, coupled with Mazda’s famed reputation for reliability and build quality, have placed Mazda6 as one of the top sellers in the segment”, says David McGonigle, managing director, Mazda Motor Ireland. “The new design offers an even more sophisticated appearance.

“We feel the improvements made to the new Mazda6, including the enhanced diesel engine with lower C02 emissions, improved fuel economy, superior performance and enhanced comfort and ride quality lift this car to best in class.”

Mazda say tell us that customers will continue to have a choice of three body styles, 4-door saloon, 5-door hatchback and estate. The In terms of the new look of the car, the Mazda6 now has a new, sportier family face and we are told that front and rear headlamps with new fog lamps bezels now portray a more flowing design. Inside, Mazda says it has also sought to give a more premium look and feel to the cabin.

Noise from the updated 2.2 diesel engine during cold start has been reduced and the MZR-CD 2.2 turbo diesel engine has also been revamped with new, smaller turbo chargers that reduce turbine inertia to enhance response and optimise torque at low to middle engine speeds. Irish customers have a choice of two power outputs: 129ps and 180ps.

The 129ps diesel engine is available in three specification options: Executive, Executive SE and Sport. Improvements to the engine offer a superb balance between performance and economy. Power has been increased to 129ps (+3%) and torque increased to 340Nm (+10%).

While using only 5.2L/100kms (54MPG), fuel economy has improved by 7% and CO2 emissions have been reduced to 138g/km, dropping the Mazda6 into Tax Band B: 156.

“We expect the2.2 diesel Mazda6 Executive SE to really appeal to Irish customers”, McGonigle says, “from only 27,485, standard specification includes 16” alloy wheels, dual-zone climate control, cruise control and a 6-speaker premium audio system.”

Mazda also expect to sell more Mazda6 Sport models — than previously, for only 1,500 above the price of the Executive SE model, customers will enjoy many additional features: 18” alloys, Hill Hold Assist, Lane Change Assist, front & rear parking sensors, rain sensing wipers, folding heated mirrors and sports appearance pack.

The range topping 180ps engine found in the Z-Sport model produces 400Nm of torque while using 5% less fuel: 5.4L/100km (52 MPG). Sitting in Road Tax Band C, the Z-sport offers performance combined with an impressive level of standard specification including 18” Alloys, leather trim, Bose premium audio system, Rear vehicle monitoring system and Hill Hold Assist.

The company says that new suspension components are introduced to provide better overall handling stability, greater steering response and less vibration. The multi-link rear suspension has more rigid hub mountings with realigned cross member bushes for better overall handling stability.

Optimized dampers characteristics have been introduced to front and rear suspension to better adjust to different road surface conditions, while bump stoppers and trailing bushes offer more ride comfort.

Standard safety equipment on all models include: dynamic stability control, traction control, ABS, EBD, emergency stop signal with front, side and curtain airbags.