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Mazda 6

The Mazda 6 is a mid-size car produced by Mazda from 2002 to 2024.

Updated September 11, 20261 min readCited sources

The Mazda 6 is a mid-size car produced by Mazda from 2002 to 2024. It was sold in some markets as the Mazda Atenza.

What it is

The Mazda 6 is a mid-size family car that replaced the Capella/626 line. Produced from 2002 to 2024, it was known as the Mazda Atenza in Japan and China until 2019. Body styles included a sedan and, in some markets, a wagon.

Key details

Later generations used Mazda’s SKYACTIV engineering and offered four-cylinder petrol engines, including a turbocharged 2.5-litre option in some markets. Front-engine, front-wheel-drive layout was standard, with diesel options in certain regions.

Discontinuation

Mazda discontinued the Mazda 6 in December 2024, reflecting a broader industry shift away from midsize sedans. The model had already been phased out in some markets earlier.

In short

  • Produced 2002–2024
  • Mid-size sedan and wagon available
  • Known as Mazda Atenza in Japan and China
  • Ended in 2024 due to market shift
Canadian angle

The Mazda 6 was sold in Canada as a mainstream mid-size sedan and was part of the competitive family-car segment familiar to Canadian buyers.

Quick questions

What is the Mazda 6?
The Mazda 6 is a mid-size passenger car produced by Mazda from 2002 to 2024.
Was the Mazda 6 called something else?
Yes. In Japan and China, it was sold as the Mazda Atenza until 2019.
When did production end?
Production ended in December 2024.

Sources

  1. Wikipediahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mazda6
    Supports: Production dates, model naming, class, and predecessor information.
  2. Japanese Wikipediahttps://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%83%9E%E3%83%84%E3%83%80%E3%83%BBMAZDA6
    Supports: Japanese-market naming and classification.
  3. Car and Driverhttps://www.caranddriver.com/mazda/mazda-6
    Supports: Later-generation engine configurations and body style information.
  4. MotorTrendhttps://www.motortrend.com/cars/mazda/mazda6
    Supports: Discontinuation context and later-generation model details.