Mazda 6
The Mazda 6 is a mid-size car produced by Mazda from 2002 to 2024.
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
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.
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Sources
- Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mazda6Supports: Production dates, model naming, class, and predecessor information.
- Japanese Wikipedia — https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%83%9E%E3%83%84%E3%83%80%E3%83%BBMAZDA6Supports: Japanese-market naming and classification.
- Car and Driver — https://www.caranddriver.com/mazda/mazda-6Supports: Later-generation engine configurations and body style information.
- MotorTrend — https://www.motortrend.com/cars/mazda/mazda6Supports: Discontinuation context and later-generation model details.