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2004 Mazda MAZDA6 Review
Sporty sedan now in hatch and wagon versions.
2004 MAZDA6 Review Summary & Specifications
The Mazda 6 is an affordable sports sedan. It boasts more exterior and interior style than other mid-size sedans. It's more fun to drive than other cars in this class, including the Toyota Camry, Honda Accord, and Nissan Altima. The Mazda offers quicker cornering and stopping performance and a sportier ambiance. It's a great choice for someone who wants a more exciting car.Though we haven't driven them, we expect the Sport Wagon to offer the same driving excitement, plus increased versatility; it should be a terrific dog car. The same goes for the 5-Door, which will fall between the sedan and wagon in terms of cargo utility.
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| Vehicle Category | Midsize Cars |
| Editor | Jim McCraw |
| Model Lineup | Mazda 6i sedan ($18,750); 6s sedan ($21,345); Mazda 6i 5-Door; Mazda 6s 5-Door; Mazda 6s sport wagon |
| Engines (standard) | 3.0-liter dohc 24-valve V6 |
| Transmissions (standard) | 5-speed automatic |
| Engines (optional) | 160-hp 2.3-liter dohc 16-valve inline-4; 220-hp 3.0-liter dohc 24-valve V6 |
| Transmissions (optional) | 5-speed manual; 4-speed automatic; 5-speed automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | dual-stage frontal airbags |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | ABS, EBD, traction control, side-impact airbags, side-curtain airbags |
| Basic Warranty | 4 years/50,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Flat Rock, Michigan |
| Manufacturer Phone | 1-949-727-1990 |
| Manufacturer URL | www.mazdausa.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 18750 |
| Model Tested MSRP | Mazda 6s ($21,345) |
| Standard Equipment | V6 engine; ABS; EBD; traction control; automatic 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; perimeter anti-theft alarm; dual-stage front airbags; power trunk release; dual 12-volt power outlets; front and rear dual map lights |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | automatic transmission ($900); side air bags and side-curtain air bags ($450); Sport Package ($770) includes halogen fog lamps, dual oval exhaust outlets, front and rear air dams, side sill extensions, wing-type deck lid spoiler; auto-dimming mirror with compass and HomeLink ($250) |
| Destination Charge | 520 |
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| Layout | front-wheel drive |
| Price as Tested | 24235 |
| Horse Power | 220 @ 6300 |
| Torque | 192 @ 5000 |
| Fuel Economy | 19/27 |
| Wheelbase | 105.3 |
| Length/Width/Height | 186.8/70.1/56.7 |
| Track Front/Rear | |
| Turning Radius | 38.7 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 38.7/54.7/42.3 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room | |
| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 37.1/54.1/36.5 |
| Trunk Volume | 15.2 |
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| Front Suspension | independent, upper and lower wishbones, coil springs, anti-roll bar |
| Rear Suspension | independent, E-type multi-link, coil springs, anti-roll bar |
| Ground Clearance | 5.1 |
| Curb Weight | 3309 |
| Stock Tires | P215/50VR17 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | vented disc/solid disc, with ABS and EBD |
| Fuel Capacity | 18 |
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