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2008 Mazda MAZDA6 Review
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2008 MAZDA6 Review Summary & Specifications
The Mazda6 is the sports sedan of the mainstream midsize cars. It boasts style, agility and performance. In short, it's more fun to drive than other cars in this class. It's a great choice for someone who wants a more exciting car. The sedan offers the best handling; but the 5-Door hatchback gives up very little relative to its increased versatility.NewCarTestDrive.com correspondent Jim McCraw reported from Detroit, with Mitch McCullough reporting from Laguna Beach, California.
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| Vehicle Category | Midsize Cars |
| Editor | New Car Test Drive |
| 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 (standard) | 3.0-liter dohc 24-valve V6 |
| Transmissions (standard) | 6-speed automatic |
| Engines (optional) | 156-hp 2.3-liter dohc 16-valve inline-4; 212-hp 3.0-liter dohc 24-valve V6 |
| Transmissions (optional) | 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 |
| Manufacturer Phone | 949-727-1990 |
| Manufacturer URL | www.mazdausa.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 18990 |
| 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 |
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| Layout | front-wheel drive |
| Price as Tested | 24355 |
| Horse Power | 212 @ 6000 |
| Torque | 197 @ 5000 |
| Fuel Economy | 18/25 |
| Wheelbase | 105.3 |
| Length/Width/Height | 186.8/70.1/56.7 |
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| 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, hydraulic shocks, anti-roll bar |
| Rear Suspension | independent, E-type multi-link, coil springs, hydraulic shocks, anti-roll bar |
| Ground Clearance | 5.1 |
| Curb Weight | 3378 |
| Stock Tires | P215/50VR17 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | vented disc/solid disc, with ABS and EBD |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.0 |
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