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2009 Mazda MAZDA6 Review
All-new, more spacious, more refined, more powerful.
2009 MAZDA6 Review Summary & Specifications
The 2009 Mazda 6 is all-new, bigger, roomier, more refined. It has moved from the fringes of the market closer to the mainstream mid-size sedans, yet Mazda has kept the soul of the niche that enjoys driving and doesn't consider a car mere transportation.NewCarTestDrive.com correspondent G.R. Whale test drove the Mazda6i and Mazda6s models in Los Angeles.
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| Vehicle Category | Midsize Cars |
| Editor | G.R. Whale |
| Model Lineup | Mazda 6i SV ($18,550); 6i Sport ($20,250); 6i Touring ($21,705); 6i Grand Touring ($24,910); 6s Sport ($24,130); 6s Touring ($25,075); 6s Grand Touring ($28,260) |
| Engines (standard) | 2.5-liter dohc 16-valve I4 |
| Engines (optional) | 170-hp 2.5-liter I4; 272-hp 3.7-liter V6 |
| Transmissions (standard) | 6-speed manual |
| Transmissions (optional) | 6-speed manual; 5-speed automatic; 6-speed automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | dual frontal airbags, front side airbags, side-curtain airbags; electronic stability control, ABS, EBD |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | none |
| Basic Warranty | 3 years/36,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Flat Rock, Michigan |
| Manufacturer Phone | 800-222-5500 |
| Manufacturer URL | www.mazdausa.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 18550 |
| Model Tested MSRP | Mazda 6i Grand Touring ($24,910) |
| Standard Equipment | leather upholstery, dual-zone climate control, power heated front seats, power windows/locks/heated, auto-dimming mirrors, blind spot monitor, cruise control, trip computer, fog lamps, alloy wheels, split-fold rear seat, Advanced key, Xenon headlamps, rain-sensing wipers, HomeLink |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | Moonroof & Bose package ($1760) includes Bose Centerpoint, 6CD, MP3, Sirius satellite radio, moonroof |
| Destination Charge | 670 |
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| Layout | front-wheel drive |
| Price as Tested | 27340 |
| Horse Power | 170 @ 6000 |
| Torque | 167 @ 4000 |
| Fuel Economy | 20/29 |
| Wheelbase | 109.8 |
| Length/Width/Height | 193.7/72.4/57.9 |
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| Turning Radius | 35.4 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 38.1/55.1/42.5 |
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| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 37.3/55.9/38.00 |
| Trunk Volume | 16.6 |
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| Front Suspension | independent, double wishbone, coil springs, stabilizer bar |
| Rear Suspension | independent, multi-link, coil springs, stabilizer bar |
| Ground Clearance | 5.1 |
| Curb Weight | 3258 |
| Stock Tires | P215/55VR17 Michelin XSE |
| Brakes Front/Rear | vented disc/disc with ABS, EBD |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 |
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