The Mazda6 is great mid sized car produced by the Japanese manufacturer Mazda. The Mazda6 is the replacement model for the Mazda Capella also known as the
Mazda 626. The Mazda6 rolled off the assembly line in 2003 and by 2005 it sold more than 400,000 models worldwide. Obviously, the Mazda6 has been well received by the public.
The Mazda6 is available in a four-door sedan, five-door hatchback, and wagon design. Engines available for the Mazda6 include a 2.3 Liter 4 cylinder L family engine with a five-speed manual, there is also a six speed automatic transmission, as well a four speed automatic. European versions of the Mazda6 also include a turbo engine. You might find that the engines available really differ from market to market, so do not be surprised if you only have one option where you live and shop for vehicles.
The Mazda6 uses the popular CD3 platform. The Mazda6 shares this platform with other popular vehicles such as the Mazda 626, Ford Fusion, Mecury Milan, and many others. Mazda considers this the framework to use with a sedan, hatchback, or wagon series and they've used it frequently since the 626 and Capella.
The Mazda6 is heavily produced at the AutoAlliance International, which is a powerful joining of the Ford and Mazda corporations. The first car to roll off this special assembly line was in October of 2002, just one month after the production of the 626 ended. The Mazda6 is also produced in plants in both China and Thailand to meet consumer demands for this remarkable car.