Mazda 6 2005–2008 car dimensions: 4765 mm long, 1780 mm wide and 1430 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,665 kg. Boot space with the seats up is 455 litres.
The cabin has black leather sports bucket seats with strong side bolsters, a power driver's seat with memory and lumbar support, leather-wrapped steering wheel, gear knob and handbrake, alloy pedals and stainless scuff plates. Climate control and cruise control are standard, along with a Bose premium audio system with seven speakers and 6-CD changer. Steering-wheel audio controls are fitted. An optional DVD navigation system adds a 7-inch colour pop-up screen. Safety kit includes dual front airbags, front side airbags, front and rear curtain airbags, ABS with EBD and emergency brake assist, plus DSC and TCS.
Boot space is 455 litres. The rear seats are fixed in place by structural braces that boost chassis rigidity, so they do not fold. The load area still takes four golf bags or typical family luggage.
The car is not suitable for towing. Suspension is reinforced with higher-rate coil springs, larger-diameter stabiliser bars and stiffer dampers, while body torsional rigidity is raised by around 50 percent. The active torque-split AWD system aids traction in varied conditions.
The cabin offers black leather sports bucket seats with strong side support and a multi-way power driver's seat that includes lumbar adjustment plus memory for multiple positions. Climate control keeps the interior comfortable while a premium Bose system with seven speakers and 6-CD changer fills the space with clear sound. Alloy pedals, stainless scuff plates and a leather-wrapped wheel complete a sporty yet practical feel suited to everyday driving.
Combined fuel use 10.2 L/100 km on 98 RON petrol. tank holds 60 litres.
Engine oil and filter replaced every 12 000 km or 6-12 months.
Euro NCAP adult occupant rating 4 stars for the Mazda 6 generation.
Standard safety includes ABS with EBD and EBA, DSC with TCS, dual front side and curtain airbags, ISOFIX anchors and triple-H body structure.
The 2.3-litre turbo engine is designed for 98-octane petrol and returns a combined figure of 10.2 L/100 km with urban and extra-urban readings of 14.1 and 8.0 L/100 km. A 60-litre tank supports reasonable range for a performance sedan.
Scheduled maintenance calls for engine oil and filter changes at 12 000 km or six-to-twelve-month intervals under normal conditions, with inspections of belts, brakes, suspension and fluids at the same stops. Spark plugs last 120 000 km and coolant intervals stretch to 96 000 km or longer depending on type.
Safety kit centres on the MAIDAS triple-H body with defined crumple zones, six airbags covering front side and curtain positions, seat-belt pre-tensioners and load limiters, plus ABS EBD EBA DSC and TCS. ISOFIX anchors and a passenger airbag deactivation switch are fitted as standard. The generation earned a 4-star Euro NCAP adult-occupant score.
Keeping the car means following the oil and inspection schedule, using the correct high-octane fuel and checking the AWD transfer and differential oils if the vehicle sees wet or dusty use. The rigid body and reinforced structure help longevity when maintained properly.
Length 4765 mm, Width 1780 mm, Height 1430 mm, Wheelbase 2675 mm (6 2005–2008)
Sources: manufacturer data, 2006 Mazda6 MPS UK brochure.