Mazda 6 2012–2018 car dimensions: 4800 mm long, 1840 mm wide and 1480 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,380 kg. Braked towing is 1,600 kg.
Dual-zone climate control and a touchscreen infotainment system are fitted, with cruise control standard. Higher grades or later years add parking sensors, a reversing camera, automatic emergency braking, blind spot warning and lane keep assist for everyday driving ease.
Boot space measures 522 litres with seats up and expands to 1648 litres with them folded for a flat load floor.
Braked towing reaches 1600 kg on stronger engines with unbraked at 680 kg. Payload sits near 610 kg for light work or family loads.
The cabin feels spacious with strong rear legroom and a supportive driving position. Higher grades add leather seats with multi-way power adjustment, heating and later ventilation. Dual-zone climate control is common. Materials and finish improve on upper trims with options like wood accents. A power sunroof is available on some grades. Seats were refined mid-generation for better long-trip comfort.
Skyactiv petrol and diesel engines with combined fuel use stated in the 4-7 l/100 km range by variant.
Normal service includes oil and filter changes at intervals up to 12 months or 12,000 km.
Euro NCAP five-star rating from 2013 tests on the estate.
Standard kit includes front, side and curtain airbags plus ABS, DSC and traction control.
Later models add i-Activsense aids such as smart city brake support on many grades.
Fuel options cover efficient Skyactiv-G petrol and Skyactiv-D diesel engines. Combined consumption figures in maker data sit in a competitive band for the class depending on power and transmission. i-stop and i-ELOOP systems appear on many versions to help economy.
Servicing follows the maker schedule with oil and filter changes as the core item. Normal driving allows longer intervals while severe conditions call for more frequent checks. Other items like filters, brakes and fluids are inspected or replaced at set mileages or times.
Safety starts with a five-star Euro NCAP result. The structure uses high-tensile steel. Standard equipment covers multiple airbags, stability and traction systems. Higher or later grades add camera, radar and brake-support features for collision avoidance.
The car is straightforward to keep with routine maintenance. Cargo space in the estate expands usefully with the split rear seats. Overall running costs stay reasonable for a mid-size wagon when following the published intervals.
Length 4800 mm, Width 1840 mm, Height 1480 mm, Wheelbase 2750 mm (6 2012–2018)
Sources: manufacturer data, Mazda owners manual and 2012 Paris Motor Show press kit, engineindetail and Auto Express.