If there’s a moral to the fully redesigned 2009 Mazda 6’s story, it’s that there’s more to life than “zoom-zoom.” The previous-generation Mazda 6 had plenty of it, yet Mazda had a devil of a time getting the buying public to notice. That’s because American drivers typically don’t care so much about how their family sedans behave on winding country roads. What they want is space, safety, reliability, power and style — and while the old 6 looked nice enough, its tight dimensions and lackluster acceleration prevented it from succeeding in an increasingly competitive marketplace.
The new 6 demonstrates that Mazda wasn’t going to make the same mistake twice. Want room to relax? It offers one of the most accommodating cabins of any midsize sedan, with Texas-sized front seats and a backseat fit for 6-footers. Got luggage, or perhaps four sets of golf clubs? The midsize Mazda now features an impressively large 16.6 cubic feet of trunk space. Need power? Mazda’s got you covered with the largest and most powerful V6 in this price bracket, though its fuel economy is disappointing. Want to make a fashion statement? Then you shouldn’t be buying a family sedan in the first place. But as such cars go, we think the new 6 manages to be tautly attractive, particularly from the front, despite its additional 6.1 inches of length and 2.3 inches of width. Unlike the previous model, the 2009 Mazda 6 was engineered specifically for the North American market — and it shows.
It also means added weight, as the enlarged 6 is roughly 150 pounds heavier than its predecessor. Yet you’ll still notice the sporty reflexes that consumers have come to expect from this performance-oriented brand. Body roll is minimal by family-sedan standards, and the steering is light but responsive. The 6 never lets you forget its considerable size, but its well-sorted chassis and light-on-its-feet character at speed puts it second only to the Nissan Altima in the fun-to-drive category.
| Engine | |
| Type | 2.5-liter inline-4 |
| Engine | top-of-the-line V6 |
| Horsepower | 170 hp |
| Torque lb-ft (Nm) at RPM | 67 lb.-ft |
| Displacement cu in (cc) | 151.9 |
| Compression Ratio | 9.7: 1 |
| Exterior | |
| Width | 72.4 in |
| Length | 193.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 109.8-in |
| Performance | |
| Fuel Economy EPA city/highway mpg (l/100 km) | 21 mpg city/29 mpg highway |
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