Mazda Mazda6

Sedan · 2015–2021

Trims and features

2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021

What changed for 2021

Starting prices: +$325 to +$450 (5 trims; hover for each)
New trim: Carbon Edition
Engine: SKYACTIV-G 2.5T Dynamic Pressure Turbo → SKYACTIV-G 2.5 Dynamic Pressure Turbo (Grand Touring Reserve, Signature, Grand Touring)
Torque: 310 lb-ft → 320 lb-ft (Grand Touring Reserve, Signature, Grand Touring)
Apple CarPlay: Not listed → Wireless (Grand Touring Reserve, Signature, Grand Touring)
Curb weight: 3,582 lb → 3,437 lb (Grand Touring)

2021 Mazda6 trims

	Carbon Edition	Grand Touring	Grand Touring Reserve	Signature	Sport	Touring
Price
Starting MSRP	$32,800	$30,025	$32,525	$35,750	$24,325	$26,925
Powertrain
Engine	SKYACTIV-G 2.5 Dynamic Pressure Turbo	SKYACTIV-G 2.5 Dynamic Pressure Turbo	SKYACTIV-G 2.5 Dynamic Pressure Turbo	SKYACTIV-G 2.5 Dynamic Pressure Turbo	SKYACTIV-G 2.5	SKYACTIV-G 2.5
Horsepower	250 hp	250 hp	250 hp	250 hp	187 hp	187 hp
Torque	320 lb-ft	320 lb-ft	320 lb-ft	320 lb-ft	186 lb-ft	186 lb-ft
Transmission	SKYACTIV-Drive	SKYACTIV-Drive	SKYACTIV-Drive	SKYACTIV-Drive	SKYACTIV-Drive	SKYACTIV-Drive
Gears	6	6	6	6	6	6
Drivetrain	Fwd	Fwd	Fwd	Fwd	Fwd	Fwd
Fuel economy (combined)	26 mpg	26 mpg	26 mpg	26 mpg	29 mpg	29 mpg
Size and capability
Seats	5	5	5	5	5	5
Trunk	14.7 cu ft	14.7 cu ft	14.7 cu ft	14.7 cu ft	14.7 cu ft	14.7 cu ft
Ground clearance	6.5 in	6.5 in	6.5 in	6.5 in	6.5 in	6.5 in
Length	192.7 in	192.7 in	192.7 in	192.7 in	192.7 in	192.7 in
Curb weight	3,582 lb	3,437 lb	3,582 lb	3,582 lb	3,437 lb	3,437 lb
Tech
Touchscreen	8 in	8 in	8 in	8 in	8 in	8 in
Apple CarPlay	Wireless	Wireless	Wireless	Wireless	—	—
Digital gauge cluster	4.6 in	4.6 in	4.6 in	7 in	4.6 in	4.6 in
Head-up display	Windshield HUD	—	Windshield HUD	Windshield HUD	—	—
Audio	Bose	Bose	Bose	Bose	—	—
Speakers	11	11	11	11	6	6
Driver assistance
Adaptive cruise control	Adaptive Cruise with Stop & Go	Adaptive Cruise with Stop & Go	Adaptive Cruise with Stop & Go	Adaptive Cruise with Stop & Go	Adaptive Cruise with Stop & Go	Adaptive Cruise with Stop & Go
Lane keeping	Lane Keep Assist	Lane Keep Assist	Lane Keep Assist	Lane Keep Assist	Lane Keep Assist	Lane Keep Assist
Blind-spot monitoring	Blind Spot Alert	Blind Spot Alert	Blind Spot Alert	Blind Spot Alert	Blind Spot Alert	Blind Spot Alert
Automatic emergency braking	AEB with Pedestrian Detection	AEB with Pedestrian Detection	AEB with Pedestrian Detection	AEB with Pedestrian Detection	AEB with Pedestrian Detection	AEB with Pedestrian Detection
Rear cross-traffic	Rear Cross-Traffic Alert	Rear Cross-Traffic Alert	Rear Cross-Traffic Alert	Rear Cross-Traffic Alert	Rear Cross-Traffic Alert	Rear Cross-Traffic Alert
360-degree camera	—	—	—	Surround View Camera	—	—
Parking sensors	—	—	—	Front, Rear	—	—
Comfort
Seats	—	Synthetic Leather	Leather	Leather	Cloth	Synthetic Leather
Heated seats	Front, Second Row	Front	Front, Second Row	Front, Second Row	—	Front
Ventilated seats	Front	—	Front	Front	—	—
Driver seat memory	Driver Seat	—	Driver Seat	Driver Seat	—	—
Climate zones	2	2	2	2	2	2
Exterior
Sunroof	Tilt/Slide Moonroof	Tilt/Slide Moonroof	Tilt/Slide Moonroof	Tilt/Slide Moonroof	—	Tilt/Slide Moonroof
Wheels	19 in	19 in	19 in	19 in	17 in	19 in

Packages and options (11)

	Carbon Edition	Grand Touring	Grand Touring Reserve	Signature	Sport	Touring
Deep Crystal Blue Mica	—	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional
Jet Black Mica	—	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional
Machine Gray Metallic	—	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional
Polymetal Gray	Optional	—	—	—	—	—
Snowflake White Pearl Mica	—	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional
Soul Red Crystal Metallic $595	—	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional
Black	—	Optional	Optional	—	Optional	Optional
Deep Chestnut	—	—	—	Optional	—	—
Parchment	—	—	Optional	Optional	—	—
Red	Optional	—	—	—	—	—
Sand	—	Optional	—	—	—	Optional

Trim data from OpenSpec (ODbL 1.0), built from Oem brochure, Other, Oem press release, Nhtsa vin decode. Still partial for this year: model, trims, powertrain, fuel economy, chassis, dimensions, exterior, interior, infotainment, safety, warranty, options, option rules, vin decode. "Optional" means a package or option adds it; hover for which.

Apple lists CarPlay for: Mazda6 2018–2022 (Apple).

NHTSA crash ratings, recalls and complaints

Year	Version	Stars	Forward collision warning	Lane departure warning	Recalls	Complaints
2021	Mazda Mazda6 4 DR FWD	5	Standard	Standard	0	17
2020	Mazda Mazda6 4 DR FWD	5	Standard	Standard	0	2
2019	Mazda Mazda6 4 DR AWD	5	No	No	1	6
2019	Mazda Mazda6 4 DR FWD	5	No	No	1	6
2018	Mazda Mazda6 4 DR FWD	5	Optional	Optional	2	58
2017	Mazda Mazda6 4 DR FWD	5	Optional	Optional	1	60
2016	Mazda Mazda6 4 DR FWD	5	Optional	Optional	1	77
2015	Mazda Mazda6 4 DR FWD	5	No	Optional	3	60

Source: NHTSA.

EPA fuel economy (combined mpg)

Year	EPA model	Engines	Combined
2021	6	Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo	26–29
2020	6	Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo	26–29
2019	6	Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo	26–29
2018	6	Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo	26–29
2017	6	Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, SIDI; with i-ELOOP Technology Package Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, SIDI Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L, SIDI	28–30
2016	6	Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, SIDI; with i-ELOOP Technology Package Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, SIDI Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L, SIDI	29–32
2015	6	Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, SIDI; with i-ELOOP Technology Package Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, SIDI Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L, SIDI	29–32

Source: fueleconomy.gov.

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