The Mazda6 Sports Wagon 2023 is a front-wheel-drive, five-seater, five-door wagon. Locally, its sole variant is the Mazda6 Sports Wagon SkyActiv-G 2.5 AT, which is priced at Php 1,995,000. The sedan version however has two variants.
Size-wise, the Mazda6 Sports Wagon is 4,805mm long, 1,840mm wide, and 1,480mm in height. It also has a wheelbase length of 2,750mm. It also has a curb weight of 1,587kg.
Under the hood of the Mazda6 Sports Wagon is a 2.5-liter inline-4 gasoline engine that can produce up to 187 horsepower and 252 Nm of torque. It is then paired with a six-speed automatic gearbox sending power to its front wheels.
Locally, the Mazda6 Sports Wagon has few local competitors. Price-wise though, it is comparable to the Toyota Camry and Honda Accord.
Launch
Mazda 6 was first introduced in 2013 with a sole variant which is the sedan. Eventually, the Sports Wagon was added into the Japanese brand’s lineup. In July 2019, the Sports Wagon model received a new facelift and a more powerful engine.
Mazda 6 Sports Wagon Exterior
The Mazda 6 Sports Wagon 2023 follows the brand’s Kodo design philosophy that applies a more sensual and minimalist aesthetic. Up front is a mesh designed grille flanked with Adaptive LED Headlights (ALH) and LED Running Lamps. It also features rain sensing wipers.
Adding to the appeal of the Mazda 6 Sports Wagon are an electric glass sunroof and its 19" Aluminum Alloy wheels. On the rear are halogen lamps.
Mazda 6 Sports Wagon Interior
Inside the Philippines Mazda 6 Sports Wagon are equally compelling, premium finishes. Seats are wrapped in deep chestnut Nappa Leather with Senwood Accents. It comes with 10-Way Power Adjustable Seat with Ventilation & Memory and 6-Way Power Adjustable Seat with Ventilation for the driver’s and front passenger’s seats, respectively. The rear seats come with a 60:40 split fold-down mechanism, a center armrest, and two USB ports.
On the sleek and straightforward dashboard are a front windshield projected active driving display HUD and a 7"LCD Display Meter Set.
Mazda 6 Sports Wagon Technology & Safety Features
The Mazda 6 Sports Wagon comes with a slew of tech and safety features. In terms of entertainment, the primary highlight is the Mazda Connect system which can be accessed through an 8-inch Touchscreen LCD Monitor. It comes with a USB port, a Bluetooth Hands-Free system, and Smartphone Mirroring capabilities. Audio comes out of an 11-Speaker BOSE Sound System.
Among its many safety features are a Push Start and Stop Button that goes with the Smart Keyless Entry System, an Anti-Lock Braking System with EBD (Electronic Brakeforce Distribution), Dynamic Stability Control (DSC), Front & Rear Parking Sensors, and a 360° Rear View Camera. Some special safety features on the Sports Wagon include the i-ELOOP Regenerative Braking System, Blindspot Monitoring with Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Lane Departure Warning with Lane Keep Assist.
Mazda 6 Sports Wagon Platform & Chassis
The five-door wagon rides on a Mazda GJ Platform. Suspension comes in the form of McPherson Strut in front and Multi-Link for the rear. Its stopping power comes from Ventilated Discs in front and Solid Discs at the rear which are activated through an electric parking brake with auto brake hold.
Mazda 6 Sports Wagon Engine & Drivetrain
Under the hood of the Mazda 6 Sports Wagon is a SKYACTIV-G 2.5 In-line, 4-Cylinder DOHC, 16-Valves gasoline engine. It is coupled with a SKYACTIV-DRIVE 6-Speed automatic transmission that sends power exclusively to the front wheels. It can produce 187 hp, 252 Nm of torque.
The engine also comes with a Sport Mode Drive Selection and Mazda’s signature G-Vectoring Control Plus technology.