Overview
The 2009 Mazda 6 has moved up. All-new, redesigned and re-engineered for 2009, the Mazda6 has moved up in size, in features, and in power. All this without serious damage to price, fuel economy, or driving dynamics.
Virtually every dimension inside and out has increased with the introduction of these all-new 2009 models. The 2009 Mazda 6, or Mazda6 as Mazda calls it, now delivers plenty of room for four or five adults along with a big trunk that holds as much as some SUVs can fit under their luggage covers. For the first time in Mazda6 history, this one has been designed expressly for the North American market and is considerably bigger than the overseas version.
The 2009 Mazda 6 is offered with a choice of four-cylinder and six-cylinder engines, each larger and more powerful than before. Its new V6 is now among the most powerful in the class, producing 272 horsepower, and it comes standard with an automatic. Meanwhile, drivers seeking fuel efficiency will not be disappointed with the four-cylinder’s 170 horsepower.
Four trim levels are offered on the Mazda 6 sedan, with prices ranging from less than $20,000 to around $33,000 for a fully loaded V6 model. All are four-door sedans. There is no wagon, hatchback, or MazdaSpeed version available for 2009.
Navigation is available on the 2009 Mazda 6 with voice activation. Bluetooth and blind spot monitoring systems are offered, as are audio inputs and noise-compensation sound systems. These gadgets are convenient, but what we like most about the Mazda 6 is its driving dynamics.
The Mazda 6 competes against an impressive group of midsize sedans, but we think anyone shopping Toyota Camry, Honda Accord, Chevrolet Malibu, Nissan Altima, or Hyundai Sonata should have the Mazda6 on their comparison test-drive list. And its sportiness makes the Mazda6 an alternative to the Acura TL, Nissan Maxima, and Volkswagen Passat. The styling isn’t conservative and the manners aren’t boring.
The 2009 Mazda 6 comes with a choice of engines and trim levels. The Mazda6 i is powered by a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine that gets an EPA-estimated 21/30 miles per gallon City/Highway with the five-speed automatic transmission. It’s also available with a five-speed automatic. The Mazda6 s is powered by a 3.7-liter V6 with an EPA-rated 17/25 mpg and comes exclusively with a six-speed automatic.
More in detail about the 2009 Mazda 6:
SPECIFICATIONS
| Brakes |
| Brake Type |
Pwr |
| Brake ABS System |
4-wheel |
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) |
N/A |
| Disc – Front (Yes or ) |
Yes |
| Disc – Rear (Yes or ) |
Yes |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
11.8 x -TBD- in |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
11.0 x -TBD- in |
| Cargo Area Dimensions |
| Trunk Volume |
16.6 ft³ |
| Cooling System |
| Total Cooling System Capacity |
8.9 qts |
| Electrical |
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
N/A |
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
100 |
| Engine |
| Engine Type |
Gas I4 |
| Displacement |
2.5L/152 |
| Fuel System |
MPFI |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
170 @ 6000 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
167 @ 4000 |
| Exterior Dimensions |
| Wheelbase |
109.8 in |
| Length, Overall |
193.7 in |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors |
72.4 in |
| Height, Overall |
57.9 in |
| Tread Width, Front |
62.8 in |
| Tread Width, Rear |
62.8 in |
| Min Ground Clearance |
5.1 in |
| Fuel Tank |
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
15.9 gal |
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
N/A gal |
| Interior Dimensions |
| Passenger Capacity |
5 |
| Passenger Volume |
101.9 ft³ |
| Front Head Room |
39.4 in |
| Front Leg Room |
42.5 in |
| Front Shoulder Room |
57.3 in |
| Front Hip Room |
55.1 in |
| Second Head Room |
37.3 in |
| Second Leg Room |
38.0 in |
| Second Shoulder Room |
56.5 in |
| Second Hip Room |
55.9 in |
| Mileage |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est – City |
20 MPG |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est – Hwy |
29 MPG |
| Cruising Range – City |
318.00 mi |
| Cruising Range – Hwy |
461.10 mi |
| Steering |
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall |
16.2 |
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) |
2.93 |
| Turning Diameter – Curb to Curb |
35.4 ft |
| Turning Diameter – Wall to Wall |
N/A ft |
| Suspension |
| Suspension Type – Front |
Independent Strut |
| Suspension Type – Rear |
Independent E-Type |
| Suspension Type – Front (Cont.) |
Double-Wishbone |
| Suspension Type – Rear (Cont.) |
Multi-Link |
| Shock Absorber Diameter – Front |
N/A mm |
| Shock Absorber Diameter – Rear |
N/A mm |
| Stabilizer Bar Diameter – Front |
N/A in |
| Stabilizer Bar Diameter – Rear |
N/A in |
| Tires |
| Front Tire Size |
P205/65HR16 |
| Rear Tire Size |
P205/65HR16 |
| Spare Tire Size |
T115/70D16 |
| Transmission |
| Drivetrain |
Front Wheel Drive |
| Trans Type |
6 |
| Trans Description Cont. |
Manual w/OD |
| First Gear Ratio (:1) |
3.45 |
| Second Gear Ratio (:1) |
1.84 |
| Third Gear Ratio (:1) |
1.31 |
| Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) |
1.03 |
| Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) |
0.84 |
| Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) |
0.72 |
| Reverse Ratio (:1) |
3.20 |
| Clutch Size |
N/A in |
| Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) |
4.39 |
| Vehicle |
| EPA Classification |
Midsize |
| Weight Information |
| Base Curb Weight |
3258 lbs |
| Wheels |
| Front Wheel Size |
16.0 x 6.5 in |
| Rear Wheel Size |
16.0 x 6.5 in |
| Spare Wheel Size |
16.0 x 4.0 in |
| Front Wheel Material |
Alloy |
| Rear Wheel Material |
Alloy |
| Spare Wheel Material |
Steel |
FEATURES
| ENTERTAINMENT |
| AM/FM stereo w/CD player -inc: digital clock, MP3 capability, (6) speakers |
| Sirius satellite radio compatible audio system (requires additional hardware) |
| In-glass rear radio antenna |
| EXTERIOR |
| 16″ x 6.5″ steel wheels |
| P205/65HR16 all-season tires |
| 16″ x 4.0″ temporary spare wheel |
| T115/70D16 temporary spare tire |
| Front/rear body-color sport-type bumpers & side moldings |
| Body-color sport grille |
| Halogen headlights -inc: auto shutoff, clear housings |
| Silver trimmed rear sport type taillights |
| Windshield w/green-tinted glass & sunshade |
| Body-color pwr mirrors |
| Variable-intermittent windshield wipers |
| INTERIOR |
| Cloth seat trim -inc: cloth door trim panels |
| Reclining front bucket seats -inc: height adjustable active headrests |
| Manual driver seat height adjustment |
| 60/40 split bench fold-down rear seat -inc: fold-flat remote operation, headrests |
| Center console armrest w/dual covered storage compartments |
| Rear seat center armrest w/(2) cupholders |
| Carpeted floor mats |
| Black scuff plates |
| Tilt/telescopic steering wheel w/audio controls |
| Black gauges w/white lettering, red nighttime illumination |
| Center instrument panel display -inc: clock, audio, A/C, outside temp |
| Instrumentation -inc: tachometer, (2) resettable trip odometers |
| Warning lights -inc: air bags, battery charge, check engine, door ajar, high-beam, low fuel, oil pressure, parking brake, seat belts |
| Pwr windows -inc: front 1-touch down, cancel switch |
| Dark gray pwr window switch panel |
| Pwr door locks |
| Remote release -inc: trunk, fuel-filler door, hood |
| Engine immobilizer system |
| Air conditioning w/pollen filter |
| Rear seat heater ducts |
| Rear window defogger |
| Lockable illuminated glove compartment |
| (2) front cupholders |
| Coin holder |
| Central dash panel storage -inc: mat, lid |
| (2) 12-volt pwr outlets |
| Front door storage pockets w/bottle holders |
| Manual day/night rearview mirror |
| (3) passenger assist grips |
| Overhead sunglass holder |
| Sunvisors w/illuminated vanity mirrors & sliding extensions |
| Front map lights |
| Delayed courtesy lighting -inc: front map, front door lights |
| Illuminated ignition switch |
| Driver/front passenger seatback storage pocket |
| Carpeted cargo mat |
| (2) coat hooks |
| MECHANICAL |
| 2.5L DOHC MPFI 16-valve I4 engine w/variable valve timing (VVT) |
| 6-speed manual transmission w/OD |
| Front wheel drive |
| Independent double-wishbone front suspension w/coil springs |
| Independent E-type multi-link rear suspension w/coil springs |
| Front/rear stabilizer bars |
| Front/rear gas shocks |
| Pwr rack & pinion steering w/engine speed-sensing variable assist |
| Pwr front ventilated & rear solid disc brakes |
| SAFETY |
| 4-wheel anti-lock brake system w/electronic brakeforce distribution (EBD) |
| Traction control system (TCS) |
| Dynamic stability control |
| Front/rear side-impact door beams |
| Dual front air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) |
| Front side-impact air bags supplemental restraint system |
| Front/rear side curtain air bags |
| Passenger airbag cutoff switch |
| 3-point seat belts for all positions |
| Front seat belt pretensioners w/force limiters |
| Child safety rear door locks |
| Rear seat child safety seat lower anchors & upper tethers (LATCH) |
| Emergency trunk release |
| Tire pressure monitoring system |
| Triple-H body construction |
Crushable brake & accelerator pedal assembly
SAFETY & WARRANTY
| Warranty |
| Basic: 3 Years/36,000 MilesDrivetrain: 5 Years/60,000 MilesRoadside Assistance: 3 Years/36,000 Miles |
| Crash Test Ratings |
NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS:Frontal crash ratings:
Driver: * * * * *
Passenger: * * * * *Side crash ratings:
Driver: * * * * *
Rear Passenger: * * * * *Results based on a 35 MPH frontal crash and 38.5 MPH side crash. Results are reported in a range of one to five stars, with five stars indicating the best crash protection for vehicles within the same weight class. This test used driver and passenger belts and airbags.NHTSA ROLLOVER RESISTANCE RATING: * * * * *The Rollover Resistance Rating is an estimate of your risk of rolling over if you have a single vehicle crash. It does not predict the likelihood of that crash. The Rollover Resistance Rating utilizes a “fishhook” maneuver which is a series of abrupt turns at varying speeds to see how “top-heavy” a vehicle is. The more “top-heavy” the vehicle, the more likely it is to roll over. The lowest rated vehicles (1-star) are at least four times more likely to roll over than the highest rated vehicles (5-stars). |
| Standard Safety Features |
| Pwr front ventilated & rear solid disc brakes |
| Body-color pwr mirrors |
| Tilt/telescopic steering wheel w/audio controls |
| 4-wheel anti-lock brake system w/electronic brakeforce distribution (EBD) |
| Traction control system (TCS) |
| Dynamic stability control |
| Front/rear side-impact door beams |
| Dual front air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) |
| Front side-impact air bags supplemental restraint system |
| Front/rear side curtain air bags |
| Passenger airbag cutoff switch |
| 3-point seat belts for all positions |
| Front seat belt pretensioners w/force limiters |
| Child safety rear door locks |
| Rear seat child safety seat lower anchors & upper tethers (LATCH) |
| Emergency trunk release |
| Tire pressure monitoring system |
| Triple-H body construction |
| Crushable brake & accelerator pedal assembly |
| Optional Safety Features |
| FOG LIGHTS |
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Posted on: August 8th, 2009
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