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Mazda 6 / Atenza III (GJ) facelift Sedan (2015-2017)

27% Neofiliac77% External
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Product Overview

Mazda 6 / Atenza III (code GJ) facelift is a mid-size sports sedan in production from 2015 to 2017, whereupon it received the second facelift in its lifecycle. It is available with a range of inline-4 engine options that displaced 2.0 to 2.5 liters.
Around this time, the Euro 6 standards came into effect, and this facelift mainly addressed this for the petrol engines. On paper, the vehicles did not lose power, though the addition of "Gasoline Particulate Filter" (GPF) usually led to a mix of higher fuel consumption, lower power output, and worse long-term reliability.
The official fuel economy rating is exceptionally rosy, though it may cast more doubts on the trustworthiness of the regulators and perhaps the owner's own sanity than it relates to reality. The vehicle also comes with a high towing capacity.

Ratings

What we found**

Neofiliac score 27% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Down to very low 3.9L/100km fuel consumption
  • Good towing capacity
Cons
  • No powerful engine options
  • GPF ruins many good petrol engines
  • Stuck with MacPherson strut

What external reviewers found***

External score 77% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Impressive handling
  • Sleek styling
  • Fantastic engine
  • Comfortable to drive
  • Powerful engine
  • Flexible drivability
Cons
  • Fiddly infotainment system
  • Limited to 600 units
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Specifications

2.0 145hp2.0 165hp2.0 165hp AT2.2D 150hp2.2D 150hp AT2.2D 175hp2.2D 175hp AT2.5 AT

Capacity

Cargo Capacity480 L / 17.0 cu-ft
Fuel Capacity62.0 L / 16.4 gal
Passengers5
Payload470 kg / 1036 lbs480 kg / 1058 lbs479 kg / 1056 lbs487 kg / 1074 lbs483 kg / 1065 lbs465 kg / 1025 lbs470 kg / 1036 lbs511 kg / 1127 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | FrontVentilated discs
Brakes | RearDisc
Power SteeringElectric Steering
Suspension | FrontMacPherson strut
Suspension | RearDouble-wishbone
Turning Circle11.2 m / 36.7 ft

Construction

Body Style4-door Sedan

Dimensions

Ground Clearance165 mm / 6.5 in
Size | Height1450 mm / 57.1 in
Size | Length4870 mm / 191.7 in
Size | Width1840 mm / 72.4 in
Weight1375.0 kg / 3031.4 lbs1375.0 kg / 3031.4 lbs1405.0 kg / 3097.5 lbs1485.0 kg / 3273.9 lbs1495.0 kg / 3295.9 lbs1485.0 kg / 3273.9 lbs1495.0 kg / 3295.9 lbs1425.0 kg / 3141.6 lbs
Wheelbase2830 mm / 111.4 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h9.5 sec9.1 sec10.1 sec9.1 sec9.8 sec7.9 sec8.4 sec7.8 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph9.0 sec8.6 sec9.6 sec8.6 sec9.3 sec7.5 sec8.0 sec7.4 sec
CO2 Emission129 g/km139 g/km139 g/km104 g/km127 g/km119 g/km127 g/km148 g/km
Fuel Economy5.5 L/100km / 42.8 MPG (combined) | 7.1 L/100km / 33.1 MPG (urban) | 4.6 L/100km / 51.1 MPG (highway)6.0 L/100km / 39.2 MPG (combined) | 7.7 L/100km / 30.5 MPG (urban) | 4.6 L/100km / 51.1 MPG (highway)6.0 L/100km / 39.2 MPG (combined) | 7.7 L/100km / 30.5 MPG (urban) | 5.0 L/100km / 47.0 MPG (highway)3.9 L/100km / 60.3 MPG (combined) | 4.7 L/100km / 50.0 MPG (urban) | 3.4 L/100km / 69.2 MPG (highway)4.8 L/100km / 49.0 MPG (combined) | 6.0 L/100km / 39.2 MPG (urban) | 4.2 L/100km / 56.0 MPG (highway)4.5 L/100km / 52.3 MPG (combined) | 5.5 L/100km / 42.8 MPG (urban) | 3.9 L/100km / 60.3 MPG (highway)4.8 L/100km / 49.0 MPG (combined) | 6.0 L/100km / 39.2 MPG (urban) | 4.2 L/100km / 56.0 MPG (highway)6.3 L/100km / 37.3 MPG (combined) | 8.5 L/100km / 27.7 MPG (urban) | 5.0 L/100km / 47.0 MPG (highway)
Top Speed208.0 km/h / 129.2 mph216.0 km/h / 134.2 mph209.0 km/h / 129.9 mph210.0 km/h / 130.5 mph204.0 km/h / 126.8 mph223.0 km/h / 138.6 mph216.0 km/h / 134.2 mph223.0 km/h / 138.6 mph
Towing Capacity680 kg / 1499 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1500 kg / 3307 lbs (w/ brakes @ 8% gradient) | 1300 kg / 2866 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)680 kg / 1499 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1700 kg / 3748 lbs (w/ brakes @ 8% gradient) | 1500 kg / 3307 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)680 kg / 1499 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1700 kg / 3748 lbs (w/ brakes @ 8% gradient) | 1500 kg / 3307 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)730 kg / 1609 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1800 kg / 3968 lbs (w/ brakes @ 8% gradient) | 1600 kg / 3527 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)730 kg / 1609 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1800 kg / 3968 lbs (w/ brakes @ 8% gradient) | 1600 kg / 3527 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)730 kg / 1609 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1800 kg / 3968 lbs (w/ brakes @ 8% gradient) | 1600 kg / 3527 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)730 kg / 1609 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1800 kg / 3968 lbs (w/ brakes @ 8% gradient) | 1600 kg / 3527 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)680 kg / 1499 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1700 kg / 3748 lbs (w/ brakes @ 8% gradient) | 1500 kg / 3307 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)

Powertrain

Drivetrain LayoutFront-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive
Emission StandardEuro 6
Engine | Bore83.5 mm / 3.3 in83.5 mm / 3.3 in83.5 mm / 3.3 in86.0 mm / 3.4 in86.0 mm / 3.4 in86.0 mm / 3.4 in86.0 mm / 3.4 in89.0 mm / 3.5 in
Engine | Compression Ratio14.0:114.0:114.0:114.0:114.0:114.0:114.0:113.0:1
Engine | Displacement2.0 L / 121.9 cu-in / 1998.0 cc2.0 L / 121.9 cu-in / 1998.0 cc2.0 L / 121.9 cu-in / 1998.0 cc2.2 L / 133.7 cu-in / 2191.0 cc2.2 L / 133.7 cu-in / 2191.0 cc2.2 L / 133.7 cu-in / 2191.0 cc2.2 L / 133.7 cu-in / 2191.0 cc2.5 L / 151.8 cu-in / 2488.0 cc
Engine | Power145.0 hp / 108.1 kW @ 6000 rpm165.0 hp / 123.0 kW @ 6000 rpm165.0 hp / 123.0 kW @ 6000 rpm150.0 hp / 111.9 kW @ 4500 rpm150.0 hp / 111.9 kW @ 4500 rpm175.0 hp / 130.5 kW @ 4500 rpm175.0 hp / 130.5 kW @ 4500 rpm192.0 hp / 143.2 kW @ 5700 rpm
Engine | Specific Output72.6 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in82.6 hp/L / 1.4 hp/cu-in82.6 hp/L / 1.4 hp/cu-in68.5 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in68.5 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in79.9 hp/L / 1.3 hp/cu-in79.9 hp/L / 1.3 hp/cu-in77.2 hp/L / 1.3 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke91.2 mm / 3.6 in91.2 mm / 3.6 in91.2 mm / 3.6 in94.3 mm / 3.7 in94.3 mm / 3.7 in94.3 mm / 3.7 in94.3 mm / 3.7 in100.0 mm / 3.9 in
Engine | Torque210 Nm / 154.9 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm210 Nm / 154.9 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm210 Nm / 154.9 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm380 Nm / 280.3 lb-ft @ 1800-2600 rpm380 Nm / 280.3 lb-ft @ 1800-2600 rpm420 Nm / 309.8 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm420 Nm / 309.8 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm256 Nm / 188.8 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm
Engine | TypeNaturally-aspirated direct-injected petrol inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated direct-injected petrol inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated direct-injected petrol inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinderBi-turbocharged commonrail diesel inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinderBi-turbocharged commonrail diesel inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinderBi-turbocharged commonrail diesel inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinderBi-turbocharged commonrail diesel inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated direct-injected petrol inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears6-speed
Transmission | TypeManualManualAutomaticManualAutomaticManualAutomaticAutomatic

Production

Availability2015 ~ 2017
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External Reviews

carmagazine[1]

Reviewer score 76%
Reviewers from carmagazine have found the following***:
The Mazda 3's 2.0 petrol is a bit short on torque but blessed with naturally zingy throttle response and clean, smooth journey to the redline. It's claimed to emit a credible 119g/km of CO2, with the standard manual gearbox rather than the optional auto, and averages 55.4mpg. The 2.2 is a fantastic engine, feeling almost like a petrol thanks to its flexible, free-revving character.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Fantastic engine
  • Comfortable to drive
  • Flexible drivability
Cons
  • Fiddly infotainment system

carmagazine[2]

Reviewer score 78%
Reviewers from carmagazine have found the following***:
This is the fourth MX-5 to wear the Icon name since 2000. Production is capped at just 600 units this time; they're all 1.5s, not the larger 2.0-litre. The Icon is based on the SE-L Nav spec, so customers will also benefit from black leather seats, rear parking sensors, dusk-sensing lights and automatic wipers.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Sleek styling
  • Powerful engine
  • Impressive handling
Cons
  • Limited to 600 units

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References

  1. ^ Mazda 3 (2016) review. [carmagazine]. https://www.carmagazine.co.uk/car-reviews/mazda/mazda-3-2016-review/. 2016-10-21. Retrieved 2022-02-14.
  2. ^ Mazda MX-5 Icon (2016) review. [carmagazine]. https://www.carmagazine.co.uk/car-reviews/mazda/mazda-mx-5-icon-2016-review/. 2016-09-17. Retrieved 2022-02-14.

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