The Mazda 6 is a large sized sedan that has been manufactured in Japan since 2002. It has gone through several changes over the years, both cosmetically and internally. There are three generations of this vehicle as of 2014.
When it was introduced, it replaced the Mazda 626. Some people think they are the same vehicle but that isn’t true.
Even though it is a large sedan, the Mazda 6 is fast. It also handles very well at high speeds. The vehicle is designed to well around curves and it is comfortable to ride in. It is offered as a hatchback model in addition to the sedan. It is considered one of the top luxury vehicles in its class.
It offers plenty of leg room for seating up to five adults. There is also lots of headroom. This vehicle comes with the most advanced safety features including side airbags and reduced impact construction to the frame. The Mazda 6 is very fast, and it is raced annually in the SCCA Pro Racing World Challenge.
The fact that just about anyone can enjoy this vehicle and it is very fast makes the consumer base for it very diverse. This has contributed to the desire people have to own a car that looks sporty yet has enough room for the entire family.
In China and Japan, the Mazda 6 is known by the name Atenza. More than a million of these vehicles have sold around the world. It is one of the best selling Mazda vehicles in history.