The 2018 Mazda6 recently debuted at the Los Angeles
Auto Show and a new report is suggesting the model could be offered with
all-wheel drive.
Mazda hasn't announced plans for an all-wheel drive
variant but Motor Trend noticed the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration lists an all-wheel drive model when users search for the safety
rating of the 2018 Mazda6. While this could simply be a mistake on the NHTSA's
part, it's interesting to note Mazda refused to comment on the issue when the
publication inquired about the listing.
Mazda is keeping quiet but executives have
previously hinted at the possibility of adding all-wheel drive. It would
certainly make the model more appealing to customers in colder climates and
help distinguish the Mazda6 from rivals such as the Honda Accord and Toyota
Camry.
The 2018 Mazda6 features a modestly revised exterior
with a new grille and restyled wheels. Bigger changes occur in the cabin as
designers installed new seats, an upgraded infotainment system, and a 7.0-inch
TFT display in the instrument cluster. There's also a new range-topping model
which has Nappa leather and UltraSuede upholstery as well as Sen wood trim.
Perhaps the biggest change is the addition of a
turbocharged 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine which produces up to 250 hp and 419 Nm of torque when running on premium fuel.
