The facelifted Mazda6 Wagon flew under the radar in
Geneva but it’s still worth mentioning as the updated model has received a host
of improvements.
The wagon follows in the
footsteps of the facelifted sedan as it adopts a new mesh grille with a deeper
and more intricate pattern. The grille is surrounded by restyled headlights
which feature LED turn signals and newly integrated fog lights. Other changes
include additional body-color trim and restyled 17- and 19-inch aluminum
wheels.
The interior receives a modest refreshing that focus
on technology and higher quality materials. First off, the car has been
equipped with new seats which have thicker padding and wider cushions for
improved comfort. The model also gains an 8-inch infotainment system, an
updated instrument panel and upgraded door trim.
Higher end variants offer an assortment of goodies
including a seven-inch TFT LCD display in the instrument cluster and a new
Active Driving Display which “projects vehicle information directly onto the
windscreen.” The Mazda6 can also be equipped with newly available ventilated
front seats and a new luxury package which adds Nappa leather upholstery, Sen
wood trim and suede-finish materials.
The wagon’s engine lineup has also been improved as
engineers focused on increasing performance while decreasing fuel consumption
and emissions. On the petrol side, there’s a SKYACTIV-G 2.0 which has outputs
of 145 PS and 165 PS. Customers can also order a SKYACTIV-G
2.5 engine developing 194 PS and 258 Nm of torque. The
entry-level diesel model has a SKYACTIV-D 2.2 engine producing 150 PS and 380 Nm of torque. There’s also an upgraded version which
develops 184 PS and 445 Nm of torque.
Also, the wagon
features a revised suspension with new dampers and stabilizers that are now
bonded to the bushing mounts. Mazda says these changes will help to deliver a
“smoother, more linear” ride.
Engineers also focused on improving NVH levels by
reinforcing key points of the body and adding thicker floor panels. The company
also installed vibration-absorbing material to the central tunnel and modified
the internal structure of the cabin ceiling.
On the safety front, the Mazda6 offers a wider range
of i-ACTIVSENSE safety technologies. Highlights include an updated Mazda Rader
Cruise Control system which now works at all speeds. Another notable feature is
the 360° View Monitor which uses four cameras to display the car’s
surroundings.