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Mazda 6 Sedan
The Mazda Atenza or
Mazda6 is a midsize car from the Japanese
carmaker Mazda. It replaced the Capella/626.
As of March 31, 2005, 467,319 Atenza and Mazda6
models had been sold worldwide since introduction.
Mazda6 hatchbackThe
model lineup consists of a 4-door sedan, 5-door
hatchback, and a 4-door station wagon . Drivetrain
combinations include a 2.3 L 4-cylinder L-family
engine with a 5-speed manual or 4-speed (with
sequential-automatic option, dubbed the "4-Speed
Sport AT") automatic transmission. A
3.0 L Duratec 30 V6 engine is also available
with a 5-speed manual or 6-speed automatic
(with sequential-automatic option, dubbed
the "6-Speed Sport AT"). European
versions also feature a four-cylinder turbodiesel.
In its first years, the Mazda6 came with a
4-speed automatic, 5-speed automatic "AT"
and a 5-speed manual transmission. During
2005, a 6-speed automatic became available.
Final drive is to the front wheels only in
most markets, although full-time all wheel
drive models are available in Japan and Europe.
There is speculation of a larger sedan, the
Mazda Mazda9 for the model year 2008 or 2009,
to replace the older Mazda 929 and Millenia.
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