Mazda Mazda6

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.

The 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.