Mazda 6

Years2002–2024
Generations18
Total variants350
Body stylesSedan · Wagon · Hatchback
DesignerKaname Sawai, Koizumi Iwao · Koichi Sato · Akira Tamatani
AssemblyChina: Changchun *Colombia: Bogotá *Japan: Hofu, Yamaguchi (Hofu Plant No.&nbsp · 2) *Russia: Vladivostok *United States: Flat Rock, Michigan · China: Changchun *Japan: Hofu, Yamaguchi (Hofu Plant No.&nbsp · 2) *United States: Flat Rock, Michigan · Japan: Hofu/Hiroshima *China: Changchun *Russia: Vladivostok *Vietnam: Chu Lai, Quảng Nam
PredecessorMazda Capella/626
SuccessorMazda EZ-6/6e
Also known asAtenza (Japan, China, 2002–2019)

The Mazda 6 is a sedan, wagon and hatchback model, produced 2002–2024, spanning 18 generations with 350 variants in the Cars-Data.com database. Generations covered include the 6 Facelift 2018 (2018-2024), 6 SportBreak Facelift 2018 (2018-2024), 6 Facelift 2015 (2015-2018) and 6 SportBreak Facelift 2015 (2015-2018). Body styles across the 6 lineage span sedan, wagon and hatchback, reflecting different market positions throughout production. The 6 Facelift 2018 (2018-2024) generation is the most extensively documented, with 41 variants across engine options, transmissions, and trim levels. Each variant page provides engine displacement, power in HP and kW, 0–100 km/h acceleration, top speed, fuel consumption, CO₂ emissions, dimensions, and list price at launch.

Generations · 18

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Quick answers
How many generations does the Mazda 6 have?

The Mazda 6 has 18 generations with 350 total variants in the Cars-Data.com database. Each generation has its own page listing all variants with engine specs, performance figures, and consumption data.

What years was the Mazda 6 produced?

The Mazda 6 has been produced 2002–2024. Throughout this period the model evolved across multiple generations, each introducing new engine options, body styles, and technology upgrades.

What body type is the Mazda 6?

The Mazda 6 is available as Sedan, Wagon, Hatchback. These body styles reflect the different market positions and use cases the model has served across its production history.

GJPlatform · 1 body variant
GHPlatform · 1 body variant
GGPlatform · 3 body variants
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What would this actually cost you?

34,344Estimated total · €6,869 per year
  • Depreciation16,223
  • Fuel / energy8,531
  • Insurance3,750
  • Maintenance3,000
  • Road tax2,840

Estimate only — insurance, maintenance and road tax are generic figures, not a quote for your car or country. Fuel/energy uses EU-average prices.

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Regional names · 1

Mazda 6: names by market

This model has been sold under different names across markets — same car, different badge or nameplate.

  • Atenza
    Japan, China
    2002–2019
Across · Wagon

How performance changed across generations

GenerationPower0–100 km/hVariantsPriceScore
6 SportBreak GG (2002-2005)2002–2005136 hp11 s14€24k–€38k★ 2.8
6 SportBreak Facelift 2005 (2005-2007)2005–2007145 hp10.3 s11€25k–€37k★ 2.7
6 SportBreak (2008-2010)2008–2010146 hp10.4 s26€26k–€41k★ 3.4
6 SportBreak Facelift 2010 (2010-2012)2010–2012147 hp10.4 s16€25k–€40k★ 3.5
6 SportBreak GJ (2012-2015)2012–2015157 hp9.4 s21€29k–€44k★ 3.8
6 SportBreak Facelift 2015 (2015-2018)2015–2018161 hp9.4 s20€31k–€49k★ 3.8
6 SportBreak Facelift 2018 (2018-2024)2018–2024165 hp9.8 s41€38k–€61k★ 3.5