Under the Hood

The 2.3-liter four-cylinder develops 156 hp while the 3.0-liter V-6 turns out 212 hp. Both engines can team with a five-speed manual transmission. A five-speed automatic is available in models equipped with the four-cylinder, while a six-speed automatic with a manual-shift provision is available in V-6-equipped models.

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    Traction Control System (TCS)
    * Some models. The Traction Control System (TCS) enhances traction and safety by controlling engine torque and braking*. When the TCS detects driving wheel slippage, it lowers engine torque and ...

    Tire Labeling
    Federal law requires tire manufacturers to place standardized information on the sidewall of all tires. This information identifies and describes the fundamental characteristics of the tire and ...

    Safety
    Side curtain airbags and seat-mounted side-impact airbags are standard in all Mazda6 models, as are antilock brakes and traction control. ...