2014 Mazda6 Rated at Best-in-Class 27 MPG City, 38 MPG Highway
Even though dealerships aren’t allowed to legally display the window sticker for the 2014 Mazda 6 until the New Year, it appears that the sedan will be rated at 27 mpg in the city and 38 mpg on the highway.
Since the new Mazda6 is a 2014 model year vehicle, dealerships are prohibited from selling the vehicle until 2013 even though many are sitting at local dealerships right now. The Japanese automaker is hoping to take advantage of high holiday foot traffic at dealerships, ideally enticing potential car shoppers to make a return trip on January 2nd to snag themselves a new Mazda6.
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As for the fuel economy figures, that would place the Mazda6 in a tie with the class-leading 2013 Nissan Altima equipped with a Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT). The 2.5-liter, four-cylinder SkyActiv powerplant will be rated at 184 hp and 185 lb-ft of torque and buyers will be able to choose between a six-speed automatic or manual transmission.
We also know that the Mazda6 diesel will make its way to America later on next year, though no fuel economy figures are available yet for that model.
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[Source: Autoblog]
Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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I am glad Mazda is staying away from the horrible CVT.
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