About the Mazda 6
Last updated Sep 26, 2025The new Mazda 6 is a medium-sized car offered in both 5D Sedan and 4D Sedan body styles. Available in Australia from $32,490 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Sport variant and topping out at $49,540 for the Atenza.
There are 4 variants of the Mazda 6 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in September of 2016.
Engine options include 2.2L turbo diesel common rail (129kW/420Nm) and 2.5L petrol direct injection (138kW/250Nm). All variants feature 6-speed automatic transmission. All variants feature front-wheel drive.
The new 2017 Mazda 6 is offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.
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2017 Mazda 6 Price
Sport
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.5L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | $33,790 |
| 2.5L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | $32,490 |
Touring
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.5L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | $37,290 |
| 2.5L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | $38,590 |
| 2.2L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Diesel, FWD | $40,140 |
| 2.2L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Sedan, Diesel, FWD | $41,440 |
GT
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.5L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | $43,990 |
| 2.2L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Sedan, Diesel, FWD | $46,840 |
| 2.2L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Diesel, FWD | $45,540 |
| 2.5L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | $42,690 |
Atenza
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.2L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Sedan, Diesel, FWD | $49,540 |
| 2.5L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | $46,690 |
| 2.2L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Diesel, FWD | $48,240 |
| 2.5L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | $45,390 |
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2017 Mazda 6 Fuel Economy
There are 2 different fuel economy figures for the Mazda 6
The most fuel efficient Mazda 6 is the Atenza with a 6-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.2L Turbo Diesel Common Rail and uses 5.4L of Diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.
| Mazda 6 | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 2.5L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | 6.6 L/100km |
| 2.5L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | 6.6 L/100km |
Cost of ownership
What are the running and servicing costs of a Mazda 6?
The Mazda 6 has a recommended service interval of 12 months or 10,000 km, whichever comes first.
2017 Mazda 6 Warranty
What is the warranty on a Mazda 6?
The Mazda 6 offers a 3 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.
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Mazda 6 FAQs
The cheapest Mazda 6 is the Sport that starts from $32,490.
The most expensive Mazda 6 is the Atenza that starts from $49,540.
The best towing capacity of a Mazda 6 is 1600 kg offered by the following variants: Touring, GT and Atenza.
The largest Mazda 6 is the Touring which measures 1840mm wide, 4800mm in length and sits 1480mm tall.
The most powerful Mazda 6 is the Sport which has 138kW of power from its 2.5L Petrol Direct Injection engine.
The Mazda 6 is built in Japan and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Mazda 6 is the Sport which weighs null kg (kerb weight).
The Mazda 6 may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Unleaded or Diesel.