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 $51,090 for the Atenza.
There are 4 variants of the Mazda 6 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in May of 2018.
Engine options include 2.2L turbo diesel common rail (140kW/450Nm), 2.5L turbo petrol direct injection (170kW/420Nm) and 2.5L petrol direct injection (140kW/252Nm). All variants feature 6-speed automatic transmission. All variants feature front-wheel drive.
The new 2018 Mazda 6 is offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.
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2018 Mazda 6 Price
Sport
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.5L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | $33,790 |
| 2.5L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | $34,790 |
| 2.5L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | $32,490 |
| 2.5L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | $33,490 |
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2018 Mazda 6 Fuel Economy
There are 3 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 5.3L of Diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.
The Mazda 6 that uses the most amount of fuel is the GT with a 6-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.5L Turbo Petrol Direct Injection and uses 7.6L of Unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.
| Mazda 6 | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 2.5L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | 7.0 L/100km |
| 2.5L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | 7.0 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.
2018 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 $51,090.
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 GT which has 170kW of power from its 2.5L Turbo Petrol Direct Injection engine.
The Mazda 6 is built in Japan and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Mazda 6 is the GT which weighs null kg (kerb weight).
The Mazda 6 may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Unleaded or Diesel.