The Mazda6 was cut in another market, but the company said it has no plans to discontinue it here.
A company spokesman said the mid-size sedan and wagon line had been discontinued in the UK market. car The decision was made due to declining sales and the growing popularity of SUVs.
However, it will still be sold in select markets on the Channel.
“[The] The Mazda 6 remains an important model in the Mazda Australia mix,” a Mazda Australia spokesperson said when asked what the future holds for midsize cars here.
“We are looking forward to the launch of the upcoming 20th anniversary model coming this year, along with an update to the Mazda 6 lineup.”
The Mazda6 was cut in the US and Canadian markets in 2021, but continues to be sold in markets such as New Zealand, Japan, and China.
A rumored rear-wheel drive replacement on Mazda’s new Grand Architecture, underpinning the CX-60 and upcoming CX-70, CX-80 and CX-90 crossovers have yet to be announced.
Such a model would likely have a more premium positioning than the current car, potentially bringing it up to par with the current car. Genesis G70 and, in other markets where they are still sold, Lexus IS and Infiniti Q50.
Japanese shop Best Car Web reported last July that the Mazda 6 replacement would not come after all.
It’s not clear how long the Mazda 6 will last. It is the oldest model in the dwindling mid-size passenger car segment in Australia and one of the oldest models on the Australian market as a whole.
It was launched in late 2012 but received a pretty significant facelift in 2018. The next oldest model in its segment is Volkswagen PassatLaunched locally in 2015.
While it sold significantly better by Toyota CamryThe Mazda 6 is often the second best-selling mid-size car in Australia in the non-premium market. Its segment has been vacant in recent years, with things like Ford Mondeo, the other is optimal and Subaru Liberty all discontinued.
For 2023, it received a special 20th Anniversary edition with a new paint finish and a unique tan suede and leather interior.
Touring and above get wireless Apple CarPlay, though still have the old 8.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system running MZD-Connect, while GT SP and Atenza models get a semi-autonomous assist system Cruising and Traffic Support of the brand.
Mazda also says the six-speed automatic transmission has also been updated to “provide a more direct gearshift response and an exhilarating ride” while “the throttle response force has been increased to provide more direct and intuitive connection to the motor torque”.
The wider range also gets an updated power steering system for 2023.
The available turbocharged 2.5-litre four-cylinder has also seen a slight bump in output of 3kW, to 173kW. Maximum torque remains at 420Nm.
We are one of the few disappearing markets that still have turbocharged engines, along with New Zealand. It’s just ceased operations in Japanthough that market still gets the 2.2-litre twin-turbo diesel.
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