> 2012 MAZDA6 Features: performance

Rich in racing heritage, Mazda6 has two engaging ways to satisfy your passion for performance.

2.5L DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder engine produces 170 hp* while achieving up to 31 mpg highway†

Designed to get your heart racing, the available 3.7L 24-valve V6 engine produces 272 hp and 269 lb-ft of torque

*168 hp and 166 lb-ft of torque for automatic transmission-equipped vehicles in CA, CT, MA, MD, ME, NM, NJ, NY, OR, PA, RI, VT and WA.
†Mazda6 i models with 2.5L engine and automatic transmission EPA-estimated 22 city/31 highway mpg. Actual results may vary.

Smooth and precise, both transmissions pair perfectly with Mazda6's spirited engines.

6-speed manual transmission on the i Sport model offers smooth, precise shifting

5-speed Sport AT automatic available on 4-cylinder models and 6-speed Sport AT automatic standard on V6 models

Sport AT automatic transmission includes a manual-shift mode for those times when you'd like more control

Mazda6's designers put intense focus on aerodynamics, helping to make it fuel-efficient* without sacrificing power, comfort or style.

Mazda6 4-cylinder with automatic transmission can go 500+ miles on a tank of gas† and received the EPA's SmartWay certification mark, identifying the Mazda6 as among the cleanest and most fuel-efficient vehicles available

The V6 engine can go 400+ miles on a tank of gas† and has been rated a ULEV (Ultra Low Emission Vehicle)‡

*Based on EPA estimated mileage. Actual results may vary. Distance based on assumption that the driver will stop to refill gas tank when there is only 10% of the fuel tank capacity remaining.
‡The 2.5L engine comes in a clean-burning Partial Zero Emission Vehicle (PZEV) version for cars sold in CA, CT, MA, MD, ME, NM, NJ, NY, OR, PA, RI, VT and WA. Please see Features & Specs for more details.

It's the sum of many parts that gives the genuinely fun-to-drive Mazda6 such responsive handling.

Rack-and-pinion steering provides excellent feedback, making it remarkably easy to maneuver

Engine-speed-sensing variable-assist power steering is engineered for a controlled feel at any speed

Independent double-wishbone front suspension and multilink rear suspension give you almost telepathic handling

Available lightweight aluminum alloy wheels help reduce unsprung weight to help Mazda6 stay light on its feet

Low-profile tires help reduce sidewall flex for better reaction when turning and braking