Mazda has released the first 2011 Mazda6 facelift images and details and announced that the new version will be premiered at the Geneva auto show in March. As far as the exterior design goes, the 2011 Mazda6 facelift features new headlights and rear light clusters. The 2011 Mazda6 facelift also comes with new chassis settings, adaptive front lighting and hill-launch assist.
The engine line-up of the 2011 Mazda6 facelift features six engines including a new and more efficient 2.0-litre DISI petrol unit. This new engine is coupled with a Its five-speed automatic transmission. The 2011 Mazda6 facelift also offers updated versions of the MZR 1.8 and 2.5-litre engines while the MZR-CD 2.2-litre turbo diesel unit is offered in three power levels, from 129 to 180 PS.
The 2011 Mazda6 facelift price will be announced later in the spring when the new version will go on sale across Europe.
Mazda Press Release:
A new facelift version of the popular Mazda6 will have its world premiere at this year’s Geneva Motor Show in March. This new, upgraded version enhances the strengths of its predecessor,
like driving fun and fuel efficiency; while improving interior refinement, environmental compatibility and safety performance.
The new Mazda family face is introduced, along with new head and rear lamps, for more sportiness and a clearer premium identity. Six engines will be available, including a powerful new 2.0-litre DISI petrol that uses less fuel and produces fewer emissions than the 2.0-litre engine it replaces. Its five-speed automatic transmission was adapted especially for this new petrol engine to deliver an optimal combination of acceleration and fuel economy. Updated versions of the
Mazda MZR 1.8 and 2.5-litre engines round out the petrol line-up, and on the diesel side the Mazda MZR-CD 2.2-litre turbo diesel engine is available in three power derivatives – from 129 to 180 PS – all of them sporty, with improved fuel-efficiency and lower CO2 emissions.
The 2011 Mazda6 facelift also features new chassis settings and several new active safety features – like a new pivoting adaptive front lighting system and hill-launch assist – that together make the Mazda6 facelift one of the safest and easiest-to-drive cars in its segment.
2011 Mazda6 facelift will go on sale in Europe this spring. It is one of three premieres that will be unveiled at Mazda’s press conference to be held at the Mazda stand in Hall 5, on 2 March.
