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Mazda Mazda6 Saloon 2.0 Skyactiv-G Sport 4dr

Doors	4
Fuel Delivery	MULTI POINT FUEL INJECTION
Transmission	Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	1998
Trim	Sport
Price	£29,235
Engine Power - BHP	165
Acceleration	9.4
Top Speed	134 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	42.2
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	152
Length	4870 mm
Width	1840 mm
Height	1450 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	480 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1482 kg

Driver Convenience

8" touchscreen with multimedia commander
Adjustable speed limiter
Audio transfer from bluetooth devices
Black, soft touch dashboard panel
Blind spot monitoring with rear cross traffic alert
Bluetooth connectivity with voice control
Colour head up display
Colour TFT display with speed, traffic signs and cruise control information
E-call
Electric power steering
Emergency stop signalling system
Engine start/stop button
Front and rear parking sensors
Intelligent speed assist
Lane keep assist system (LAS) with Lane departure warning system (LDWS)
Radar cruise control
Reversing camera
Satellite navigation system with european maps
Service indicator
Traffic sign recognition
Trip computer
Wireless Apple CarPlay and wired Android Auto

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

I-ELOOP
i-stop

Entertainment

2 USB ports
Additional USB connection in rear
Auxiliary input socket
Mazda Multimedia System - AM/FM/DAB radio, MP3 with 11 Bose speakers
Steering wheel mounted audio controls

Exterior Features

Adaptive front lighting system
Auto dimming rear view mirror
Body colour door handles
Body coloured door mirrors
Body coloured rear bumper
Chrome finish signature wing
Coming/leaving home lighting function
Dual chrome exhaust
Dusk sensitive headlamps
Electric front/rear windows/one touch facility
Electrically adjustable/heated/auto power folding door mirrors with integrated indicators
Front body coloured with bright lower mouldings
Front, rain-sensing with adjustable sensitivity and speed wipers
Gloss black grille inserts
High beam control
LED auto leveling headlights
LED front fog lights
Privacy glass
Rear boot
Rear bumper with black lower mouldings
Rear fog lights
Rear side wing doors
Scuff plates
Signature LED daytime running lights
Signature LED rear combination lights with LED rear turn lights
Windscreen wiper de-icer

Interior Features

12V power socket in centre console
3 height adjustable rear headrests
3 seat bench in 2nd row
60/40 split folding rear seat
Driver seat with power slide, recline, height and lumbar adjustment with memory
Driver, Front passenger and two rear grab handles with coat hooks
Driver/passenger sunvisors with ticket holders + vanity mirrors
Dual zone climate control
Folding rear centre armrest with USB input
Front and rear courtesy lamps
Front armrest with storage bin
Front centre storage with two cupholders
Front driver and passenger seatback pocket
Front passenger and driver door pockets
Front passenger seat with power slide, recline and height adjustment
Gear shift indicator
Heated front seats
Heated steering wheel
Illuminated glovebox with lock
Interior incandescent lighting
Isofix rear child seat fastenings
Leather upholstery
Leather wrapped gearshift
Leather wrapped steering wheel
Light roof lining
Luggage compartment lighting
Rear air vents
Roof mounted sunglasses holder
Single front passenger seat
Tilt/telescopic adjustable steering wheel

Passive Safety

3 point ELR front seat belts
3 rear 3 point seatbelts with ELR
ABS + EBD + EBA
Active bonnet
Active front headrests
DSTC-Dynamic Stability and Traction Control
Electronic parking brake with auto hold
Front Advanced Smart City Brake Support (SCBS)
Front and rear curtain airbags
Front dual stage driver and single stage front passenger airbags
Front passenger airbag cut off switch
Front side airbags
G-Vectoring control plus
Height adjustable front seatbelts with pre-tensioners and load limiters
Hill hold control
Manual child lock in rear doors
Seatbelt reminder front and rear
Tyre pressure monitoring system

Security

Automatic door locking
Deadlocking system
Remote central locking
Smart keyless entry
Thatcham category 1 alarm + immobiliser

Trim

Vinyl leather door panel trim

Wheels

19" Bright alloy wheels
Tyre repair kit

Emissions - ICE

Standard Euro Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	152
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High	154
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High	133
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low	190
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium	154

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	1998
Compression Ratio	13.0:1
Cylinder Layout	IN-LINE
Cylinders	4
Cylinders - Bore (mm)	83.5
Cylinders - Stroke (mm)	91.2
Engine Layout	FRONT TRANSVERSE
Gears	6 SPEED
Number of Valves	16
Transmission	MANUAL

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb	42.2
WLTP - MPG - Extra High	41.5
WLTP - MPG - High	48.7
WLTP - MPG - Low	33.6
WLTP - MPG - Medium	41.5

General

Generation Mark	3
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	21E
Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years	12
Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years	3
NCAP Adult Occupant Protection %	95
NCAP Child Occupant Protection %	91
NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09	5
NCAP Pedestrian Protection %	66
NCAP Safety Assist %	73
Service Interval Frequency - Months	12
Service Interval Mileage	12500
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage	60000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years	3
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)	9.4
Engine Power - BHP	165
Engine Power - RPM	6000
Engine Torque - NM	213
Engine Torque - RPM	4000
Top Speed	134 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	225/45 R19
Tyre Size Rear	225/45 R19
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Type	19" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1450 mm
Length	4870 mm
Wheelbase	2830 mm
Width	1840 mm
Width (including mirrors)	2090 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	62
Gross Vehicle Weight	2015 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	480 l
Max. Loading Weight	533 kg
Max. Roof Load	100
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	1500
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	680
Minimum Kerbweight	1482 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	11.2 m

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