Mazda 6 facelifted

The Geneva Motor Show sure will be a busy one for Mazda. Not too long ago it was reported that the new Mazda 5 was slated for a Geneva reveal, now the Mazda 6 facelift for 2010 has been added to the itinerary. To look forward to on the Mazda 6 is the new Mazda face, yet another Mazda to be adorned with a smiley face and the six does need it so you don’t think it is a Ford Mondeo.

Along with the face there are new headlights and taillights, with what appears to be mascara surrounding them. The 2010 Mazda 6 will have six engine options available to customers, although Mazda seem most interested in punting their 2.0-litre DISI  petrol motor which is said to be a big improvement over the 2.0L engine it replaces both in fuel economy and emissions. The engine will be mated to a five speed automatic transmission.

The petrol engine lineup is completed by the Mazda MZR 1.8 and 2.5-litre engines. Diesel power is to be provided by Mazda’s MZR-CD 2.2-litre turbo diesel engine, there will however be three levels of that motor each tuned to different power outputs. The power for these diesels ranges from 93kW/127hp to 131kW/178hp.

Being as it is that this is only a facelift and not an entirely new vehicle there really isn’t that much to report. Sure there are new chassis settings, a new pivoting adaptive front lighting system and hill-launch assist but that’s about it.

2010 Mazda 6

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