2017 Mazda 6 launching across Europe this autumn.

• European premiere of G-Vectoring Control, a new SKYACTIV-VEHICLE DYNAMICS system
• New diesel technology, active safety systems and interior functionality
Leverkusen, 10 August 2016. Gaining numerous premium refinements and continuing to redefine the notion that one
need not compromise driving pleasure for practicality and refinement, the 2017 Mazda6 sedan and wagon model
range goes on sale in Europe this autumn.
The Mazda6 has long been regarded as one of the best-handling, most engaging vehicles in its segment. Now it raises
the bar once again with the company's first European application of G-Vectoring Control (GVC). GVC is the first in a
series of new SKYACTIV-VEHICLE DYNAMICS technologies that provide integrated control of the engine, transmission
and chassis to deepen the Jinba Ittai -'horse and rider as one'- sense of connection between car and driver that
differentiates Mazda vehicles from others. Based on the revolutionary idea of enhancing chassis performance with the
engine, GVC is the world's first technology to adjust engine drive torque in response to steering inputs.
The 2017 Mazda6 powertrain line-up features a choice of three SKYACTIV petrol engines -145 and 165 PS variants of
the SKYACTIV-G 2.0 and the 192 PS SKYACTIV-G 2.5 - and two diesel units -150 and 175 PS versions of the SKYACTIVD
2.2 - mated to automatic or manual transmissions.
The SKYACTIV-D 2.2 common-rail diesel features three new systems to raise responsiveness and reduce engine noise:
High-Precision DE Boost Control enhances boost pressure control to sharpen the response to accelerator inputs; a
Natural Sound Smoother uses a damper to stifle diesel knock range; and Natural Sound Frequency Control deviates
engine timing to neutralise pressure waves, suppressing three critical frequency bands in which engine components
typically vibrate most loudly.
This increase in engine quietness is complimented by a comprehensive improvement in sound insulation aboard the
2017 Mazda6, with the adoption of improved door seals, tighter tolerances between panels, and sound insulation
materials added to the underbody, rear console, headliner and doors. Laminated front side windows further suppress
wind noise.
On board, design improvements to enhance the Mazda-unique, driver-focused environment include a new steering
wheel design, a new Active Driving Display (Mazda's heads-up display) now with higher resolution, full-colour graphics
for greater readability in diverse light conditions, and a new 4.6-inch, full-colour TFT LCD driver's multi-information
display with enriched graphics. A new, Machine Grey exterior colour is also available.
Finally, backed by outstanding passive safety levels, the 2017 Mazda6 is available with a full range of i-ACTIVSENSE
active safety technologies. These include a European first; a new, Traffic Sign Recognition (TSR) feature which identifies
No Entry and speed limit signs, providing alerts should the driver exceed the limit, and the Advanced Smart City Brake
Support system (Advanced SCBS), which replaces a near-infrared laser with a forward-sensing camera, widening the
system's speed range for detecting other vehicles.



For you guys in US and Australia I expect you will get all these new features (no Diesels for US), unfortunately no Wagon (USA)...
She looks a beauty in new gray..

 

The US always misses out on cool sh*t, or at least what I consider to be cool sh*t.

 

We already have the facelift in the US for the 2016 model year. I suspect the only difference for the 2017 model year will be the g vectoring steering.

 

Boring as usual from a performance stand point.

 

I'm bummed - no wagon again for the US. One ones left are the Volvo V90 and V50/60 and the 3-series BMW wagon are a hoot.

 

Performance oriented Wagons don't sell well here I guess, even the E91 wagon from BMW didn't get the turbo 6 from the 335i here in the states. It's a common swap though. Some have even done full M3 conversions to the E91 wagon. If the 6 Wagon was awd or rwd with at least 300HP I would buy one as a daily.

 

The E92 wagon (RWD / MT) is a great daily driver. My sig's DD

 

Here is Info on US version...
BTW: Mazda has done some serious changes to one of their main bugbears with owners and testers, that is NVH or Road Noise..
Like the New TC CX-9. the updated Mazda 3 and 6 are significantly quieter.


http://insidemazda.mazdausa.com/pres...ess-materials/

2017 Mazda 3 Global Press Material (U.S. Version) - Inside Mazda

 

good improvements , i still complain about wind noise around the mirrors area at highway speed.

Mazda now lacks only in Carplay/Mirrolink connectivity.

 

The face-lift China made 6 ( now Atenza) in China, it has CarPlay option in Mazda (MZD) Connect, the rest of world is still waiting.

This car (pic) is in Dealer lot not been pre-delivered and obviously the new car owner must pair their phone.

http://www.carnewschina.com/2016/08/...nza-for-china/

 

Still waiting for them to put that damn screen back into the dash where it belongs.

 

Interesting.... reading through the press release they are going to offer a higher trim level that has nappa leather. Awesome!

Now just give me AWD and a v6, and you'd be killing the competition.