IRVINE, Calif., April 16, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2016 Mazda6
has been named one of "Ward's 10 Best Interiors," taking honors
among a competitive set of 42 all-new interiors that includes cars,
trucks, SUVs and crossovers at all price points.
Revised for the 2016 model year, Mazda6 features an interior
befitting of a vehicle costing far more than its $21,4951 entry price. Mazda6's
driver-oriented cockpit design has been upgraded for 2016 with a
standard electronic parking brake and a redesigned dashboard and
gauges for a heightened upscale atmosphere.
"When it launched two years ago as a '14 model, we said the
all-new Mazda6 was arguably the best-looking midsize sedan on the
planet, inside and out," said Tom
Murphy, executive editor, WardsAuto World magazine.
"Today, that statement remains true as a refreshed Mazda6 arrives
with interior upgrades that put this sedan farther ahead of its
rivals. The center console and instrument panel have been expertly
redesigned to incorporate a new display screen and human-machine
interface that works wonderfully. Overall, the new Mazda6 interior
looks and feels state-of-the-art."
In addition to its fresh interior design, the 2016 Mazda6 also
has re-engineered front and rear seats for greater comfort and
improved sound deadening.
Mazda6 Sport models equipped with an available six-speed
automatic transmission, as well as manual- and automatic-equipped
Touring models and the Grand Touring trim, come with the MAZDA
CONNECT™ suite of infotainment technologies that are
displayed through a seven-inch color touchscreen display. MAZDA
CONNECT™ also has a commander control knob for users
who prefer using a scroll wheel for Mazda6's connectivity
functions. Features include Bluetooth® phone pairing and
audio streaming,
Pandora®/AhaTM/StitcherTM radio
and available navigation, SiriusXM® radio and a
Bose® audio system. If that weren't enough, Mazda6 Grand
Touring has an available head-up display when optioned with the
Technology Package.
"Mazda's global design team set the bar high in the 2016 Mazda6
with our efforts to create an environment that spoils its driver
and passengers and provides a rewarding experience for the driver,"
said Derek Jenkins, director of
design, Mazda North American Operations. "We're proud of our work
and honored that it paid off with winning a 'Ward's 10 Best
Interiors' award."
Mazda North American Operations is headquartered in Irvine, Calif., and oversees the sales,
marketing, parts and customer service support of Mazda vehicles in
the United States and Mexico through nearly 700
dealers. Operations in Mexico
are managed by Mazda Motor de Mexico in Mexico City. For more information on
Mazda vehicles, including photography and B-roll, please visit the
online Mazda media center at www.mazdausamedia.com.
1 Starting price is manufacturer's suggested retail
price (MSRP). MSRP does not include $820 destination charge (Alaska $865),
title, taxes, license, options and dealer charges. Actual prices
set by dealer and may vary.
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