IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 9, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Mazda North
American Operations today introduced the 2017 Mazda6, gaining
further premium refinements and continuing to redefine the notion
that one need not compromise driving pleasure for practicality and
efficiency.
Long regarded as one of the best-handling, most-engaging
vehicles in its segment, Mazda6 again raises the bar with Mazda's
first application of the all-new G-Vectoring Control (GVC) in
North America. GVC is the first in
a series of new SKYACTIV-VEHICLE DYNAMICS technologies that provide
integrated control of the engine, transmission, chassis and body to
enhance the car's Jinba Ittai—"horse and rider as
one"—feel.
GVC benefits drivers with more precise control of their
vehicles, which its engineers have designed to help reduce the need
for steering corrections, leading to greater confidence and control
both in day-to-day and spirited driving.
But engineers didn't stop there. Their desire to seek constantly
higher goals led them to bestow Mazda6 with greatly enhanced sound
insulation.
Using improved door seals, tighter tolerance between panels and
sound insulation materials added to the underbody, rear console,
headliner and doors, the aim for Mazda6 was to outclass common
midsize-segment cars with its attractive design and establish a
unique "Mazda Premium" positioning. Further improvements include
thicker front glass to block wind noise, and Grand Touring models
receive laminated front side windows.
The 2017 Mazda6 also receives available Nappa leather seating
surfaces with contrast-color piping in Grand Touring models
equipped with the Premium Package. Other Premium Package contents
include a black headliner and heated steering wheel with
traditional Japanese chidori stitching similar to what can be found
in CX-9 Signature models, heated rear outboard seats, i-ELOOP
regenerative braking technology and a bright metallic finish to
switches and trim throughout the interior.
Other improvements include a newly available full-color Active
Driving Display with font made uniform to what is found in the rest
of Mazda6's displays for both clarity and conformity as well as a
4.6-inch, full-color TFT meter display in Grand Touring models.
Traffic Sign Recognition, Lane-Keep Assist and Advanced Blind Spot
Monitoring have also made their way into the 2017 Mazda6. Entry
Mazda6 Sport models now come equipped with MAZDA
CONNECT™ when equipped with a SKYACTIV-MT six-speed
manual transmission as well as the available SKYACTIV-DRIVE
six-speed automatic.
These enhancements join a long list of upgrades made to the
previous year's Mazda6, which included a completely redesigned
interior, a new front fascia when equipped with full LED headlights
in certain models, an LED-backlit "signature wing" grille,
seven-inch MAZDA CONNECT™ display with
Commander control knob, white LED interior lighting, electronic
parking brake and Sport Mode switch in models equipped with
automatic transmissions.
In the U.S., Mazda6 continues to be one of the few midsize
sedans offered with an available manual transmission for discerning
enthusiasts. All U.S. models are powered by a 184-horsepower,
2.5-liter SKYACTIV-G engine.
The 2017 Mazda6 arrives in dealers in September, with pricing to
be announced closer to its on-sale date.
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.
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