Overview
The 2012 Mazda 6 Sedan is a midsize sedan offered in 6 trims, starting off at a base MSRP of $20,480. For that price, it mainly competes with the Hyundai Sonata Sedan, the Kia Optima Sedan, and the Nissan Altima Sedan. Between 6 trims, the Mazda6 offers 2 powertrains. The base engine is a 2.5L Inline-4 capable of making 170 horsepower and 167 lb-ft of torque. If more power is required, there is also a 272 horsepower-making 3.7L V6 engine. The former engine is coupled with a 6-speed manual transmission by default or an optional 5-speed automatic transmission whereas the latter is connected to a 6-speed automatic transmission. The Mazda6 reaches 60 mph from zero in 9.1 seconds on its base engine, which gets pumped up to 6.5 seconds with the 3.7L V6 engine. Depending on the powertrain, the Mazda6 can manage a combined fuel economy between 21 and 25 mpg. While we're on the topic of choices, the 7 striking colors the Mazda6 comes in really pull you towards itself.
