The 2021 Mazda6 arrives with more available torque and a few tech upgrades. Plus, there's new a new Carbon Edition trim level. The updated sedan will go on sale later in September.
The trim levels of the 2021 Mazda6 with the Skyactiv-G 2.5 Turbo engine now makes 250 horsepower (186 kilowatts) and 320 pound-feet (434 Newton-meters) of torque on premium gas, which is 10 lb-ft (14 Nm) more than the previous model year. These models now have a Turbo badge on the trunk to indicate the powerplant under the hood.
The Skyactiv-G 2.5-liter naturally aspirated four-cylinder engine carries over from before. It continues to make 187 hp (139 kW) and 186 lb-ft (252 Nm).
All trims of the 2021 Mazda6 also now comes standard with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto support. The Grand Touring and higher grades upgrade the system to wireless CarPlay.
The 2021 Mazda6 is available in a new Carbon Edition trim level that sits between the Grand Touring Reserve grade and the range-topping Signature. It wears Polymetal Gray with gloss black touches for the trunk lip spoiler and door mirrors. The sedan rides on black 19-inch wheels. Inside, there are red leather seats with black trim throughout the cabin.
The Carbon Edition also gets the amenities from the Grand Touring Reserve. This gives the sedan a head-up display, adaptive headlights, heated and ventilated front seats, heated steering wheel, and heated rear seats.
