Mazda6 (2010 / 2011) Facelift

Mazda has revealed the Mazda6 facelift for 2010 which will debut at Geneva in March

Yesterday Mazda revealed the 2010 version of the Mazda6 in Japan, and we were just about to report on that when we had an email drop in to our inbox with details of the European version of the Mazda6 which will debut at the Geneva Motor Show in March.

Maybe the Japanese car companies are finally working out that the Interweb reports Japanese launches when they happen so there’s no point procrastinating on details for the rest of the world? But whatever the reason we have official details of what the Mazda6 has in store for the UK this year. But don’t get too excited; it’s much more a facelift than a new car.

The most obvious change to the Mazda6 is the adoption of the new Mazda family nose, with a redesigned bumper, new headlights and tail lights. Mazda have also had a play with the chassis settings and added stuff like pivoting headlights and hill-start assist.

Biggest change is under the skin, with the new Mazda 2.0 litre DISI petrol lump that delivers lower emissions and improved economy. There are also updated versions of the 1.8 and 2.5 litre petrol engines. Diesels come in three flavours – 129bhp to 180bhp – all derived from the same 2.2 litre turbo diesel.

Launch is at the Geneva Motor Show in March with deliveries starting in the Spring.

By Cars UK