2013 Mazda6
Elegance, power, muscular stance – these are terms you don’t often hear in the mid-size sedan segment of today’s auto-industry. However, these are the terms that the 2013 Mazda6 lives by as it brings excitement, driving dynamics and fun to a class of vehicles typically reserved for doing the day-to-day taxi duty of the average American family. The 2013 Mazda6 offers attractive styling, a comfortably appointed interior and Mazda’s Zoom-Zoom DNA as it continues to offer a segment something no other sedan does: a true “sports sedan.”
The 2013 Mazda6 carries over the identity and character which shaped the vehicle from the beginning, leading the way toward offering mid-size sedan shoppers with a desired alternative to the status quo. Starting with appearance, the Mazda6 borrows some of its design cues from the iconic Mazda RX-8, which helps to add some spice to the alternative vanilla-flavored vehicles in the segment. No other vehicle in its class can match the muscular lines that stretch from the front fascia, through the headlamps, over the top of the prominent front-wheel arches and into the front quarter panel just before reaching the front doors. The powerful lines help to highlight the vehicle’s sporty stance and exemplify the Mazda’s intentions. The eye yearns for design beauty as it moves rearward on the vehicle.
The rake of the Mazda6 continues to tease the pupil as the B-pillar forms a line along the shoulders that moves rearward and then blends into the smoothly-shaped rear deck-lid. The low-slung roof completes the sleek and firm stance of the 2013 Mazda6 as it brings the C-pillar together right above its tightly-sculpted rear hips. The short rear overhang is another reminder of the sporty attitude of the Mazda6, showing the driver that their intentions are on the same wave-length, dynamic driving and corner-hugging traction is on the road ahead. The aggressive shape of the taillights matches that of the equally aggressive headlights, lending itself to the signature Mazda design heritage, enticing the driver to put the Mazda6 through its paces.
An Interior That Inspires
Mazda6’s interior instills a striking first impression with its mostly black canvas accentuated by bold design statements of elegant wood grain pattern, satin silver and polished chrome. Multiple design elements run as one, from the T-shaped instrument panel to the similarly shaped triple-spoke steering wheel – no interior line was created by accident. All the eye-catching, soft-touch materials and contrasting colors naturally blend as one to create a cabin as visually inviting as the comfortably sculpted seats and intuitive instrument controls.
Blacked-out instrument faces with bright metallic markings, needles and trim pieces give the Mazda6 interior an exquisitely detailed look, creating a desired contrast between sporty masculinity and demure beauty. Crisp edges adjoin gently curved surfaces while unique patterns and textures further enrich the vehicle’s interior. Use of exquisite black trim surfaces provide a rich, sporty feel that is unmatched in the mid-size sedan segment. High-mounted audio system and climate controls further enhance functionality while keeping the driver’s eyes on the road.
The expansive feeling of the interior design adds an even roomier feel to the already spacious 101.9 cubic feet of passenger volume. Headroom, sans moonroof, is a cavernous 39.4 inches while the addition of the moonroof allows for 38.1 inches of driving-centric thoughts. For rear passengers, 37.3 inches of cranial buffering can be enjoyed.
