Revised Mazda6 to Boost Mazda’s Fleet Sales

Already a top-selling model in Mazda’s fleet sales, the Mazda6 now comes with a refreshed exterior and interior styling improvements, additional equipment and a range of other enhancements that are set to make it even more popular among fleet managers. In addition to reduced CO2 emissions of up to 6% per model, fuel economy has also been improved by up to 6.4% per model.

Until March 31, 2011 Mazda expects to sell more than 50,000 Mazda6 models of which about 50% are predicted to be fleet sales - more than in Mazda’s current fiscal year.

“Although there has been a trend in recent years for company car drivers to downsize, there is a realisation among many that a C-segment car is not big enough for their requirements. Drivers, many of them from premium models, have then chosen the Mazda6 as the best value model,” Mazda Motor Europe’s Fleet Operations Director James Hopkins said in a release.

The three 2.2-litre diesel engine options remain from the original second-generation Mazda6, but power output on the standard level engine rises from 125 PS to 129 PS, although CO2 emissions are reduced from 147g/km to 138g/km (Wagon from 148 g/km to 139 g/km).

Emissions on the 163 PS output diesel option drop to 142g/km (from 147g/km), while power on the third diesel engine option reduces from 185 PS to 180 PS but without impacting the performance, while emissions also drop to 142g/km from 149g/km (Wagon from 149 g/km to 143 g/km).

Upgraded equipment for the new Mazda6 encompasses ‘smart’ turn indicators and Emergency Stop Signal (ESS) for the entry grade and all other models. Additional items moving up the range include: front and rear parking sensors, Hill Launch Assist (HLA), and swivel-type Adaptive Frontlighting System (AFS).