Used 2012 Mazda 6 for sale 

The 2012 Mazda 6 is offered in six trim levels called i Sport, i Touring, i Touring Plus, i Grand Touring, s Touring Plus, and s Grand Touring. The trims with the prefix “i” share the inline-four engine, while the “s” prefix variants are powered by the powerful V6 engine. All these variants come standard with features like keyless entry, air-conditioning, cruise control, and a tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel.

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The 2012 Mazda 6 is offered in many trims with ample features that suit everyone’s needs. We recommend going for the s Grand Touring version bundled with the technology package for the best experience. Features available with the trim like a 10-speaker Bose sound system, fog lamps, power window and locks, and more make it a value for money proposition.

The 2012 Mazda 6 possesses two engines. The “i” variants are powered by a 2.5-liter inline-four engine that puts out 170 horsepower and 167 lb-ft of torque. The base i Sport trim is coupled to a six-speed manual transmission, while the other variants are mated to a five-speed automatic transmission. The “s” variants are powered by a 3.7-liter V6 engine that induces 272 horsepower and 269 lb-ft of torque, which is controlled by a six-speed automatic transmission. 

In terms of performance, the Mazda 6 with a 2.5-liter Inline-4 engine can reach the 60 mph mark in 7.8 seconds and completes a quarter-mile in 16 seconds, whereas the 3.7-liter V6 engine achieves the 0-60 mph feat in 6.5 seconds. In the top speed test, the Mazda 6 records 147 MPH, which is 1 mph less than the rivals in the competition.

In comparison, both the Hyundai Sonata and Kia Optima are equipped with a 2.0-liter Inline-4 engine with 198 and 200 horses of power, respectively. All cars in the segment are mated as four-wheel-drive variants only. The Hyundai Sonata takes 6.5 seconds to hit 60 mph and 14.7 seconds for the quarter-mile, whereas the Kia Optima clocks 7.9 seconds and 16.1 seconds respectively in the acceleration test and quarter-mile run.

The Mazda 6’s gas mileage isn’t appreciable when compared to its rivals. The “i” variants offer a mileage of 22 mpg in the city and 31 mpg on the highway, averaging 25 mpg. It features a fuel tank of 18.5 gallons capacity, which is about average in this segment. With full tank capacity, the Mazda 6 can run for 407 miles in the city and 573 miles on the highway.

When compared, the Hyundai Sonata and Kia Optima are more efficient, managing 26 and 28 MPG combined, respectively. The Sonata and Optima, both hold a fuel tank of 18.5 gallons each, which is average in this segment. In terms of range, both cars outperform the Mazda 6 with a highway range of 647.5 miles each.

The 2013 Mazda 6 features a modern cabin with lots of funky-tech involved. The cabin has a new electroluminescent gauge that looks good and catchy. When compared to the other cars, the controls are not intuitive and well designed. Additionally, we get to see cheap quality plastics all through the dash, and that’s a letdown.

Behind the wheel, we get to sit in well-designed seats that can be optioned up to leather upholstery. We get a leather-wrapped steering wheel that is a joy to handle. It offers a quiet and soothing drive experience, while the cabin offers great comfort. It offers a cargo space of 16.6 cu.-ft, which is one of the largest in this segment. The sedan offers a room for 5 people, which is a segment standard.

In comparison, the Hyundai Sonata and Kia Optima can seat 5 people too. The Sonata offers ample cargo space of 16.4 cu.ft, which is one of the largest in this segment, whereas the Optima offers 15.4 cu.-ft of cargo space. When comparing the legroom in the rear row, Mazda offers the most at 38.0 inches. Some salient interior features of Mazda 6 include:

• Standard air conditioning
• Steering wheel-mounted audio controls
• Tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel
• Heated mirrors
• Height adjustable driver seat

2012 Mazda 6’s infotainment system

The infotainment system in the 2012 Mazda 6 offers the basics and right amount of infotainment features. But with the Technology package, we get a lot more features such as the touchscreen and voice controls. Standard features include a six-speaker stereo system, auxiliary audio jack, and Bluetooth phone and audio connectivity. Some other salient features include:

• Bluetooth Connectivity for phone and audio streaming
• CD Player
• AM/FM Stereo
• Auxiliary audio jack
• USB audio input

The Mazda 6 has standout frontal styling that houses a huge grille with the Mazda logo that blends into the edges of the headlights. It is attractive from every angle. The broad wheel arches and front fenders make it more aggressive.

Overall, it manages to appear sleek and more purposeful even though it’s changed very little in recent years. The Mazda 6 has a total curb weight of 3,329 lbs. It is 193.7 inches long and sports a wheelbase of 109.8 inches. It is 72.4 inches wide, which is best in this segment. While its ground clearance is 5.1 inches, the Mazda 6 stands at a total height of 57.9 inches.

In the competition, the Kia Optima is also on the heavier side in the segment, while the Hyundai Sonata is the lightest, weighing 3,230 and 3,161 lbs, respectively. The Kia Optima is 190.7 inches long, and it holds the best wheelbase in the competition at 110 inches. The Elantra is 190 inches long with a wheelbase of 110 inches. Some standout exterior features of the Mazda 6 include:

• 16-inch steel wheels
• Optional 17-or-18 inch alloy wheels
• Sunroof
• LED taillights
• Side mirrors with integrated turn signals

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) crash-tested the Mazda 6 and awarded it with a four-star rating for overall crash protection, four stars for the overall side protection, and three stars for front protection. All the variants of Mazda 6 come equipped with some standard features like traction control, anti-lock disc brakes, front side airbags, and side curtain airbags. In the deceleration test, the Mazda 6 came to halt from 60 mph in 125 feet. Some other safety specifications include:

• Electronic stability system with traction control
• Anti-lock disc brakes
• Blind-spot monitoring system
• Anti-theft Alarm System
• Front-seat side-impact airbags and side curtain airbags

Mazda is a brand known for delivering exceptional driving characteristics, of which the Mazda 6 is a tremendous entrant in the midsize sedan segment. When comparing with the competition, the sedan stays behind in power and performance, but the rivals fail to come close to the driving dynamics of Mazda. All in all, if you are looking for a car that offers a joyful ride rather than a mere transportation ability, Mazda 6 is for you.