Oct 18, 2022 at 5:56pm ET Show Mazda has given the CX-30 important updates for the 2023 model year. It gets additional power and better fuel economy, while the entire range has been improved to comply with the latest safety standards in the US. For the 2023 model year, the naturally aspirated 2.5-liter Skyactiv-G engine gets an additional 5 horsepower (3.7 kilowatts), increasing the overall output to 191 hp (142 kW). Meanwhile, efficiency has also been improved by 2 mpg in each of the EPA estimated figures of city, highway, and combined through an updated cylinder-deactivation technology. Gallery: 2023 Mazda CX-30That said, the NA 2.5L gasoline engine-equipped 2023 Mazda CX-30 models are now rated with an EPA estimated rating of 26 mpg in the city, 33 mpg on the highway, and 29 mpg combined. Of note, only the non-turbo variants received improved power and efficiency; the force-inducted Turbo Premium and Turbo Premium Plus retain their output ratings for the 2023 model year. The Skyactiv-G 2.5 Turbo four-cylinder engine makes up to 250 hp (186 kW) and 320 pound-feet (434 Newton-meters) of torque on premium 93 octane fuel, while on regular 87 octane fuel it churns out up to 227 hp (169 kW) and 310 lb-ft (420 Nm) of twists. Stringent IIHS Testing Procedures: Picking up from its IIHS Top Safety Pick+ for the 2022 model year, the entire 2023 Mazda CX-30 range has been improved to comply with IIHS's newest safety protocols. The upgrades include the addition of rear side airbags, rear seat belt pre-tensioners, B and C-pillar improvements, and a shin pad to front and rear door trims. The 2023 Mazda CX-30 starts at $22,950 for the 2.5 S trim. The top-spec 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus, which gets all the bells and the whistles along with a more powerful turbocharged engine, has a sticker price of $35,400. All prices mentioned don't include applicable destination and handling charges. Source: Mazda
Mazda revealed the first vehicle on its new rear-wheel-drive platform last week, the 2023 Mazda CX-60 mid-size SUV – but it's a new Mazda 6 sedan (and/or wagon) the brand's enthusiasts are really waiting for. Rumoured to launch as early as this year – though possibly in doubt, according to Mazda Australia executives – the next-generation Mazda 6 mid-size car is slated to adopt the company's new 'Large Architecture', with rear- or all-wheel drive, inline-six engines, and mild-hybrid or plug-in hybrid technology. Debuting Mazda's latest design language, the CX-60 has provided our best hint yet as to how the new Mazda 6 will look, and has formed the basis of these computer-illustrated renderings from Drive's Photoshop guru, Theophilus Chin. The most obvious visual change over the outgoing Mazda 6 will be its proportions, as the adoption of longitudinally-mounted (cylinders in line from front to rear), inline-six engines will necessitate more sheetmetal between the front wheels and front body pillar – also known as a longer ‘dash-to-axle ratio’. Design highlights of the CX-60 the new Mazda 6 sedan could borrow from may include its smooth surfacing, front quarterpanel detailing, LED tail-light signature, faux exhaust tips, and unconventional split LED headlight design (with the daytime-running lights integrated into the grille). It remains to be seen if the next Mazda 6 retains a traditional four-door sedan body style, or becomes a five-door 'liftback' akin to a Kia Stinger, Volkswagen Arteon, or BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe.  Mazda's own Vision Coupe Concept of 2017, widely believed to preview the next Mazda 6, was a four-door sedan – though a five-door shape would fall more closely in line with the next-generation car's likely sporty skew. It's also unclear if a long-roof wagon body will be offered for the next-generation model. Rumours in Japan suggest a coupe may be offered, though these have yet to be substantiated. The aforementioned sporty skew will come courtesy of Mazda’s new Large Architecture, which would see the current car’s transverse engines and front-wheel drive ditched in favour of rear- or all-wheel drive, with longitudinal four- or six-cylinder engines akin to a BMW luxury car. Above: Mazda 'Large' architecture. Available in the CX-60 is a 3.0-litre non-turbo (but lightly supercharged) inline-six petrol engine running Mazda’s SkyActiv-X technology, or a 3.3-litre turbocharged inline-six diesel mill. Both engines are mated to 48-volt mild-hybrid systems and eight-speed multi-clutch automatic transmissions – with a pack of clutches replacing the torque converter, much like a flagship Mercedes-AMG luxury performance car. Outputs are yet to be confirmed, however these engines are 150 per cent scaled-up versions of Mazda’s 2.0-litre SkyActiv-X petrol and 2.2-litre SkyActiv-D turbo-diesel four-cylinders – suggesting their outputs could appear upscaled, to about 210kW for both engines (from 132-140kW). Above: The current Mazda 6. Mazda products on the Large Architecture sold in the US will be available with a turbocharged inline-six petrol engine – while the CX-60 will launch with a plug-in hybrid powertrain, combining a 2.5-litre petrol four-cylinder, electric motor and 17.8kWh battery for 241kW/500Nm, and a 0-100km/h time of 5.8 seconds. It remains to be seen if all powertrains available with the Large Architecture will be offered with the next Mazda 6 – though one or both of the petrol engines seem likely, plus the plug-in hybrid. Inside the CX-60, there's a pair of 12.3-inch screens for instruments and infotainment, plus luxury features including a head-up display, multi-zone climate control, wireless phone charging, a panoramic sunroof, and nappa leather trim. Many of these features are likely to feature inside the next Mazda 6. If reports out of Japan are to be believed, the new 2023 Mazda 6 will be revealed in the first half of 2022, ahead of first deliveries towards the end of the year. However, Mazda Australia executives have suggested a Mazda 6 replacement may be on the back burner, with marketing director Alastair Doak telling Drive in recent weeks: "It’s an interesting one. I know there’s been heaps of speculation around it [a new rear-drive Mazda 6]." "I guess, if you look around the world … [the] traditional car/sedan market has been shrinking for many years, not just in Australia, so I guess our priority globally will be the [rear-wheel-drive] Large Architecture and the four SUVs that we’ve already mentioned." Doak added: "Mazda 6 will continue as is for a while. There’s some updates in the pipeline for it down the track" – opening the door for a new, rear-wheel-drive sedan (possibly badged Mazda 60) to be sold alongside the current Mazda 6, much like the CX-60 and CX-5. Stay tuned to Drive for all the latest updates. Alex Misoyannis has been writing about cars since 2017, when he started his own website, Redline. He contributed for Drive in 2018, before joining CarAdvice in 2019, becoming a regular contributing journalist within the news team in 2020. Cars have played a central role throughout Alex’s life, from flicking through car magazines at a young age, to growing up around performance vehicles in a car-loving family. Read more about Alex Misoyannis Does the Mazda 6 get good gas mileage?2021 Mazda6 Gas Mileage by trim level
The 2021 MAZDA6 has six different trim levels that provide two different gas mileage estimates. The Sport and Touring trims have the same gas mileage estimate that provides drivers with around 35 miles per gallon on the highway.
Is there a Mazda 6 for 2023?The humble Mazda 6 has aged well since it was first introduced in 2002, but the Japanese automaker has decided to give this sporty sedan a refresh for 2023.
How many MPG does a Mazda 6 get?Find and Compare Cars. Why did Mazda quit making the Mazda 6?Mazda announced in the press release that they have been navigating with the evolving consumer needs and an ever-changing automotive industry for more than 100 years now. As consumer interest is changing, they are discontinuing the Mazda6.
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