Asia The Japanese-market Mazda Atenza went on sale from 1 November 2012. Early models included the 20S (sedan/wagon), 25S (sedan/wagon), XD (sedan/wagon), and XD L-package (sedan/wagon). Production for the domestic market ended in April 2024, although the Mazda6 continues to be exported to other markets such as the Middle East and Australia. For 2014, new features included SCBS (smart city brake support) as standard equipment in the Atenza 20S and XD, increased efficiency for Skyactiv-G 2.5 engine models to (JC08 mode), new slide glass sunroof option for Skyactiv-D 2.2 engine models, addition of XD L-package (6-speed manual transmission, leather seats),
Bose 11-speaker sound system with Centerpoint 2 surround sound become standard in XD L-package models, and addition of deep crystal blue mica body color to total of seven body color options. In China, the third generation was sold under the Atenza nameplate, to differentiate it from the first generation Mazda6 which was still being produced in China. In the Philippines, under Mazda's local distributor Berjaya Auto Philippines, the third generation Mazda6 sedan went on-sale by the end of 2013 as a 2014 model year. It was followed by a 5-door station wagon variant, the Mazda6 Sports Wagon in late 2014 for the 2015 model year (with a diesel engine variant later on for 2016 to 2018). In October 2018, Mazda Philippines launched the facelifted Mazda6 sedan and wagon (with both diesel and gasoline variants) during the 7th
Philippine International Motor Show. ;2014 Tokyo Auto Salon concepts (2014) The 2014 Atenza Sedan design concept was a Mazda Atenza Sedan with Skyactiv-D engine, Skyactiv-MT 6-speed transmission, original aero parts, Brembo brake calipers, Soul red body color, aluminum wheels, semi-bucket seats, and Alcantara interior upholstery. The 2014 Atenza Wagon design concept was a Mazda Atenza Wagon with Skyactiv-D engine, Skyactiv-MT 6-speed transmission, metal-decorated instrument panel, dashboard with leather upholstery and stitching, and metal decoration at trunk board. The vehicles were unveiled at the 2014
Tokyo Auto Salon.
Australia and New Zealand In Australia and New Zealand, the Mazda6 is sold with a 2.5L Skyactiv-G gasoline four-cylinder engine producing and , a turbocharged 2.5L Skyactiv-G gasoline four-cylinder engine producing and , or a 2.2L Skyactiv-D twin-turbo diesel four-cylinder engine producing and . The 5-door hatchback version of the first and second generation models is no longer available, in favour of sedan and wagon versions (both available in Sport, Touring, GT SP and Atenza trim). The only available transmission is Mazda's 6-speed Skyactiv-Drive automatic. Notably, Mazda's Skyactiv technologies have reduced the gasoline model's fuel consumption from an official figure of (5-speed auto) for the previous generation to , a 27% improvement. The diesel's fuel economy gain was less marked, from for the previous manual transmission-only diesel model to for the new automatic-only offering.
Europe Germany is one of the European countries where the 6 was offered with
all-wheel drive. Russian production of the Mazda 6 had ended in April 2022 due to the
Russian invasion of Ukraine.
North America The third-generation, 2014 Mazda6 was unveiled at the
2012 Los Angeles Auto Show. North American models with the Skyactiv-G 2.5-liter gasoline engine went on sale in January 2013; a V6 engine was no longer offered. US and Canadian models with the Skyactiv-D diesel engine available in Europe and Asia were originally planned for the second half of 2013, but that was delayed due to emissions issues. In 2014, the diesel engine was delayed again, effectively cancelling the program. The 2.5 L produced and US EPA fuel economy ratings of City and Highway (with the 6-speed automatic). In the United States, the Mazda6 was available only as a four-door sedan in three trims: Sport; Touring, and Grand Touring. Standard equipment included: •
Bluetooth hands-free telephone system with
A2DP stereo streaming capabilities, on all models except the Sport with the 6-speed manual • 17-inch aluminum-alloy wheels •
Keyless entry with keyless access and
push-button start system The Sport and Touring trims were offered with the choice of either a 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic transmission, while the top-of-the-line Grand Touring was available only with the automatic. In Canada, GX, GS and GT trim levels were offered; all had the manual transmission as standard equipment. The Grand Touring model with Technology Package and Advanced Package added features such as radar cruise control, forward obstruction warning, lane departure warning, and automatic high beam control. For 2016, the Grand Touring introduced LED
headlamps in lieu of the previous bi-xenon HIDs, new LED daytime running lights, and LED fog lights. The 2016 Grand Touring with Technology Package also introduced Smart Brake Support (SBS)—different from Smart City Brake Support (SCBS); the two systems perform different functions at different speed ranges. The 2015 Mazda6 was named a Top Safety Pick Plus by the IIHS when equipped with available Smart City Brake Support. It was also named as a 2015 Car and Driver 10 Best pick, a "rare car that looks like it drives and drives like it looks." Mazda discontinued the Mazda6 in North America after the 2021 model year. They cited shifting consumer preferences to larger
crossover SUVs, adding that the similarly priced
CX-5 outsells the Mazda6 by a margin of 9-to-1.
i-ELOOP The North American 2014 Mazda6 Grand Touring trim with Technology Package introduced the Mazda i-ELOOP (
intelligent-
Energy
Loop) technology. i-ELOOP is a regenerative engine braking system that uses the free wheeling alternator to capture energy when coasting. The captured energy is stored in a capacitor, and that stored energy is then used to power the car's electrical components—from the AC to the power steering—and in turn, improves real–world fuel efficiency by as much as 5 percent. The i-ELOOP equipped cars, which also use active grill shutters at highway speeds, claim an EPA mileage rating of City/ Highway, 2 mpg better EPA mileage ratings than the standard gasoline engine Mazda6 with 26/38. The capacitor can store in seconds enough energy to run the car electronics for several minutes. The capacitor system offers large weight and space savings over batteries. i-ELOOP also achieves better gas mileage by disengaging the alternator during acceleration. ==Facelifts==