Switch to rear-wheel-drive will be a first for Mazda's flagship since the Sentia in 1999.
, in a secondary report, claims that the 6 will have an overall length of 4 900 mm, a wheelbase of 2 850 mm, height of 1 420 mm and width of 1 800 mm. This stands in contrast to the current model’s dimensions of 4 865 mm in length, wheelbase of 2 830 mm, height of 1 450 mm and width of 1 840 mm, while the overall weight is poised to increase from 1 503 kg to 1 550 kg. Best Car has also alleged that the engine will produce 221kW/343Nm, but this should be taken with a pinch of salt for now.
With styling reportedly from the Vision Coupe concept shown three years ago at the Tokyo Motor Show alongside the Kai that become the 3 two years later, the arrival of the rear-wheel-drive 6 will be the first for Mazda since the H-platform bowed out with the Sentia in 1999, with details surrounding its application in the CX-5 being unknown at present.