(August 29, 2012) MOSCOW — Mazda has finally revealed its all-new 2014 Mazda6. It made its debut Tuesday at the Moscow International Auto Show. The new mid-sized sedan will be sold around the world with sales in the U.S. to begin sometime early in 2013.

Spawning from its TAKERI Concept beginnings, which made its global debut at the Tokyo Motor Show last November, the redesigned Mazda6 was adapted for more practical wheels-to-road use yet did not sacrifice style or its appeal of being a game-changer in the mid-size vehicle segment, according to Mazda.



The Mazda  shown in Moscow will feature the full suite of SkyActive technologies and will launch in Europe this year with an added slew of all-new safety features and fuel efficiency-improving technologies.

Similar to TAKERI, the Mazda6 features a bold new front fascia with a five-point "signature wing." Part of the KODO "Soul of Motion" design language, this new family look evokes a tempered aggression, controlled yet taut beneath the three dominant character strokes that flow alongside the sculpted body.

The Mazda6 sits on a 111-inch long wheelbase, two inches longer than the current model, allowing for a roomier interior and ample storage space.

Compared to the previous generation, the front wheels have been pushed forward nearly four inches in relation to the A-pillar, resulting in reduced overhang while the rear deck has been shortened, further enhancing the vehicle's lower, leaner and longer stance.

Under the hood of the Russian-specification Mazda6 is a SkyActive-G 2.0-liter gasoline engine that offers 134 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 155 lb-ft of torque at 4,000 rpm. The SkyActiv-G 2.0 can be paired with either the SkyActiv-MT six-speed manual transmission or SkyActiv-Drive six-speed automatic transmission.

A SkyActiv-G 2.5-liter gasoline engine also will be available in the Russian market and boasts 189 horsepower at 5,700 rpm and 189 lb-ft of torque at 3,250 rpm. The SkyActiv-G 2.5 will be available with the SkyActiv-Drive transmission.

Final specifications for other global markets, including the U.S. and Canada, will be disclosed at a later date.