New Mazda6 Tourer revealed 06 | 03 | 2018

    MAZDA UNVEILED ITS facelifted Mazda 6 Tourer at the Geneva Motor Show today, alongside the recently refreshed Mazda6 saloon. The latter was revealed in full at the Los Angeles Motor Show late last year. (Related: Mazda lifts the wraps from limited edition MX-5)

    Not surprisingly, the updates on the facelifted Tourer mirror those found on the saloon, meaning a slightly refreshed exterior design, with a new mesh grille and chrome detailing around the car’s updated LED headlights.

    But it’s inside the cabin where the most significant changes can be seen. The overhauled dashboard gets a simpler look featuring more plain surfaces. There’a also new switchgear, new seats and new tech. The latest Tourer also benefits from a new 8in touchscreen infotainment system, plus there’s an optional 7in TFT display in the instrument cluster.

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    New powertrains are expected to deliver enhanced performance and efficiency, and though Mazda has yet to confirm the engines, it’s fair to assume they will include updated versions of the current 2.2-litre diesel and 2.0-litre petrol engines.

    The latest Tourer also benefits from subtle chassis tweaks. In addition to suspension setup being upgraded in a bid to inject additional comfort and agility, there’s also Mazda’s new i-ACTIVSENSE safety and assistance tech.

    The latest Mazda6 Tourer took pride of place on the Mazda stand at the Geneva Motor Show alongside Mazda’s two latest concepts, the graceful Vision Coupe design, and the what is essentially a preview for the 2019 Mazda3, the Kai concept.

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    Jim McGill

     

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