Is the Mazda Atenza the same as the Mazda6?
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Mazda Atenza is the Mazda6. The Atenza is a mid-size sedan under FAW Mazda, with exterior dimensions of 4870mm in length, 1840mm in width, 1450mm and 1451mm in height, and a wheelbase of 2830mm. The body structure is a 4-door, 5-seater sedan. The Mazda Atenza is equipped with either a 2.0L naturally aspirated engine or a 2.5L naturally aspirated engine, paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission. Its suspension system features a MacPherson strut front suspension and a multi-link independent rear suspension. The drivetrain is front-engine, front-wheel drive, with electric power steering.
Yesterday someone in the car enthusiasts group was asking about this. 'M6' is actually a nickname, originally referring to the first-generation Mazda6 that was domestically produced in 2003. The Atenza is the official name for the third-generation M6, equivalent to the relationship between grandfather and grandson. I've driven both the old M6 and the current Atenza. Although both chassis carry Mazda's distinctive sporty genes, the Atenza features a completely new KODO design with more fluid lines. The engine has also been upgraded with Skyactiv technology, reducing fuel consumption by about 20%. However, the steering wheel's precise and responsive feel is a family heritage – the way the rear follows through during cornering is particularly crisp, and this sensation is unmistakable.
