What transmission does the Mazda6 use?
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The Mazda6 is equipped with a 6-speed manual transmission and a 5-speed automatic manual transmission. The transmission consists of a gear transmission mechanism and a control mechanism. Taking the 2015 Mazda6 as an example, its body dimensions are: length 4670mm, width 1780mm, height 1435mm, wheelbase 2675mm, minimum ground clearance 150mm, and fuel tank capacity 64 liters. The 2015 Mazda6 is powered by a 2.0L naturally aspirated engine with a maximum power of 108kW and a maximum torque of 183Nm. It features a front suspension type of double-wishbone independent suspension with a stabilizer bar and a rear suspension type of multi-link independent suspension.
I've been driving an old Mazda6 for over ten years, and this car has been incredibly worry-free. The automatic transmissions are mostly 5-speed semi-automatics, the kind with plus and minus signs next to the gear shift. The 2.0L and 2.3L engines are paired with a transmission model called FN4A-EL, which shifts as smoothly as Dove chocolate. Although rare, there are also manual versions available—5-speed ones with light clutches that make city driving easy on the feet. Important reminder: For cars older than 2009, make sure to change the transmission fluid on time, otherwise, you might experience jerky shifts. Back then, the transmission and engine were perfectly matched, and even now, stepping on the gas still delivers that silky smooth push-back feeling.
The Mazda6 transmission comes in three versions. The main one is the 6AT with SKYACTIV-DRIVE technology, internally called SKYACTIV-DRIVE, featuring full-range lock-up technology—meaning exceptionally low fuel consumption, super-intelligent shift logic, and rapid downshift acceleration. The older 2.5L model used the 5AT model FN4A-EL, while the manual transmission was paired with the G5M-R five-speed gearbox. After the 2009 redesign, it was fully upgraded to 6AT, with the steel belt and planetary gearset redesigned, making it 12% more fuel-efficient than the older version. When buying a used Mazda6, pay special attention to the transmission mount bushings, as aging can cause shift shock.
