Like any great design, KODO, or “Soul of Motion,” starts off with a strong first impression. In the case of the 2015 Mazda6, that’s created by the imposing grille, narrow headlamps and the chrome strip that ties the two together. This accent is the lower edge of the grille opening and then flows upward to form the leading edge of the headlamps. There is also a smaller chrome accent within the headlamp assembly. Moving back from the headlamps, a long hood and rounded, sweeping fenders help finish off the strong face of the all-new 2015 Mazda6.
The sleek roofline helps give the sedan a coupe-like profile, while the chrome-trimmed side window openings add a more upscale touch. Complementing the pronounced fenders, body creases running along the sides give the Mazda6 an athletic stance. Finally, the rear end features equally sporty styling with dark, horizontal taillamps, a short decklid and a contrasting chrome strip bridging the taillamps.
Autoweek editors said this about the styling of the 2014 Mazda6: “Love the exterior. What a welcome change from the competitors' mundane shapes (looking at you, Toyota and Honda). The Mazda actually looks new and fresh. It looks crisp with its long hood and short-ish rear decklid, handsome creases and the perfect amount of chrome.”
As sharp as the exterior of the 2015 Mazda6 is, the Mazda design team worked even harder on the stylish interior. The driver compartment is focused on the three-spoke steering wheel and the three-gauge instrument cluster, while the rest of the cabin has a sport sedan look and feel, especially when equipped with the dark leather with red accents and the thick red trim cutting through the dash. There is plenty of headroom for three passengers in the rear seat, which isn’t always the case in other midsize sedans with coupe-like profiles.
It wasn’t just the physical design that was carried over from the Takeri Concept, either. Both the concept car and the 2015 Mazda6 utilize an energy-saving feature called i-ELOOP, which stands for “intelligent Energy Loop.” This system helps reduce engine power drain by recapturing energy during braking and storing it in an “electricity storage device” mounted behind the front fascia. When charged, this recaptured energy is used to power some of the vehicle’s electric components, allowing the engine to run more efficiently.
Best of all, 2015 Mazda6 excellence was designed to be affordable. With a starting MSRP of $21,190, the Mazda6 i Sport costs less than the Honda Accord, Toyota Camry, Nissan Altima, Chevrolet Malibu and Kia Optima. The Grand Touring tops out at $29,895.
Overall, the 2015 Mazda6 looks like a scaled-up version of the compact Mazda3, which means that Mazda definitely has another hit on its hands. Stop by today to see this exciting sedan for yourself, and take the stylish 2015 Mazda6 out for a test drive.
