Mazda Mazda6 GG
First generation · 2003–2008 · 6 model years · 78 trims
Photo: 2004 Mazda6 i Sports Sedan, front left, 09-28-2024 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 2004 Mazda6 TS Automatic 2.0 Front by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 2003 Mazda 6 (GG) Classic hatchback 01 by jjron (photographer); Edited by OSX ., CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 2004 Mazda6 i Sports Sedan, rear left, 09-28-2024 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 2007 Mazda6 GS in Dark Cherry Mica, rear right, 2021-07-18 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
All photo credits
- Photo: 2004 Mazda6 i Sports Sedan, front left, 09-28-2024 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2004 Mazda6 TS Automatic 2.0 Front by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2003 Mazda 6 (GG) Classic hatchback 01 by jjron (photographer); Edited by OSX ., CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2004 Mazda6 i Sports Sedan, rear left, 09-28-2024 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2007 Mazda6 GS in Dark Cherry Mica, rear right, 2021-07-18 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Trims by model year
| Trim | Engine | HP | Torque | Transmission | Drive | MPG city/hwy (comb) | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | |||||||
| Sedan i Sport 5MT · Sedan | 2.3L DOHC 16-valve I4 with VVT (Type L3X) | 156 | 154 lb-ft | 5-speed manual | FWD | 21/29 | $18,990 |
| Sedan i Sport VE 5MT · Sedan | 2.3L DOHC 16-valve I4 with VVT (Type L3X) | 156 | 154 lb-ft | 5-speed manual | FWD | 21/29 | $19,750 |
| Sedan i Sport VE 5AT · Sedan | 2.3L DOHC 16-valve I4 with VVT (Type L3X) | 156 | 154 lb-ft | 5-speed Sport AT w/ overdrive | FWD | 21/28 | $20,650 |
| 5-Door i Sport VE 5MT · Sedan | 2.3L DOHC 16-valve I4 with VVT (Type L3X) | 156 | 154 lb-ft | 5-speed manual | FWD | 21/29 | $20,750 |
| 5-Door i Sport VE 5AT · Sedan | 2.3L DOHC 16-valve I4 with VVT (Type L3X) | 156 | 154 lb-ft | 5-speed Sport AT w/ overdrive | FWD | 21/28 | $21,650 |
| Sedan s Sport VE 5MT · Sedan | 3.0L DOHC 24-valve V6 with VVT (Type AJV) | 212 | 197 lb-ft | 5-speed manual | FWD | 17/25 | $22,210 |
| Sedan i Touring 5AT · Sedan | 2.3L DOHC 16-valve I4 with VVT (Type L3X) | 156 | 154 lb-ft | 5-speed Sport AT w/ overdrive | FWD | 21/28 | $22,240 |
| Sedan s Sport VE 6AT · Sedan | 3.0L DOHC 24-valve V6 with VVT (Type AJV) | 212 | 197 lb-ft | 6-speed Sport AT w/ overdrive | FWD | 18/25 | $23,160 |
| 5-Door s Sport VE 5MT · Sedan | 3.0L DOHC 24-valve V6 with VVT (Type AJV) | 212 | 197 lb-ft | 5-speed manual | FWD | 17/25 | $23,210 |
| 5-Door i Touring 5AT · Sedan | 2.3L DOHC 16-valve I4 with VVT (Type L3X) | 156 | 154 lb-ft | 5-speed Sport AT w/ overdrive | FWD | 21/28 | $23,240 |
| Sedan i Grand Touring 5AT · Sedan | 2.3L DOHC 16-valve I4 with VVT (Type L3X) | 156 | 154 lb-ft | 5-speed Sport AT w/ overdrive | FWD | 21/28 | $24,090 |
| 5-Door s Sport VE 6AT · Sedan | 3.0L DOHC 24-valve V6 with VVT (Type AJV) | 212 | 197 lb-ft | 6-speed Sport AT w/ overdrive | FWD | 18/25 | $24,160 |
| 5-Door i Grand Touring 5AT · Sedan | 2.3L DOHC 16-valve I4 with VVT (Type L3X) | 156 | 154 lb-ft | 5-speed Sport AT w/ overdrive | FWD | 21/28 | $24,840 |
| Sedan s Touring 6AT · Sedan | 3.0L DOHC 24-valve V6 with VVT (Type AJV) | 212 | 197 lb-ft | 6-speed Sport AT w/ overdrive | FWD | 18/25 | $24,850 |
| 5-Door s Touring 6AT · Sedan | 3.0L DOHC 24-valve V6 with VVT (Type AJV) | 212 | 197 lb-ft | 6-speed Sport AT w/ overdrive | FWD | 18/25 | $25,850 |
| Sedan s Grand Touring 6AT · Sedan | 3.0L DOHC 24-valve V6 with VVT (Type AJV) | 212 | 197 lb-ft | 6-speed Sport AT w/ overdrive | FWD | 18/25 | $27,000 |
| 5-Door s Grand Touring 6AT · Sedan | 3.0L DOHC 24-valve V6 with VVT (Type AJV) | 212 | 197 lb-ft | 6-speed Sport AT w/ overdrive | FWD | 18/25 | $27,750 |
| 2007 | |||||||
| i Sport 5MT · Sedan | 2.3 L DOHC 16-valve I4 with VVT (Type L3X) | 156 | 154 lb-ft | 5-speed Manual | FWD | 24/32 | $18,930 |
| i Sport VE 5MT · Sedan | 2.3 L DOHC 16-valve I4 with VVT (Type L3X) | 156 | 154 lb-ft | 5-speed Manual | FWD | 24/32 | $19,430 |
| i Sport 5AT · Sedan | 2.3 L DOHC 16-valve I4 with VVT (Type L3X) | 156 | 154 lb-ft | 5-speed Sport Automatic with Overdrive | FWD | 24/31 | $19,830 |
| i Sport VE 5AT · Sedan | 2.3 L DOHC 16-valve I4 with VVT (Type L3X) | 156 | 154 lb-ft | 5-speed Sport Automatic with Overdrive | FWD | 24/31 | $20,330 |
| i Touring 5MT · Sedan | 2.3 L DOHC 16-valve I4 with VVT (Type L3X) | 156 | 154 lb-ft | 5-speed Manual | FWD | 24/32 | $21,520 |
| s Sport VE 5MT · Sedan | 3.0 L DOHC 24-valve V6 with VVT (Type AJV) | 212 | 197 lb-ft | 5-speed Manual | FWD | 19/27 | $22,090 |
| i Touring 5AT · Sedan | 2.3 L DOHC 16-valve I4 with VVT (Type L3X) | 156 | 154 lb-ft | 5-speed Sport Automatic with Overdrive | FWD | 24/31 | $22,420 |
| s Sport VE 6AT · Sedan | 3.0 L DOHC 24-valve V6 with VVT (Type AJV) | 212 | 197 lb-ft | 6-speed Sport Automatic with Overdrive | FWD | 20/27 | $23,040 |
| i Grand Touring 5MT · Sedan | 2.3 L DOHC 16-valve I4 with VVT (Type L3X) | 156 | 154 lb-ft | 5-speed Manual | FWD | 24/32 | $23,090 |
| i Grand Touring 5AT · Sedan | 2.3 L DOHC 16-valve I4 with VVT (Type L3X) | 156 | 154 lb-ft | 5-speed Sport Automatic with Overdrive | FWD | 24/31 | $23,990 |
| s Sport VE Wagon · Wagon | 3.0 L DOHC 24-valve V6 with VVT (Type AJV) | 212 | 197 lb-ft | 6-speed Sport Automatic with Overdrive | FWD | 20/27 | $24,090 |
| s Touring 5MT · Sedan | 3.0 L DOHC 24-valve V6 with VVT (Type AJV) | 212 | 197 lb-ft | 5-speed Manual | FWD | 19/27 | $24,180 |
| s Touring 6AT · Sedan | 3.0 L DOHC 24-valve V6 with VVT (Type AJV) | 212 | 197 lb-ft | 6-speed Sport Automatic with Overdrive | FWD | 20/27 | $25,130 |
| s Grand Touring 5MT · Sedan | 3.0 L DOHC 24-valve V6 with VVT (Type AJV) | 212 | 197 lb-ft | 5-speed Manual | FWD | 19/27 | $26,050 |
| s Touring Wagon · Wagon | 3.0 L DOHC 24-valve V6 with VVT (Type AJV) | 212 | 197 lb-ft | 6-speed Sport Automatic with Overdrive | FWD | 20/27 | $26,180 |
| s Grand Touring 6AT · Sedan | 3.0 L DOHC 24-valve V6 with VVT (Type AJV) | 212 | 197 lb-ft | 6-speed Sport Automatic with Overdrive | FWD | 20/27 | $27,000 |
| s Grand Touring Wagon · Wagon | 3.0 L DOHC 24-valve V6 with VVT (Type AJV) | 212 | 197 lb-ft | 6-speed Sport Automatic with Overdrive | FWD | 20/27 | $27,800 |
| 2006 | |||||||
| Sedan i · Sedan | 2.3L DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder with VVT | 160 | 155 lb-ft | 5-speed manual | FWD | 23/32 | $19,110 |
| Sedan i Sport · Sedan | 2.3L DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder with VVT | 160 | 155 lb-ft | 5-speed manual | FWD | 23/32 | $21,810 |
| 5-Door i Sport · Hatchback | 2.3L DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder with VVT | 160 | 155 lb-ft | 5-speed manual | FWD | 24/31 | $22,210 |
| Sedan s · Sedan | 3.0L DOHC 24-valve V6 with VVT | 215 | 199 lb-ft | 5-speed manual | FWD | 19/27 | $23,010 |
| Wagon s · Wagon | 3.0L DOHC 24-valve V6 with VVT | 215 | 199 lb-ft | 5-speed manual | FWD | 19/27 | $23,610 |
| Sedan s Sport · Sedan | 3.0L DOHC 24-valve V6 with VVT | 215 | 199 lb-ft | 5-speed manual | FWD | 19/27 | $23,910 |
| 5-Door s Sport · Hatchback | 3.0L DOHC 24-valve V6 with VVT | 215 | 199 lb-ft | 5-speed manual | FWD | 19/27 | $24,510 |
| Wagon s Sport · Wagon | 3.0L DOHC 24-valve V6 with VVT | 215 | 199 lb-ft | 5-speed manual | FWD | 19/27 | $24,610 |
| Sedan i Grand Touring · Sedan | 2.3L DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder with VVT | 160 | 155 lb-ft | 5-speed automatic | FWD | 24/31 | $24,710 |
| Sedan i Grand Sport · Sedan | 2.3L DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder with VVT | 160 | 155 lb-ft | 5-speed automatic | FWD | 24/31 | $25,210 |
| Sedan s Grand Sport · Sedan | 3.0L DOHC 24-valve V6 with VVT | 215 | 199 lb-ft | 5-speed manual | FWD | 19/27 | $27,110 |
| Wagon s Grand Touring · Wagon | 3.0L DOHC 24-valve V6 with VVT | 215 | 199 lb-ft | 6-speed automatic | FWD | 20/27 | $27,160 |
| Sedan s Grand Touring · Sedan | 3.0L DOHC 24-valve V6 with VVT | 215 | 199 lb-ft | 6-speed automatic | FWD | 20/27 | $27,260 |
| 5-Door s Grand Sport · Hatchback | 3.0L DOHC 24-valve V6 with VVT | 215 | 199 lb-ft | 5-speed manual | FWD | 19/27 | $27,710 |
| Wagon s Grand Sport · Wagon | 3.0L DOHC 24-valve V6 with VVT | 215 | 199 lb-ft | 5-speed manual | FWD | 19/27 | $27,910 |
| 2005 | |||||||
| Sedan i Base 5MT · Sedan | 2.3L DOHC 16-valve I4 with VVT (Type L3V) | 160 | 155 lb-ft | 5-speed manual | FWD | 23/31 | $18,995 |
| Sedan i Base 4AT · Sedan | 2.3L DOHC 16-valve I4 with VVT (Type L3V) | 160 | 155 lb-ft | 4-speed EC Sport AT w/ overdrive | FWD | 23/29 | $19,845 |
| Sedan i Sport 5MT · Sedan | 2.3L DOHC 16-valve I4 with VVT (Type L3V) | 160 | 155 lb-ft | 5-speed manual | FWD | 23/31 | $21,495 |
| 5-Door i Sport 5MT · Hatchback | 2.3L DOHC 16-valve I4 with VVT (Type L3V) | 160 | 155 lb-ft | 5-speed manual | FWD | 23/31 | $22,025 |
| Sedan i Sport 4AT · Sedan | 2.3L DOHC 16-valve I4 with VVT (Type L3V) | 160 | 155 lb-ft | 4-speed EC Sport AT w/ overdrive | FWD | 23/29 | $22,345 |
| 5-Door i Sport 4AT · Hatchback | 2.3L DOHC 16-valve I4 with VVT (Type L3V) | 160 | 155 lb-ft | 4-speed EC Sport AT w/ overdrive | FWD | 23/29 | $22,875 |
| Wagon s Base 5MT · Wagon | 3.0L DOHC 24-valve V6 with VVT (Type AJV) | 220 | 192 lb-ft | 5-speed manual | FWD | 19/27 | $22,895 |
| Sedan s Sport 5MT · Sedan | 3.0L DOHC 24-valve V6 with VVT (Type AJV) | 220 | 192 lb-ft | 5-speed manual | FWD | 19/27 | $23,295 |
| Wagon s Base 6AT · Wagon | 3.0L DOHC 24-valve V6 with VVT (Type AJV) | 220 | 192 lb-ft | 6-speed EC Sport AT w/ overdrive | FWD | 20/27 | $23,845 |
| 5-Door s Sport 5MT · Hatchback | 3.0L DOHC 24-valve V6 with VVT (Type AJV) | 220 | 192 lb-ft | 5-speed manual | FWD | 19/27 | $23,995 |
| Wagon s Sport 5MT · Wagon | 3.0L DOHC 24-valve V6 with VVT (Type AJV) | 220 | 192 lb-ft | 5-speed manual | FWD | 19/27 | $24,025 |
| Sedan i Grand Touring 4AT · Sedan | 2.3L DOHC 16-valve I4 with VVT (Type L3V) | 160 | 155 lb-ft | 4-speed EC Sport AT w/ overdrive | FWD | 23/29 | $24,195 |
| Sedan s Sport 6AT · Sedan | 3.0L DOHC 24-valve V6 with VVT (Type AJV) | 220 | 192 lb-ft | 6-speed EC Sport AT w/ overdrive | FWD | 20/27 | $24,245 |
| 5-Door s Sport 6AT · Hatchback | 3.0L DOHC 24-valve V6 with VVT (Type AJV) | 220 | 192 lb-ft | 6-speed EC Sport AT w/ overdrive | FWD | 20/27 | $24,945 |
| Wagon s Sport 6AT · Wagon | 3.0L DOHC 24-valve V6 with VVT (Type AJV) | 220 | 192 lb-ft | 6-speed EC Sport AT w/ overdrive | FWD | 20/27 | $24,975 |
| Sedan s Grand Touring 6AT · Sedan | 3.0L DOHC 24-valve V6 with VVT (Type AJV) | 220 | 192 lb-ft | 6-speed EC Sport AT w/ overdrive | FWD | 20/27 | $26,125 |
| Wagon s Grand Touring 6AT · Wagon | 3.0L DOHC 24-valve V6 with VVT (Type AJV) | 220 | 192 lb-ft | 6-speed EC Sport AT w/ overdrive | FWD | 20/27 | $26,795 |
| 2004 | |||||||
| i Sedan 5MT · Sedan | 2.3L DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder with Variable Valve Timing (VVT) on intake; continuously variable between min and max set points | 160 | 155 lb-ft | 5-speed manual; single dry-plate clutch with diaphragm spring | FWD | 24/32 | $18,995 |
| i Sedan 4AT · Sedan | 2.3L DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder with Variable Valve Timing (VVT) on intake; continuously variable between min and max set points | 160 | 155 lb-ft | 4-speed electronically controlled Sport AT with overdrive (dual-mode) | FWD | 22/29 | $19,845 |
| s Sedan 5MT · Sedan | 3.0L DOHC 24-valve V-6 (Type-AJV) with Variable Valve Timing (VVT) on intake; continuously variable between min and max set points; aluminum block and head; hydraulic valve lifters | 220 | 192 lb-ft | 5-speed manual; single dry-plate clutch with diaphragm spring | FWD | 19/27 | $21,825 |
| s Wagon 5MT · Wagon | 3.0L DOHC 24-valve V-6 (Type-AJV) with Variable Valve Timing (VVT) on intake; continuously variable between min and max set points; aluminum block and head; hydraulic valve lifters | 220 | 192 lb-ft | 5-speed manual; single dry-plate clutch with diaphragm spring | FWD | 19/26 | $22,525 |
| s Sedan 5AT · Sedan | 3.0L DOHC 24-valve V-6 (Type-AJV) with Variable Valve Timing (VVT) on intake; continuously variable between min and max set points; aluminum block and head; hydraulic valve lifters | 220 | 192 lb-ft | 5-speed electronically controlled Sport AT with overdrive (dual-mode); torque converter with electronic lock-up | FWD | 19/27 | $22,725 |
| s Wagon 5AT · Wagon | 3.0L DOHC 24-valve V-6 (Type-AJV) with Variable Valve Timing (VVT) on intake; continuously variable between min and max set points; aluminum block and head; hydraulic valve lifters | 220 | 192 lb-ft | 5-speed electronically controlled Sport AT with overdrive (dual-mode); torque converter with electronic lock-up | FWD | 19/26 | $23,425 |
| i 5-Door 4AT · Hatchback | 2.3L DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder with Variable Valve Timing (VVT) on intake; continuously variable between min and max set points | 160 | 155 lb-ft | 4-speed electronically controlled Sport AT with overdrive (dual-mode) | FWD | — | — |
| i 5-Door 5MT · Hatchback | 2.3L DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder with Variable Valve Timing (VVT) on intake; continuously variable between min and max set points | 160 | 155 lb-ft | 5-speed manual; single dry-plate clutch with diaphragm spring | FWD | — | — |
| s 5-Door 5AT · Hatchback | 3.0L DOHC 24-valve V-6 (Type-AJV) with Variable Valve Timing (VVT) on intake; continuously variable between min and max set points; aluminum block and head; hydraulic valve lifters | 220 | 192 lb-ft | 5-speed electronically controlled Sport AT with overdrive (dual-mode); torque converter with electronic lock-up | FWD | — | — |
| s 5-Door 5MT · Hatchback | 3.0L DOHC 24-valve V-6 (Type-AJV) with Variable Valve Timing (VVT) on intake; continuously variable between min and max set points; aluminum block and head; hydraulic valve lifters | 220 | 192 lb-ft | 5-speed manual; single dry-plate clutch with diaphragm spring | FWD | — | — |
| 2003 | |||||||
| i 5MT · Sedan | 2.3L DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder with Variable Valve Timing (VVT) on intake | 160 | 155 lb-ft | 5-speed manual; single dry-plate clutch with diaphragm spring | FWD | 24/32 | $19,170 |
| s 5MT · Sedan | 3.0L DOHC 24-valve V6 (Type-AJV) with Variable Valve Timing (VVT) on intake; aluminum block and head; hydraulic valve lifters | 220 | 192 lb-ft | 5-speed manual; single dry-plate clutch with diaphragm spring | FWD | 19/27 | $21,740 |
| i 4AT · Sedan | 2.3L DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder with Variable Valve Timing (VVT) on intake | 160 | 155 lb-ft | 4-speed electronically controlled Sport AT with overdrive (dual-mode) | FWD | 22/29 | — |
| s 5AT · Sedan | 3.0L DOHC 24-valve V6 (Type-AJV) with Variable Valve Timing (VVT) on intake; aluminum block and head; hydraulic valve lifters | 220 | 192 lb-ft | 5-speed electronically controlled Sport AT with overdrive (dual-mode); torque converter with electronic lock-up | FWD | 19/27 | — |
Safety & recalls by model year
| Year | Recalls | NHTSA overall rating |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 5 | Not rated |
| 2007 | 6 | Not rated |
| 2006 | 6 | Not rated |
| 2005 | 6 | Not rated |
| 2004 | 7 | Not rated |
| 2003 | 9 | Not rated |
US-market data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), matched by model year, make and model; the year link opens the full recall list and star ratings.