This engine is perfect for the Mazda6.
This image shows the first glimpse of Mazda’s upcoming inline-six, four-cylinder and plug-in hybrid engines. This information was presented by the automaker in its third quarter financial presentation.
Mazda says the inline-six will be available by 2022. It will be available in gasoline, diesel and Skyactiv X versions. The company intends to install the engine in a longitudinal layout with all-wheel drive. This setup could be used with rear-drive, but it’s not mentioned in the presentation.
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Mazda announced the inline-6 in 2019. The automaker stated that it would be available in 2020 and 2025. The company has remained quiet on the matter until now. Rumours claim that the next-gen Mazda6 would use this inline-six engine with a rear-drive layout. The presentation suggests that buyers will be able to have all-wheel drive. According to reports, the sedan will arrive by 2022. This would be a major change in the brand’s mid-sized sedan, which would make it stand out from rivals like the Honda Accord or Toyota Camry.
According to a rumor, there won’t be any new Mazda vehicles launched until 2022. This rumor was first reported in 2020. According to a rumor, the company is still developing all new powertrain technology and will not introduce products until they are ready.